My Kindergartner

Approximately 2 months left as my Kinder boy. Here are some pictures of my baby. 

"At the playground"

Reid with his 2nd grade "Buddy" (Cale).

Pumpkin Palooza!

Pilgrims at Thanksgiving. 

The Fire Station

Miami Heat Championship and Random

I don't think I mentioned that Cole's basketball team won the championship! It was an intense couple of games and super fun to watch! 

Dinner with the team!

Miami Heat - Champions! 

Watching his brother practice.

Cale and Cole before football practice. 

Exploration hike on a Sunday.

Reido and Daddy

And the boy played!

As most of you know, Reid has struggled with "stage fright" with organized sports since the age of 3. As long as it didnt involve a coach and an audience, the boy was in the game. Over the past couple of years, we have registered him to play (1 t-ball and 2 soccer teams) and each time he REFUSED to play on game day.  I'm certain most parents wonder how it was that we were not able to encourage, bribe or just plain force our child to play. Especially, when it is very apparent that the boy loves ALL sports.  Nothing we tried worked. It was difficult to watch his internal battle of really wanting to play but not being able to get past his fear.

Over Christmas break, he told us he wanted to play Flag Football.  We signed him up wondering if the fear would set in again on game day. The team practiced for several weeks and on game day--- our boy played without a care in the world! 

Funny how such an ordinary event, made us feel so happy, relieved and proud!

With Merric at practice.

QB

Coach talking to them after team prayer.

Visit from Great Grandparents and Grandparents!

Granny, Papa John, Nana and Pops came to visit us 2 weekends ago. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. We had Cole's last Basketball game of the season and really enjoyed time outdoors. We ate (a lot!), watched the boys ride bikes, play baseball and football. It was really nice to enjoy the outdoors and the great company! This picture (the only one for some reason) was taken outside of this taco shack in Roanoke just outside of Dallas. Looking forward to their next visit! 

BasketCOLE

Cole is trying out a new sport this winter. He is playing basketball and is loving it! Although undefeated so far, the games are really exciting and I'm trying my hardest not to yell too loud. :) 

Celebrations after a game.

We have been spending LOTS of time outside lately. The weather has been amazing!

Reido.