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Pat and I were sitting on the couch one evening and the boys were playing at the coffee table. Here is what we heard.

Austin: Colby do you want to be my friend?
Colby: Yes, I do
Austin: Well do you have facebook?
Colby:Yes, I think so
Austin: Well you can only be my friend if you have facebook.
Colby: Then yes, I have facebook
Austin: Ok then you can be my friend.

I got tickled and asked Austin what Facebook was...

Austin very serisouly stated: Well ya see, I have a face and I have a book so I have facebook.

Love the way kids think!

Trick or Treat

Watch out, it's the toughest superheroes you've ever seen.

I wasn't allowed to pick costumes this year or I of course would have picked pairs. I just think it's so cute but the boys were not having it. They have a mind of their own and I learning to appreciate it and support it. It's tough seeing them grow up and become so independent, but it also makes me proud of my lil guys. Halloween was a lil let down this year, as it was pouring down rain, hailing and strong winds made for very short trick or treating for our family.

We did manage to catch a short break in the weather and headed out to knock on some doors. After the boys had gotten more than enough candy we stopped by friends' house for some drinks and more candy for the boys.

Colby made it Austin's job to ring the doorbell or knock on the door.

I couldn't believe how much candy they got but more importantly I'm was just happy to see a smile on their face and to have Daddy out with us. Because it was raining so bad, Daddy drove the car and I walked the boys up to the door. We only had one house that scared Colby. It was a half man/half horse and Colby froze in place. He couldn't say anything so Austin did the talking. After the man closed the door, Colby said "well that was the scariest thing I have ever seen". Colby told everyone about the man all night and it just made me smile. I love seeing the world and holidays through the eyes of a child. That is why I cannot wait for Christmas.

Knights at school

Guess what mom, we are going to be knights at school. Oh really when? Tomorrow. Tomorrow!! What a challenge for mom. Of course I set out to make them the cutest, toughest knights in Sunrise Montessori school and I had one night to do it. So with a stop by the dollar store and some creative thinking I set out to work. I even had the boys helping paint their shields. And here are my knights. I didn't get to all of the armor but they were totally happy with their costumes and that made me happy. They could not wait to wear them to school for the big parade and party.

Colby ditched some of his costume and decided to use his helmet for candy.

Austin was very happy to see me a along their parade route.

I have come to the conclusion that I will never have fairies, princesses, queens, or cute girly costumes in my home, therefore I promise Austin and Colby to always ensure they are the coolest and toughest in costume. I love my boys and being a mom of all boys is a challenge at times but I wouldn't change it for the world. I love sticks, rocks, bugs (ok maybe not bugs) trucks and sports and I love my boys. Thank you God for blessing me with 3 amazing sons. I know will never give me more than I can handle, even if it is short notice.

Pumpkin family

How fun it was for Daddy to be with us this year for Halloween. We didn't make it to the annual hayride to get pumpkins due to rain but I did take the kiddos out to pick up pumpkins. Of course everyone in our family gets one. Pat loved how we did them this year because it meant he didn't have to clean out 3 pumpkins. Everyone was suppose to be making scary faces. I think Colby might have been the only one that achieved his. Sean definitely did not. Colby was very proud he did his all by himself this year.
Austin's was very similar to last year but that just means his likes it.

Pat enjoying making his pumpkin double sided. One side was happy pumpkin and the other side was scary pumpkin.

My boys and their pumpkins.

Austin needed a little help and actually let me help him instead of Daddy.

Sean was creating his master piece.

The gang...

Now with Daddy!

I love seeing these smiles because Daddy is home. Last year was just not the same.

Fall Football

What would fall be without football. In our house we can't imagine it. Our family looks forward to football and these year was no different. Sean was the starting quarterback and did an awesome job. We watched him grow in so many ways over the course of the season. A great run by Sean but the opposing team was waiting on him. CRUNCH!

Sean even had several kicks as well this season which was also new for him.

The most awesome coach. He just has such a love for football and those boys. We look forward to next year when he should be the head coach and will really be able to make an impact on the team.

Pat is by far Sean's biggest fan. He was always there to guide and mentor him. Even when he had to sneak away from duty with the Reserves, Sean always comes first.

Sean took a pretty good sack, but the most impressive part is he got back in the game to lead his team to a victory.

