Thanksgiving

This year was a little different than years past. We started our morning the same by going to Bass Pro to take our annual picture with Santa. Talan had written out his list to give to him. Kendall wanted nothing to do with him,  same as Talan at this age. We then went to Debbie and Paul's. We were happy to see this side of the family. It has been awhile since we were all together. Thank you Debbie and Paul for hosting. It has been many years since we had Thanksgiving with the Skinners. Usually we are at David and Melinda's for the first part of the day or with Debbie's aunts and uncles.  So, we got there around 1030 and immediately got into the Turkey Bowl. Paul has recently taken up Wii bowling and decided it would be fun to have a tournament. It was a blast and very competitive. Randy and his cousin Alec won. Boo! I had made some goodie bags for the winners. Debbie had made some prizes for during the game for things such as a turkey and that rounds high score. We also had a football squares pot. None of us won that. But Kendall.....did win the correct score of the game.  Um yes, that was my guess. I spent some of the day looking for black Friday deals in the ads. I did a little shopping online. Michaels opened at 4, so Misty and I ran over there. I got $75 worth of stuff for $30. I was pretty happy with that. When we got back, Randy, the kids and I headed home.  Yes, home. This is where its different. I didn't see my family this year for thanksgiving. Mom says Christmas is most important to her. She had been a Jayme's for a week, so I understood her wanting some down time at home with Dad. Joanna, Billy and Parker are in Houston. They had just been here and are coming back for most of December. Move home already.......we miss you. Jayme, Jeremy and Juliet stayed close to their home. Jeremy had to work that morning. Juliet is only two weeks so I understand. Ashley and Jay were able to spend the day with the Yldas as this was Kim and Joes first holiday back in the states. I am sure everyone was happy for that.  Aaron, Jeanne, Amira and Audrey are in Senegal. I can't expect them to fly here for every holiday. We sure wish they lived closer.  I guess what I am trying to say is we all have so many wonderful other things going on in our lives. We are all busy trying to do what we can to be amazing parents, siblings, daughters, sons and friends. I truly appreciate all of the families I have. We sure couldn't do any of this without any of you. I am happy that my sisters have amazing second families. I hope you all know how much we missed seeing all of you today. I know its just a name, Thanksgiving, but you ALL mean the world to me. I thank you all for being a part of my family.

Fall 2012 champions

The Blitz went undefeated this season. The boys continue to improve and really play well together. After our last game, Mattias's family took all the kids to Braums for ice cream. Coach Randy handed out medals to the boys for a job well done. We have a two week break for the Thanksgiving holiday and we will be back at it.

Baby Juliet

On Wednesday, November 7, Juliet Lyla Trietsch was welcomed into our family. It was a long night for everyone at the hospital especially Jayme. Fortunately Ashley was there and actually knows how to do her job as an LnD nurse. I am afraid if she wasn't there how long jayme would have been in pain. After a couple of hours pushing around lunch time, they decided they needed to do a csection. Jayme was not pleased about this but was completely exhausted from pushing and feeling every contraction.  After waiting and waiting we finally got to see her in the nursery. Jeremy came out from the surgery room to greet us. He was so happy and so emotional, also completely exhausted. Once they got Jayme into the recovery room, we were able to one by one go back and see her and meet Miss Juliet.  She was absolutely beautiful. Jayme let me hold her and I was in love. She was so sweet. It made me realize I was not going to have anymore babies. I miss my babies but will be able to spoil Juliet and Charlie soon. Welcome to this crazy family Juliet.
On Friday I took Talan and Kendall to meet Juliet. We stayed for about an hour. That was enough for them to not have anything to do. I'm already missing her.

New soccer jerseys

On September 30, we were able to give our boys New soccer jerseys.  Randy asked the parents if they wanted to do this for the boys this season. They all wanted to, but some were unable to afford to pitch in. Randy really wanted to do it, so we bought them. I am glad that we are fortunate enough to do this for these boys. They were so excited. They got to pick the number they wanted on their jerseys and Talan picked 14. They had a game and won 18-5. Talan scored 5 goals. The boys did so great. I think we are the team to beat this season.

Sunday funday

Talan had a soccer game. We won 20-0. Talan scored 6 goals. The poor kids on the other team had to move up because of age, but definitely did not have the skill level.
After the game, we headed to mom and dad's. Everyone was coming over to go have dinner at Ton's. Billy had already headed back to Houston, which surprised me because he loves Ton's. We went to dinner and it was yummy. Others weren't as impressed, but I was full. We got back to the house and the boys played some baseball out front. We had some leftover cake and cupcakes from the shower. We got to feel Juliet and Charlie move around a bunch. That made me happy. I so quickly forgot how it feels to be pregnant. I was glad everyone was there this Sunday, except Billy. We missed you! I wish yal lived closer, Kendall and Parker would be best friends.