Cameron is now in PreK 3 times a week and is loving every second of it! This year, Cam has been more forth coming with information about what happens at school (last year, he always repied, "Nothing.") Now, he cannot wait to tell me everything he did during the day! Cam's best friends are in the class too! Next week, the kids (sibs and parents too) get to go to the pumpkin patch in Enumclaw for their annual field trip. Everyone is very excited and cannot wait to go. Cameron not only is going to school one more day, but is also there longer too! He is now there for 8.5 hours a week - which gives him more time to play, learn and be with friends. It also gives me 8.5 hours of one on one time with Nattie. I am loving every second of it too! Yesterday, I went and got a pedicure with my good friend Kellie. Natalie sat in the massage chair the entire hour and smiled at people and was quiet. It was absolute HEAVEN!! When we got home, she wanted me to paint her cute little toes pink : ) I'm so glad PreK is going smoothly for Cam. He is so excited to go the elementary school next year - and I'm over here thinking "STAY LITTLE!"
Soccer is in full swing and Cameron is absolutely excelling! He has practices on Wednesday night and games on Saturdays. So far, he has played 3 games and has been the leading scorer for the Coyotes! Jackson is on Cam's soccer team too and they both are doing amazing! Those two are so adorable together and get along so well. This is giving me more time to hang out with Kellie (Jax' mom) and I'm loving it too! Natalie LOVES Kellie and hangs on her like a jungle gym! It is so great to have friends that are wonderful to not only me, but my babies too. Cam's soccer goes until the end of October - after that, both kids are going to do swimming lessons in the winter.
Because Cam is in PreK and soccer, we felt like Nattie needed to be involved in an activity. She didn't want to do soccer (doesn't want to follow directions - go figure). We put her in a MyGym class at the Lake Wilderness Lodge on Tuesdays and so far, she is loving it! Coach Mike is her instructor (He was Ryan's childhood friends and Cam's instructor when he went to MyGym). I feel like she is challenging herself with this class and is putting more effort into it than I thought she would. She is participating in all activities, tumbling tasks, warm up exercises, sharing, singing and dancing. Cam is being a great big brother and gets to have personal time on the iPad while sissy plays. It is so much fun to see her interacting with other little 3 year old and enjoying herself.
We threw Natalie a small birthday party at her favorite park (Lake Wilderness) a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately, it poured down rain the entire time and was very wet and cold. This didn't matter for my sweet girl. She was all smiles and loved stomping in puddles with her best friends. In lieu of presents this year (we did the same thing for Cam's 3rd birthday), we asked friends and family to bring donations for the local animal shelter! Little Natalie loaded up her wagon with dog and cat food, treats and toys for the Regional Animal Shelter and personally delivered the goods. We were so proud of her and I think she was very proud too.
Both kids are doing fantastic. Cameron is so incredibly sweet and caring towards others. He will gladly go without to make sure another kid has (except Natalie of course!). He has the biggest, sparkly eyes that almost melt your heart. I'm so proud of my boy! Natalie is so silly and sweet! She is really coming into her own and seems to really be enjoying life. She has come a long way with her speech delay and sensory issues. I adore her so much!
Finally... Ryan and I got to go to the Husky Game last night!!! What a game! GO DAWGS!! Ryan scored 3 awesome tickets to the game - we decided we wanted to take my Uncle Mike (Ryan took my Uncle Ty to the Apple Cup game last year ; ) ) We all had such a great time! It really wouldn't have been possible without Cindy and Doug watching the kids. We are so lucky that you love our kids and treat them like grandchildren. THANK YOU AGAIN! We love you TuTu Cindy and Dougie!
I hope everyone has a great October!! Hugs!
