Soccer and a birthday

Gavin has had a few soccer games and he seems to have enjoyed playing.  I think he sees it as more of a social event but it is good to get him out with other kids.  At this point I think it is all about having fun and trying new things so he can decide what he’s interested in.  We haven’t had a warm and sunny game since April 7.  They’ve been cold, damp, and last week we had freezing rain.  Yuck!

April 14

We think it is ironic that the field Gavin plays at has a billboard with his favorite restaurant on it across the street.

Coach Jeremy talking to Gavin and also note the large umbrella and two people in jackets in the background. 

April 21

Before every game they have a brief practice.   Aunt J and Uncle Jay came to watch the game with me on this particular Saturday.

This is not the pee pee dance, it’s the freezing cold dance.  It was a whopping 38 degrees.

I put his fleece back on him and he wore it the entire game.  During his breaks he would hide under this warm blanket.

April 28

 

Last weekend was no better in the weather department.  Initially it seemed warmer but by the time we left, the freezing rain was pelting the players and parents and it was cold!

Abby wanted to run up and down a nearby hill.  We had a hard time keeping her away from it.

Gavin gave the ball a good kick back in bounds.

During the first rain/freezing rain shower the coaches put up this tent and during breaks the players huddled under it. 

By the time the game was over the little ice balls were really coming down and everyone was saying, “Ouch! Ouch!”  Gavin and I ran to the car where we could get warm!

Gavin  will miss the game this week thanks to some unexpected work conflicts.  Ahem, thank you Mr. President.  However, we are hoping that the last two games of the season for him are at the very least warmer and if we are lucky, we’ll see the sun.

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We celebrated Brandon’s birthday last week. 

Gavin picked out a Thor birthday card and was so excited to give it to him.  On the way to Hallmark Gavin told me he wanted something to pop out of the card like an explosion or fireworks.  He found this card and Thor’s hand pops up when you open it so it was to Gavin’s satisfaction.

Gavin picked out a video game for a birthday gift.  He selected Family Game Night for XBOX.  He was very excited and told me that Daddy’s mouth was going to drop open.

 

Abby couldn’t wait to help Daddy unwrap his other gift.

The kids worked on a happy birthday sign together.

I baked Brandon’s favorite cake.

Abby sang the happy birthday song in the cutest little voice.  Since Brandon’s birthday she will occasionally burst out in song and sing, “Happy birthday to you!”

Last weekend we celebrated our seventh anniversary and completed Abby’s room along with some other projects around the house while the kids stayed with my parents.  I will post a blog of before and after pictures soon!

Have a great weekend!