Soccer Mom

A busy season of soccer practices and games...

Drew had a game on Saturday at noon...it is so fun to watch these little preschoolers running around the field. A few of them just stand there watching while the others play. Drew made about 4 or 5 goals getting the ball at the one and taking it all the way to his goal. He is a champ! He just loves to turn and watch us as we all cheer him on...my kids are never lacking in the fan department at their games. Mommy (me), Daddy Craig, Autumn, Alex, Daddy, Nana, Papa, Aunt Ellen, Uncle Robby, Josh, Emily & Hannah were ALL there cheering Drew on! He would turn to us with the biggest grin! I will post pictures when I get them from my mom...

I love being a soccer mom! I love that my boys enjoy it and really play aggressive and hard! They make me proud out on the field :)

After Drew's game we drove about a half hour to Josh's game! We all went to cheer him on. It is so different going from preschoolers to a real team. They play with a goalie and they actually play the big field with different positions. Josh was great!

This week coming Josh has a game on Monday, Alex & Emily both have practice on Tuesday and a game on Thursday...busy with soccer, but I LOVE it!

Rain Rain Go Away...

It has been raining ALL weekend! I shouldn't complain too much...I am in Michigan and not in Texas, BUT with the rain falling all weekend, it really puts a damper on our plans!

Saturday Drew was supposed to have his first soccer game...rained out! I am thankful they canceled instead of standing in the rain to watch for an hour. I ran to Target to get a few things and came home soaked! I was watching Ellen's kids while her and Rob went to a seminar and we really wanted to play outside...it was indoor day, but the kids were really good and played so nice together.

Today was another busy day around here...we went to church this morning, came home to eat lunch and I was off to a Baby Shower for a friend of mine, Lisa. When I got home it was time to load everyone up, drive to Canton (my parents house), drive to the airport (to leave them a car for their return home tomorrow), drive back home...in a bad downpour of rain! We made it and we have been home enjoying the evening together. We were supposed to have a BBQ with our neighbors across the street so we decided to wait for another day this week.

Rain Rain Go Away...rain gives me that lazy feeling of wanting to curl up with a good book or take a nap. I am not very productive when it is raining out. I love to lay around and listen to the rain falling!

Our weekend is almost over. Monday is approaching fast and I have some things to do to get ready for the week...I pray everyone has a great week!

Migraines...

Migraines...why oh why? Next to giving birth, they are up there when it comes to pain!

I have been getting headaches all summer. They weren't as bad as the migraines I got last Thursday and again today. The headaches were sharp pain when I was in direct sunlight, but would dull enough to function when I came inside or went into good shade outside. The migraines...they give me blurred vision in my left eye, sharp pain on the right side of my head, a queasy stomach, and they last way too long. Last weeks was about 4 to 5 days until I felt NO pain. Today's...I am still dealing with.

Tomorrow I am going to the doctor to find out what I can do or what may be causing them. I need answers and relief!

Help with a birthday party idea...

Ok...I realize I am 2 months early, but I am trying to come up with a fun idea for Drew & Autumn's 5th Birthday in November. I want to start planning now...

Since it is the Big 5...they will get to invite a few friends (plus family). I struggle with a theme that will suit them both...the last few birthdays worked out great...

2nd b-day - Mickey & Minnie
3rd b-day - Dora & Diego
4th b-day - Backyardigans

Now they are older and want their own thing...I was thinking a western party would be fun. Or I was thinking a Pirate & Princess party, any ideas of crafts, games, activities, decorations???

I am thinking I can do more if I have it at home instead of gymnastics, pump it up, or chuck e cheese...

I NEED your imput...

Last days of summer and first days of the school year...

Since I haven't blogged in awhile...it was time to share some of the exciting things we have done this summer...


Alex lost his first tooth...



Fun on the beach in Erie, PA with friends & family...(Amanda, Grace & Luke)



Drew's first plane ride to Atlanta for Ryan's birthday party...



Josh, Emily, Alex & Drew at soccer camp...Autumn in her new hat and t-shirt (it sings)...



Camping Labor Day weekend with friends and family on Lake Michigan & the Silver Lake Sand Dunes...it was beautiful! (more pictures of camping to come...)



Today was Alex's first day of 1st Grade...I can't believe it. We were all so excited to take him to school and meet his teacher, Mrs. Hagerty! We are ready for a great year...

Now it's time for me to go back to school...tomorrow I will start 2 of my last 3 online classes to finally finish my Business Administration degree...

Next Monday Drew & Autumn will start their last year of Preschool at the Novi Coop Preschool (where I am on the board and get to help in the classroom 1 to 2 times a month)...

The Pritchett/Neville home will be busy getting use to a new routine over the next few months...Summer is over. It was a GREAT summer filled with lots of fun with friends and family!