Junior Football

 Jack's first football game was today.

 Addie was mad I wouldn't allow her to eat rocks.  Poor baby.

 Jack running onto the field!  (I love this shot!)

 The team in their huddle.

 Jack, looking to hear the play from the coach

 Jack plays line backer & half back

I know you can't see it, but Jack is in the middle of that group of boys trying to run the ball.

I love football season! 



School, Sports, & Sons

 Drew completed a research paper/project over John Adams.  He did his presentation Monday.  Here are some photos of him and his display board.

 He even let me get a photo with him...even with all his friends around! 

 Jack is playing baseball for the Caridnals this year.  He loves playing catcher!  Here are some photos of his game yesterday night.

Wrestling

Jack decided he wanted to try wrestling this year. He had his first meet yesterday. Here are some photos from the day. He said he a great time. I personally don't understand this sport or how it could possibly be "fun," but ok...it must be a boy thing.

Fall Football

Addie at the game

She was intrigued by the grass!

When everyone cheered she would smile and clap! So cute!

Jack has watched his older brothers play football for 7 years. He FINALLY got to play his first game Saturday! He was beyond thrilled!! He had a great time, and had a good game! ...and best of all, they won!!!

Here he is at the fullback position.

Here he is instructing his fellow players on the field.

We had a great day, and the weather was perfect!!!

Jacker Turns 9!!

He invites some friends over...they play guns & video games.

We grill hamburgers, brats, and eat watermelon.

...in the garage...I can't have this many boys in the house...eating..and burping.

Jack got some gifts.

Addison really liked his new football!

(I don't know what happened to her hair here?!?)

yes...I made that cake!!! (from a box mix, but I'm still proud!)

They camped in our back yard. (again..not in the house..notice a theme?!?)

They had watergun fights. (outside of course!)

Defending their territory. (Drew and his cousin)

All the boys with their water guns.

I think everyone had fun!

Happy Birthday Jack!!!

Jack & Addie: at the park

Clapping while swinging!

(See the hair..it sticks straight up...even after her bath!!!!)

Snake Bite!

Thursday evening our church held its Vacation Bible School program & cookout. At the event, there was a "reptile man" which delighted the boys, but made me recoil! YUK!

Here is my cute Jack holding a lizard! I love this photo! Here is Drew, with a snake wrapped around his neck. Notice the boy in the yellow t-shirt looking at him like he's crazy!!! (He is!!!)
Here was the main attraction; the seven foot "pet" python! ...and yes people were picking it up and petting it! AGAHH!!! Jack "pet" it too.

...and here is the result of that "pet!" He bit Jacker right on the finger!!!!! Jack was compeletly traumatized, but when the tears cleared, he was fine and now has a great story! How many 8 year olds can say they've been bit by a seven foot long python!!! (He really is fine. The doctor said just wash it and keep a band-aid on it. All is well!)

In the end, I was right. Snakes and other reptiles are dangerous and gross...especially big ones!

Jack told me to tell you that "It didn't hurt!" So there you have it!

"Jacker"

Here is my youngest boy Jack. He is a cuddle-bug! He is very easy going and the one who always makes us laugh! He also loves football; especially Ohio State football.