Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. -- Brad Henry

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Friday Night Football

It's our first home game of the season, and our first ever televised game!  The stands were full, and all parking lots overflowed as the stadium had a record number in attendance.  It was the first time our new high school had all 4 grades represented.


















All three of our kids were begging to go to the game.  The entire town must have been there.  Once Eric & I walked through the gates paying admission for the family, the kids took off.





After grabbing our seats, my first task was to find the little one and keep an eye on her. Whew!  She was with some little friends from school playing down front.






Next I wanted to find our oldest.  After 15 min of combing through the student section very discretely, finally found here in the back row cheering on the team.  Notice how I'm not making a scene by taking this picture.  That is very important in the world of teens.




Then for the elusive boy who never shows up unless he's hungry and needs money.  Found him far off in the distance with my zoom lens on (again, so he doesn't notice I'm taking a picture).


Whew, all kids accounted for, now I can sit back and watch the game.  Well actually, Eric watches the game.  I chat with other moms as we scour the stands and concessions every 15 min taking notice of the kids, and keeping an even closer eye on the little one.  It's time for fall!

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Wine & Design






















Mommy had a fun night out with some friends at a local art studio.  It was "Paint your pet day", but since we don't have a pet, I borrowed the neighbors.  The painting turned out much better than I expected, and was so much fun!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

School Days

Summer was over WAY too quick, and the kids are back in school.  The girls got up excited and ready for the day, but our son needed a few more days of sleeping in.  Here's to another great year of learning, projects, homework, and of course, growing!