Are you ready for some Football....

Go Hawks!

Hunter had his first football practice and game this week.  He was so excited he wouldn't stop asking when the next practice/game was going to be.  He did pretty good at practice (Hunter is wearing the green shirt) but was a little confused.  Some of the boys are older and (way) more experienced than him, but he had fun just the same.

 His first game started off real good but after a few squabbles with a few kids ion the opposing side, and him not getting his way at times (little stinker)  it digressed into confusion, pouting and even a few tears... On the up side, he still wants to play and looks forward to practice "because I need a little more practice" :)  Good attitude buddy!  I can't wait to see how this adventure unfolds.  Aren't they just so cute????

 Warming up

 Hey look everyone...  Hunter's playing Center (he hikes the ball to the Quarter Back).  That's my boy!



Back to Scool School Night 2011

Hunter is so close to starting the 1st grade.  We had back to school night on TThursday.  Hunter got to meet his teacher and see his class room, oh, but that was after we waited in line for an hour...  Uuggg.  Anyway, Hunters teacher was so sweet and he is thrilled to be in her class.  He got to pick out the desk he wanted to sit in, put his books in his desk and explore the classroom.  I'm so excited and genuinely feel blessed that we are able to have Hunter attend American Heritage.  So far it's been a great experience.   

Hunter and Mrs. Segbefia

Hunter and his First Grade Desk!  He's so proud....

Birthday Blessings

I have some of the best friends, co-workers and loving family...  I am blessed.

Here are some lovely surprises I got for my birthday... So sad, I didn't get a picture of the beautiful flowers and silly card that Hunter got for me :( but I loved them, Thank you my darling boy. 

My early morning surprise birthday goodies from the fabulously wonderful Tami, and her family.  I declare, I have the best neighbors on the planet!

 When I arrived at work I was surprised by balloons and banners, and a heart warming card, and yellow Daisey's from the beautiful Kristal.

And deliveries of balloons from Helen and gorgeous roses from a secret someone?  To that secret someone whom ever you are thank you so much they are lovely...

Kristal and Helen (Helen in spirit as she was out of town) treated me to a delicious lunch as well. Thank you both, so yummy!

I'm blessed and I love my people!

Zoorasic Park 2011

I surprised Hunter with an impromptu visit to the zoo.  He loves going to the zoo however every time we go it is incredibly HOT!  So I thought going later in the year would be better...  It wasn't.

There was a few things not going for us this trip.  Besides the fact that it was in the upper THOUSANDS weather wise, half of the park is under construction, our favorite half, BOO! On the upside we got to see the dinosaurs of Zoorasic Park.  Hunter was thrilled.  The animatronics were really pretty good, as were the sound effects.  Hunter couldn't wait to see T-Rex, however he was a little scared and covered his ear.  It actually took some convincing to get him to stand close for a picture.  Lots of hot fun.  Glad it din;t take long to go through it all.

Happy boy!

Back 2 School Party 4 Smarties

Fun, Fun, Fun in the Hot, Hot, Sun!

A couple of my girlfriends and I put on our "first annual" Back 2 School Party 4 Smarties!

this was such a fun distraction from back to school anxieties for the kids.  I think they all needed a little fun and crazy before heading back to school.  The girls and I, Kristal and Tami, wanted to make this real special for the kids, so I made some cute invitations for each of them.  The week before the Mom's and kids decorated "all about me" crowns with pictures and stickers that reflected each child's personality and likes.

The day of the party was completely chaotic... naturally. But it all came together in the end and we had a fantastic time.  Hey, how can you not have fun when everyone who is invited is the guest of honor?

the Mom's packed sack lunches for the kids (parents had brats and hot dogs) delicious fruit, and plenty of snacks and sweets to go along with it!  After we ate lunch the kids played while Mr. and Mrs. Lence put up all the clues for the treasure hunt they put together (brilliant by the way).  Rounding up the kids to start the hunt was a bit of a challenge...  They were extremely hot and getting a wee bit ornery by now.   But they made it through the hunt and got their prizes, new back packs full of school supplies and other goodies!  They were so excited.  I had a lot of fun planning this party with such great friends.  I can't wait to do it again next year!!!!

Thank you Tami and Kristal, I love ya! 

My cute invites

My big First Grader

 Sweet Britney & Matthew

 All the cute kiddos - Britney, Matthew, "Little" Caler, Ayden and Hunter

 Mama Kristal and her babies, Ayden and Caler

The kids eating their sack lunches

My sweaty boy in his crown and chocolate pudding on his face ~ precious!

 Ayden reading a treasure hunt clue.

 Hunters Clue

 Little Caler's clue

 Jackpot!

 My poor boy, I swear he was a millisecond away from heat stroke, but still manages a smile for Mom.

 The "Book Worms" I made out of fruit by the foot and rice crispies, cute and delicious!

 Adorable Back to School cupcakes Kristal made

 Carrot Sticks and Dip

 Tami's yummy fruit plate and my dirt pudding flower pots ~What a melty mess they ended up being! But the kids loved them.

 Hunter's "All about me" crown