New Storm Day

I got a Grandparent's Day present a little early this year. I finally went to the top of Jamie's "To Do" list and he installed a new storm door for me.

I'm a little...okay...a lot claustrophobic and I like having my front door open. Nothing really happens in my neighborhood but it's nice to know if something does I'll be able to see it!

Back to School

It's that time again. Time for all good Taylor kids to go back to school.

Violet is in her last year at middle school. She's anxious to start or maybe finish with middle school.

Lincoln is entering the 5th grade. He reminds me so much of Michael. He has to be dressed just right.

Hazel is going into 2nd grade. How can that be? She's still excited about school and learning new things. Me on the other hand can't make the time slow down. Acceptance is another word besides patience I must add to my vocabulary.

Football and Soccer

For the next few weeks, Saturdays will be spent at the football field and the soccer field.

Lincoln had his first tackle football game. That's him on the end in the maroon jersey. I wasn't very comfortable watching him go out on the field to play tackle football. There were a few boys I'd like to have checked their birth certificates. They were huge. But Lincoln seems to enjoy playing.

Later that day was Hazel's soccer game. Watching 7 year old girls play soccer is..what can I say...rather uneventful. The girls haven't quite learned to play a zone defense. It's just a bunch of little girls in a group trying to kick a ball. There are a few who seem a little more versed in the sport but not many. What a way to spend a Saturday.