Mighty Mites Soccer, Season 3

Another season (and our last) of Mighty Mites. Difference is this time Blan figured it out: ball contact is somewhat essential in the game. Boy, was Coach Daddy ever happy!

Blan scoring his first goal!!!! Woohoo!

Congratulations from Coach Daddy.

The much anticipated trophy ceremony. A team of just three and four year olds.

Believe it or not.

Baa Moo Farm

We made our last field trip of the year to Baa Moo Farm just north of Statesville. The kids enjoyed a tractor-pulled wagon ride, feeding the animals, gathering eggs from the chicken coup, and Blan even got to milk Buttercup, the cow. He loved it and told me when we left that we wanted to be a "farmer teacher" when he grows up. It was a perfect day capped off with a picnic with good friends.

The cross dressing farmer.

Ahhh...putt-putt.

The return of warm weather means two things to my child - the "pool with the big sprinklers" and putt-putt. We got to take advantage of opening weekend at the putt-putt course recently.

Daddy scores a hole in one!

A Day in the Sun

I'm not real sure how Blan is going to manage without having Parker around next year when they're no longer in school together. There is little that makes him happier than spending time with his best friend. How it blesses my heart to watch them laugh and play! Thank you, God for our friends.

Happy 90th Birthday, Mema!!

Mema's entire family recently gathered at her home church to celebrate her 90 wonderful years. We had a covered dish lunch afterward (why don't we do that every Sunday - talk about good eating!) It was a really nice chance to catch up with family not often seen. I am so thankful to celebrate another birthday milestone with my precious Mema. She is my last living grandmother and an absolute treasure. Here's to her 95th in 2013!

The last time we had a big birthday party for Mema my cousin, Allison and I were VERY pregnant with our boys (Julian is 11 days older than Blan). Here they are together five years later.

WaCkY tAcKy DaY

The year is quickly coming to a close and I can't help but think of how our little guy has changed since August. He is having a wonderful year and I can feel all too soon the kindergarten crunch.

Here is a shot of Blan, Parker and Ms. Risa on Wacky Tacky Day. He loved it!

Our Visit to the Catawba Valley Ranch

We had noticed for some time that Blan was developing quite a gap between his two front teeth. When we began to see white beneath his gum we knew it was time for an x-ray. Turns out the child has an extra tooth (my grandmother says this is a sign he will have great wealth!). The tooth must come out.

Blan has actually been excited about the removal of the tooth - he gets tired of explaining to people the gap is NOT a result of a lost tooth, but an extra tooth growing there. He was quite disappointed, however, that the surgery was scheduled at Catawba Valley Hospital on the same day as his preschool field trip to the Lazy 5 Ranch. Dr. Richardson, his wonderful oral surgeon, consoled Blan by telling him he was in for a REAL treat for he was making a special trip to the Catawba Valley Ranch. Dr. Richardson even promised to wear his special cowboy boots for the visit.

I am so thankful to say that all went well with the surgery and the "fang" is safely removed and now in the hands of the very generous tooth fairy. Blan did beautifully with anesthesia, surgery and recovery. While we don't hope to make any more trips to the Catawba Valley Ranch, it was a surprisingly pleasant experience that we will not forget.