Oh a fishing we will go.....

So Kevin's boss, Gary, had this great idea to go fishing. We planned a date and got ready to go. I went to check Brandon out of school early so we could get up to Silver Lake and fish before it got too dark. I was checking him out of the office and they ask the REASON. So I stumbled for an answer and then said "family emergency". Right....then they would not ask any more questions. I don't know why I felt funny about telling them that my son is leaving school to go fishing. Anyways, then we go to Brandon's class to get him. I walk in the door and he jumps up and says, yaaaa I am going fishing. I was busted in my little white lie of a "family emergency". Oh well...I laughed to myself. We got in the van and headed to the Lake. Oh yes, we stopped by Gary and Marilyns house to get stuff ready and played in their grandma room...full of every toy a child could ever dream of. Next we drove up to silver lake. Did I mention that it was absolutely beautiful up there. We started fishing and caught our first fish within the first 30 minutes we were there. The kids were so excited. Brandon asked Gary if we would put it back in the water and Gary said, "No, we are going to eat it." You should have seen the look on Brandon's face. He said "No, I am not going to eat it." We kept fishing for a while longer and got teased by the fish, they would bite and then sneak away before we could wheel them in. It didn't matter because the boys had a blast. Brandon sat there watching his pole for any movement like an old fishing pro. It started to get cold and so we had to call it a night but WOW what a fun thing. We definately will try it again.

Isaac Tiny Tots Soccer

Well Tiny Tots Soccer has started and Isaac is loving it. He has watched many soccer games and he has patiently waited until it was his turn to play. He totally knows how to play and he does circles around the other kids...he is the oldest in the bunch...but still he is AWESOME! I will try to get a video to post but for now here are a few pictures. By the way, did I mention that I am his coach...YA ME!

Isaac's 1st day of preschool

Yes, he is the cutest preschooler ever. He is doing 2 preschools this year. One is a joyschool with some neighbors and the other is a 4 year old preschool 3 days a week. This was his first day at the other preschool. It was the first time I have left him alone at preschool. As I was leaving he told me to be brave...aren't I the one who is supposed to tell him to be brave? He was very excited. He has watched us drop Brandon off for school for a couple of years now and so he thinks it is great for it to be his turn.

1st grade...ready or not here we come!

This morning Kevin and I took Brandon to his first day of 1st grade. Brandon woke up really early...anxious to go. He said that he is a little bit scared to be there ALL day without his mom. Last night Kevin gave him a fathers blessing to help him be brave and learn. I told Brandon to listen really carefully to what his dad said in the blessing because it was just for him. Afterwards Brandon turned around and gave Kevin a big hug and said, "dad, I just had this really warm feeling in my heart and then a tear came in my eye...but is was a happy tear." Kevin gave him a little lesson on feeling the spirit. I was so darn cute! I just love Brandon and I am proud of him. Right now I am patiently waiting until I can go pick him up and see how his first day went. I have a whole list of question waiting for him like...What (if any) did you eat for lunch? What was your favorite part? Who do you sit by? Did you listen to your teacher? And many more.

Boondocks

Yesterday we went to boondocks. The kids had a blast. We rode go-karts, mini-golf, bumper boats, bounce house, arcades, had lunch and tonz of fun. I only took a few pictures because I was too busy playing. Enjoy!

I had to post these pictures just because I have great kids. They always hug and kiss me and it makes me feel so good to be their mom.

At Brandon's 1st grade barbeque the other night we met his teacher and saw his classroom. The teacher gave all the kids a treat and afterward Brandon went up to her and said, "my mom likes those treats too!" He was looking out for me and he knows that the secret to my heart is a treat.

Happy Birthday Isaac

Today my sweet little Isaac is 4! I can't belive it has been 4 years. He came into this world with a bang and he hasn't stopped yet. I remember when he was 2 months old and he had his surgery on his head and how stressful, yet full of blessings, that time was for us. Right before his surgery, in the waiting room at the hospital, I held Isaac and rocked him, he slept in my arms and I felt truley blessed for this special boy. As I contemplated the possiblities of the unknown I got a better understanding and appreciate for my little Isaac and his mission here on this earth. The name Isaac means "laughter" and for those of us who know Isaac know that he laughs all the time and has the best belly laugh ever. Isaac may be little on the outside but definately not on the inside.



We had a star wars party yesterday and celebrated his birthday (along with Brandons). I was to involved with the party and games that I did not take very many pictures but I will post the few that I got. It was a very fun party and my boys loved it. Thanks to everyone who came for all the wonderful presents and fun time they shared with us.






Kevin and I gave Isaac his own little set of golf clubs. Ever since Brandon got his, Isaac has been asking for his own and so we thought that was the perfect gift. If anyone ever wants to go golfing Kevin, Brandon and Isaac would love to go with them.