Fun Stuff!

In honor of the beginning of October, Will thought we needed our pumpkins NOW so we would "make sure we get some, Mom". So we did....and some other stuff too.

We had a great weekend with my sister, my nephews & niece, and my mom. The boys and Nana went to a Drake football game, and while they didn't win, they had a GREAT time! Sissy had fun in the gator at Aunt Laura & Uncle Buck's....at least she didn't drive off.

In other news, Baby Sis is WALKING! At 17 months and 1 day, she took her first unassisted steps. I have to admit that it's not something I was looking forward to. She's my baby and her not walking let me hold onto that a little longer. She was so proud of herself and started clapping when she did it!

Walking and walking and walking and walking....

Friday was the Hawk Walk at Will's school. It is an AWESOME idea that serves as the ONLY fundraiser for the year for Prairie Heights Elementary School. No Christmas wrap, magazines, chocolate bars, pizza, cookie dough or anything else to sell this year! They had a great response and the kids (~550) raised over $19,000. The kids won an ice cream party as well as a party next week with a bunch of those blow up inflatable bouncers. Anyway, it was a gorgeous day that was perfect for walking and walking and walking some more. There was DJ there to entertain the kids while we were walking.

Here's Mr. Will demonstrating the YMCA....which was easily the most popular song of the afternoon. At the end of the second video are some of Will's classmates and his awesome teacher, Mrs. Harrelson.

47 Days Until Election Day

Sarah Palin has been a polarizing pick for VP from the Republican Party. Many questions have focused on her age, her experience (or lack thereof), her fashion sense and her children. In all honesty? I'm not sure how I feel about Sarah Palin. But it's not about her politics...this article says it well. I found this link on a blog I follow and wanted to post it here.

http://www.mamapop.com/mamapop/2008/09/what-the-hell-i.html#more

Grateful

I'm so blessed to have a dear friend with whom I will be spending my upcoming Wednesday nights studying the Word of God. I'm so grateful for my friend, who has been there with me through good times and bad times and she still loves me in spite of it all! You know who you are....and I'm so grateful God put you in my life.

Happy Monday....A Little Late!

Will and I had a great day on Monday. He was out of school for a teacher in-service so we took sis to daycare and spent the day together. Our original plan was to go golfing. Will has clubs but before this summer had never been to a "real" golf course - lots of time at the driving range, but never the real thing. I took him in August for the first time and he loved it and he actually did really well! He has a great swing and had several really good shots, so he was looking forward to our next trip. However, when Monday dawned COLD and RAINY, we decided to go with Plan B. We hit the fabulous indoor playground in town and Will ran and jumped and slid for almost 3 hours while I relaxed and watched. Several of his classmates' moms had the same idea so Will had no shortage of friends to play with. After that we headed to Dr. Matt's office to get Will's allergies checked. He has seasonal allergies just like his Dad plus a sinus infection that he may have had all summer! So, we came away with more medicine and the hope that his nose will clear up soon. By then the weather had cleared so we played wiffle ball golf in the front yard and fed the fish and scared the frogs in the pond across the street. After that it was off to pick up sis and head to Will's soccer DOUBLEHEADER. Now, do you think 6 year olds need doubleheaders? Nope, me either! Regardless, we spent 2 hours cheering on the "Gaddis Construction" team to victory (they don't keep score, but I'll guess they won!). Will had 3 goals in the 2 games so it was a good night for him. They had a great time and with 2 games come 2(!!!) snacks! The best part! I figured Will would crash on the way home, he has more energy than I could HOPE to have, and wasn't even tired. I love hanging out with my kids and just having fun, instead of worrying about chores, or bedtimes, or whatever. What a great day.

Sidenote....Mr. Will in only 6 weeks (since his 6 year checkup) has gained 3 lbs and 1 1/2 inches. NO WONDER NOTHING FITS!

Overheard...

Overheard in my van today:

"Mom, you're Queen Nice"

"Thank you buddy!"

"Yeah, but that one over there" (gestures to his screeching sister) "she's Princess Grumpy Pants"

I have to agree with him....Princess Grumpy Pants has an early date with her bed tonight.

Soccer Fun

Will had his first 'kindergarten league' soccer game tonight. This is his 4th year, so he's a pro (yep, that's a direct quote from the little man himself). It's September 8th and when the game started the temp was 52 degrees and there was a NW wind blowing at about 20mph (oh, and it had been raining all day!). It felt like late November, not early September. In spite of all that, we all had a good time. It did stop raining in time for the game so at least we weren't wet on top of everything else.

Sissy enjoyed hanging out in my chair with her milk and munching on Chex Mix.

Will defending the goal

I'm glad Will and his buddy Jackson were paying attention to how their teams were doing while they were sitting out ;)

After the game we hurried to the van to warm up and then headed home for chili for dinner. It really DID feel like November!

A Picture is Worth 1000 Words

I think this one is.....