September was a whirlwind. What didn't we do is the real question. Not really, but it sure feels like it.
Eleanor (and I) got to experience a trip to the allergist after her reacting to a couple of food she had eaten/gotten a hold of over the summer. At her 15 month checkup (in August) our pediatrician told us that she really needed to go see one and even had an appointment set up for us by the time we left the appointment. Anyway, after a LONG initial allergy visit/scratch testing/blood testing we have confirmed that E is allergic to bananas and peanut butter...and slightly to dogs. So, we are adjusting our eating habits (to a degree) around here...and it's been an experience none the less. Thankful that only one out of our four have allergies. We are armed and "ready" (and hope we never have to use it) with an Epi-pen and are stocked up on Benadryll and Zyrtec as well!
Soccer season started for Delaney...that occupies every Thursday night with practice and Saturday with games. She has been playing the keeper position and LOVES it. She still plays on the field and LOVES that as well. She is just an all around great soccer player (yes, I am biased, but that is what we hear all the time from her coaches as well)! Guess she got her daddy's genes cause I am sure not athletic (which she thinks is weird...I mean "how could you not like sports/soccer"?!).
Isabelle started ballet classes on Tuesday afternoons. She was ready to do gymnastics again this year and then all of a sudden decided that she REALLY wanted to try ballet/dance. She is LOVING it and is learning a lot! Her cousin, Avery, takes it with her....they love doing things together...and they are cute to watch. Can't wait for the recital in May.
I hosted a baby shower here for one of the girls that used to be in my Coaching Group when I was on staff at Fellowship. We had a "cake bar" with different cakes and just had a great time talking, laughing and watching Emily open all her cute "pink" things for Annabel.
We've been watching lots of Razorback football as well...WPS!!! The girls are quickly learning/being reminded that in the Fall football is on literally ALL. THE. TIME. in our house! As Sloan put it the other day to Delaney..."Sunday is NFL, Monday is NFL, Thursday is NFL/highschool/some college, Friday is high school football, and Saturday is College! Delaney has really gotten into it this year and constantly asks "who are we cheering for" whenever a game is on. Which then leads to long conversations about if it's an SEC team or who we need to lose so the Hogs move up in the BSC/AP polls, or who is on daddy's Fantasy football team! Very funny to hear Sloan explain to an 8 year old...but she's getting it and intact, she probably gets it more than me.
I celebrated my 36th birthday...we went to dinner as a family and then the next night I got to have a girls afternoon/night with Leah and Kristin...so much fun! Nothing more to say about turning 36...except I did get tired of all my gray hair the other day and darkened it myself...could not wait any longer! HA!!!
I know other stuff happened...we had a busy month...or yes, just the day to day stuff...you know, school, Sloan working and having a tax deadline in the middle of the month, doctor's appointments, church, Bible Study, lunch with friends, etc., etc.! I'm tired just trying to look at my calendar to remember everything. Glad that it's over...of course October has been just as busy...such is life, I guess?!
D and Miss Kristin eating cake after the shower!
Hostesses and Emily!
"Cake bar"...so yummy!!!
Oh, I forgot to mention that my brother, sis-in-law and their kids came for a visit and stayed with us. Matt and I got to celebrate our birthdays together.
Eleanor playing at the soccer field!
Soccer!!!
