Back on the range!

First day back and trying to recover, this guy showed up in the backyard and nearly scared M.E. to death.

the pics are fussy because I was taking through my dirty bedroom window

You can see the planks in the fence and I estimate he was about 14 - 16" tall.

I alittle scary. And I live in the middle of town.

 These days, LG, Babe and I are spending alot of time at Buddy's practices.  We are at the field three nights a week. On most occasion we are not alone - other siblings join M.E. in the van.  Its pretty fun - most of the time.

 These guys are a mess.

They all three had to be piled in the front seat.

They colored M.E. some pictures.  too fun!

Travel + Family = Good Times!

Babe and I head back to KY a couple of weekends ago to be there when Sman was baptized.  I think I've already mentioned this and said that someone give M.E. a pic - and they did, my Mom.

Sunrise from the plane ride to from OK to Chicago.

Babe did so fabulous on the plane rides and I got lucky on the way there with extra seat for all our stuff.

My Mamaw and Aunt M at the baptizing on Sunday.

Creekside 'church' where we have our baptizings.

Creek.

Sman and our pastor in the creek.  The water was a little cold but he did wonderfully. I was over the moon with joy to be there with him.  I was with Aunt Cream throughout her labor and deliver with Sman.  I witnessed him taking his first breathe in this world, and I knew I couldn't miss this either.   Love you so much!

My trip was quick Saturday morning to Monday morning, but it was so worth it.  I must say, I did ok without all my boys.  It was the first time since LG was a baby that I had spent the night away from them (other than when Babe was born) and I was nervous about leaving them, but they did great. And of course, the Man was wonderful.

Babe and his Aunt Cream

Babe and I have flown back to KY for the weekend. Sman was baptized. I don't have pics because I wanted to watch. Perhaps someone will email ME some.
Sunday after the baptizing we stopped to eat some yummy home cooking at a local restaurant and Babe was loving on his Aunt Cream.









I don't know who was having more fun- him or Cream?


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I'm a big boy!

So as you may have realized by now I'm digging my iPhone. It's wonderful for moments like this.






I didn't feel like taking in the carseat and I didn't have my sling with ME so the Babe got to sit in the cart for this first time.






I can't believe how big he is already.
The iPhone also helps when I have my hands full and the wandering adventurer - the Man returns home.






Or it helps ME captures this cute moment when Babe flirts with one of Buddy's classmates.






OKay, I (heart) my iPhone!






And I can post all of this from soccer practice.

Carrots

Nana and I cooked some carrots for the Babe. His first real food in hopes he would like it and sleep better.












Don't think he liked it much and there ended being more on his bib than in his belly.

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Happy Wednesday!

We have been having so much fun with Nana. I've truly had a vacation from the chaos that is usually my routine. I am not ashes to say that I've not washed a stitch of clothes or a dish since she has arrived and it has been wonderful for ME. Thanks Nana. So here's spittle run down of what we've been up to.
Saturday
I got a sitter so Nana and I could go to a local arts & crafts fair. It was really nice to get to see everything and of course I made a few purchases. Wanted to get this but thought I could probably make it for Babe myself.



How cut is that.

It was Buddy's 2nd soccer game. Sorry I didn't blog about the first but the pics are on the computer and that I don't have. So Buddy did pretty good at listening and sharing the ball. I was very proud of him.



I didn't manage but one pic and that was him coming off the field. it was hot - mean HOT. We were all dying and Nana and I both were trying to keep Babe put of the sun and cool, but it wasn't happening, so she wound up going to the van with him.
The boys would win though 6-4. Awesome. We are currently 2-0 for the season. Buddy is very happy about that.
Sunday
We went to the school bookfair after church and I let each of the boys pick out something. LG got a Cars the movie book and Buddy got the first 16 magic tree house books.



I was really happy with his choice and found him reading several times. It was great.
Tuesday
Another busy day here. LG had speech after we took Buddy to school.



Here is outside by the fountain. He's not having as much success this as last with his new teacher. LG is her very first client ever so he's pretty much walking all over her.



But he's too cute and trying to practice his words.
In the afternoon we would head to soccer practice followed immediately by football.



Buddy us in the blue shirt.



He made several pretty awesome plays.



They practice several pass plays with Buddy as a receiver and he did fabulous at catch and running with the ball. There was even a fifth grade brother helping out with practice and Buddy totally got right past him.
Meanwhile LG hung out in the van.



What a face.
It also came a quick 30 second down pour which created this.



It was so pretty.



After practice.









What a kid!
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How we spent the Man's birthday

So the Man has a field class on South Carolina this week, Charleston to be exact. Lucky him!
So this morning we had to get up before dawn 3:30 is still the middle of the night for ME and take him to the airport. Nana flew in on Wednesday night to be with ME and the boys such a blessing, so I didn't have to take all the middle to be airport too.
The boys didn't have school today either so we had a great day, slept late, then headed to chuck e cheese with some friends. Always a good time.


I had trouble getting LG to be still for a pick.




Later in the day Buddy and I made a bunch of new mii characters which was so much fun. He is very creative and funny.
In the afternoon and heat of the day he had soccer practice.


Buddy needs to learn how to pass and not be a ball hog.



Like I said it was really hot again so Nana, LG, Babe and I stay in the van mostly.



They read a new Star Wars book I got at the school bookfair. LG loved having Nana read and learn about the guys.



Buddy had a little chat with his coach about passing and stating in position. Good luck with that one, coach.



We had a good Friday and are really happy to have Nana with us. Happy Birthday to the Man! We love and miss you!

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