Blessed

 I try to remember how blessed we are on a daily basis.  That said, it's hard to find a better example than seeing the two kids you love the most in this world smiling in a mound of presents, wrapped in the comfort of their warm home and comfy pajamas, celebrating the birth of the God who makes it all possible.  

Gametime

 This is how you enjoy your first NBA game:

Go with a few of your good friends - CHECK

Bamboozle your dad out of a new shirt in the team shop - CHECK

Get $13,000 worth of snacks and soda at the concession stand - CHECK

Watch your team pull out the victory - hmmm, well, 3 out of 4 ain't bad.

With the holidays happening, it has been too long since I've posted.  I figured now is a good time to catch up.  

1) Thanksgiving was great.  It was a much needed break for all of us.  We were also fortunate enough to have a visit from Grandma and Grandpa.  While I wasn't able to capture a photo of them.  I was able to get this as proof they were here and they came with their usual soda contraband...

2a)  We found out that Amelia will be getting her braces off in less than 6 months - which is a shorter time than we thought.

2b)  We got Everett's basketball uniform and it fits him like a small version of basketball players from the early 80's - which is much, much shorter than we thought

3) In an area where there is no update, Olive is still the sweetest dog alive.

Tied Up

I don't want to go into any details.  All I am willing to say is when you are ten years old and your sister is thirteen years old, your ego and your mouth tend to write checks your smaller, weaker body can't cash....the result of which has you ending up in the floor, hog-tied in your own socks, calling for your dad to come help you.....

It's a Wrap

Another soccer season is in the books.  It ended with a win, a goal for Everett, and some action shots from one of the photographer parents....

special thanks to Marc Lancaster of Marc Lancaster Photograpy.

Pics

We spent some time last weekend taking photos of the kiddos.  Luckily, we were able to get a few good ones.....

...me getting bored and taking a picture of Meggan taking a picture....

...Everett showing his sophisticated expressions....

...Amelia giving me "13 year-old in mood"....

....one contemplating life and the other enjoying it....

Still Got Him

 When something captures Ev's attention, he never lets it go...