Shooting Hoops with a little flare!

Thanks Aunt Chelsea for my cute Donut shirt...everyone loves it!



This was an action shot which I tried to get...Kaitlyn does a cartwheel while letting the ball roll down the driveway and then picks up the ball after the cartwheel...seriously, I don't think Mommy or Daddy could master this little trick!



This is Addison's Miss America pose with her stance on physical fitness and how important it is in today's day and age...:) Just kidding she has learned the art of posing!



Guess where Addy learned to pose from...her big sissy!!! Goodness, this kid loves the camera! I wouldn't trade it for the world though...it really makes me smile!

Hey, here are just a couple photos of the girls playing basketball yesterday afternoon. They love their birthday present and the color coded basketballs! However, we have recently discovered a new more fabulous way to shoot hoops - we turn on the music outside - usually Hannah Montana or the Mamma Mia soundtrack (or whatever else Aunt Chelsea and Aunt Val send us) and put on a little routine while incorporating the basketball hoop! I tried to get a video yesterday, but my battery was exhausted so I am charging it up for today in preparation! Too cute!

Also, thanks to all those who participated in Kaitlyn's school letter activity. She adored getting the mail at her school and being able to read it out loud to her class. She beams every time she comes home and tells me about who's letter she received today. Thanks you really made her day, week, month!

Hugs and Kisses to you all.....

Baby Rockwood Update

Well, we had another appt. today - things went great. We tentatively scheduled an induction for somewhere between December 5 - December 14 depending on how I am doing. The Dr. flat out said the 5th and I started to laugh because that seems so early to me (I thought he was joking!) so we both agreed to aim for closer to the 5th, but just seeing how I am handling everything at the end (Personally, I would like to get to the 9th or the 14th as then the girls only have one more week of school and their holiday parties would be over with by then...but we shall just wait and see). Baby looks great - heartbeat was nice and strong again. The change in medication is really helping the clots in my legs so that is awesome!

Girls are good - they had a playdate today while I went to the Dr., which was wonderful I can't even tell you. However, now Addison is in "Love" with Landon (she says he is "my Landon") and Kaitlyn wants to play pirates and robbers nonstop because of her friend Jaydon. It is cute to see them all together though! I am thankful friends are starting to fall into place here - that certainly will be a blessing.

Anywho, just wanted to give y'all an update! LUMUKU...

Savoring a very rainy day!

So fall soccer season has finally gotten under way with a huge bang. Our first games were this Saturday and it was absolutely pouring (I don't think my pictures do it justice!). The games were still on though...to be honest I think Brent and I were more excited about the idea of us playing in the rain than the girls were...seriously though how fun would that be now with a group of friends to head out and play some touch football or soccer in the rain :) Ah...sweet daydreams, if I do say so myself!




Kaitlyn's team is called the Macaroni Crocodiles - it is awesome too now that she moved up to an older league as the kids are starting to understand some more concepts of the game like passing!




This was a shot of Kaitlyn's break away that led to an awesome goal. I wish I had my video camera there though because right after she kicked it in the goal she slid on the field on her belly into the goal as well. It was so cute! She came up with her face and front side all fun of mud...she loved it though and her Daddy was so proud!





Game over...now time for the snacks!





Addison getting a little goal luck hug from Coach (aka Daddy) before the game starts! It actually stopped raining at this point - just a light sprinkle.





Go Addison Go! She is so funny as this is really her first time playing soccer in a league. She loves the breakaways, but does not like anyone else to challenge her for the ball. I can understand where she is coming from though - she is so tiny that when some of these other kids get in there she just gets knocked around!





40 minutes is a long game for a 3 year old! By the way, Addison's team name is the Tigers.

All in all things have been running smoothly here. Nothing too exciting or out of the ordinary - oh wait we did get some family photos taken today. I was so excited that everyone agreed - of course I did bribe them all (even Brent) with some treats, but what can you do! It was fun as the last time we had our family photo taken was in Boston when Addy was just born. And yes, we did get a couple of the cliche baby belly shot - which was nice especially with the girls! Oh and one great one of Brent and I that we both adored! I can hardly wait to hang them up! Wow, next time we do family photos there will be three little munchkins to reign in :) So fun! Hugs and Kisses to you all - we certainly miss everyone!

There is a Baby in there!

Dr.'s Appt. went great yesterday. It was so cool to see the baby at this stage - in the past we have had this ultrasound at 18-19 weeks so with roughly 6 or 7 more weeks on there the baby was a little more filled out and defined. Pretty cool! Bummer though the baby was curled up in a ball so we could not see the profile of the face, which is probably one of my favorite shots. We did see though the hands, the backbone (really neat seeing all the vertebrae), two legs and the feet! Oh and of course we got to listen to the heartbeat the whole time - which was FABULOUS! Probably our favorite visit at the Dr. thus far - okay except for them confirming that we were pregnant! :) We go again the week of Sept. 21st!!!

We have hit the 100 day mark!

Okay people get excited....it is 100 days from today that Baby Rockwood #3 is due. Now, I am even more excited b/c I know that I will need to be induced before then (date yet to be determined)....AHHHHHHHH....this is such a fabulous day! We are down to double digits and all is going well!

We love Papas...or should I say "Pirate Peet!"

So it has been a fantastic week with Papas Rockwood here to visit. We have been to the Zoo, both schools, Sonic, Hobby Lobby (of course), the park, the nearby Lake, Daddy's work and so many more places I can not even remember! And the Arts and Crafts we have completed...we are having a gallery showing next Monday for those interested :)



I mean who wouldn't be a Colts fan with these lovely ladies???? Thanks Grandma and Papas!



Thanks Grandma Rockwood for remembering Mamma too with the Colts gear! I think I am pulling it off quite nicely at the end of this second trimester! Go HORSE!!!



Addy and Papas hanging out...it was so beautiful outside here that we were able to be outside all week (High 70's - love it).



Here is the Pirate Peet story: Papas came up with a treasure hunt for the girls. He sent them a letter in the mail from an alias named "Pirate Peet" who buried his treasure somewhere in our yard. The girls were given clues to lead them to the next letter...



Miss Addison found one of the letters and was thrilled - she spent a good amount of time explaining to me that a pirate left treasure in our backyard and that these letters would help her and Kate find it! It was the cutest thing ever especially if you can picture Addy's soft voice and her little twang!



They finally came to the end of the clues and now have to dig for the treasure. Make no mistake Papas did not do a shabby treasure hunt...this one had buried treasure and everything! :)



The buried treasure....THEY FOUND IT....HIP HIP HOORAY!!!! Arg, ME HARTIES!



Now they have to figure out how to get it untied...Pirate Peet used real rope and real slip knots!!!



Addison and Papas with all their treasure coins! It was funny because part of Pirate Peet's deal was that the girls needed to give some of the treasure to someone else who needed it - GREAT IDEA!!! So Addison and Kate after talking with each other for a little bit - both counted out 5 or 6 coins and brought them over to me and told me that I looked like a really needed these. They then went back to count out all their coins! I laughed so hard!



Papas taking Addy to school one day. We would have taken a picture like this with Kate too, but she informed us that she is a big girl now and does the drop off so there is no need for someone to walk her into to school. However, she made a deal with Papas that on his next visit she will allow him to walk her inside - didn't know we were making deals already at 5...goodness what our future holds!

Thank you for a wonderful visit Papas. We all loved having you here and can't wait for you to come back again real soon! Have fun at FANTASY FOOTBALL weekend boys!!