Canned Food Drive

The kid's school had a canned food drive between UW and WSU fans.  The team with the most donations had bragging rights. 

Colt decided Michigan needed a section too.  So he made this sign and put it up in the hall way.   He put his food under this sign but someone moved them to the WSU section. 

It made us smile.  

Go Fish

Just hanging out at Starbucks playing some Go Fish. 

 I am so thankful! 

Harlem Globetrotters

Brad's friend (John Hill) asked if we would be interested in seeing the Harlem Globetrotters. 

Surprisingly, it worked with your family schedule and we were able to go to the 7:00 game last weekend.  We arrived around 6:15.  Even though it was already packed we managed to get some good seats. 

We tried to explain to the kids what it was all about but they had even more fun than they thought. 

In fact, I had more fun than I thought.  

Brad and I both have memories of going as kids and always thought the Harlem Globetrotters were the BEST basketball team in the world.  After all, they do go on a world tour. 

 

This mascot was cracking me up.  I was laughing so hard I was crying.  Unfortunately, I didn't get the best part on video.

After the game the players hung around to give the kids autographs and pictures. 

It was the perfect family event because it was entertaining for ALL of us! 

Soccer Championship

Colt's team played in the REC cup. I'm honestly not sure what it means except he had more games and the outcome of each game determined whether they would play again. Well, they never lost and ended up in the final game. They won that game too.... 6 - 0. So it wasn't very exciting except that they got medals and they played at Woodridge which has an absolutely incredible view. And of course we LOVE watching Colt play. 

Fall Orchestra Concert

Brody had his fall orchestra concert. We love watching him play. He also told us he would have a speaking part. He said he was a little nervous but we are so proud of him for doing something that isn't so easy. 

Sweet Dreams

Go Saints!

Brad took his team to state again.  

The boys team qualified and two individual girls competed.  

It was a good day for the Saints!

Raking Leaves

The leaves have fallen and the kids agreed to help out. It lasted about 10 minutes, but at least they were outside. 

MLS Champions!

We were SO excited when the Sounders beat LAFC to advance to the MLS Championship game. We were even more thrilled when Toronto won, meaning Seattle would host the final match. 

Since we our season ticket holders we were able to get tickets to the match.  We feel so fortunate because these tickets sold out in less than 30 minutes.   

We secured a babysitter and I was looking forward to this EPIC game.  

An MLS final game in our city! 

 

I woke up Sunday morning feeling off.  A few times it even felt like the room was spinning a bit.   I laid down and tried to rest hoping it was just nerves or something.  But every time I got up I didn't feel well and especially did not feel well enough to enjoy a 4 + hour exciting event. 

I broke the news to Brad and he was so patient waiting to see if I was going to get better.  He also thought maybe I was just nervous, but I knew this was different.  

Colt, on the other hand, was thrilled.   He didn't have any sporting events that day so by default he was the kid who got to go.   

He had a blast! 

The Sounders won 3-1.  It was an Epic Seattle Sports Day!

And I watched the game at home, laying on the couch. 

Thankfully I did get better as the day went on and although I know it was the right decision it was REALLY hard for me.   It was especially hard knowing how special that moment was with the stadium packed to the brim with faithful Sounders fans. 

 

How adorable is this picture?

Fatburger

Brad was gone at the state cross country meet. Brody had a kick around with his indoor soccer team so we all went to it. Colt & Ollie had the chance to play too. Afterwards we all went to Fatburger where we filled up on milkshakes and burgers. 

Not a great video but it has all 3 boys playing soccer. 

Silly Faces

Oh Ollie!

Flu Shots

This year I took all 5 of them by myself. I even got them out of school early, although that was more by default. They all did great and of course we celebrated with ice cream. 

Darbs

Darby's friend invited her to check out the Salmon near Lake Sammamish State Park.  It was a beautiful but cold morning.  Her friend's dad sent us this picture. 

Love, love, love!

Swinging Time

Brad has a friend who opened up an indoor training facility, mostly for baseball. He took Colt and Darby to get a few practice swings. 

Another Sounders Game

Brad had another set of tickets for a Wednesday night game. 

Brody didn't want to go and it was a little tricky finding a babysitter on a Wednesday night so Brad took Colt, Ollie & Darby.  It was Darby's first Sounders game and she had a blast.  She keeps asking to go to the next one.