cleaning

We have been on a cleaning frenzy.
We cleaned the house for the first time in August.... on August 31.  It REALLY needed it.  Probably needes it again by now, but we'll attack it again another day.  We all six clean together and the whole house gets done in no time.
Last week Saturday, we also attacked the van.  Truthfully, Anika attacked the van.  We spent 2 -3 hours on it.  Inside and out.  Wash, wax, tires, rain x, the whole bit. Mike, you would be proud.  We did everything but shampoo the carpets!
We've also been attacking the drawers.  Taking out what doesn't it, going through hand me downs to figure out what does, buying new shoes and soccer cleats.  I think everyone does that this time of year.  I got rid of at least 10 bags of clothes to various places and took in about 5 from people at church who's daughter is just a size above Jessica and Maria. I LOVE getting rid of stuff, but I also love hand me downs.  At least I got rid of more than I took in!
I've officially caught up on blogging. I'm not sure when my next post will be.  I guess we'll have to wait for something exciting to happen.
Today all four kids had their first fall soccer game.  Jessica and Maria are playing on the same team and their shirts are bright pink.  They call themselves the Flamingos.  They won and Jessica scored a goal.  Brandon's team won and he scored a goal.  Anika's team won and she played very well.  I only got to see Anika play because of work.  Not so much fun.  But it was a beautiful sunny afternoon sitting in the grass watching her play.
And tonight we celebrated by using some ice cream coupons at a local store.  Quite fun.  And they have raspberry chocolate chip ice cream, so I'll be going back!