a wonderful visit

We had a great visit with Grandma and Grandpa Burnett and are so happy they came to visit. We love it and the boys love it! When Dylan woke up on the morning Peg was to arrive, he said, "I want my Grandma right now!" We were happy to have lots of time with them.

I snapped this cute pic of the grandparents and kids family game night they had when Patrick and I got to out on a date. And we were so busy with games and activities and shopping and and eating and such that it's the only one I have!

Grandpa and Carter were able to continue the tradition of visiting the Harley Davidson store while the big boys were at school. Carter also took him over to the outlets to show him the big tree and weasel up some frozen yogurt with way too many toppings.

The kids showed them their sports skills - Jake had 3 games (with football and baseball), Dylan and Carter both had 1. It's fun that Grandpa and Grandma Burnett are such sports fans because there definitely is lots of it around here right now.

It was a great week and we love when they come to visit and we can have them all to ourselves.. We love you!!

fall sports

I never pictured myself as a "boy" mom. I always thought I'd be at the ballet studio with my daughters, buying tights and pointe shoes. But here I am, me and my sons - and I gotta tell you, being a boy mom suits me just fine! I love going out to the baseball and soccer fields and watching my kids have the time of their lives. My boys just go for it and give it their all - I learn a lot from their confidence and ability to have fun.

Carter is old enough for soccer this year and he is thrilled. I wouldn't have put him in normally (our schedule is crazy enough) but he totally begged. No lie, he asks every day if it is soccer practice.

Carter loves to run! And he always says he scored 5 goals, no matter if he did or didn't.

Who knew Dylan would wear his hat like Papa? I get a kick out of seeing it. I like his "ready position" too. He does such a good job of paying attention when he's on the field.

It's his first season of coach-pitch and he has a pretty good little swing. He is having a lot of fun and learning more about the game.

Waiting to run after a great base hit. Love that cute little face!

Jake is on the mound! I have got to say it is the most nerve-racking thing in the world. Makes me have a stomachache. With fall baseball, it is more of an instructional league so the kids get more of an opportunity to try new positions and learn new skills. We lucked out and got the same coach as spring and he is learning lots. He is also playing short stop which is his absolute fave.


Jake in motion! I thought this picture was cool.

Jake is also playing flag football and having fun at that. I will try to get some pictures this week so you can see what that looks like.

Yep, I am one proud mama and I'm loving this sport stuff all the way!

halloweenishness

Totally loved the idea our boys had of dressing up this year as Mario, Luigi and Toad from Super Mario Bros.!

We had a great Halloween this year. A fun ward activity, a preschool and school party, a couple's Halloween party and a great neighborhood block party (not our neighborhood, sadly) complete with a bounce house and yummy fall food. Maybe some day I'll put something together, party-wise, instead of mooching off my friends. We sure had fun though!

Happy Halloween!