FALL...ing Behind

I may have fallen behind on my blogging, but this Fall has not fallen short of fun.


Since September, every Tuesday and Thursday has been spent watching Jackson play soccer. There were many laughs (by me), cheers (by Ellie), tears (by Jack) and aggravation (by Scott) this season.


Sadly though, soccer season concluded this past Tuesday with an awards ceremony. Ellie has gymnastics on Tuesdays, so I was unable to go to Jack's award ceremony. When I came home that evening, I was greeted by a very happy little boy wearing pajamas and hanging around his neck was his first medal.

He was so proud, When I went to kiss him goodnight before going to bed, this is what I found.


Saturdays this fall could be summed up in two words Alabama Football!!! Besides tailgating, we were able to take he kids to their first Bama game.


This past weekend the kids and I watched some of the game from the skybox. They loved it. Jackson's favorite part was when the ref threw a yellow flag on the field. Jackson laughed so hard because he thought it was a banana peel.


Of course it wouldn't be Fall without pumpkin carving, painting, and trick or treating. We went trick or treating on Sority Row this year, so we stayed home on Halloween night and roasted marshmellows while we passed out candy to other trick or treaters. So fun!


One of the most special thing we did this fall was visit Scott's parents in GA. This visit was so special because his grandfather's from Canada were visiting.


It was a beautiful weekend, We spent a lot of time outdoors.





A day after these photos were taken The Moore family contracted the H1N1 virus. And we lived to blog about it. I have always loved fall. And these are just a few reasons why.

Are You Ready For Some Football?

When summer ends that's when football begins! Our summers may be spent by the pool, but in the fall The Moore's are cheering on their favorite team. B-A-M-A Bama all the way!

Little Diva

Ok , so today, my four year old daughter squealed when she realized the Jonas Brother's were on TV; and for Christmas she wants an "ear pod" so she can listen to Hannah Montanna. At the start of the school year Ellie brought home the most adorable pictures of our family and God and the cross, but after only a few weeks those images were replaced by hearts and the names Ellie and Justin written at the top of each page. Boy am I in for it. And just so we're clear on one thing, the outfit was all her idea.

Incognito

A few months ago while the kids and I were doing a craft I painted the kids faces. As I looked at their faces disguised with a black mustache and big pink lips, I thought to myself why are my babies disguised as preschoolers and when did this happen. They are growing up so fast. The things they say amaze me.


One morning while getting ready for school, I told Ellie to take her PJ's to the laundry. She looked at me and began to cry saying "I just new you were going to tell me to do my chores and I don't want to." I told her that I don't want to do my chores and went on to list all the things that I do on a daily basis. When I finished I looked down into her little eyes. Her expression had totally changed and she said "well, I never knew you felt like that."

Also last Wednesday, when I was getting Ellie out of the shower she coughed and asked me if she had the swine flu. I asked where she had heard that and she replied "you say it all the time."

Prayer time at the Moore's house is always entertaining when it's Jackson's turn. One night Jackson prayed "God our Father please help Mommy go to the grocery and get me Sprite."

Jackson started soccer a couple of weeks ago. We took him with us to the meeting and on the way home I was explaining to him how things would work. He got really upset when he realized that we were leaving and he was not going to get to play that night. He kept crying "I want to play soccer. I'm a soccer player," Once he calmed down I told him that his team was the Cheetahs. He then began to chant "I'm a cheater, oh yeah I'm a cheater."

Fishy, Fishy in...our Pool?!?

Although our neighborhood pool has not officially closed for the fall, there are rumors it may close early due to a fish sighting last Saturday. These two little fish have sworn off floatation devices and dive right in. Ellie learned to swim earlier this summer, but Jackson decided to give it a try a couple of weeks ago.

Jackson + Soccer = Funny

JACKSON SCOTT MOORE

PLAYER PROFILE
Age: 3
Height: 37 in
Injuries: hurt foot during game when he kicked the goal after the other team scored

PLAYER STATS
Total Games: 1
Career goals: 3
Most goals scored in one game: 3


Jackson at his first soccer practice


Jackson at his first soccer game

Back To School

Yesterday marked the start of a new school year for Ellie and Jackson. They both seem to be adjusting very well. Jackson's teacher is Ms. Katherine. Ellie had Ms. Katherine last year, so we already knew she was great.

Ellie's teacher is Ms. Rhonda. We have been very impressed with her already. She seems to know how to handle Ellie's OCD and perfectionism.

I love watching my children grow and learn.