I Should Get Points For Trying

The thing about being a mom (I've learned) is that I rarely get credit for trying.  I SHOULD though.  I mean it sometimes feels like Ground Hogs Day in my world.  I get up and think to myself...today we will do this and unlike the time before it will be great. 

HA!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

I only needed 4 good ones and that's about what I got, complete with semi-fake smiles all around.  Do you think they are thinking..."Here she goes again, trying to get us to look like we like each other."

Oh and if you are wondering...yes there is a pic of him smiling, but you can be the judge as to weather it is real or FAKE.

Thoughts?  LOL!

The Highlights

Well I know it has been since well before summer started that I last checked in, but I guess it's just how it goes for me lately.

Anyhoo...

Here's what's happened since I last checked in...

Disney World for my parents 40th Wedding Anniversary

Finishing 4th, 2nd and 1st year of preschool

Baseball wrapped up, football started

Dance recital

Taylor went to AZ by herself

My parents came for a visit

My hubby's dad and step-mom came for a visit

4th of July block party

Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park

Thomas went to AZ by himself (he's still there)

I am sure there are some things I left off, but those have been the highlights.   I can't believe summer is almost over, but I am not even going to pretend to be SUPER sad about that.  The only time my kids are NOT fighting is when they are all in separate places.  Like this very moment for instance...Thomas is in AZ, Taylor is in her room and Tatum is at summer school.  It's quiet and I can actually hear myself think.

AND...

Now that I have you caught up on what's been happening in the Moore house, I'll post pics.  Because I know that's what you really want to see anyway.

We took 100's of pics on our trip, but these were some of my favs.

40 Years of wedded bliss!! 

Last Day of school for these fools.  I now have a 5th grader, 3rd grader and a little Pre-K

This is her GO-TO pose! 

It is now a toss up as to which sport I prefer to watch Thomas play.  And if I'm being honest baseball may have taken the top spot.  I was sad to see the season end.

Tatum was all about those sparklers despite her facial expression in this pic.  She probably had us light 100 sparklers for her!

My hubby's dad and step-mom took ALL 3 kids for a night in the 5th wheel.  I'd love to tell you that we had a fun date day/night while they were away, but we really just binge watched Mr. Robot!!  It was mighty nice to have a quiet house though!!

Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park.  So pretty!!!

Two Months (Part 3)

Besides all of the house projects we've been tackling the last two months, we have been carting all 3 kids to and from baseball, soccer and dance.  It's been busy, but when the weather has cooperated it's been pretty fun!!


Unfortunately Tatum never got to play in a game this season because of the weather.  She had a few practices though and loved every minute.  Fall weather in CO isn't as schizophrenic as the spring, so she should get to play a lot more then!!

Must stop for water break!!

My Taylor on the other hand...well her season was a bit messed up because of weather also, but not nearly as bad as her sisters.  She scored a goal in her first game and her last game.  This was her season playing on an all girls team against ALL girl teams.  It was so fun to watch her this season.   I'm not positive, but I think she had way more fun too!!  But with her you never know...so ask her when you see her! LOL

And Thomas...well I know if you asked him he would still tell you that football is his favorite sport, but between you and me...I think baseball might be more his thing.

He plays first base and he pitches just about every other game.  Just like football though...he throws me a thumbs up when he strikes someone out or he gets a hit.  I'm not a professional baseball fan like I am a football fan, but I could watch Thomas play baseball all day long. 

 

I'm not sure this slide was necessary, but he likes to put on a show for everyone!

Soccer is over until fall, but baseball will take us through June almost and then we get ready for another season of football and soccer.  Their activities are what make my years go by...but I love it!!