Saturday, November 30, 2013

Fall Soccer

Isabel's fall soccer experience started beginning of September 2013 and ran to the end of November 2013.  She practiced every Wednesday night at 6:30 and games played on Saturday morning.  We played at Coquille park in Madisonville, LA.  Her team: THE ORANGE CRUSH

Isabel started the season a bit unsure and didn't really know what soccer consisted of.  As soon as she experienced one practice and one game....she began to link soccer in her mind as a boy sport.  She quickly became sure that she did not like it.  She began fighting me on the issue of practice and only sort of liked the games (possibly because they were followed with a treat).  She also began complaining about the outfit....orange is a boy color, the cleats are boy cleats, and the shorts look like boy shorts (well in Isabel's mind...ALL shorts are for boys).  We strongly encouraged Isabel to finish what she started....and play out the fall season for her team.  She went through the season continuing to complain and give us a hard time....but she turned out to be a great little player.  She hustled well and would get in the mix of players and kick the ball.  She loved both of her coaches (Coach Brian and Coach Maddie).  And she loved seeing her friends out there on other teams.  The soccer season starts back up for Spring and we have told Isabel we will discuss playing after the New Year. 

When asked Isabel, do you like soccer....her response is NO!  Isabel what do you like?  Her response is DANCE!  And so we have a girly girl!!!  











Friday, November 15, 2013

CES Thanksgiving Pre K Program

Christ Episcopal School Thanksgiving program consisted of a little performance followed by a wonderful meal shared by both pilgrims and indians.  Isabel dressed as both pilgrim and indian.  She started out pilgrim with singing and then switched to indian during her meal.  






Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Painting pumpkins

Painting pumpkins in our backyard.




Saturday, November 2, 2013

Mrs. Heathers Pumpkin Patch

Fall 2013
Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

We were able to meet Mia in Baton Rouge and together take a day trip to Hammond to visit Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch.  We had such a wonderful time taking pictures and playing on the grounds. 














Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween 2013

Halloween 2013
Natchez Trace Neighborhood

We decided to dress in a Bee theme this year after Isabel picked out her and Caroline's costume a a local costume store.  I am quite sure that we won't be in theme forever....but while we can I took the liberty again of making Phillips' and my costume.  For the hive, I was able to piece together insulation tubing and then wrapped it with tan felt and tied each layer together with twine. For the catcher, I spray painted a straw hat white and attached black tulle netting around.  I also hand made each little bee flying around with pom poms and pipe cleaner and hot glued them all over both to both of our costumes.  It was so fun to make and it turned out really really precious.  Underneath Momma's hive is a 6 month pregnant belly with the littlest bee inside.

The night was predicted to storm so we started out early. We headed down to the Jeansonne's house around 5:00pm to meet up with friends and have a little pot luck dinner.  By 5:30 the storm started to roll in.  We were able to trick or treat to about 5 houses before the down poor began.  We ended the night completely soaked!  

All that work......for this picture!!!!!


Instagram picture of our Bee Family
Daddy: The Catcher
Mommy: The Hive
Girls: The Bees







Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Halloween Ballet Party

Isabel's Halloween Ballet Party
Northshore Academy of Dance