Happy Halloween

Halloween. Worked. Picked up a pumpkin pizza for dinner.  Got kids from school. Took kids trick or treating down our street and then B took them around neighborhood while I handed out candy. (somehow that has become tradition since I always get to take them to so much other fall stuff)  We didnt have alot of trick or treaters this year. Maybe 15. But kids got lots of candy around the neighborhood. Then went to the J Granparents house. Kids got to bed very late so now i am getting to bed very late! Midnight. Ugh.  But I still remember how I would just wish the day away on halloween when at school so you just have to remember how much kids love it.. It use to kill me to wait to get home and then wait watching for the sun to go down so you could trick or treat. I'd ask 100 times if it was time yet and it seemed like it took forever.  It reminded me of B how he asks alot what time it is and how much longer.  And it was cold tonight too but their Dad dressed them in layers under the cute costumes. B was Captain America (which I encouraged him to pick and since he doesnt really care he said ok) and M was a Skull Ninja (because yes there is a difference he says between dif. ninjas).

Our day

Took the boys to practice baseball at dirt fields today.  Made my mother in laws leek potato soup which rocked for dinner.  Now laying in bed wishing back wouldnt hurt.  B asleep next to me.  He fell right to sleep after he read me his book. We were waiting for M and his Dad to get done reading their book and B just went right to sleep. He loves to fall asleep in my bed.

Sunday

This morning the four of us went to church.  Then the kids made up a new game today using a football. They asked me what to name it so we named it home ball since you have to run a football to the home spot.  They carved one of our pumpkins with their Dad and now I have the pumpkin seeds cooking.  I hate how it went from low perfect 80's last week to 50's now. Ugh.  Seems like fall is so quick.

School

B reading at school the story he wrote.  Such a cutie.  I helped at school Fri and they put on puppet shows, read their stories they wrote, had pretzels and apple juice (for Octoberfest party), painted and built castles, etc.  Fun day.  I love how B will just hug me and tell me he loves me and say thank you for coming to help in my class.  His Dad got to come to see his play and he was so proud he was there.

Fall Ball

Our season is over.  Always sad to say goodbye to our team but always proud of how the boys have grown. Proud of my hubby for planting the seeds to make these boys good ball players, not to mention being good teammates, etc.  Some of these kids he is the only male role model they have.  Being a coach is such an important role I always tell him.  We were 7and 5 and looks like we will be in 3rd place due to losing our last game.  Great kids, great parents and great coaches. How blessed we are.  Love how B is the tallest in the pictures.  He's such a good baseball player. His hitting has just exploded this season. He hit so many real homeruns this season.  And he is so fast he almost caught up with the kid in front of him numerous times.  Great 1st baseman.  He has such a love for the game and he loves to play it every day.  I am happy to have been a part of his team .

Fall

Such a beautiful week with 80 degrees and sunshine all week.  tomorrow it turns cold which is a bummer because we've been so busy this week that I havent had time to take them to the Sam Davis Home for their yearly picture.  So guess we will brave the 50 degree weather next week!  Fall is so crazy.

Nanoo

Work, picked M up from school. B stayed home due to his neck still hurting from falling I guess Sat.  He ran into a chair B said.  His Dad had to take him to his work meeting today since I was at work already.  Then I picked him up and we went to visit Nanoo.  Now I am watching the Bears game. I hope his  neck is better tomorrow.

Season over

Had our baseball party at the park today. Proud of my husband for all the compliments he got again this season for his coaching. We had a good group of parents again and kids.  Enjoyed the season. We have our last game Tuesday and then a week off before basketball starts .  I'm always kinda sad when the season is over because you get use to a team and it's hard to start over with different people.

So late

1030 baseball game for B which they won and then B and I did concession stand for a few hours while the kids played on playground and ate lots of food.  Then we came home for an hour to chill out before B took the boys to Uncle Jeremys house for football and I had dinner with L.  Then B and I watched a movie and I am off to bed now. So late

friday

Tiring day. Took kids to school and then had a quick breakfast with L before going to help at the kids funraiser run. Then left long enough to go to a bible study at my church and then back again to the school to see the other child run.  Came home for an hour. Picked kids up, got donuts with report card, got tags for car, went home to pack up the kids for Grandpas house. B and his Dad went to baseball since my back was bothering me. I got some laundry done and now need bed!

School

Helped in B's class today and then helped M's teacher. B's class we made puppets which M did in same teacher's class.  Such memories. Today was report card day and was proud of them both.