Love this picture because it is two of my favorite men in my life. I love watching the two of them during football and how much Pat works with Sean to ensure he is always ready to "command his troops" on the field.

We closed the season by making the playoffs and even though we didn't win the championship, our boys were all champions in my book. Sean, you are an awesome son and I am so proud of you and all that you accomplished this season. I am proud of the leader you have become and I look forward to next year. Go Wildcats!

First snow fall....Oct 25th!

We had our first snow fall last night which resulted in about 2 inches in our yard. My conversation with the boys.

Mommy goes in to wake the boys up for school.

Mommy: Oh boys, wake up, guess what is in our yard.
Austin: Pumpkins
Mommy: No not pumpkins, it's white and cold
Colby jumps out of bed and yells: SNOW
Austin jumps up and says, Oh my gosh, it's Christmas today.

Then the disappointment came when I told them it was not Christmas and that they still had to go to school.

Funnies by Colby and Austin

There are many days that my boys have me in stitches laughing. Some days it's laugh or cry but I wanted to make sure they have some of the funnies to read one day to their kids.

So let's begin.

Mom's in the bedroom cleaning up and Austin comes in holding out his hand.
Austin: Mom here.
Mom not looking: sticks her hand out and says what is it
Austin as he puts it in Mom's hand says: "Smell it"
Mom yells: Ughhhhh what is this?
Austin: Poop
Mom: whose poop?
Austin: Colby's
Mom: What are you doing with Colby's poop
Austin: It was on the floor so I wanted to show you.
Mom gagging severely runs to the bathroom, flushes poop, cleans and sanitizes mom and Austin until hands are red and raw.

Mom goes to find Colby who was on the toilet in the bathroom pooping. Apparently on the way to the bathroom a piece fell out of his underwear so Austin wanted to make sure I knew about it.

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Austin and Colby arguing in the kitchen.

Austin to Colby: stop bothering me
Colby: No
Austin: then I am not going to talk to you
Colby: really
Austin: I am not going to talk to you, until, until, until Christmas!
Colby: ok

Mom: Oh I wish that might be true but I bet he talks to you in less than 5 minutes.

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Austin getting picked up from school:

Mom: Did you have a good day?
Austin: Yes
Mom: Did you get in trouble today?
Austin: Yes
Mom: What did you do?
Austin: Well I was trying to learn about private parts in the book and Lilo came over laughing and made me laugh too.
Mom: Well that's not nice. What private parts were you learning about?
Austin: The boobies and bum bums because I need to learn about those in the book at school.
Mom: Tomorrow why don't you pick a different book about animals.
Austin: ok but I was really trying to learn about the private parts.

I had him tell Pat about getting in trouble:
Pat: That's my boy!




Gosh I love having boys but what a handful.

First Year of Soccer

One of the best parts about being a mom is seeing my miracle boys grow and learn. It always touches my heart to see them doing something for the first time, when 4 years ago I had no idea if they would be able too. I am not sure who was more excited about Austin and Colby starting soccer this year, me or Pat. Pat took them to buy new cleats and shin guards and I took care of the shorts and jerseys. They were without a doubt the youngest and smallest on their team since most of the kids were 5 and played last year, but they did great. Here is some great team work, Colby is #2 and Austin is #4. They got to pick their own number and I think Austin thought he had to pick #4 because he is four years old.
"hey wait a minute, I have an itch"
Yes, only a mother would do this to her child.

"oh man, it still itches"

Austin not waiting because he is headed for the goal

Both back in action. Both boys scored a goal this year which made them both very happy and Mommy too.

Colby starting off one of the games with his "big kick". He was funny because he would ask, "big kick or little kick?" of course I always said "BIG KICK"

Colby and Austin ready for their first game.

I told them they had to be tougher than that....and here is what I got.

I loved watching them play though Pat kept having to remind me that they are only 4 years old. I just wanted them to at least kick it towards the right goal, which they did the majority of the time. This picture is evidence that Colby was the smallest on the team.

He might be small but he was tough. Must be the Watson blood in him. I know Grandma was looking down proud to see her Grandsons mixing it up with the older kids.

Some nice footwork by both boys. Austin was known to lose his cleat at least once very game and could also be found doing cartwheels during game.

Colby on the other hand like to just run along side of everyone. There were times he would sneak in, get one kick then out for fear of being taken down.

We look forward to next spring and watching to see how they do after playing one season.