Pineblock Derby

Chad and Blake are doing Y Guides this year.  They've had quite a few fun events this fall, but the pineblock derby was definitely a highlight. Chad flew home from a week long business trip in time for the big race(s). Their car performed well and they won an award for the most patriotic car.

The Seahawks

Today was Blake's last flag football game of the season.  He  really improved this year, although "the Seahawks" have yet to win a game.  So far in life Blake has always had a very happy go lucky attitude, congratulating every winner even if he didn't have a good game.  This season we saw a bit of a change.  TEARS when they didn't win (okay, technically he started crying in the car after the game and when I asked if he was sad about the loss he said "it's not fair the other team got to be named the Huskies", but it's a start.)  Over all Blake has really started to get into the game which is fun to watch.

Here are a couple of pictures from the last game.  Better luck next year boys!

And....I'm back.

To say this fall has been busy would be an understatement.  I've also been dealing with one kid that has a bad haircut and the other will only give me fake smiles.  It hasn't really inspired me to take pictures!  But here are a few pictures from the last month or so.

We have "Sports Clips" to thank for the hack job...and I think Lauren is trying to channel Elvis?

Here are some pictures of Blake's class Halloween party.  Oh, did I mention I'm the class mom?  A few friends suggested I volunteer for the job, so I did.  I had no idea crafts were part of the job description.  I can throw a party in my sleep, however, I hate crafts.  To me they are messy and I usually don't like the end product.  Except for Blake and Lauren's beautiful crafts of course...  I should also mention how awesome I thought I was when I got QFC to donate pumpkins for the kids to decorate during their party.  Not sugar pumpkins. Real, giant pumpkins. Brilliant.  These lucky kindergartners got to carry home pumpkins that were half their weight.  I'm sure their moms' were super impressed. I'm learning!

  Crazy pic - Blake's teacher, Mrs. Edwins, is fantastic and she really loves these kids.

I flew home from the class party in time to host our annual Halloween party.  I didn't get nearly enough pictures but everyone had a great time and the weather even cooperated!

 princess love

 practicing their sorority pose

 When little girls dress alike it's cute, right?  Same for big girls? This was the second time in as many days we showed up at the same place in the same outfit.  Al, you have good taste :)