One and done...

We did get together at my parents house for the Colts' playoff game. It was such a late game that we decided to make it a sleepover. We had a great time and it would have been even better if our beloved Colts could have hung on and won. We were joined in our sleepover by Abby's family, Andrew (who might not be asked back to a Colts playoff party since they lost and he isn't a Colts fan), and dear friends of the family Greg and Jill.  It was one giant sleepover!

Expending our pregame jitters/energy with some tackling. We needed a few defensive Colt's players in the pile-up. I think the representation amongst us were all offensive players.

Zach and Daddy couldn't resist the wrestling party...it is a total boy thing. Sometimes my boys are in much better moods when they do a little wrestling with each other.

Getting all settled in to watch the game...well almost. Bennett went to bed, Camden and Carson went upstairs to watch a movie, and I think Cooper was the only one who stayed around to watch the game with us on and off.

Cooper loves his little cousin Elly Rose. He is so gentle with her and loves to go up and hug her and touch her hands.

 Morning brought us donuts and a wonderful egg and sausage casserole thanks to my mom.

New Year's Bowling

We continued our New Year's bowling tradition again this year. As always it was lots of fun and competitive. I have made the teams up for the last 2 years and for the second straight year I have been on the losing team. How can that be? You can bet next year I will stack the team that I am on...Bowling Team A for 2012 will be Chris, Abby, Dad, and Me. Sorry Zach your poor performance in the first game puts you on Team B (and the Captain for Team B should buy you a beer before the first game if they want to have a chance). Cooper and Bennett who played as one person were even on the winning team. All in all it was a fun time and the boys remembered that we went last year so they were looking forward to it.

Everyone getting set and finding their perfect ball. Chris, you might need to mark yours with your name next year so no one puts it back.

Entertaining in between turns. The wedgits have been a big hit with all of the boys. I highly recommend them.

Bowling at the same time. The boys definitely improved from last year. They use the bumpers. There were a couple of time for each of them where their ball didn't hit the bumpers. Carson even got a legitimate spare!

Even putting the right fingers in the holes.

Cooper really enjoyed the bowling.  Abby and I loved the little bowling shoes they had in the little boys' size.

 Papaw helping Cooper bowl.  Each time Cooper bowled he had to go give Papaw a high-five.

Elly Rose didn't sleep her whole first bowling experience away.  Her time is coming.

My team is on Monitor 8...I will get on a winning team.  Even if it means I have to join a bowling league myself (in addition to stacking the team of course).

Christmas '10

Christmas 2010 will go down as one of the best! The big boys are at just the right age. We loved seeing their eyes twinkle with the magic of Christmas. I really hope that when they are all grown up I can still hear their little voices and giggles as they carried on coversations about Santa and how he delivers all the presents, Jesus and his birthday, and getting ready for all of our Christmas gathering with our families. Even Cooper sat on Santa's lap. It really helps to have 2 older brothers. It is always a busy time, but Chris and I wouldn't have it any other way and we enjoyed every second of it.

Camden on Christmas Eve keeping tabs on Santa as he travels around the world delivering presents.

Carson and one of his most prized possessions. One of the things he wanted was a Spiderman shirt. Thank you Aunt Abby:)

 

 Thomas the Train is one Cooper's favorite.  He is admiring the new shed.

 

ahhhhh Pillow Pets...need I say more.  We are now the proud owners of a yellow bee (Coop's), a dolphin (Carson's), and a penguin (Camden's) all thanks to Santa:)  Other than their Wii, I think this is their favorite gift.

 The Wii...Santa decided they needed something extra to do in the wintertime.  It is pretty fun...even Mommy and Daddy have enjoyed some competitive games. 

 

Camden really wanted a radio for Christmas.  They love to play their CDs but I have to say that he REALLY needs more CDs to listen to because as much as I like Carrie Underwood, I don't think I can listen to another song of hers for quite some time.  Thank goodness his birthday is right around the corner.