Another season down...

Radley and Emersyn had their last soccer game of the fall last weekend although it felt like the first since we had 3 weeks off because of rain. The weather was bit cooler but they were still ready to play! Daddy made sure to give Emmy some pointers for the season closer. 

And whatever he told her must have paid off...

because she got her FIRST (unassisted) GOAL!!! I just could not contain my excitement for her and the look of pride on her face made everyone melt! We had been cheering for her all season... everyone on the team had gotten at least one goal so far but overtime she went for it one of her teammates would come "help". 

She was so excited about her medal and couldn't wait to tell Ryan and Radley about her goal!

We packed up and walked across the park to watch the last half of Radley's game. And this was the only picture I took. I learned a few things:

1. He just cannot play goalie. Ever. Because oh my mercy the nerves. 

2. I can peel off a shelac manicure in under 7 minutes. 

3. I can then bite every nail off in another 3 minutes.

4. This is only U8 rec ball. I may need sedation when he plays for real. 

His team ended up losing 5-4 in their only loss of the season but he played his heart out scoring 3 of the goals for his team. The other coaches were so impressed with him that they took the time to pull him aside and compliment him. So, Ryan must be doing something totally right. He really is a great player and its an amazing gift to watch your kids excel in something they love. 

It's even more amazing to watch them share it with their Dad. 

This foursome has had quite the run and I just don't know what we're going to do next year when Rad switches over to the club league. I hope Cameron decides to keep going with him!

Gigi and Pops were there to cheer them on and Mom gave me some pointers on how to survive. 

"Just yell a lot. Or go move the car for a distraction."

#wisewords #wisewoman

I think We5Kings have lots of soccer seasons left and I can't wait!

Tiny Tales Thursday...

We were driving in the car yesterday and the topic of God came up between the kids. Specifically where God is... 

Emmy: God is in your heart
Radley: Actually God is sitting on top of you right now
Emmy: No he's not! He's in my heart!
Landry: God is at my SCHOOL!!
Radley: He's in your lap, in the sky, He's everywhere y'all.
Landry: On an airplane?
Radley: Yes!
Landry: WAAAYYYY up HIGH in da SKY?
Radley: Yes!
Emmy: AND He's in your HEART.
Radley: Yes, He's in your heart.

And as I was driving I couldn't help but feel my heart fill with His presence. This gift I've been given in them. To see God as He is meant to be seen. To be children filled with joy and love and seeking the good.

All week these children of mine have been talking about a woman without a home that is always by their school. "The lady in white" is how they refer to her since she is covered in white garments and head piece. They decided one day that they want to build her a home and as we drive to school or the grocery store or wherever is on our list that day, they talk about her house. Where she should live, what should be in the backyard and how big the home needs to be. They want to give her a nice backyard since she "likes being outside" so much. They want to give her a washing machine to wash all of her clothes. They just want to give.

They accept her without even knowing her. They love her as He instructs us to love. They want to help her in any way they can - even if it's just dreaming up a home. What a lesson to be learned from children.

Love.
Acceptance.
Help.

What could this world be if we just acted with those three principles? What message could Christians really send if we acted as He intended us? What if we let Jesus make the plans? What if we really put our trust in Him? There is no doubt that evil exists - it's been here since day 1. But we have the choice to give power to the evil or not. And when we lift up Jesus' name in our minds, hearts and actions then evil simply cannot survive.

Love with hope.
Act with mercy.

Think about what you would want if the roles were reversed. We are so sheltered. We are blind to the immense opportunities we've been given...all because we were born a few thousand miles west. We are all human. God is everywhere - the question is, will you let God be in you?

STWD Review...

Remember last week when I was gabbing all about things that I don't wear? Well, it turns out that I'm not the only one that has a closet full of sad clothes collecting dust. Shelly, Holly, Cindy and I hosted our first annual (because we are totally doing this again) Swap Till You Drop event... and it.was.AWESOME!

We had clothes everywhere (this picture doesn't do it justice y'all). Seriously there were clothes on anything that stood still. 

Y'all. We seriously had so much stinking fun! I tried on things I never would have thought to buy before AND I also loved knowing that my clothes were going to people I love! I don't know - it just made it more fun. I mean check out how cute Jenna looks in those polka dots! 

And besides being fun, we all left with a ton of stuff!! 

I then immediately went home to try items on and sent texts to the girls. I loved this brown dress...

and I had been eyeing this chevron tunic of Cindy's since she bought it. 

So. We came. We swapped. We dropped. And we can't wait to do it again!!