What I want for my kids

I really want my kids to know how much they are loved.  I want them to know how special they are.  How they have gifts that God gave them and that they are sometimes different from each other.  I want them to know how some things will be easy for them but some things will be hard and that's ok as long as they do their best. I want them to know we will love them no matter what.  That even when they are getting in trouble for something that we only teach them so they will be better in the future and not because we don't love them.  I want them to know they can always come to us with anything.  I want them to be honest, trustworthy, loyal and loving.  I want them to think of others feelings. I want them to think of me when they are older and call me. I want them to remember they told me they'd send me flowers when they don't live with me. I want them to learn love from their father and I because we are a good example of it.  I want them to know God and trust in him with all their faith.  I want them to always remember all of our good times and to pull out the scrapbooks and photoalbums and videos when they are older.  I want them to tell their kids stories of when they were kids.  I want them to have good friends. I want them to be a little part of each of their dad and I.  I want them to be proud of themselves. I want them to be confident in themselves.

20th

This picture was taken at my reunion.
I am not sure why I dont have any posts for a week.  B has been using my computer for work and I have to keep logging him out and me in so not sure if I messed up somewhere along the way but I just noticed I am missing a week of blogs.  Granted it was a crazy week trying to get ready for my reunion, go out of town and B play 3 baseball games on top of the other normal piano lessons, homework, and work.   But I did finally get my computer back.  We got B a new computer thanks to my brother for finding us the deal.

Out of town

We were out of town for my HS reunion. I was happy I got to dress up in a pretty dress. I hate shopping but enjoyed it once the dress was bought!  Loved seeing my BF's and friends and I hadnt seen in a long time.  Took B to our hotel pool for a little bit and ate out with the family. They stayed the night with Grandparents P and had a good time.  Today we had Cub scouts and basketball tryouts.  Getting taxes taken care of last two days too. Ugh. Hate them. Such a relief when they are done!

Manic Monday

Busy day. Work, help PTO at school, homework, baseball, visit Brian's Dad before his surgery tomorrow. Then baths, cook a desert for Grandad and Colleens visit tomorrow. Which I have to add is going to hopefully be awesome. I have saved this recipe since I saw it months ago knowing my mother in law would love it since she loves Nutter Butters.  The homemade icing on top is the best I have ever had.  B said it will have to be made on all my cakes now. Darn. I really like the ease of canned! ha! It has to sit in fridge over night so I havent tried it yet. Fingers crossed.  B did great in his ball game. They won , they are 4-3 now.  B hit a homerun that was sweet. Right down the line of 3rd base to the outfield. He almost caught up to the kid in front of him though. That child is so fast.  1130 and I shouldve gone to bed forever ago. How can you be so tired during the day and then wide awake at night!  Looking forward to our visit tomorrow. Grandad has been wanting to see B play ball.  Hope its a good game!

Love my boys

We had such a great time at Cheekwood. It is so gorgeous and we enjoyed it with friends . My sweet mom bought us the membership for Christmas.  She rocks. We have so many great memories there.  This year they had a new Pumpkin Patch which make for our 4th one this week.  Love my boys.

Saturday

Today the boys and I have cleaned and cleaned and cleaned the house. We've had so much fun this week on their fall break that I have neglected the house and now we have to catch up.  Their Nana and Pawpa are coming to visit Monday!  Now the kids are playing videogames with their Dad after he just grilled some chicken for dinner.  I am still finishing the constantly multiplying laundry.  I love to hear the kids giggles in the other room while playing baseball on the Wii.  I think B is beating his Dad by the laughs I hear from B.  I posted this picture because I love it.  I think I take this same picture every year we go to this pumpkin patch but it is just such a pretty view of the flag and rolling hills in the background.

Sweetie

Love my sweet sweet boy. Had a great day today with our friends at Cheekwood.  What a gorgeous place. This pic was taken at the pumpkin patch we went to in KY though.  But today we did make our 4th appearance to a pumpkin patch.  We do love them!

Cousins

Boys had fun with their cousin and Grandma and Grandpa P the few days we got to stay there.

Today we went to the zoo with friends and yesterday we went to swim at the Y with them.  Big Fall Break!

Pumpkin patches

The boys and I have gone to 3 pumpkin patches in the last 4 days. We love pumpkin patches.  #1 we went to KY and got to have fun with Grandma P.  The boys went down a big slide, went on a hayride, went thru a huge hay maze etc.  Then the #2 one was in Ky with Grandma and their Cousin D.  They rode on a tricycle track, went down a slide, played in corn etc.  #3 was just the boys and I today.  We went down the road from our house and the boys picked out pumpkins, decorated one, drew a picture, playing in the corn with bottles and went thru a small hay clubhouse.  We love the fall!