I'm A Soccer Mom

Owen had his first soccer game yesterday. He did really well. He made a great pass and took out a kid on the other team who was trying to score. We were proud of him. Apparently we didn't get the memo about how loud and excited we were supposed to be at the game. We sat in the bleachers with the other parents on our team and they didn't stop yelling the entire game. Now in fairness we're not really "yelling" people at sporting events.  We're also not really soccer people so it is hard to yell when you're not completely sure of the rules. I was kind of surprised by how "into" the game everyone was. I mean they are only 5 and 6 year olds. Well, at the end of the game both Jeff and I were completely stunned. All of the parents walked down from the bleachers and onto the field. I just figured they were going to get their kids. Boy was I wrong. Next thing I know every parent has lined up putting their hands together, forming a "spirit tunnel" for each team to run through. Jeff and I were still sitting on the bench. I guess that memo got lost too. I'm sure it is a morale boost for the kids, but it seemed silly to me. All I could think of was how ridiculous my brother would have found the whole thing. Hey Dev, maybe you and the other parents could form a tunnel for Luke's team to skate through! All in all it was a good day. Owen had a good time and that is why we signed up for soccer. I'm just not sure I'm cut out to be a soccer mom. Especially if I'm secretly chuckling about all the fuss and excitement. 

Edward Scissorhands

Jeff decided to cut some hair. Not just any hair, but Owen's hair. It started off ok, but in the end there wasn't much left. Neither O nor I were thrilled with the result. Jeff seemed to be proud. It didn't help that he kept getting compliments on Owen's hair cut at church. I'm not sure he'll be allowed to cut again. He's been watching instructional videos on youtube. At least he didn't try to cut Alison's hair. 

Owen after about 2 weeks of regrowth

Is that fear or excitement?

Definitely fear!

Everyday Alison

This post is for my mom to see how Alison talks and interacts on a regular basis. I'm trying to remember to video her from time to time so we can remember all the fun things she says and does. She was so funny with these magnetic words last night. I wish I would have videoed more. She has a hard time getting up because she hurt her leg last week. In her words "Daddy jumped and I got hurt". Jeff got on the neighbor's trampoline with the kids last week and some how Alison hurt her leg. She wouldn't walk on it for days. She's much better and had negative xrays, but that is why it takes her awhile to get up off the floor. Jeff felt really bad after she got hurt and was really glad there wasn't a broken bone. :) I think we're done with trampolines! 

The Circus and China

We went to the circus! Pop Circus has been on island for the last two months and we were finally able to take advantage of one of MCCS's tours to the show. We went Saturday morning and it was a lot of fun. It was held in a big circus tent, go figure. I guess I was a little surprised by that because the last time I went to the circus it was in the Richmond Coliseum. They had the same snacks we would get in the states too. Owen chose a big bag of cotton candy and Alison chose popcorn. I find that funny because Alison has definitely inherited my sweet tooth. Owen is the one who even last night chose an apple for dessert. (where did he come from?) 

The show got started with some bicycle acts which were really impressive, then had a dog show. Alison, who loves dogs from a distance, kept yelling "go doggies, go doggies". Then there were more gymnasts, some trampoline acts, the trapeze acrobats, and some that did a routine with long material, kind of like in cirque du soleil. We had a great time. Although, I have to say that after our tour guide told us the tent was "highly flammable" and smoking was not permitted, all I could think about was how we would escape in the event the thing went up in flames. I had a very elaborate plan devised which involved Jeff jumping the stair rail and me throwing the kids to him and then somehow getting out myself. One of my friends pointed out that Jeff would probably have wanted me to get out with the kids first. She's probably right. 

In other news we have planned a spring break trip to China. Yes, I said China. I still can't believe we're going to China. I have never really had an interest in going there, but since we are here we are going to take the opportunity. It is going to be a busy trip but one I'm sure will be a great experience. God has been opening my eyes to so many cultures and showing me just how BIG He is. I'm looking forward to the trip. The kids are excited too. I don't think they have any idea what it means to be going to China. What an experience it will be for them. They are becoming quite the world travelers. I'm not sure I'd even been out of Indiana by the time I was four let alone to other countries. That's not exactly true I'm sure I had been to Michigan too. :)

Not much else is new here. I hope you all are doing well too.

My Sweet Valentines

Happy Valentines Day! I'm so thankful for my three sweet valentines. 

My Sweet Valentines from Kristen Singley on Vimeo.

P.S. You don't even want to know how long it took me to get this video up. I don't have mad computer skills.

Maybe It's Maybelline

Or Maybe it's not...

This is what happens when you aren't paying attention to your daughter because you are on the computer and she's quiet and you are glad for a few moments of peace. Note to self, silence+Alison=Trouble

Baby Be Blessed!

The guests before cutting the cake!

Mom and daughter. Toni made this incredible cake.

I love the detail, even the outie belly button is there.

The diaper cake

This past Saturday I was blessed to hold a baby shower in honor of my friend Toni's daughter, Calla. She will become a mom in a matter of weeks to a precious baby boy. It was a joy to celebrate this baby's life and to encourage Calla as she prepares to bring him into the world.