September 2016

We started off the month with a family camping trip for Labor Day weekend. Here we are at Watkins Mill.

I don't know why but I didn't take many pictures this trip. But honestly, this picture about sums up what the boys were doing all weekend. Playing in the ditch! :)

This summer, I had planned to train for a half marathon but unfortunately my knees had other plans :(. This really sparked a new motivation to get back in shape and active again. And not only in me, but in Daddy and the kiddos too! Well the kiddos are always active, but they joined along :). So, we spent a lot of time at the Little Blue Trail running and riding bikes. And in October we are doing the Family Timber Challenge. Feels good to be active as a family!

Speaking of active, here's Jackson in his first soccer game. This boy HAS it! This has proven to be his best season yet and he is a goal-scoring machine! His coach this year is doing a great job teaching him defense as well which he has also proven successful at. He's always fun to watch.

Lily is our risk-taker. She has never played volleyball, and after discovering soccer was not her thing, she decided to go for it. We are so proud of her. She is learning new skills and has been successful at serving over the net already! She would like to continue playing and thankfully, volleyball is a fall and winter sport so she can carry on her skills into her winter season. She's doing amazing!

It sure helps when your BFF is on your team (with signature matching sparkly headbands)