He finally got him one!! Have to say, lack of patience seems to run in the blood line of our family, BUT when it comes to hunting~they have the virtue!! He actually killed a doe his 1st year of hunting and missed a 7 point last year but this year "His Dream Buck".:) You would think this thing was huge, needed mounted, and surely would score high and in his book it did and that's all that matters. He is now asking me to call him "Deer Slayer". He's such a boy! Houston likes to hunt, BUT Houston really likes to go the "Shak", cook, eat and socialize. :) Whatever floats his boat.
Pee Wee Superbowl Champs
We took a little field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. The class had a great time. Houston and Noah, of course, enjoyed each other's company and a great time was had by all. What child doesn't like bounce houses, blow up slides, animals, fishing and running wild in a wide open field?
When Levi was in 1st Grade he was chosen to be a King Representative. He and Mack actually won that year. SO, when Levi comes home with a letter to be a 3rd Grade Rep., I tried to weasel out of it. Like, "Son, isn't there some kinda rule about being a Rep. after you've already won before?" "No, Momma. It's all good." "OK, this year and no more ok?" "Ok, Momma." (On Thursday) On Tuesday of the next week, note from school~ "Houston has been chosen for K Representative." Oh great! Anyway, couldn't tell him No cause he's in K and I have to realize just b/c Levi has experienced these things, Houston hasn't had the chance yet. Told the boys, I was proud for them. Talked it over that we would focus more on Houston's fundraising since Levi has already won. Agreed. We did focus on Houston more and he and his little Queen rep. won. :) Way to go Housto!!:)
The boys received their 2nd Report Cards of the year! 12 weeks of school already marked in the books! WOW! SO proud of their hard work. All A's for my 3rd Grader and All G's with 1 S for my K. He can double knot his shoes but still got a "S" in ties shoes well. Oh well.:) There could definitely be bigger problems. They are turning out to be more like their Daddy everyday. I cared about school but not really(isn't that awful?). But Josh, WHATEVER it was, including school, wanted to be the best at it!!:) I'm just believing, that will be a great quality of my little men.
They are loving their teachers and so am I!! We have had a great year thus far and can't even believe we are almost half way through the school year!!
We are approaching CHRISTmas in 27 days!! I have got to take the time to blog more. Since school started, I have truly been a blog slacker. Maybe that should be 1 of my New Year's resolutions. Because, seriously, it will be here in only 33 days!!
WOW!! "Crazy Busy" are the 2 words that come to mind!! I've also had camera issues and haven't been able to really download pics too fast. There is definitely no sign of slowing down with the holidays in the near future but I do have my camera issue solved, I'm hoping!!
Many days, over the last month, have been filled with some kind of football! Whether PeeWee Games, PeeWee practice, BHS Friday night games, or BAMA football, I would have to say most of our time has been occupied by these. We did celebrate Homecoming at BHS and Homecoming at BFWBC this past month also. We did finish our regular season PeeWee games and have made it to Play-Offs!! WOO HOO!!! Our 1st game will be Saturday, GLW!! If we win, we continue. If we don't, we will have some sad little fellas on our hands!! So, cross your fingers for a WIN!! The boys were also able to go to a BAMA game b/c of a PeeWee off day. The BAMA games have been down to a minimum since Levi started PeeWee last year. However, watching Levi is SO enjoyable. It's amazing how your heart just swells with pride and how your eyes just seem to fill with tears so often! :)
They also received their 1st 6 weeks report cards earlier this month. SO PROUD OF MY BABIES!! All A Honor Roll for Levi and lots of G's with 1S and 1N for Houston. :) Houston's "N" you may ask, what was that for? Well, it was for not knowing his address, which he knows and has known for some time. I asked him why the "N" for address~his explanation, "she asked me in nap time and I was real tired and I just couldn't get good awake and think of it." Well I guess we can let that slide, this time.:) Levi also turned in his first "Project". A poster advertising his state and trying to persuade tourists to visit Alabama. Did he enjoy it? Not so much. Did Houston? He loved it! Too bad Houston couldn't have turned his poster in for Levi. Houston made his own and it was too cute. Levi, well he just wanted the "required stuff from that yellow sheet list" on his and that was good enough for him. :) Houston also went on his 1st Field Trip~Pumpkin Patch.:)
Josh has been BUSY at work and traveling when not at work. And when home and not working, coaching and after coaching, Deaconing and after Deaconing, well his list goes on and on too. I appreciate him more and more every day for all he does for us.:)
BIG NEWS!!!!
My sister is having twins!!~Expected arrival end of April 2011!!
My brother was ordained as a Minister!! Now, Pastor of Macedonia FWB Church in Millport!!
We have been so busy but so thankful for all the Lord has allowed us to enjoy!!
I know there is so much, I've failed to mention. SO, when they cross my crazy mind once again, probably going down the road, and when I get home, I'll forget about them again, then I'll think of them in the middle of the night, then I'll be posting. :)
And one more thing~ I CANNOT BELIEVE IT IS ALMOST NOVEMBER!!
A little fever, sinus drainage and not feeling to well put us at the Peds. office this AM. Sinus Infection. Got diagnosed and he just really felt like meeting KK at the mall afterwards. Amazing!! Anyway, made a purchase at Belk. No, they didn't need it all but they would look oh so handsome.:) Passed by Game Stop. "Can I please, please go in here?" "Sure." He looks. He finds. He begs. He sucks it up when I say no and off we go until...."But Momma. You paid $35 for that silly Polo Shirt. That game was just $30. It's way more importaner than a shirt. I got a closet full of 'em." :)
I am having a hard time transferring my pics from the camera to the computer. Some are just perfect. Others, look like they may change shades 2-3 times thru the frame. It has to be in the transfer. It's a normal pic when I view on my camera. Any suggestions?! Thanks in advance.:)
My Sweet Levi was Captain.
Let's Play Ball Boys!! We won the toss!!
Levi is enjoying his 2nd year of playing PeeWee Toybowl! He has a new # this year....#58. Why is he not #22 this year? WEIGHT!!:) You have to be 80 lbs and under to be in the back field. If you remember, last year he weighed-in at the big Toybowl Association Weigh-In~in his underwear!! That's how bad he wanted to run the ball last year. This year, we didn't even try. He is weighing in at about 90 lbs. so on the line he goes and you just can't wear #22 and be on the line!! Or so he says. So he chose #58. You just wonder what their reasoning may be for things like this and his~ "It was Derick Thomas' old #"! SO, pretty good choice, I thought. The first season game is on Saturday. Looking forward to it and he is pumped!!
We have played a benefit game in Hamilton and a Jamboree game in Cordova. So they are looking forward to "the real games." Houston and Noah continue to run up and down the bleachers, eat snacks, go to the bathroom(15x) and occupy themselves while their big brothers take the field. Go Cats!!
Benefit Game~Before New Game Jerseys
The boys have had a great start to the new school year thus far. Levi-3rd Grader, is doing great and is definitely feeling "Big" showing his Bubba the ropes. Houston-K, is doing so good. I have been so tickled at how he has reacted and fell right in to place.
I on the other hand, am trying to get use to the "quietness"!!! I like the noise. I like the snack cabinet slamming shut. I like the loud TV that shows the same Disney XD re-runs 4x a week. I will get use to it, I know. I do however, look so forward to 2:30. Leave for the car line and know they BOTH will soon be under my care. They are maturing and I can already tell a difference in them and it's only been 3 weeks. Thus is life and thus I will EVER be grateful to have the privilege of being their Momma. :)
