Jacob's Last Soccer Game

Jacob played his final game yesterday.

He is a real go getter...

and a fierce competitor...

"Monkey Boy"

We really need to get them a fort/climbing set for the yard. We are in negotiations for a trampoline. (with a safety net Memaw)

There is something about black and white photos and little boys...

And big boys too!

It took me awhile, but I am finally posting our beach pics. We had a great time, but it would've been better if Anthony had been able to come.

Even hotel hallways are fun when you are on vacation!

Jacob writing messages in the sand. It says, "take us to Hawaii". Apparently, Hilton Head wasn't quite good enough. Though, as soon as we got in the car to head back to NC they were asking when we could come back...

I asked Eli what he would think if it we had a boy ... he prompltly said, "no, I already have a brother to love." They are both looking forward to a sister, but we will not find out until June 17th. The c-section has been scheduled as well. I go in at noon on October 26th (Monday). It is somewhat strange knowing when the baby's birthday will most likely be. It is much easier to plan!
Looking at my last post (late March) it says that we were getting ready to start our landscaping project. Well, now it is finally (almost) done. We really didn't get everything together and ready to plant until last week. A lot of the hold up has been the rain. But, it is finally finished - all we have left is to add a few bags of touch-up mulch.
We also successfully got our small front garden planted. We will be cutting our first heads of broccoli very soon. The seeds for the large bottom garden are on the kitchen counter, but again, rain... We will be planting corn, half-runners, okra, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, squash, canatloupe, pumpkins, watermelon and a few others in the larger one. We already have the broccoli, peas, lettuce, jalpenos, beets, tomatoes, cauliflower and strawberries coming in strong up top. I feel like a little farmer girl!
Most of Jacob's soccer season has been cancelled due to rain. He has only been able to play 4 out of a possible 10 games. This includes 2 make up games they have cancelled. A lot of the practices have been called as well. He really enjoys playing. Hopefully next year they will have a more regular season.
Anthony is calling us for steak quesadillas. Another update and pictures coming soon!

We will be starting on our landscaping Thursday. Anthony and I both have the day off and are really looking forward to a transformation! I will get some before and after pictures up...
Everyone here is doing well. Jacob had his first soccer game on Saturday. It was very entertaining. He played soccer when he was four and this time, things are much different - everyone knew which way to run on the field!!! We still got several laughs - for sure. I think the boys enjoyed "milking" the extent of some injuries. We have another one this Saturday and this time I won't forget our chairs or the camera!
Both boys are really excited about the baby. They both think I am going to have another boy. Mom wants a little girl I believe. She wants me to "enjoy" all that goes along with it. I don't blame her. I am still having a lot of morning sickness - morning, noon and night... I am very tired as well. It seems like I can't get enugh sleep. Hopefully that will end when I hit the 4 month mark.
Right now Jake is finishing up his homework while Eli cleans up his legos. We are going to go outside and water some starter plants in the greenhouse and enjoy the rest of this beautiful day!

Naming Fishies

Tonight as Anthony was putting the boys to bed, they declared they wanted the fish to have names. I thought this was great!
The one that swims funny - kind of sideways, is now Flounder. The next, who is all white around the edges, is George Washington. Then we have the largest one - he is Cockyslosh(?). And the smallest one is Rutah. Then we have the one that always sleeps under the rock...aptly named Snore-Guy. So that leaves only one. They decided on Polly! I am so excited because I thought I was the only female in the house.
Priceless...

New Addition

Well, we will soon be "Rushing - Party of 5". Anthony and I found out on our wedding anniversary, that we will be adding to the family in late October.
I am 7 weeks along and very tired. Other than that, I feel great!
We are getting a great start on the garden this week and are looking forward to the (hopefully) last winter weather snap this year.
My Iris and Lily collection is coming along really well, now I just need a little guidance from Dad so I know where to put them all..
I have really slacked off on maintaining this blog. Sorry guys. I will do better!!!

A Christmas Eve to remember...

I am sitting at our desk at 11:00 on Christmas Eve. Anthony is, of course, wrapping my presents last minute :)

We had a wonderful day of visitng our neighbors & exchanging gifts, making cookies for Santa, having a nice family dinner and a birthday party for Jesus.

Before blowing out the candles together, we talked about why we should celebrate Jesus' birthday. Jacob and Elijah just took off like little rockets. Amist all the sweet little boy chatter about who Jesus is, why we should let Him live in us, what eternity meant and so many more.. I was filled with an intense warmth.

The candles were getting very close to the cake as we wrapped up our conversation. My boys are really understanding what it means to be Christians. They are embracing God's love.

What a wonderful thing!