The Harrison Family: September 2016

Sorry for the delayed post... September was a blur for a number of reasons... mostly because Justin was back in Russia for what ended up being his final trip! I am so grateful that Granny was able to come and spend some time with us while Justin was gone. Of course the two weeks Justin was gone I had a very busy time at work and Carter ended up sick so Granny came and saved the day! The timing worked out perfectly as she was able to also make her first St Martha's grandparents day! Riley was so excited to bring Granny to her school and introduce her to all her new friends. Grandparents day was on a Wednesday so Granny got to attend school mass with Riley too. They were both VERY excited about their special day!

It was Riley's grandparents day... but Carter didn't want to be left out

Granny and Riley

This is how the kids watch LSU with Granny

Riley started her soccer league this month. Some of her school friends play on the Texas Heatwave and her good friend Reagan's dad Tony coaches the team so we decided to give it a try. She is on the yellow team and they are the Queen Bees. Riley has really gotten better at soccer this year. She is finally getting the hang of the game and I am seeing some aggressive playing which is new for her. She is scoring goals every game and really seems to be having a great time. We love going to the games and cheering for our sweet girl!

My queen Bee

Our girl in action

Our local Lowe's offers free activities once a month for the kids to build something. We went this month and we built wooden boats. They had so much fun using real hammers and nails and making their craft. This is something we will certainly do again!

Other than that we have just been getting adjusted to our new life of two kids in two different schools! We are starting to finally get in a routine.Justin has been dropping off Riley and I have been able to drop off Carter and that has been working very well. This week Justin had to start a new job, great opportunity for him but its on the other side of town so now mommy is on point for drop off and pick up for both kids.

Riley has adjusted to Kindergarten very well. We had our first parent/teacher conference and her teacher told us how impressed she is with Riley's reading and her academic levels. Riley is having a little bit of an adjustment with the rules of the new school as they are VERY different than the Montissory but she will get there. We are very happy at St Marthas so far! In addition to soccer, dance season has started back with the school year. Riley has moved to a new studio this year and is taking Jazz class at Stacey's dance studio in Kingwood. She loves her jazz class and is having a blast.

Carter has been been doing very well also. He still plays soccer on Monday nights and love his soccer lessons. As a boy with a bundle of energy its a great outlet for him to release his energy. Carter is working on his sight words and his writing skills. His writing is getting pretty good, its just a challenge to keep his attention to get him to do his writing work. Overall we could not be prouder of the sweet little man he is becoming.

We took the kids to Jurassic Quest in Houston. Carter is in a complete dinosaur phase so we knew he would love it. It was our luck that after waiting in line for 40 min and only getting inside the exhibit for 5 minutes the fire alarm goes off because the Papa Johns in the arena burned something and the place was filling with smoke. We waited around for a few hours and they didn't reopen so we did not get a chance to enjoy the exhibit. Hopefully they will come back but here are a few pictures I was able to get.

They were so EXCITED

Daddy was about as excited as the kids!

Twins????

Riley and daddy waiting outside for the exhibit to reopen

Here are some other random pictures/videos from the month:

Raising these kiddos right... GEAUX Tigers!

My sweet babies

Riley at a sweet and sassy birthday party for Lexi

My little princess!

Jazz Friends!

Carter and Mommy before school

Riley in her formal uniform and Carter ready for school

When we go to school. they love to take sunglasses selfies

My little artist

Riley loves going to pick up Carter with me... she gets to see her old friends

Ainsley, Cadence and Riley

Carters writing work... he is getting so much better!

My little guy working on his homework

Riley in her new school says the pledge daily. She has now taught Carter to say it too!

At a friends birthday party at pump it up.. Carter worked so hard to conquer the inflatable balls.

Carter scoring a goal in soccer

I celebrated my 10 year Anniversary at work... and was so honored to have my mom and dad and Jeff and Kristen join me for the special day. It was a lovely dinner at Trulucks restaurant with all of my closest friends. We laughed so hard and ate great food. Here are a few of the pictures from that celebration