Ryan O'Dell #25!

Ryan's team scored 3 touchdowns in the last game . . . . but they were all called back due to holding penalties. Oh well! He is having so much fun playing football.

Dinner time = Self-feeding time = a very messy face!

Alex's "Fabulous" Test Score!

Alex was so excited when he came home from school! He told me to look inside his backpack because he had a special award in there. He did have a certificate that said he was a "Super Student" for scoring a 100% on his first individual math test. He was so excited! He said that his teacher thought he did a "FABULOUS" job.

Dinner Entertainment

Ryan & Alex were entertaining Nick during dinner. Ryan was snorting like a pig, and Nick thought it was so funny! He was laughing and laughing. He also kept trying to imitate Ryan, which then entertained Alex & Ryan who burst into hysterical laughter! Sometimes, I just love my life!!!

The Dryer Entertains Nick!

Nick loves climbing. He will try to climb onto or into just about anything. Tonight, he spent approximately an hour climbing in and out of the dryer. He was having so much fun until Alex decided to try and shut the dryer door. Nick didn't really like the complete darkness - He screamed, climbed out, and did not climb back in again.

Ryan's New Obsession - Flag Football

Much to his delight, Ryan was finally old enough to play flag football. He is so excited. He LOVES football. He played in a short scrimmage game last Saturday. I took a few pictures. Notice how "excited" Alex looks about being there. Nick would clap anytime anyone cheered and Alex never looked up from his NintendoDS. Ryan did really well. He loves playing defense and does his best to "tackle" anyone who end up carrying the ball. Next Saturday his real football season starts, so guess what we will be doing every Saturday for the next few months?

1st Day of School - August 20, 2008

Ryan & Alex returned to school this morning! Wow! A 2nd Grader & a 1st Grader - I can't believe it. Both were nervous, but excited. We walked to school and Shawn dropped off Ryan while I went with Alex to his class. Ryan said he would look for Alex at recess to "check up on him". Alex asked me approximately ten times if I would please come back to eat lunch with him. It should be much quieter at home with just Nick to chase around since Ryan & Alex will both be in school all day! They are just growing up so fast. I think this is going to be a really great year though.