september 30

So, today is the official due date for this little baby. No, she isn't here yet! Maybe today? Who knows....but at least we know it will be SOMETIME within the next 2 weeks, right??! Ah! The sleepless nights will continue, I am sure, after she is born!

still here...

We have been so busy this week with the arrival of GRAMMY! The girls are in heaven- playing UNO, hearing stories, making lists, going shopping, and getting extremely spoiled!! And I am, too! I actually took a nice as-long-as-I-wanted nap today and I haven't unloaded OR loaded the dishes all week! (OK, that sounds a little sad, but dishes.....hello, endless!) So now, we're just waiting.....waiting for our little nameless baby who at least has a coming-home-from-the-hospital outfit now! And tonight, I actually packed my little bag. So hopefully she will make her entrance sometime soon...

apple pickin'

These are from a couple of weeks ago when we went to Avila Barn to pick apples.....so fun!

We had such a great time at the Fruit Ranch today, but I forgot my camera! The girls learned that bees pollinate the apple blossoms and Abi dressed up in a bee costume and ran around clapping every one's hands. It was really fun. We "gleaned" apples from the

floor of the orchard and the girls even tried on wedding veils. Then, we had a little picnic and the kids played tag for about an hour with a bunch of other CAVA kids. New friends....definitely a great day!

9/17?!

September when? Sheesh! Where has the month gone! I can't believe it is half gone!

We've been whirling away our days with school and soccer practice and getting ready for (yes, still nameless) baby!! Since I am now 38 weeks, she could arrive anytime! We are (mostly) ready.....well, we haven't done much, but....she is number 4! I am hoping my mom will wash all her little hand-me-downs!! I got a little nervous after some people we met at Avila Valley Barn said that their little girl was their 85% chance boy! We only got 70%....but they've always given us a percent like that for all the girls...!!!

Mom is coming out Saturday! I can't believe it is here already. And this week is crazy! We have 2 school-sponsored field trips, one at the See Canyon Fruit Ranch which I am personally very excited about- and it is even our anniversary! 8 years of wedded bliss.

The girls are having fun playing soccer- they have each had 2 games now. Bella's team has lost both, and Ab's team has won both. They don't really care, though- they are having a great time.

oh, insomnia

And yesterday was the girl's first soccer games! We got to the field amidst all the confusion bright and early.....well, 9:00. Bell's team, the Snow Whites played the Tinkerbells. They had fun and did a great job! Ab's game was next- the Stingrays played the Starfish. (Amazingly, NONE of their games conflict for the whole season!) I have some photos, but haven't loaded them in yet- I will post them this week sometime.

We started homeschooling this week. The first day was rough, but after a few adjustments, the rest of the week turned out great. It is nice to have some order and return to a planned out schedule again! The house is in order!! And Abigail has been following the Kindergarten curriculum left over from last year. She is doing so well! So far, the girls are enjoying Science the most. They've been experimenting with measurements- rulers, and the balance and graduated cylinders. They like it so much that it is the first thing we do each day! The only real hitch is Emma, who doesn't understand "shhh" and likes to repeat herself over and over and over. However, Abigail has really been helpful in playing with Emma while Bella and I do the subjects she "is not interested in" like Math and 1st grade phonics. Then, Bell hangs out with Em while Abi and I work on Kinder Phonics! It works out pretty well. They are doing so good!

Other than that, we're going to have a new baby sometime soon! A new nameless baby. Hopefully, we will find some middle ground before she is born!

Well, since I have had insomnia for the past few hours (notice, the post time...and I have already taken a shower and done some laundry since 3:30) I think I am going to try and go back to bed for a while!! Love.

soccer!

The games start Saturday! So fun!!