Throwback Friday

Summer 2006

(We were pregnant with Gabe....but didn't know it yet)

Creative Dining

Lauren kept complaining during dinner that her fingers were "burning" as she was eating her corn on the cob.

I knew we had those corn handle thingamajiggers but honestly, I was too hungry to stop and find them.   Danny would want her to solve this problem on her own.

Apparently, oven mitts have more than one use.

Need a Laugh?

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The kids made box costumes on Saturday morning.  Here's the turtle who has obviously been frightened into her shell.   

It certainly wasn't due to the crazy person filming the footage.

Abby decided she was a quarterback.

(and no, you aren't tripping on acid....camera operator may be though)

Throwback Friday

Abby (3) and Lauren (1)  - Summer 2006

Hangin with Rock Stars

This past Saturday night our friends, Bets and Bill came into town to see their friend's band.

(and us, of course!)

These guys were amazing.  They invited us to hang with them on their tour bus, which was pretty sweet.  And yes, one of them did announce as I boarded that they had never had a pregnant chick on board. They kept telling me to "Sit down!" and "Drink more water!" -- I was convinced they were all good, Midwestern boys.  And further convinced when they said they don't drink or do drugs..."we just do Starbucks."  (Come on Moms, tell me you wouldn't be proud!)

Anyway, here's a clip of Troop (aka Storm Trooper) jammin on the violin as the band was in between sets.  Talk about some raw talent.

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Soccer Saturdays

Saturdays are all about soccer right now and I have to say.....its pretty amazing to watch the girls compete....and Ron coach.  They have a hustle like you wouldn't believe.  Gee, wonder where they got that from?  

(hint: Daddy's sports resume includes football, wrestling, baseball, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, rugby and much more)

I thought our Saturdays were already full of soccer but today I filled out registration for this Fall and realized we'll have 3 competing.  Go Lauren!

The nice part is the soccer fields are right across the street from the house so we literally jump on our bikes and go.  

(Ok, I made that sound waaaaaay too simple.  Its actually quite a production of 2 biking, one riding in the Kelty carrier, one in the stroller while Ron and I carry armloads of chairs, soccer balls, water bottles and numerous other paraphernalia.)

Nonetheless, its a blast.  Here's a few shots from today's games.

Abby kicking it in

She managed (yet another!) breakaway

And she scores!

I got this one guys! (I missed her goal a couple seconds later)

This almost looks like an illegal move!

Ready to head the ball

Throwback Friday

A Throwback from 2005.  

I found this message on the bathroom mirror after Ron had left for work one morning.