Where has the time gone????

I can not believe that I have last blogged on Feb 5...time just flys by when you have children. Hope that everyone had a super Valentine's Day. Our family usually just celebrates this holiday with homemade cards that are mushy and a steak dinner. No big thing. Well lets see we went to my niece's birthday...hard to believe she is 9 years old already. Like I said time flys! The cousins always look forward to getting together. All the kids have been busy in their sports: Kevin still is playing indoor soccer; Hannah is getting ready for her Meet on March 2nd (hopefully she will qualify for Nationals missed it by l point last time); and Sarah Jane is starting soccer in April also. It should be fun running around to soccer games and gymnastic meets this spring! Plus my sisters kids: Taylor, Andrew, Connor, Ryan, Peyton, Megan, and Erin are doing sports to this spring-- ice hockey, soccer, laccross--we try to see a couple of each their games too...but sometimes schedules overlap and you just can't do it....which brings me to the question of: We as parents do we let our children get to involved with extra activities?? (yes comments are welcome) Craig and I are very firm believers that you should pick one sport and excell in it...which our children have done very well with. However I am so amazed at how other people let their children do 2 or 3 sports a season and then wonder why their children are so tired and burned out--plus the parents are so burned out driving them everywhere--not to mention the price of gas! Helloooooo...boy could it be that they are doing too much???? especially while they are in school and have all that business of homework, friends, etc. Sometimes I think we push our children to be involved in too much--kids need down time too...even church activities falls in this. Yes I am sure that I will get some comments in that area but that is okay. We here at the Waterman Household think that we do not have to go to every church function that comes down the line. We obviously are a Christ-centered family, but sports also is a big part of our family life--our children are witnessing to other kids alot of times that do not go to church or even know who Jesus is. So many people think that we have to go to all the church functions ( which don't get me wrong are important) and do everything with the church family...I guess I am getting fed up with some of our church people telling us that we should come to more activities and "make" our children go to more youth activities. I tell them flat out that I think they should mind their own business and worry about how they are serving Christ in their own families. I know that sounds harden but I am frankly getting tired of who's who and what they are doing in the church. We are serving Christ by having people see our actions out on the sports fields even if we are just watching the games and talking to other parents--they see our actions. We are suppose to be the salt of the world--what better place to do it but in the world--not hiding behind the church doors--now don't get me wrong it is very important to go to church and worship and get fed with God's word...but then use that to His glory. So many people today think well if I go to church and all the church nites I am doing good and will get to heaven....however when they are not in church during the week they don't witness to that person in the shopping center or parking lot. Now folks I am not one of those Jesus Freaks that stand on the corner and preach to everyone; however I am one that thinks sometimes if you force your children to go to every youth group function or church service/activity--sometimes then it affects your family in a negative way. For example: if your childen see that you are involved with alot of children activities at church and putting your family's homelife on hold and not getting things done at the homefront--your family life will suffer. I don't know about anybody else but God wants us to put our family first before the church family--and so many do it the opposite way. Well guess I went on a roll here...sorry about that to anyone that is affended by this subject...but then it is a free-willed world and you don't have to read my blog either. Hope that everyone has a good week and I will promise to be more on top of updating my blog better.

Sarah Jane's New Haircut!

Sarah Jane has been bugging me to cut her hair...it was very long and down to her butt. I let her go on and on for about a week. She was very persistant about having a haircut....well here it is the after cut. She came to me with her brother's soccer magazine and there was an article about the Beckhams (you know my David--one of the best soccer players ever living at the moment, besides my son Kevin) well his wife is Victoria...and Sarah Jane (SJ) said as a matter of factly--Momma I want my new haircut to look like this women's. So I did my best and cut off 7 inches of hair....I did not do too bad of a job; however I did have my own hairdresser fix a little bit here and there to trim it more polish looking. So here is SJ sitting with her Dad at a gymnastics meet waiting to watch closing ceremonies. I think she look really cute....what do you think?

Kevin's Soccer

Well I have been having alot of Mommy Moments about Hannah....soooo I must brag about my other 2 children as well. Kevin has been playing soccer since he is 5. He joined a travel team at the age of 8 and has been going strong ever since. He has passion for the game; his goal is to become a pro-soccer player. My husband and I always tell our children that is not just a dream...but if you really want something it can be done if you work hard at it. Here are some pictures of Kevin in action out on the soccer field. We never complain about him dribbling inside the house against the walls...sometimes I think that the soccer ball is permently attached to his feet! He is an awesome kid...grades are excellent, passion for soccer and life in general. In fact sometimes I think his cousins actually tire out from playing with him...Kevin is just the type of person where he really enjoys life and what it brings about. I was thinking the other day (which is really scarry at times lol...) what God has in store for each of our children...hmmm a pretty big questions with no answers yet. Will they get married and be happy like their father and I? How many children will they have? Or will Sarah Jane travel the world and become a photographer? Only God knows and He has entrusted us with these 3 awesome, one of a kind kids...to do our best job in raising them to be outstanding citizins, smart bright people with many different gifts and talents to use. For those of you who have children--enjoy every waking moment of life with them. My Dad once told me "Once you are a parent you never stop being one until you are no longer on this earth--so do the best job you can with your children". My parents may be many miles away (Hawaii--yes they live in Paradise) but they are always there for me when I need them. I love you Mom and Dad! Trust in the Lord for He will take care of you!

