Soccer just started up and with both Cole & Courtney playing, it's going to fill lots of our weeknights and all of our Saturdays. They both have practice on Thursdays so Josh and I are taking the divide & conquer approach to Thursday night practices.
I took Courtney Lee tonight.
She tripped and fell so many times...but she got back up and hustled down the field each and every time. And anytime another kid fell, she stopped to help them up.
That's such a perfect example of who she is (and I love that about her.)
Karen-- I don't often comment, but am a faithful reader and fan of your blog and of your gorgeous photography and scrap products. I absolutely adore the pictures you paint with your words and your photos--you really seem to capture and appreciate who each one of your kiddos are! I have to tell you that I would be the first in line to make the purchase if you ever did a scrap/photography book. Thanks for sharing your family with us!
Posted by: Lisa Risser | September 10, 2009 at 10:26 PM
What a sweetie! Oh I can't wait to hear the soccer stories ;)
Posted by: Mary Ann | September 10, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Fall always mean sports for kids. We loved going to soccer with our daughter. This year, it is cheerleading and scouts. Maybe she will settle on something.
Posted by: Kimberly | September 11, 2009 at 03:44 AM
What a sweet girl!
Posted by: Jennifer M. | September 11, 2009 at 05:08 AM
great picture and really cool border frame!
Posted by: Lori | September 11, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Karen: after seeing how well mannered and respectful your children are, I know that is a testament to you and Josh Downs' parenting. After reading a while back that you are an advocate of love & logic parenting, I looked into it myself. It is how my husband and I have decided to parent our six month old. And after reading your blog today about Courtney Lee, I have all the proof I need of how this method provides the framework for raising good, kind and decent children. Thank you. Also, from one military wife to another, please thank Josh Downs' for the sacrifices he makes for our country, especially on this day. I know we will all never forget.
Posted by: Charli H | September 11, 2009 at 07:05 AM
So adorable and sweet! Can't wait to see the soccer pictures!
Posted by: Dina | September 11, 2009 at 07:23 AM
She's such a sweet girl! You done good!
Posted by: Kelli | September 11, 2009 at 07:59 AM
First off...great shot!! This is the first fall in 18 years that we don't have a soccer game to go to. It feels a little weird but we are ready to have our evenings back and time to do what we want. We gave our time to our children as you and Josh do and I would do it all again in a heart beat. It really does go way too fast!! Enjoy and have fun with your family.
Posted by: Tracy | September 11, 2009 at 08:11 AM
My heart grows out of my chest when I see children who have that kind of compassion for others. What a honey.
Posted by: Val | September 11, 2009 at 08:24 AM
What a sweet girl!
Posted by: Lori | September 12, 2009 at 08:59 AM
awww that is so cute! that makes my heart warm and fuzzy. what a kindhearted girl!
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