How quickly time passes!

Wow.. it's official we have an 11 year old son! It doesn't seem possible that Brenden is almost a teenager! We had ANOTHER birthday party for him - this time for the area family members. It was a nice change from the party at Okoboji - a quiet change! In all I think he had a good birthday and was, as always, spoiled!

Last weekend was also Brenden's 1st football games of the season. He is playing on both the 5th & 6th grade teams this year. The 5th grade game was not pretty they lost 34-0. I was very impressed at how well MOST of the kids handled the loss and for the fact that even when they knew the win was impossible, they still kept trying! The 6th grade game also ended in loss.. but it was a little closer 18-7. As the years go by it becomes more obvious that Brenden will probably always be one of the smaller kids.. but what he lacks in size, he makes up in heart. I have never seen a child that has as much drive and determination as him when it comes to sports (if I could only figure out how to duplicate it with homework and cleaning!). When he plays with the 6th grade boys, he looks like a toddler in a group of teenagers. It was a little scary to think of at first, until I watched him take down one of the larger players. He has decided that anyone, no matter what size, falls when you hit them right! This picture is during the 6th grade game.. so he looks really tiny! (He's #10)


Carson is doing well. His speech hasn't improved by much if any. I have been trying really hard to repeat things to him and make him talk more - but it doesn't seem to be working. He is more interested in playing with his toys and running around in circles than listening to me! He had a pretty nasty fall off the couch into the table a few days ago. The lump was large enough that I called the doctor. Thankfully I have a great doctor who calmed me down and told me everything would be ok (althought he did offer to see him for my own sanity). The picture isn't all that great but you get the idea. By the next morning the only thing left of it was some bruising. It's amazing how quickly kids heal!

The weather is slowly changing. I wish it would cool down just a little more so I could open up the house and let some fresh air in more often! For once, I am excited for some cooler weather - the boys have some really cute clothes that I can't wait to make them wear!
This weekend is MY birthday weekend. I am going to get a pedicure tonight (my favorite thing in the world). Tomorrow we have a babysitter and are going out with friends for a while. Sunday my mom and I are going to Brunch! I guess Brenden isn't the only spoiled one! ;)