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{254/365}: He has no idea how cute he is in that uniform. Another two wins for the Cannons today. {255/365}: Supporting our Kempsville Chiefs. {256/365}: Game day. A couple of the kids decided to wear their jersies to school. Cameron was proud of his new shirt, too. {257/365}: Our only night game this season. Jackson got a strip/forced fumble. I'm learning a lot. {258/365}: Sick day. We watched Monsters Inc. over and over again. And she stayed in her panties all day long. {259/365}: Friday night at baseball practice. That grin is contagious. {260/365}: Hanging out at football. She is loving some One Direction these days.
I took a lot of pictures. A lot of pictures. Forgive me if it's a little lengthy. This marks our third annual trip to the Outer Banks, Hatteras Island, NC. Our favorite place to be. It is the perfect spot for some R&R away from work and the stressors of everyday life. We spend the last week of summer there, just before Labor Day weekend and going back to school. My kids are beach bums. They've been raised on the beach. All 3 of them spent a week in Hatteras when I was still on maternity leave with each of them. Josh & I have been going with his parents since we were dating. This year, we stayed with friends. Believe it or not (by this first photo), Bella was really excited. She had just spent a week in July with Honey & Pop Pop and knew all about the "beach house" and couldn't wait to go back. We had been counting down the days. The boys love it down there. They basically get to stay up late, do whatever they want, and eat snacks all day long! Our house this year - Fisherman's Retreat. It had a great layout. The top floor was a huge, open den, dining room and kitchen. Perfect for two families of 9 to spread out. There was even a loft/crow's nest (on the very top) that we immediately turned into a "game room" for the boys to play PS3. It also served as their headquarters for "Manhunt".
{247/365}: Getting back into the swing of things. We've had about 9 weeks off from baseball but it sure didn't feel like it. It didn't take long before I remembered how much I love baseball. And watching Cam play. (248/365}: Sharing popsicles. Sometimes she really gets on their nerves. And other times, they are so sweet to her. She doesn't know how lucky she's got it. Yet. {249/365}: Good morning. {250/365}: Jack's open house. Bella got to tag along since the others were at baseball practice. She was not shy at all and acted like she owned the place. {251/365}: Dumb ways to die. {252/365}: Our 8U Cannons Poker Tournament turned out better than I expected. I had a lot of fun. And can honestly say I know how to play poker. And I like it. {253/365}: We went to Busch Gardens with friends to surprise Kaleb for his 11th birthday.
Dear Jackson:
Something seems different about you these days. I can't quite put my finger on it. You seem older, wiser, more mature, even more responsible. When did this happen? And how? You come home from school and do your chores and start your homework, without me having to stay on top of you. You seem more relaxed in your skin. Self-confident. Maybe football has helped with that. Although you sure do beat yourself up sometimes after practice worrying about that tackle you missed. Breaks my heart. Your goofiness is starting to come out. You know you got that from me? I can't help but love that. And your laugh. I love your laugh. I love when you & I share a smile or eye roll over Cam or Bella's heads because they're getting on our nerves or said something funny. I love when it's just you and me in the car (because Cameron and Bella fight in the backseat) and we get the chance to just talk. Like last night after practice. You cried to me about how you did "terrible at practice". You were frustrated, and I could understand. But dammit, I couldn't really do anything to make you feel better. Until you said, "Can we do that thing?" That thing where I let you sit on your knees in the seat and stick your head out through the moon roof. But only when it's dark (cause I don't want to the neighbors to see and call the cops on me). And only once we turn onto our street (because I'm only going 25 but you feel like we're flying). The wind is rushing in your face, and you look down at me with this big grin on your face. And I did it, I made you feel better. And then I know that I'm doing everything right. I just hope you remember times like this. I know I said I would always be your mother and not your friend. But I kinda like being your friend, too. You're a pretty cool kid. |
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AuthorMy name is Kaci. I am a working mom of 3. Wife to Josh. Mom to Jackson, Cameron & Isabella. My life is dinner, homework, baseball, basketball, grocery lists, laundry, middle school, wine, video games, and schedules. I started this blog because I love taking pictures, and I needed a place to document our life. I wanted a place to write it all down, to remember little details so easily forgotten in the mad rush that is the life of a family of 5. Through my photos and words, I endeavor to capture our story. Categories
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