Apple Orchard

Fall isn't fall without a trip to the apple orchard! As always we had a blast and it was the perfect day to go!

Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there!!!

And that is what you did Bailey William!

As your biggest fan I am so proud of you Bailey through every rollercoaster ride you have endured, u set a goal and you achieved that goal! I love your drive and determination and you didn't let anything get in your way! With that being said let me brag on you a bit!

Bailey started flag football in 1st grade, anxiously awaiting to play tackle football which he started in 3rd grade. He started off the first 2 years playing quarterback. This year he decided that he wanted to run the ball more and try out for running back on offense. Bailey William the running back! He may not be the fasted, but he sure can barrel through those kids and gain yardage! I guess they call it stiff arming those kids to knock them down before they get to him, alittle football lingo I guess!

So the pictures are from the home game we had against Hayfield, we ended up tying the game, but the kids played hard. This last Saturday we went to Waseca for a tournament. The first game we lost 12-18, but won our second game 6-0.

The second game is where Bailey's goal comes into play, his goal was since he started RB position was to score a touchdown and that HE did! Along with the other kids on the team, Bailey was on fire through the entire game! He had over 100 yards of rushing, of course his touchdown, several tackles and sacks! Now tell me that I shouldn't be proud of him, I was and still am beyond proud of that kid and honestly I can't help but smile every time I think of that game! Not only because he played excellent but because he made a goal and he worked so hard at achieving that goal without giving up or being hard on himself! For that Bailey William I am so proud of you!

With all that being said, Saturday was the 5th grades last game, it was a fun season and I loved every minute of the practices and games and the many miles that we put on! Bailey was asked yesterday to play with the 6th graders during their championship games. So another week of grass stains, bruises and on the go... HECK YES!!

#72 just remember these 2 things....
Arriving at one goal, is the starting point to another!

Know your limits, but never stop trying to exceed them!

You make me laugh!

Of course all of my kids make me laugh and smile, but today has been a difficult day for me so thought I would share and give you a laugh as well!

Thanks for making me laugh today Brady!

Owens 2 year pictures

Heidi did a wonderful job considering little O doesn't EVER sit still!!! It was more of a comedy show than a photo shoot, but wouldn't espect anything different, my trio are a bunch of nuts and I love that we could capture their awesome, crazy personalities!!

http://hzphoto.zenfolio.com/p775468111

Misc pictures

Getting their face painted at Rodney's company picnic, Twins and Vikings go figure!

My darling Bailey practicing football before their big game against Grand Meadow!
Oh how I love to watch him play, so much I am hiring a babysitter to watch Owen so I can pace up and down the field with Bailey and actually watch the whole game without chasing after a 2 year old!! LOL Luv u Bailey and remember play hard and do your best!


Other than football being our life at the moment things are good. Brady is also in football, he practices on Tuesdays and is loving it!
Rodney just returned home after working 10 long weeks in Fergus Falls. It all went fine, but glad to have him back home where he belongs, but just found out he may have to go again until January! I have mixed emotions on that, but am thankful he has a job and that I have Bailey, he was my life saver and helped me out alot! Thanks Bailey!

The stages of a 2 year old

"Why"? Enough said! We are officially in the why stage! Ha-ha for some reason this time around I don't mind it, I actually love explaining stuff to him instead of just saying 'because I said so". Eventually he will just say "oh" after saying why 10 times. Owen you melt my heart and make me smile every single day, I love all the stages you are going through even your tantrums!

First day of school

Happy dance for the first day of school, well sort of!! Summer is over and the kids are back in school, the weather is changing, BUT they are back in school!! LOL They look thrilled don't they? Actually the first week was awesome, so far Brady says 1st grade is fun and he likes it, Bailey says the same and he loves his teacher and is excited to take on band! Not like we need anymore activities to do! Ugghhhh

We are now in the football season for Bailey, they actually started practice a few weeks ago, we have our first real game tomorrow in Grand Meadow, I am very excited to watch him! I wish they had football for Brady, that kid needs to wear off some energy!

So anyways we are back in school and back to even more craziness to our lives! Bring it on!