the box boy

It all started with a special delivery from Target

 but then somehow turned into a little boy hideaway

 I mean, really, what else is the box good for?!?! 

Princess and Ninja.. it could only be HALLOWEEN

 she did not want it fastened at first.... so thankful for the undershirt!!!

 it had a hoop and all!!! PERFECT for a little girl (all except for the neckline grrr)

 the ninja warrior.... so fierce 

 and a little scary!!

 so scary the damsel in distress was frightened

 and WOWZA WOWZA WOWZA check out that LOOT!!!!

It was the final day of the fall soccer season.  It was a nice afternoon.  but then all of the sudden  it turned COLD.... COLD AND WET. 

It started to rain just as the game was to begin. 

Molly and soccer, it is an interesting combination of course.

If she would just pay attention to the ball I think she could actually become a good player, she needs to work a bit on skills, but first we need to work on paying attention (hmmmm, wonder how we can do that?!?!)

So I just knew once the rain started it was all over for Molly.  There was no way that she would be focused for this game.  It was COLD and WET (sorry, did I mention that before?  I just wanted to make sure everyone understood the conditions I had to sit in ha ha)

But that little girl surprised me...  She actually tried to play.  Now let me just remind you, there are 2 things that Molly can not handle 1) being COLD and 2) being WET.  The combo this night was enough to send anyone over the edge, but she took it all in stride!! (I was amazing, and quite proud!) I am not saying she kicked the winning goal or anything, but she hung in there--- and for Molly, that is saying something

go number 4 go!!! 

 she is in the scrum 

 wow, will you look at that---  it is pouring down rain on us!

 letting me know that she was cold and wet

look at her go 

 FINALLY there was lightning, and the game was called

my 2 sweet little wet, cold rats---  off to home for warm baths, hot chocolate and popcorn!!!

FALL 2015

 We made a quick day trip to OK for a special occasion for Kirk's dad.  it was fall and the foliage was turning.  The kids were in fall clothes, the scenery was beautiful and guess what, I just so happened to have my camera with me. We were on a time crunch to get back to Molly's soccer game, but we stopped for just a moment just to get that perfect photo. 

 unfortunately the subjects were not as perfect as the scenery.  oh, and the photographer was not aware of the shadows cast by the trees....  yet another hopeful pinterest perfect moment FAILED

  

 the kids gathered next to one another oh so well....  

 the girl won't look up...

 ever... 

 oh wait, there it is...

 

 

 or maybe not...

 the boy, well he just did not want to pose (crazy, I know!)

 

then the posing began (if I remember right there might have been a little threat talk prior to this)

 trust me 

 these

 are

 the best

 I got

 Sam at least posed appropriately

 he just

 wouldn't/couldn't smile

 one of my faves.... ha

  

yup, you guessed it.... these are the best we got,  guess we will give it a try next year!