Beware of Sharks

School Days

The other day my boss and I were out on the school playground taking pictures for our next publication. We don't ever use pictures of the Pre-K because they don't wear the school uniform, but I couldn't resist snapping this shot of Patrick and his buddies...

Pure playground exhileration!

Introducing Brendan

This past weekend we went to visit David and Sandi and Matthew to meet and baptize the newest member of their family, little baby Brendan. Patrick was quite taken with Brendan--as was I--and it was no wonder because Brendan is SO FLIPPIN' CUTE!!! He is the best little baby, I swear...he is probably the closest anyone will ever come to making me want to have another child, but alas...his superpowers fell just short of that. But I did have the best time holding him and snuggling him.

Sandi's mom and sister were able to come for the weekend too, so here we all are after church. (From left to right) Sandi holding Matthew, her sister Kara, David holding Brendan, Luke looking thrilled as ever to have his picture taken, me, the priest who did the baptism, Gigi holding Ben, Grandpa, Grandma Jules (Sandi's mom) and Patrick in front.

The three stooges with their new recruit.

It was a whirlwind weekend, although we did add a day so it wouldn't be quite as hectic as it was when we went to baptize Matthew three years ago. We had a great time, though--the big boys never stopped. It was all trains and baseball and crazy the whole weekend. Next time we see them all will be at the beach in July! Only three months--woohoo!

Soccer Story

Patrick's first soccer experience has gotten off to a rough start, inasmuch as it keeps raining, so five weeks in we've only played one game. We have had a few practices, though, so we're still getting a chance to see how he likes it. I'm not sure he's totally sold on the sport, but to give him credit, he tries 100%. And he looks darn good doing it...

These pictures above are from our one game back during the last weekend in March. Last Saturday's got rained out and the make-up game was tonight and it also got rained out after about 15 minutes of play. I hope they just decide to forget about re-scheduling at this point, especially for the Under 6 teams...like it really matters who wins.

The team prayer right before the game started tonight. Could it get any cuter?

Apparently it can! Ben hooked up with another little bro named Tyler and they found an unused field to kick a ball around on. We looked over and they were sitting on the balls chatting earnestly, probably about the weather. It was the cutest thing ever.

Tomorrow we're headed to David and Sandi's house for the weekend to baptize lil' Brendan. Got my camera packed and ready...let's hope it doesn't get too chilly. I've gotten used to the warm temps and I'm not sure I can handle too close to freezing! Have a great weekend!

Overheard Conversations

And this is what they talk about when I'm at home with them...

#1

Luke: How was school?

Ben: Ms. Jennifer wiped my nose for me.

Luke: Oh, that was nice.

Ben: She ate the boogers.


#2

Ben: Beer? That's Daddy's beer?

Luke: No, this is liquor.

Ben: Oh. Mommy's liquor?


Imagine what they're saying while I'm at work...