Tricks and Treats

 
 
 
This brings me so much joy! I'm so happy to see Evan going trick-or-treating with a friend. I have been saddened that my little boy has become so grown up in such a short amount of time. I am relishing today's costume choice and his excitement for tonight - even if he is ditching us to hang out with a friend.

Keagan and Alex have ditched us, too. Alex's family knows me well enough to know I don't do temps below 55 degrees, and they have agreed to take the boys around the neighborhood. I am so grateful because 41degrees and wind gusts of 30mph spell misery. I lucked out this year getting to sit on the couch in my warm house drinking Port.                                                          Happy Halloween! Hope your night is filled with tricks and treats!

 

Winner, Winner Italian Ice for Dinner

We played eight games this weekend and won them all. We haven't won this many games all season, much less in one weekend. 

Evan's team won first place in this weekend's soccer tournament, too. 

That's my son standing with the coaches. Yep, he's really that tall. Yes, he eats 'normal' food, and yes, I know he looks 15 instead of 11. 

Funny story. A couple of weeks ago the dads took the boys to a sports bar in between games to watch football and grab a bite to eat. Evan was bent over his menu trying to decide what to order, when the waitress asked, "And can I get a beer for you today, too?" Evan looked up. She gasped, and he said, "Sure. I'll take a root beer."

Both boys are coming home today as champions! 

A weekend filled with sports, wins, and beautiful weather? Perfection! We celebrated with Italian ice. 

Savoring the Win

Look at those smiles! The Hawks left today's game with a win - the only win of the regular season. 

In the after-game recap, Evan received kudos for two blocks that led to two touchdowns!

Let's hope this winning streak will be good for one more win! 

Hungry for Goals

Between the two boys we watched eight games this weekend. Friends tell us we're crazy for spending our weekends on the sidelines. I hear them say "think of all the fun you're missing." They must have never experienced the high you feel when your child scores a goal or when your child hip checks the opposing team's player to get to the ball. They have not experienced the joy of winning. 

Our old team is back and playing better than ever! They took home the gold today.

Coach told Keagan he wanted him hungry for goals and there were several pep talks given to him encouraging him to shoot more and pass less. I guess it worked. He scored five this weekend. 

He Said It

 
Keagan: "Mom, are you menoplausal?"

Wes: "Where did that come from?

Keagan: "Those commercials on TV say 'Are you  menoplausal? Are you experiencing these symptoms. Then call 1-800...blah...blah."

Wes: "No, Mom is not menopausal. That happens when females have changes in hormone levels and their bodies."

Keagan: "Well, my body is changing. My foot is bigger, and I can wear a large shirt. I think this means I am menoplausal."

Keagan: "Mom, can I get a griddle like Evan?"

Me: "Evan has a griddle?"

Keagan:"Yeah, Dad got him one for football."

(It tok me a second, but I think he meant girdle.)

I'm a Robot

Nothing says Fall Break Fun like a visit to the doctor. Today Keagan visited the cardiologist for an EKG and evaluation for a heart murmur. We've only been advised every summer to have it done, and I have put it off because everyone I know that has had one is still living. I also like to think that I'm doing my country a service by spending their/my tax dollars wisely. The pediatrician thought otherwise and so I made the appointment. It took us just under four months to be seen.

Keagan was just relieved he got to keep his pants on. All of the wires and the ultrasound wand were kind of cool, too.

As it turns out, Keagan is completely healthy. In fact, the doctor commented that his pulse rates mimic those of a well-conditioned professional athlete. 

 

 

There's no telling how much of your tax dollars were spent on this analysis. On the up side, Keagan received a great health lesson on the working heart.

 



The Long Lost Days of Percy and Thomas

We are wrapping up our weekend of family fun at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo train depot and hotel. Six years ago this would have been our first stop for our young train enthusiast. Today we were asked, " A train? What's so great about a train?"

Leave it to one of my boys to climb up on a train car's platform and try to open the door only to learn it is the sleeping quarters of one of the hotel guests. Oops!

We are headed home to stormy weather, basketball practice, football films, and the comfort of home!