Hockey Mom

Easton tried out for a hockey travel team for next year...and I am pretty sure I was more nervous than he was. He had 3 days of try-outs...out on the ice with 50 other hockey players, some he knew and a lot he didn't. He was trying out for the A or B team, hoping to just make one of the teams. Surprisingly he made the B team...and I couldn't have more proud of him. It was one of the most nerve racking experiences I have had as a mom. I honestly did not care if he made the team...but I knew it was important to him...and I also know that although he's not one of the best hockey players out there, he truly believes he is. I want him going through life thinking he is the BEST at what he loves...my heart was breaking for him, thinking he didn't make the team. But now that he's made the team, I couldn't be more happy!! I LOVE being a hockey mom...they are different than other sports team moms...I can't explain it, but I am so proud to be called a hockey mom!!

My Little Tiger Cub...

Easton's Cub Scout's Troop was invited to carry the American flag and the Cub Scout's Flag out for the singing of the National Anthem at the local high school's basketball game. Easton was SO proud and honored to be chosen to carry the Cub Scout Flag and he took his job VERY serious. I was so proud of my little big tiger cub.

Holy Snow Storm Batman...

Last week we got hit with one of the largest snow storms the state has seen in a long time. The totals ranged from 20-24 inches in a 24hr period. The kids didn't have school and LOVED every minute of their time outside, unfortunately London could not maneuver in the snow too well, since it was up to her waist by the time we made it out.

London before heading out to battle the storm...

London watching daddy clear a path for the dogs.

Boys playing on the pirate ship...

London got smart...she realized it was easier to just follow behind the snow blower...

Waylon playing in the snow...

London and Daddy catching snow flakes...

Waylon when he came inside...COVERED in snow...

Easton playing in the DEEP snow...
Easton ready to come inside...

Interviews...

I saw this on someone else's blog and thought i would borrow the idea. I interviewed both boys...at completely different times and when the other wasn't around.

Here are Easton's answers:

1. What is something Mommy always says to you?

do your best

2. What makes Mommy happy?
when i do my best

3. What makes Mommy sad?

when i don't do my best

4. How does Mommy make you laugh?
when she does something silly

5. What was Mommy like as a child?
girl stuff

6. How old is Mommy?
32

7. How tall is Mommy?
32 feet

8. What is Mommy's favorite thing to do?
hug and kiss us and read to us

9. What does Mommy do when you're not around?
you take care of waylon and london

10. If Mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?
for a racing contest and winning a trophy

11. What is Mommy really good at?
taking care of us

12. What is Mommy not very good at?
climbing a tree

13. What does Mommy do for her job?
take care of us

14. What is Mommy's favorite food?
everything

15. What makes you proud of Mommy?
that i love her

16. If Mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Rapunzel

17. What do you and Mommy do together?
draw

18. How are you and Mommy the same?
the color of our hair and the color of our skin

19. How are you and Mommy different?
because your bigger than me

20. How do you know Mommy loves you?
because you take good care of us and you love us

21. Where is Mommy's favorite place to go?
to starbucks

Here are Waylon's answers:

1. What is something Mommy always says to you?

you love me

2. What makes Mommy happy?
being good

3. What makes Mommy sad?
being naughty

4. How does Mommy make you laugh?
make funny faces

5. What was Mommy like as a child?
me

6. How old is Mommy?
15

7. How tall is Mommy?
15

8. What is Mommy's favorite thing to do?
play

9. What does Mommy do when you're not around?
play with her computer

10. If Mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?
i don't know

11. What is Mommy really good at?
making our lunch

12. What is Mommy not very good at?
drawing

13. What does Mommy do for her job?
let the dogs out and take care of us

14. What is Mommy's favorite food?
hamburgers

15. What makes you proud of Mommy?
playing with me

16. If Mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Minnie Mouse

17. What do you and Mommy do together?
wrestle together

18. How are you and Mommy the same?
same color eyes

19. How are you and Mommy different?
because your a girl and i'm a boy

20. How do you know Mommy loves you?
because she says that to me

21. Where is Mommy's favorite place to go?
to starbucks

LOVE how some of their answers are the same...especially number 21{hahaha}. Hope you all enjoy reading their little answers as much as I enjoyed typing them out...there is NEVER a dull moment with these two boys around!!

Rose Bowl

Mommy and Daddy are both so proud to be TCU graduates...and horned frogs. It was so amazing to watch TCU take on Wisconsin for the Rose Bowl...the game was close and TCU pulled off a 21-19 victory!! WAY TO GO FROGS!!!

Pre-Game breakfast in our TCU gear...

Mommy and her TCU cheerleader watching the game!

Firehouse Visit

The boys and Ian have a tradition over winter break, where they go to visit a local firehouse or police station. This year they went one town over to visit their new firehouse. The boys had a BLAST and loved the fire trucks and all the knobs.

The boys in front of the firehouse.

The boys standing in front of the town's very first fire truck.

Getting their fire badges before their tour.

Playing with all the knobs.

A True Buddy...

Our Daddy is a DIE HARD Detroit Red Wings fan...but, he has a VERY good friend whose son just got called up to the NHL to play for the Colorado Avalanche. Easton went to watch Pat's son play a game when he was playing for Boston University, and Kevin was so sweet to Easton. Well, Easton still refers to Kevin as "his buddy"...Pat came to visit us a few weeks ago and Easton came down stairs and said "Hi, Mr. Shattenkirk...How's my buddy Kevin?" It was the sweetest thing. So today Easton and Waylon were SO excited when they got a package in the mail from Mr.Shattenkirk with autographed Colorado jerseys from their buddy Kevin. Easton now LOVES watching not only the Red Wings play but the Avalanche as well...hope they don't play each other in the play-offs...