Autumn update

SO, since our last post, we have sold the house in Highlands Ranch!! After 7 long months, someone finally loved it and especially loved Kate's room, so we sold it. What a relief :) It was a quick move (after all that time) and we landed here in a new apartment in beautiful southeast Aurora for 2 months. It has 3 bedrooms, so it could be worse, but still we are amping up our house search.

The kids are loving school, and we are loving it even more. Both boys have fabulous teachers who are smart and challenging for them. They are both having a great year, and we couldn't be more delighted in our choice this year. Kate is adjusting to her new school and I think she likes it overall. Her teacher is great too, and I really miss her in the mornings.

My school year has been fabulous and overwhelming at the same time. It is amazing how many things have changed in 7 years, yet, I have a wonderful team that guides me along and are super helpful and kind to the newbie. It is almost as if my 7 years teaching before Jake were lost in my skill set - kind of sad. So, as much as things have changed, my love for my profession (the kids) and being the best teacher I can be has not changed at all. I really can't wait to see how all of my students change and grow this year right before my eyes.

The boys are both playing soccer this year again, and Jake is really coming into himself as a player. The skills that he has been missing (while he has always had the speed and aggressive tendicies) are seeming to make more sense this year, and he is really a superstar. He is the leading scorer on the team, and is a good passer and teammate too. I LOVE watching him play, especially when he gets so excited about his successes. Blake is on his first real year of soccer (not Cubbies). I don't think he really enjoys it yet, other than the social aspect, and the snacks and treats. I've always thought that he was more of a baseball boy anyway! Kate is beginning gymnastics and dance soon. Can't wait to get into the realm of recitals and meets too. I wonder if any of them are going to love tennis?

I can't believe that this is the year we have been waiting so long for - all 3 kids can ski! At Copper, kids have to be 3 to start lessons, so since Kate is there in 2 weeks, it is her turn. I can't believe my baby is old enough to ski :) It will be a great day in the Smith house when we all can go up to the mountains together and enjoy the winter!

Speaking of that, Kate turns 3 on the 10th. Where has the time gone? She is the fanciest, cutest, smartest, most verbal two year old I know. She adores her brothers, but also tells them when it is time for them to behave. She is concerned about and aware of her shoe choice and whether she matches or not (now that is Mommy's girl!). But other than that, she is a clone of her Dad and Aunt Steph.

Enough for now....