Weekend Happenings

Friday night my school had its fall festival. This year since I have changes jobs I was in charge of different activities. I had the country store this year. It usually has baked goods, home canned goods, and crafts. Well of course my talented Shane had the idea to go cut some cedar trees and make some benches to sell. He and dad made seven benches like the one in the picture and they were all sold before fall festival even began. (I had one on display all week) Thanks to him my classroom was a big success and raised a lot of money. Unfortunately I do not have cute pics of my kids playing games because I was in my room making balloon critters. I have made enough balloon dogs to last me at least a year. Thank you Shane and Dad! Also thank you Mom and Dad for helping take care of my kids all afternoon while I set up and all night while I worked. I do not know what I would have done without you.

Of course we had a large crowd for the Saturday morning soccer games. Thanks to all who make it out to support the boys every weekend. It means a lot to them.

Shane had to ref Hayden's game this week. For whatever reason his age gets the shaft sometimes and therefore when there are not enough refs to go around they have to make do. Hayden had a good time and really hustled out there. He always has plenty of energy.

Shane's team (Paxton) had a wonderful game this week. They are making major improvements every week. Shane is a wonderful coach and I think these are really special times for him and the boys. He really enjoys it and it shows!

After the soccer games, Shane, Reagan, and Paxton went out to Nana and Papa's new house to work on electrical things. Hayden and I had a jumping party but met up with them afterwards. Hayden has been spending two afternoons a week out at the building site after preschool. He is very at home out there as you can see. He and Paxton had a nice afternoon playing in the sand pile.

Paw and Shane have their new hunting and fishing toy. They got the old motor on and running this weekend in anticipation of their annual Cub Creek hunting expedition. The boat has already provided my children tons of imagination fun (fishing, exploring, crabbing) and has not even left the yard.

Reagan and Houston decided to take a little adventure of their own. Reagan loves our animals. We are lucky that we have some very patient ones. Reagan also LOVES her babies. She almost always is toting a baby. (or she has gotten her dad or Paw to tote it for her)

Hayden wanted to just take some time to tear up the yard. He is becoming a much better driver (thank goodness:)).

Eating Out

We are so glad that Memaw and Paw are up here all the time. The kids have enjoyed having them so close. They love to visit after school. Of course Shane and I have too. They sure to help a lot with juggling the schedules of three children. Thanks you guys!!

We finally had some good weather to eat outside at Memaw and Paw's. Of course Memaw cooked an outstanding meal for all of us. Reagan is a very good eater just like Hayden always was, and Paxton is getting better. He often even admits he likes something when I make him try new things.

Proud Mom

Paxton is becoming a great reader. I am very proud of how hard he works and what a wonderful student he is. He is definitely a serious student.

Big Surprise

The old Ford has officially made its way to Puryear. Wednesday Paw went to close on the farm and brought it back. I think he had a good day with Carl. Paxton could not have been more excited if Mickey Mouse had been driving it. He is already talking about how he and Paw are going to "fix her up".

Hayden and Paw spent the day making a log cabin. Hayden is very proud!!! Thanks Paw! He has been taking pictures of it with his phone in different rooms of the house.

The Gator

How many hands does it take to work on a Gator?

The boys have decided (with a little convincing) that they have officially outgrown the gator. The work has been done to make it more Reagan Jane's size. The seat has been moved so that her little legs can reach the gas without having to stand the whole time. The short rides that she has taken have already proven that she is ready. I am not sure if Scout is ready though because once she hits the gas she does not let up.

The torch has officially been passed! Reagan is too cool for words in her new ride.

Soccer

Reagan helped the boys warm up before their games. It also let out a little of her energy so that she can make it through two hours of games. I could not handle this task by myself and see any of the boys games. There is a big thanks out to all of her grandparents. They usually do most of the entertaining so that I can take in the action on the field.

Hayden has really picked up speed this year. He is all over that field and has scored some goals and blocked several shots this season. He calls himself "Flash" because he says he is so fast. Shane helps with his team this year.

Paxton is in action on the gray team. Shane is coaching his team. They are really learning about positions and how to play offense and defense this year rather than the running amoeba of Hayden's age group.