We will start with Alex, he started YMCA soccer this past fall and Carlos was the asst. coach. Alex seemed to enjoy it and even scored a few goals when he was actually engaged in the game. However, there were times when he wandered towards the woods or decided that he would pretend to shoot spider webs at the opposing team members, either way he was fun to watch and he said he had a good time and plans on playing this spring. In fact, our first practice will be next Saturday.
Marisa joined the Brentwood Soccer Club girls 2001 travel team this past fall. We didn't travel too far away. We had a tournament in Clarksville, Goodlettsville and Murfreesboro as well as other more local games. This has been a big time committment. She had and will contine to have practices this spring for an hour and half on Monday and Wednesdays as well as a foot skills session on Friday evenings. The season went on into the winter where she played indoor. She has REALLY enjoyed playing and has not seemed to mind how much time is involved. We are on board to play this spring, in fact her first practice will be tomorrow. Most of the tournaments are similiar in location as the fall, however at the end of April we will be going to Knoxville. The girls are so excited about this tournament. I have to admit I am excited as well. I always enjoyed traveling to play soccer. She also decided she wanted to try basketball this year. So we signed up with the YMCA and are just about done with season. Another success! She has loved going to practice and games as well for this. I hope she grows up to be my athlete!
Carlos has not had anything fun going on for him ever since he blew out his hamstring playing old man softball last summer. He had plans of doing the Country Music half marathon, but looks like that will be post poned until next year.
As for myself...I started graduate school at Lipscomb University last fall and am continuing this spring. I am working on my masters in exercise science and nutrition. Not entirely sure, but I hope to graduate etiher in December or next Spring. I also found out last October, that Carlos and I will be expecting #3! For most of the fall, I felt ok and continued to run which then turned into walking. I am due in June but really hope it is more like May. It is another boy and no we don't have a name yet. This has been probably the hardest one for me to decide on a name. For the most part I am doing Ok, just ready to not be pregnant anymore. So the Country Music marathon will have to wait until next year for me as well.
This last October, Carlos and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary! We went to Destin for a long weekend. As you can tell by my picture, it was a bit chilly. We had a good time none the less. Restaurants and traffic were lighter than what we are use to in August. We ate good food, enjoyed some nice walks, and enjoyed not being at work and being able to relax some.
Halloween this year was fun. It was the first time Alex really was able to enjoy running from house to house collecting candy. Gretel was sure to dress the part as well!
My favorite little chef and power ranger!! Trick or Treat!
In November, Alex celebrated his 4th birthday with family and friends at Pump It Up!! You may not be able to tell, but he is so sweaty from running and jumping! Here he is blowing out his candle on his Spiderman cake.
Christmas was fun as always. I was able to take a good break from work to spend time with the kids. We made all kinds of dishes and sweets. They both really enjoy helping me in the kitchen, which I love. Alex had his school program where he sang and danced up a storm. He really is quite the entertainer!
This was a quick recap of about 4 months. I have some more pictures already from January and February that I plan on getting on here either later tonight or later this week. I am being questioned as to what is for dinner so gotta go for now. We have lots of exciting things going on and will need to fill you in soon enough!