September 29th

Zach & I had a productive day Sunday!  I cleaned out our closet and picked up the playroom so you can actually play in it again.  We also saw Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 in 3D.  Even Spot got glasses!

September 28th

If you come to one of Zach's soccer games, it won't take you long to realize he isn't exactly the most aggressive player on the team.  He does great in practice, but in the games he just sort of stays back from most of the action.  He runs and hustles and busts out some dance moves every once in awhile, but isn't in there fighting for the ball.  After Saturday's game I was telling him how he needs to get in there and push and take the ball and kick it in the net.  He looked at me with the most innocent of eyes and said "I should push the other kids down?!?"  I tried to explain that he shouldn't push kids down or hurt anyone, but to not be afraid to bump into other kids to get the ball.  He said "Mom, I will let the other kids fight for the ball and just kick it if it comes by me.  It isn't worth fighting."  It's hard to come up with an argument against that.  I guess I will just cheer on my boys non-agressive loving ways as long as I can.  At least he is having fun!

 

September 17th

Today Chris & I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary with dinner at John & Nick's.  We decided no gifts, no cards, no sappy displays of emotions...just dinner and us.  He truly is my very best friend and marrying him was the best decision I ever made.  Here's to 42 more!  (When we first got married we both committed to only 50 years.  We decided after 50 we would renegotiate!)

September 15th

On a cold dreary Sunday, a bunch of the Hofer cousins & their kids got together to make apple cider with my Great Grandpa Hofer's press.  We had quite the assembly line going and pumped out a TON of apple cider!  Fall is in the air!

September 14th

Saturday was a busy day!  Zach & I started the morning off bright and early by eating breakfast at the Legion.  It was delicious and we got to see lots of family.  We then headed to Noah's football game in Altoona and saw his team score a big win.  Apparently I was still asleep because I didn't take any pictures but Noah looked so cute in his uniform.  Zach had his first soccer game at noon.  He had a BIG cheering section and scored the first goal of the game.  It was kind of a fluke but was adorable to watch.  There was another game Saturday night but I refuse to discuss that one!

September 12th

This week we are dog-sitting Sophie.  Zach absolutely loves her and she is quite a good cuddler!

September 11th

Wednesday night was the last Bike Night of the season at Big Barn Harley.  The weather was perfect so we all decided to go.  Zach got to ride in Joe's sidecar.  I rode with Chris and even Tony took a bike.  When Zach & Joe rode in, everyone watched.  A couple of people even asked to take their pictures.  Zach felt like a rockstar!  The night ended with a BEAUTIFUL sunset.

 

September 10th

Last week we took Zach out to get his annual back to school desk pictures.  Getting a good smile out of him is getting harder and harder...but man is my boy handsome!

Check out last year here: 2012

 

September 8th

Sunday was the annual CAPOOT (Collins Area People on Old Tractors) ride.  My dad and Chris had fun "playing farmer" and hanging out with family.  Craig, Peggy, & Noah came out for the dinner and to see the tractors drive in so Noah got to enjoy a ride.  Zach always has such a great time at the farm.  I feel so blessed to get to spend time there too.

We missed 2011 because we were on vacation, but check out 2012 here: 2012

 

September 7th

Saturday my dad turned the big 6-0!  Zach made his famous brownies complete with frosting & half a container of sprinkles.  Happy birthday Daddy/Papa!  We love you!

September 6th

Zach is playing Tiny Tots Indoor Soccer this Fall in Ankeny.  His team is the Pirates and they will wear black.  They practice for the first 15 minutes and then scrimmage the last 45 minutes every Saturday for 6 weeks.  The games are at Parkview Middle School which is right on W 1st St in Ankeny, just a few blocks West of Ankeny Blvd (NE 14th).  It should be pretty cute to watch!

Saturday, Sept 14th - 12pm
Saturday, Sept 21st - 9am
Saturday, Sept 28th - 1pm
Saturday, Oct 5th - We will be on vacation
Saturday, Oct 12th - We will be on vacation
Saturday, Oct 19th - 1pm