Soccer

Jake's first soccer practice. LOTS of running and giggles. It was great!

Coach John gives Jake some pointers for kicking the ball in the goal.

Jake hangs out with his new friend Beckam.

My soccer star before we left the house.

Jake's First Day of Preschool

Several weeks after the girls started school, Jake finally got his chance and began preschool at First Pres. in Franklin. He was so very excited and it has been a wonderful transition for him. His teacher, Ms. Connie, is a great fit for him, and he has loved every day since.

What a stinker!

Jake is eager to show off his new Toy Story lunchbox and firetruck shirt.

First Day of School 2010

Hannah - 4th Grade

Emma - 1st Grade

Jake - Tagging Along

The girls start their first day of school at their new school in Franklin, TN.

New House - Franklin, Tennessee

Although the actual move was not one one of our better ones, the first week in the new house was definitely one of the best. We met wonderful neighbors, fell in love with the new house all over again, and spent every morning soaking in the beautiful views in the backyard. As tired as I was, though, it was impossible to get mad at the children when they woke me up very early EVERY morning with peals of laughter and squeals of delight from the back deck. They couldn't wait to get out the door -- still in their PJ's --- to explore the yard and scoop out the tree frogs from the very neglected hot tub.

Moving In Day - Franklin, TN

Although we (Momma and I) were SOO very busy during the THREE days in took to get everything off the moving truck, I managed to get these quick pics of Jake. He was so "whooped" by the process he actually crashed on the couch right in the middle of all the activity.

Moving Out Day

Well....here we are on move number EIGHT. This time from Memphis to Nashville. On day two (I think!) of the move, we had a lot more waiting left, but no furniture in the house and three very tired, grumpy children. So...."Mean Mommy" trapped everyone in one room (Nola included) and assigned everyone a corner. Eventually everyone dozed off and I was able to snap a few pictures so I can (eventually) laugh at this day.