Hannah's Meet

Well Hannah once again had a meet and did well. She came up in 3 events: vault 9.0, bars 7.70, floor 7.75 (and finally got her split to the floor) however she went down in beam this time with a 7.50--she froze up on beam...she said she got confused because she started out at the other end and could not mirror image in her mind how to do the routine...a lesson learned the hard way. She missed qualifying for Nationals by 1 point...she needed a 33.0 and she received a 31.95. Go get them next time Hannah!! she still has 3 more meets to qualify for Nationals....SO PLEASE KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS. Thanks and have a great night.

Happy Birthday Hannah

Recently Hannah celebrated her 8th birthday...WOW I can't believe how time goes by so fast. She has really done so much in one year...especially in her gymnastics goals. She keeps a gymnastics goal journal and checks off as she achieves her goals (and that was her idea!) She was excited to open this gift--from her cousins--a new leo! We of course had lots of cake (so many people I ended up making a chocolate cake which had to have pink sprinkles on it, angel food cake, choc.chip cookie bar and jello.) We had lots of fun enjoying each others company. There are 10 cousins altogether and they have gotton very close--so they had a great time. I just can't believe how the time goes by and another year has pasted. I encourage everyone to really enjoy the time that you have with each other--that is a lost art--people are in too much of a rush and hurry all the time. I even try to slow down while I am doing errands, driving kids to where they are suppose to go...but take time to sip a hot chocolate along the way!

the cool "grips" bag

Well I wanted to share with all of you out there on the big wide world of cyberspace....I made this little bag for our daughter's gymnastic grips (they use them on uneven bars). She got so many compliments on it. I am thinking about selling them for 10.00 but making them bigger I was thinking about 10"x 9" or 12"x 11". Right now it holds 1 pair of grips and grip bands...but as she gets older she will need to carry 2 pair all the time in case one pair rips in competion. We have a pair in spare right now...but I was testing the bag out first--so that is why it turned out small about 8" x 7"...but I really need to make them bigger. I love to create things--and really enjoy sewing. My grandmother taught me to sew when I was about 8 or 9 years old....but I can't seem to remember what my first sewing project was...hmmm I must be getting that Momma Brain! hahahaha

Sooooo.....

If any of you would like a gripper bag for your daughter I can make them for 10.00 plus shipping. I can use any material and they are lined with sewn in corners to have nice finish tailored look. Plus that fact that they are washable too!! Which is very nice because the inside will get all chalky from the grips over time. Like I said--Hannah loves it. However if your daughter is not into gymnastics--they make great bags to use for on the go trips--snacks, toys, makeup etc...the ideas are endless. I am making another one for our other daughter S.J.--and she plans on using it to take all her Puppie in my Pockets to her brother's soccer games and sister's gymnastic meets. (she is only 5 years old and needs to have some entertainment). Well I hope that you enjoy the pics & Happy sewing to all of you out there.

Our Cat--Tate

This is our cat--his name is Tate. He is the king of the house. He can sleep just about anywhere. He is the neatest cat--you know the types--the ones that love to just crawl on top of your lap while you are watching TV. He is just so cute! We saved him at our local SPTA shetler (yes where they put them down if they are not adopted.) Just wanted to share some photos with you. Have goodnight everyone.

litte felt people

I just wanted to share with you what I made for the kindergarten room at our local school where my kids attend. They are handmade out of felt and scraps of different materials. They work well for the children when they are using a felt board. The children can have creative play with them. Believe it or not they did not take long to make and the sewing part I would do after the kids were in bed and I was watching the news. Enjoy! I had lots of fun making these...and now the kindergarten kids are having even more fun playing with them.

Hannah's Gymnastics Meet

Well Hannah "rocks" at her first gymnastic meet. Here are some photos for you all to enjoy. We are really proud of her and how much passion she has for the sport. She was all smiles when she came in 3rd place on the vault, 3rd place on beam and 6th place on All-Around in her age division. (My Mommy Moment of Bragging) And she qualified for states!!! Yippee!! Here are some pictures to enjoy.

Hi everyone!

Hi there
this is my first time blogging. I am a stay at mom of 3 wonderful kids. (I am their mom--so I do think that they are awesome, wonderful, great, etc.) I wanted to start this blog so I could connect to other moms around the world. I have personnally read so many blogs that are just truly inspiring to me. It gives me hope that I am actually doing the right thing with staying home. I am married to my best friend--Craig. He is well my partner in everything. Craig is a super Dad to our children. He works hard at being the breadwinner and also being there for me and the kids. He is a meat cutter and works for his Dad's butcher shop. We have a son Kevin, who is 11 years old. Kevin loves playing soccer--and his dream is to play pro one day. He has been playing since he is 5 years old and now plays on a travel team (which his Dad is head coach). I would say that he is an all-american boy. Our daughter Hannah, who just turned 8 is our gymnastist. She has exciled so quickly in the world of gymnastics. She also started when she was 5 years old and now has made the team and is currently level 4. Hannah loves school and pretty much is our girly-girl. Our youngest just turned 5. Her name is Sarah Jane and is a very busy preschooler. She starts kindergarten this coming fall.

Has anyone else had this problem???? Your children grow-up too fast!! It seems like just yesterday when Kevin was going to Kindergarten and now is in 6th grade! I can not believe it. Life really goes by so fast...so please take time to enjoy it....oh boy I sound like my mother. Oh my parents now live in the beautiful state of Hawaii. I wish I were there right now. PA has snow and it only is 20 degrees outside. BRRR--too cold for me.

Well I will be adding pictures and I hope that I will get guests to stop by my blog and post. I wish everyone a good night.