Silly Eyeglasses from Auntie

We have an Auntie that spoils us!  Auntie has been spoiling people forever, and she has always found a million ways to send gifts, treats, homemade goodies, and handmade clothes.  Lincoln and Beau are so lucky to receive weekly packages from Auntie containing many fun things.  She lives in the smallest town ever (the one I grew up in with no real stores other than a dollar store), so her options are limited.  Auntie knows the boys love flashlights, tape, notebooks and paper, and glow sticks, and she sends those often.  She also fills the packages with Hershey bars, M&Ms, and other yummy (and melty when it's hot) treats.  The boys can't wait to unwrap the Auntie Package every week!  This week's package contained a generous selection of silly eyeball glasses, and it was a huge hit!  Luckily, she sent a lot of the glasses.  Lincoln and Beau couldn't wait to wear them and share them with friends.  Beau gave glasses to Case and Campbell (not pictured) at a football practice.  Love their silly faces!

They had to wear their glasses on their way into the club for a Friday night dinner on the patio.  We shared our extra glasses with Shayne, Addie, and Hannah, but we were too busy playing for pictures. 

The glasses are even needed for sleeping, as discovered when checking on Beau.  Best dollar store purchase ever!!!! 

Auntie bought them out, and we loved her gift.  She always knows (and has always know since Mommy was a little girl) just what fun stuff to give.  Thank you, Auntie!

Bowie Fun

Catching Lincoln in action at Bowie is a favorite!  Mommy had some volunteering to do in the classroom on Tuesday right around lunchtime.  Lincoln's job of the week: lunchbox carrier.  He was super surprised to see Mom and happy to smile while at work.

We got a quick hug after lunch and before recess.  Love seeing this sweetie at school! 

Tuesday evenings are Flag Football practice, and the boys were working on some flag-grabbing drills.  Look at the intensity of Lincoln and William.  Taking it seriously!! 

Little brother did some artwork while he was supposed to be going to bed, but he needed to show and pose with it.  That is a super cute Beau and super cute picture of Beau.  Love you little guy! 

The volunteering continued on Wednesday, and Mommy was happy to help out Ms. Harker during Library time.  Lincoln and Nick were super excited to answer her question!   

Working so close to school is such a blessing.  It's great to be able to stop in throughout the week to see what Lincoln is up to. 

Rainy Soccer then Sunny Swimming

A rainy start on Saturday made Lincoln's soccer game a little crazy!  The boys still played hard.  The parents did their best to cheer through the drizzle then steady rain.  The little siblings (well, Beau at least) huddled under the small canopy to avoid getting wet.  Ninjas win!!

Sunday was a lovely day!  We hit up the pool in the early afternoon, and the boys loved lounging.  Our club pool days are numbered . . . gotta get it while it lasts. 

We rallied with some fun on the slide!  Lincoln lead the charge, and he was all smiles. 

Beau couldn't resist and joined in on the fun.  They have learned to go super fast down the slide! 

Another weekend of fun . . . and another full week ahead. 

Reading Pop Party

Friday was the Pop Party celebrating summer reading!  A fun picnic on the lawn at Bowie with a fun DJ was the reward.  The kids ate lunch and Popsicles and danced and limbo-ed!!!

Such a fun lunchtime party.  We love the summer reading program!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy Birthday to Daddy!  The boys were happy to give Daddy their gifts and cards.  Of course, they had some homemade cards and pictures too.  The gifts were carefully chosen . . . the Star Wars (original) trilogy so they can all watch it together and a portable phone charger for when Daddy is out working.  (Fun and functional!)  Daddy loved his gifts and a sweet smiles were in order.

Coach Andy celebrates his birthday on September 16th too, so we had a party to celebrate the dads.  The Katsoulis family joined us and the Moody's at Manny's for a fun dinner and dessert.  (OK, I wasn't going to post this picture, but it's too funny.  Some tequila sample girls were at the restaurant that night and made the guys take a shot.  They were all embarrassed!)

We sang Happy Birthday!

And everyone had cupcakes! 

We love that Daddy and Coach Andy share a special day, and we hope to celebrate it together for many years. 

Tuesday Tidbits

Just some regular Tuesday fun . . . the boys had school, of course.  Mom picked them up a little early, and we headed to Dr. K's office for flu shots.  They kept asking where we were going but kept getting distracted by Mom's questions.  By the time we pulled in the parking lot, they had figured it out.  Lincoln said he was happy to get the shot so he didn't get the yucky flu.  Beau said he would think about it, but he wasn't sure he wanted the shot.  Maybe being sick wouldn't be too bad, he wondered.  Luckily, he complied (got held down by Mom and the nurse while screaming his head off) and got the shot.  Two suckers for the win!!

