2 Kids in Sports...will I survive?

Our lives have suddenly gotten even busier that before, I personally didn't think that was possible. Today was JD's first soccer game. Clo had pitching practice before and team practice after and daddy had to got to work. As you can see he is in uniform at the game and Clo is in softball gear. Don't forget the obligatory birthday or two thrown into the mix. It is now 8:30pm...and I am off to bed!!!

Christmas 2009

Took the kids shootin'. Brett, Christopher and Andrew beat Devin, Jordan and Michael. Brett Christopher and Andrew each shot 18...the other three didn't even make 18 between them... lol.

Dev taking a turn with the handguns.

Chloe is actually a great shot. Don't worry, lot's of safety lessons prior.

Christopher A.K.A. "deadeye"

Second round, Jordan did better.

Getting ready.

All but Chloe, she was with her dad.

Brett and his kids.

and the dogpile on Jason has begun...

Serious game of Sorry.

The girl cousins.

Just missing Ryan and JohnDavid a.k.a. "the bookends"

Christmas morning

First sight of the trampoline...box

lovin big sister!!!

The Nutcracker 2009

The girls of the family attended The Nutcracker. Unfortunately I didn't manage to get a picture of all 9 of us. JD decided that he should be in the pictures. It's great to have all of the kids home this year.

Christmas Programs 2009

JD's actual birthday, shhhh don't tell him. We are celebrating next week.

Kids woke up early today (what a shock) and decided to go play outside.

Texas Fun!!

Chloe at sunset looking at about 10 deer.
JohnDavid was so tired, he couldn't even finish his cookie.

I see you.

The deer stand is always a good time.

These are Laredo "tickerth" also known as stickers. JohnDavid really did not enjoy them.

We took a short trip to Brett's brothers "ranchito" in Laredo, Texas. Besides their house in town they have 50 acres outside of town. We love to go and just play around with the wildlife. We enjoy target practice but the animals are more like family. We shoot them with the camera. Right now John is letting the pond dry up so that he can get the weeds out and make it bigger. Chloe and JohnDavid ran around the pond chasing butterflies. We were there in the middle of Monarch migration season.

Chloe saw the chance and took it to wear her metallic blue cowboy boots!!

Texas flag. But of course.

Small Town Life, gotta love it!!!

SOFTBALL

I have no idea where she gets the drive or the ability, but she is doing very well. Notice the look on her face as she throws the ball.

Small town Fall Festival.

Well, at least she is in the front seat.