Warning...Bragging Dad...Warning...Bragging Dad

It's been quite a while since I posted anything on here. But I just had to make this post today. Melissa and I gave Noah the option to try football out for the first time this year. I love the energy in our house when our kids are involved in a new endeavor.

We sort of did things backwards with Noah on this one. First we asked if he wanted to play, then we found out the cost involved. When we found out how expensive it was...we tried really really hard to talk him out of playing football! However, Noah resisted so we told him that it's a commitment and we wanted his word that he'd see it through and give 100%.

Noah has been true to his word and he's come a long way from the timid little guy I first took to tryouts. Let's just say his defensive coach has given each kid on his team a nickname and Noah's nickname is "Ugly".

I was at practice last night and his team was working on tackling. Each kid took a turn running the ball and then switched over to another line to become the tackler. Noah made his old man proud when it was his turn to run the ball. (I think you'll be able to hear his defensive coach get a little excited by the way Noah ran the ball too.) Check out this video! PROUD DAD!!!!

First day of school....

I know, I know it has been a long time, life got really busy and just took off. I thought summer was suppose to be nice and relaxing but not over here! So, the kids are back to school, Lyndsey in 5th grade and Noah 3rd, here are the first day of school pictures.

Jacob also had his first day of school, pre school that is, isn't he handsome???

So what else have we been up to? Lyndsey participated in a theater summer camp and loved it, here is a picture of her performance. She had such a great time we have put her in voice lessons and she is trying out for another performance this week. I am so glad she has found something that she really enjoys doing.

Noah decided he wanted to try tackle football and boy what a commitment that is for EVERYONE! Doesn't he look great? Dave tried to talk him out of this because he knew what a commitment it would be but Noah is hanging in there and I am so proud of the way he gives 100% at practice and during the games. He is a great runner and never slows down, not sure if it is the fear of the tackle or just his unstoppable speed?

As for the other two, some days this is what we have to do for Mom to get a break. Just kidding, they are great, busy, busy boys but I wouldn't have it any other way.