Halloween 2013

Seems like we start planning Halloween costumes as early as September.  This year was surprisingly easy because the kids knew what they wanted to be. Beau wanted to be Kevin Durant, his favorite NBA basketball player. And Sister wanted to be a super girl.  Okay.

So from there, the kids had fun Halloween parties at school, and enjoyed the evening out trick or treating. It had been rainy earlier in the day, but the evening turned out perfect.

Here they are in their costume glory.

Caroline, her BFF Tinley, and my super girl

Her Kindergarten Class

Strike a pose

Mom made the hair thing. Had too.

Beau and his friend, Si (aka Keaton)

And this was a throwback to the Halloween when the family dressed up as  an OSU Cheerleader, Football Player, Coach, and Fan. Ahhh…the days….when Mom could still manipulate the costume choices.

Last home football game for Beau

I suppose if I have to miss yet another Homecoming football game with my Cowboys, it would be because I have a more important event to watch. My boy playing in his last home football game.

I am really enjoying watching Beau's football games this year.  It helps they are undefeated this year, but the best part is how much the game has clicked with each of these boys this year. It is essentially the same team as last year with the same coaches, but things are definitely moving along well this year for them.  It also seems like Beau really understands the game this year. Not only his own game, but he is into college and NFL more this year than ever before. My babe is growing up, I suppose.

Anyway, he has primiarly been center, but he does get in on defense from time to time, and I really like when he gets in on defense. Today he played noseguard.  He played so well today.  Helped block a field goal attempt.  Received an on-side kick (fell on the ball, but hey - that's pretty much what they all do), and cause a fumble.  I'd say job well done.  And now the boys are 7-0 with one more regular season game to go, and two tournaments. The end is in sight  - thankfully - because night time practices are getting SHORT with daylight savings looming around the corner.

So in the pictures....remember to look for #31! The center or noseguard.

Falling on the on-side kick

Stop that KICK!

Beau's biggest fan.

Getting ready to ring the bell after our VICTORY!

Another one bites the dust

And she lost another one this morning. This girl and her missing teeth! Love her new smile!

Happy Birthday, Daddy!!!

Kids made sure Daddy had a good 38th birthday today. We all love him so much!

Pink Out for Football

Beau's football team donned their Pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The boys looked great in their pink numbered jersey's, shoelaces and socks.

Beau added sun strips and wrist bands to complete his look.

The team won big time and they even used a running clock the entire second half because we were winning by so much.

Beau had THE.BEST.HIT I have ever seen him make. He was in on defense but his teammate had just made an interception so he was just looking for someone to hit to help give his guy a path to the goaline. He ducked his shoulder and WAM! Big kid fell down! So proud of him and that hit!!! He also got to run the ball - that's how bad we were beating them. He ran the ball for two plays and got some yards. Great experience for him. 

Beautiful football weather!!!

We talked a lot about why they are wearing pink and my friend's fight against this cancer. He played in Heather's honor. So proud.

Happy 1st

New month.

New season.

Halloween costumes.

Changing leaves and temps (hopefully).

BG will finally be as old as me

And the countdown is on until the Holidays!

Where DOES the time go?!