ALL BOY

When Ryan and I were first married one of the things I loved about him was that at every family function he was always playing with the kids. He was always on the bottom of the pile of A giggling wrestling mass. After our kids were born and life got harder and more stressful it didn't happen so much anymore which was kind of sad in a way for me because some of my best and favorite memories growing up were wrestling on the floor with my brother and mom. The last 6 months, maybe more, I've started seeing the old Ryan I fell in love with. I still love him. AJ today reminded me how much they love him too and love wrestling with him when he came up to me tonight before dinner and asked if dad would wrestle with him ( he couldn't since he was in the shower) and since Ryan couldn't asked if I would wrestle with him. I guess boys really do need that rough play... Anyway then tonight Ryan went into work late so that Jake could go to football practice since we are down to one vehicle right now. Practice was cancelled, after we got there, because coach hurt his back but he handed out some plays to work on at home. My superstar hubby stayed at the park and ran through plays with Jake and Caleb. Within minutes he was surrounded by other kids asking to play too, and of course he included them and AJ. He ran around with them and threw to them and just had a great time. I'm not sure who had more fun, him or the kids, but I'm so grateful for him and the great man/father he is.

END OF THE SEASON

The boys finished football on Saturday. They had a great time and played with a great bunch of boys and great coaches. This is a picture from their team party after the last game. Don't mind the dog in front, he was chasing his shadow on the grass. They were all awesome and learned alot.

STILL MORE FOOTBALL

So there was the greatest game of football ever played on Saturday. Jake and Caleb and the rest of their team played like pros and with all their hearts and we were so proud of them. They almost won but were literally within 6 inches of the winning touchdown when they ran out of time. So heartbreaking. Coach was so excited he looked like he was going to burst. They blocked and passed and ran like they had been playing together forever instead of almost one season. I'm still so proud of them. Their last game is this Saturday. It's bittersweet to see the season end.

FIRST FOOTBALL GAME

Jake and Caleb had their first football game this weekend. Caleb flattened a kid on the other team while blocking and Jake had a long run. They had a great game and a great time playing it. The whole team played well. I'm amazed at how far these kids have come in such a short time. They supported each other and worked together. Even Ryan got into the game and was asked to be the down marker. We had a great time cheering and helping out. I am so glad they are playing and staying active and healthy.