Soccer Stars

Since Brecken is obsessed with kicking balls and Jack loves anything to do with playing with other children, I just knew signing the boys up for soccer was a good idea. Kevin's parents were here for their first soccer practice/game a few weeks ago, and we could not be more excited for that. Jackson did absolutely everything Coach Jay told him to and now we have stolen his slogan, "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit".  So fitting for my life.  As they warmed up they played Simon Says, which was adorable, and then they scrimmaged. Kevin and I could not watch both the boys at the same time so we switched in the middle of it. The synopsis of soccer week #1 was that Jack LOVED it, and Brecken would rather pick his nose.

Such a cute little soccer player!

Simon Says! 

Caleb and Landon are also playing with us! Friend's make everything better. :)

Sorry Brecken but I had to include you picking your nose! I'm sure your coach is impressed. 

Birthday Party Fun

Who has a birthday party at the Panther's Stadium?? Lucky for us my friend Shana had her son Carter's 4th birthday party there! It was a blast...a cold blast, but a blast nonetheless. They had the party set up in the concourse, and Sir Purr made an appearance. They also gave us a special tour of the stadium, which included the cheerleaders locker rooms, which is something Kevin has always dreamed of, and we also got to see where they store the garbage cans. Who doesn't want to see where the garbage cans are stored at an NFL stadium?? Awesome!!

The boys were all ready for bed after several hours of birthday partying, but we geared up for another in just an hour of being home. But this wasn't just any birthday party. My friend Michelle surprised her husband and our friend Brian for his 40th birthday! It was priceless to see the sheer surprise on his face and even better the look on his face when they told him later that he, Kevin and another friend were going to Pinehurst for the weekend to go golfing! Michelle is a stellar decorator and hostess. I was amazed at her creativity in setting up in an Irish theme. She also had it catered, AND the selection of beer and wine was like no other party I have been to. I realized that I am not in college anymore (or ever), and I should serve a selection like this at our parties.

Now I just need to start planning the boy's birthday party, which is something I am honestly dreading.

The birthday boy Carter and his beautiful mommy Shana!

Carter and Jack. Jack SOOO did not want to be next to Sir Purr!

Our other best buddies were there. Grayson and Kaden! I like how Sir Purr is hiding Kaden's Dolphin's jersey. :) 

Kevin and Tyler giggling about being in the cheerleader's locker room. Dreams do come true!! 

In one of the many boxes we toured. They loved being up high and looking out the windows. 

All of the kiddos listening intently on what the woman had to say about the locker rooms. Very interesting for them I'm sure. 

Birthday Boy Brian and his beautiful wife Michelle! 

Shanna and I and Shanna and her husband Dave! 

Snow Hour

The days when you least expect something fun are usually the best days. About two years ago after winter blast 2010, I went out and bought a sled and a snow shovel.. Why? I am not really sure about the snow shovel, but I have been waiting patiently for us to get to use the sled! Usually we know there is snow in the forecast for a week in advance but but not this time. It just started falling. At first it was wet and melted as soon as it landed. My kids didn't even have coats on the first time we went out. It was almost dark when it started actually snowing or dusting, but we got the kids dressed and out the door within minutes. The sound of children laughing in the distance was music to my hears.  The boys had a blast, but got cold and wet pretty quickly since the only snow gear we own is sweatpants, mittens and hats.

The snow before it stuck!

 Talking with the neighbor girl Erika

 Yes we are attempting to sled on a dusting. 

 I love Jack's face!

 Snowballs!

We had enough snow left in the morning to do a miniature snowman.