It was an early football practice after the flu shots.  The coaches are so good about making a plan for each practice, and they really work with the boys.  We are seeing definite improvement after each practice. 

We had ordered a gift from Walmart.com to pickup in store, so we made a quick stop after practice.  The boys found a few toys/tools that they have added to their Christmas list.  They told me to take their picture and text it to Santa.  Sure!!! 

The boys are excited about Daddy's upcoming birthday - Daddy, not so much!!

 

Grandparents Day (and a Cowboys game)

Sunday was Grandparent's Day!!  Lincoln and Beau got to spend the day with both sets of grandparents, and they loved it!!!  We had Sunday School in the morning and met up with everyone at the club for brunch.  We took a few pictures with Minnie and Bubbles before they headed back to Arkansas. 

We couldn't catch Nana and Pops as they drove away from the club to get "dressed up" pictures, but it's not because Mommy was texting and running through the parking lot yelling!!!  (I'm sure that was a hilarious sight!)  So we took pictures when they came over later in the day.   

Daddy had some golf time, Mommy had some tennis time, Lincoln had some soccer time, and Beau had some playground time . . . busy afternoon!  Then the boys all donned their Cowboys gear for the big game.  Go Cowboys! 

We should make Grandparents Day a tradition of having the boys get to spend time with their wonderful grandparents.  They are the luckiest two guys ever to have such great, loving grandparents.  These two can convince those four to do anything . . . playing in the water, digging dinosaur bones, tickling and tackling.  We are definitely all blessed by these grandparents.  It was a fun day and nice to take a moment to remember how important grandparents are.  We love you!!!

Busy Days - Friday and Saturday Parties and Sports

Apparently our week was full of such regular stuff like school, practices, dinner, and homework because there aren't any fun pictures.  But the weekend was going to be super busy and tons of fun.  We celebrated Tyler's 1st birthday on Friday night.  Sweet Tyler is Nick and Ellie's little brother, and all of our friend group loved playing together at his party.  Happy Birthday Tyler Katsoulis!

Saturday morning was soccer, and the Ninjas were ready to play!  Lincoln and Daddy had a moment to talk strategy! 

As soon as soccer was done, we made a quick wardrobe change and headed to the first football game of the season.  It was technically a scrimmage, but we are all realistic that any game is a game!!!  Beau had some fun with the little brothers watching the game. 

Team discussion with Coach JD and Coach Malachi to get ready for action.  These Bowie Mustangs were excited to get started. 

Lincoln made some awesome defensive plays, and he and Daddy hugged it out as the defense came off the field after Lincoln had grabbed another flag.  Love this! 

Go Bowie Mustangs! 

The defense for this game took a breather in the shade while the offense got busy scoring another touchdown! 

Lincoln started the "DE-FENSE" chant for a bit. 

We won!!!  Well, it was a scrimmage, remember?  So there was not a winner, but we totally kept score! 

Hannah's birthday party was after lunch at the club pool, and the kids braved the chilly water.  Everyone has happy when it was cake time.  That is the cutest face ever! 

Two more of the cutest faces ever . . . Beau and Shayne enjoying their cake too.  Lincoln says they are going to get married some day.  If so, there will be lots of pictures to tell their love story!!!

Celebrating 1st birthdays wasn't over for us this weekend.  We had fun at the Moody's for Evelyn's 1st birthday party.  More fun times with great friends (and Minnie and Bubbles stood in for Evelyn's grandparents that couldn't be in town for the party).   

It was a wonderful and busy Friday and Saturday, and kind of the way our life goes these days.  We had the pleasure of Bubbles and Minnie's company this weekend, and they just went along with our crazy schedule!  Pictures of that are next.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Finally Friday!!!  Beau and Mom had the day at home to just play, and we had lots of fun.  We picked up Lincoln from school and headed to the library to get logged in for the year to take AR quizzes.  Baking and decorating cookies were on the agenda for after school . . . Lincoln was a happy guy!  Beau was the original planner of the event, but he had made some poor behavior choices and had to sit this one out.  So hard being a parent and making punishments.

We made a few special heart shaped cookies for our girlfriends, Shayne and Addison.  They liked our surprise delivery after dinner. 

Unfortunately, Beau made another bad behavior choice during dinner.  Consequences ensued . . . remember, being a parent is hard!!!  Instead of sending him to his room to read books and play with the bears in his bed, he had to sit at the dining room table while Lincoln got to watch a movie in the playroom.  It was a long night, and hopefully made an impact.   

Someone was on his best behavior for the rest of the weekend!!!  Love this happy guy in the pool. 

Busy week coming up, and lots of pictures to follow!