Capture the Flag

Our Summer days are numbered and we are trying to squeeze in as much fun as we possibly can. Today we had our friend Kaden over to play and Zack and Nate come out to play. It ended up in a Capture the Flag game Nerf gun style. They all had a great time and it was so fun watching them running around the yard dodging and rolling.

All the while Luke drank water and played games on my phone while I read my book!

This was a perfect summer day!

Scrimmage vs. Keystone Oaks

Ethan was #52 in this scrimmage against Keystone Oaks. It was a beautiful day and the boys played a great game again! After these 2 weeks of scrimmages everyone is ready to get going with the regular season and see how the boys do!

Ethan blocking

New Pictures

This morning I decided to take the children out for an impromptu photo session. Olivia has just turned 7 and I was feeling like everyone needed an updated picture. We went out to the field near where Ethan practices football and we had a great time! I can't believe how big they have each gotten.

I am so in love with these babies!

Jersey Party and Meet & Greet

Tonight they ended practice early to go meet their Cheerleaders. Basically they boys go to watch the girls do a cheer for them and then they exchange gifts.

Here is a picture of all the 8-9 2011 Seneca Valley Arrows Football Players and Cheerleaders!
After the Cheerleader Meet & Greet they boys headed to the pavilion for their Jersey Party.
Ethan #56 with Coach Rocco

GO ARROWS!

It's Official.... Football Season has Started!

Today the Arrows had the first scrimmage. It was an "in house" scrimmage meaning that they played other Seneca Valley teams. The boys looked great and neither of the teams even scored on us! Ethan is playing middle linebacker and offensive line. Which means he is playing the whole game, and it is still pretty hot out here! Brian is helping coach again this year and Ethan LOVES that! Here's to a great season for the Seneca Valley Arrows!

It was a fun day and the best part was we were home by noon. So maybe the Football Season isn't official just yet!

Sunday

Pirate's Game

Tonight we had tickets to the Pirates Game with the Steinhafel's. The children's first professional Baseball game, and my first in 9 or 10 years. I had been so excited all week, and trying to amp the children up as well. Part of the fun was getting them to earn new Pirates Shirts. It was hard work, and it started looking pretty grim for one. We took a few family shots in our new gear before we left for the game. Brian laughed they they are liked trained monkey's. They go right to the spot! Ha

We had a blast at the game. The children loved all the cheering, singing, and clapping. Luke liked the clapping the very best. He clapped about 85% of the game. It was a very good game, but the Pirates lost in the end. There is nothing like a night at the baseball game.

Gourmet Lunch

Today for Lunch Ethan asked to make his own "special" sandwich. Who am I do say no to someone wanting to make their own lunch? This is what he came up with. Yes, those are blueberries on a tooth pick. I love it! Ethan is never lacking in the creative department, and this lunch is no exception.

Here is the proud chef with his masterpiece! Oh, I love this kid!

Manic Monday

Luke is our newest escape artist. Brian came inside from working on his homework yesterday frustrated with us that Luke was outside again. The front door was locked and so was the back door. So he asked us how on Earth he got passed us down to the basement, and opened the garage door which we didn't hear, and then off to the back. Well, I still wasn't feeling well, but I knew I would have heard the garage door open. We rounded Luke back up and when he left the room again I followed him. He was headed for the dinning room. I hid around the corner to see what he was up to. He moved the dinning room chair over to the window to open it up. Then jumped out through the screen he had already pushed out!

Needless to say I happily reported to Brian that we are all not the oblivious to the baby! HA Looks like the windows ALWAYS have to be locked, until he figures that out too!

I hope I start feeling better soon so we can get back to the pool! Only 1 month left of summer. I think I might be sick because I am so sad it is already August! But if I have to be sick at least it is during Shark Week!