Halloween

Our neighborhood had their annual Halloween parade so all the kiddos get to wear their costumes and walk down the street. Of course at the end there are snacks and hot chocolate. Brayden was totally hilarious as Superman. He has blonde hair normally so it was very striking to see him with jet black hair.





Trever was dressed as a knight but insisted on wearing a Frankenstein head for the parade. :)



Here I am wearing my Dad's overalls that he picked up in junior girls department and a mask from Grandma. I mentioned that I looked like Ed Gein and got lots blank stares but lots of people said I looked like the guy from Texas Chainsaw Massacre (of course Ed Gein the serial killer from Wisconsin was the basis for the movie - I guess he isn't too well known).



Eric is fascinated with Pablo much like his brother was. The first time he put on his costume he started jumping up and down and kept yelling "Pablo!" over and over for about 20 minutes.







Ryan and Brayden posing just before setting out. Notice the house across the street from them. They really put out a spread this year. Instead of candy they brought the grill and served fresh grilled hot dogs with soda or hot apple cider.



Eric and Preston didn't actually go up to very many houses but they obviously enjoyed the candy!!

Last soccer game of the spring.

It seems that another season of soccer is behind us. I once again was honored with the privilege of coaching. I truly do love coaching and watching the kids grow during the season. It is amazing how much better Ryan is this Spring than he was just last Fall. I once again managed to have a "Bad News Bears" team. We didn't score a goal all season....well until today that is. And to make it even better it was Ryan that scored our only goal!!!! The upside for me is that I can tell my kids all have a good solid understanding of the fundamentals of the game...and of course they have more fun than the other teams because they have nuttiest coach in the league.

Late in the 4th quarter down by probably 5 goals, Ryan is determined.

He shoots...HE SCORES!!!!!!!!!!



Enjoying a snack after the game.



I figure I should document all the kids names while I can still remember them. From left to right...Christian, Jake, Josue, Luke, Jordan, Mary , Coach Sean, Tyler, Lucia, Emmet, Brayden, Ryan

All the Boys

The boys relaxing

First there were two sleeping on the couch...

or maybe it was just one sleeping...

then, someone else had to join in and make it three :O)

Happy Birthday, Old Man

Sean turned a whopping 40 this year...

Rafting in North Carolina

Sean and I took a vacation with some good friends of ours (minus Ryan!) It was our first vacation without the little guy ~ my mom and dad came out to stay with Ryan for a long weekend, and we took off for the cabin

Brad, Shub (Jason), Bonny and Doug all joined us for this adventure

The boys decided to go rafting at Nantahala Outdoor Center - here is the before picture

Brad, Sean, Doug and Shub

Bonny and I hung out and waited for the guys

Here they are at the bottom - unloading

With one intentional flip - they survived

After.

(note Sean's belly...)

Sean's first soccer game

Ryan and I went to Sean's first soccer game today ~ Ryan had a blast sitting in his cool soccer chair watching the game (while eating "nacks")

The fun part is that not only is Sean playing, but so are Bob (Jess' husband), Brad, Jason and Jason's brother, Josh

Here is Bob!

Sean, with Bob in the background

I swear Bob was trying to avoid me - he was always on the far side of the field...

Ryan was determined to pick up both soccer balls at the same time...

Brad and Ryan