Running, Kicking, Pumpkins, & Star Student!

Brant is now playing soccer. He has had just a few games, due to the RAINY weather. He really loves playing and actually does really well. Bryan is helping coach. Brant is playing with most of the same boys that he played with last year. We went one COLD afternoon to the Pumpkin Patch. We didn't get to stay long because Brant was invited to a birthday party. The short amount of time we were there was definitely well spent! Brant's favorite activity was the maze and the cotton. Brylee just liked being pulled in the wagon. The kids had a great time! Brant is having such a great kindergarten year, and to top it off, Brant was chosen as his class's 1st 9 weeks Star Student. This is a BIG deal at New Hope Elementary. Star Students get to eat a special lunch on stage in the cafeteria and the principals announce their names and give out certificates. They also receive treat bags full of goodies. Bryan, his parents, and I all got to attend and take pictures. My parents & Bryan's parents sent Brant balloons with a Wal-Mart gift card & candy attached to celebrate. He, of course, had to spend it that day. He used the money to buy Bakugan - his new obsession. If you had asked me last year if I thought Brant would ever be Star Student, I would have laughed out loud! He has had such a great year - he is doing SUPER, helping others, and keeping green lights! We are so proud of him!

Our Wild Weekend!

Poor Brant came down with strep throat Wednesday night. He went to the doctor Thursday and had to miss his field day. Friday night, he was well enough to go see the NH Homecoming game. Sadly, the Trojans lost their first game this season. We had fun anyway. Saturday, we decided since it was going to be a beautiful day, to take a trip to the Birmingham Zoo. We usually like to go this time of year because of the weather and the fall decorations. They had already started decorating for Halloween. The kids loved taking pictures by their decorations. We really enjoyed the weather! It was so fun - we even had a picnic outside the zoo. We spent most of the day there, shopped a little at our favorite stores - Target, Academy Sports, and Sam's (we can never make a trip anywhere that has a Sam's without stopping by) and then headed to eat and Jim & Nick's! We all had so much fun! Today, since it was another rainy day, my sweet hubby is taking Brant to see Toy Story 1 & 2. He has always loved Toy Story since he was little. We still have his Buzz, Woody, & Jesse dolls! Brylee & I are going to take advantage of some R & R today!