I Think I Know ...

I think I know where she learned this.

Soccer's in Full Swing

Yep ... it's soccer season again. Brett had a double-header on Saturday with back to back games & Davis [with Kyle as the coach] had one game in the middle of it. So fun. We camped out at the soccer fields for a couple of hours. Brett even got a GOAL. It was the 1st goal of the 2nd game, so it was pretty special. It was awesome. He was on cloud 9. :)

First Day ...

The boys had their 1st day of school on Wednesday. Davis is now in Kindergarten & Brett's a 2nd Grader! It was pouring rain, so we had to do our "back to school" photo inside on the steps.

We then headed off to school, dropping off Brett at at the main school ... ... and then we headed over to the other side where Kindergarten in is. I pulled through the carpool lane as usual & like a gushing mom of a new Kindergartner, I asked if I could hop out "real quick" to take a photo ... as I asked, I quickly looked to see if there were other cars lined up behind me. You know. I didn't want to be "that mom" clogging up the carpool lane. Well. There was nobody behind me. I quickly realized I was the ONLY MOM doing a drop off on the 1st day of school. As you'll notice in the photo, um... it wasn't just moms doing a walk in.

It was dads, grandpas, extended family. :) ha Luckily, Davis didn't care or notice. My sister Leah & my nephew Eli were visiting us so I came home to these 2 little guys. They enjoyed playing up in the boys room without the big boys.

Later that morning, we switched visitors with my older sister Becky. Leah and Eli went up north to stay with the Lewis Family and my parents came down to stay with us. I told my parents about being the only bad mom this morning at the Kindergarten drop off , so they helped me make up for it at pick up. We arrived with not just mom & sister, but grandma and grandpa. Grandma even had her camera. We got a lot of comments from people with our big welcoming party, so I feel like I did redeem myself. Since the 1st day was just a 1/2 day, we then went to Winsteads for lunch, followed by a trip to the park.

Happy New School Year! :)

Look Who's Sleeping in My Bed ...

Libby has been sneaking off to the boys' room at various points in the night. Brett's on the top bunk ... but Davis's bed is easily accessible.

Lucky Davis. :)

Up with the Boys!

Today Libby went to "school", aka PDO [Parents Day Out] ... so I took the boys to see a movie.  We went to see "UP".  We split a large popcorn & a large soda ... $11.50?  Whatever.  :)  We don't get to do stuff like that very often ... Libby's never been in a movie theater.  [if you see the post below with her sassy shouting, you'll know why]  Also, Brett's not really a fan of the dark ... I had to really talk him into it.  Davis helped, too ... I told Davis to help make Brett feel comfortable & happy about going.  Davis was so sweet ... on the way in Davis tried to make Brett feel better by saying "You're the best kid in our family!"  :)  I thought it was so sweet he was trying so hard.  Once we got in & got settled ... we all enjoyed the movie & treats.  :)  

Davis has a crush ...

 He is totally, completely smitten by a girl named Claire.  :)  Which is funny because his very 1st girlfriend [in Corpus Christi] was named Claire.

This is one of many drawings he has made for her.  He's very thoughtful ... even chooses colors he knows she'll like.  Draws Scooby-Doo because he knows she likes him.  I met her Friday night [Davis's team played her team] & it was pretty obvious - the feeling was mutual.

If you talk to him about her [Aunts...] ... don't embarrass him.  He's very serious about it.  Like REAL LOVE serious about it.  And his heart is broken now that it's summer time & he doesn't get to see her.  Luckily ... they signed up for a membership at our same pool!  And I just might have to grant his wish to have her over for a play date ... if Claire's mom is okay with it.  :)  

Oh ... My Children

I've seen kids play "Doctor", "Restaurant", "Family", "Beauty Shop", etc.  But never ... THIS.  Mickey & the Build-a-Bear look so violated.

How Davis spent HIS DAY.

Before I do Easter, I need to finish up Davis's Birthday!  :)  Here is how he spent his BIG DAY.

Davis got to be "Star of the Week" at school which meant he got to bring in a poster with all of his favorite things.  The morning of his Birthday, Libby & I went to his classroom to read Davis's favorite book, "The Runaway Pancake".  We also brought a cookie cake to share with his friends at school!  After school it was a nice day, so Davis, Brett & Libby played in the backyard.  They enjoyed blowing bubbles!  Then later Mimaw & Pappy came over for dinner.  He opened presents & cards and we all had ice cream sandwiches as Davis's Birthday dessert (he picked it out).  All in all, it was a FABULOUS FIFTH BIRTHDAY.

 

 [Isn't this so cute?  They all put their hands in!]

[and I just thought this was too funny. Libby put Mr.Potato Head's glasses on her Dora doll.]

The Spiderman Party!

This past weekend Davis had a Birthday Party with his best buddies from school. We kept it simple ... and it was perfect.  Here are some photos.

Libby posing at the snack table.  :)

"pssssst..."

"hee hee ha ha"

Mr.Twenter leading everyone outside for games...

After some B-ball, we played the Spiderman version of Pin the tail on the Donkey.

(I covered up the eyes of a Spiderman mask.)

Jackson H. was the winner!  :) [Prize was just braggin' rights]

Then we moved on to the pinata... 

Everyone got a couple turns before it burst!

Then we moved back inside for cake & presents.

Mrs.Twenter led every one in singing "Happy Birthday to Davis".

This little guy has been anticipating his Birthday since it was my Birthday in February.  I'd say it was worth the wait!  :)