Random Fun

Have some random pictures of winter time fun :)

B, Quinn & Declan at Upward basketball

 

Blake & B on MSU vs. Michigan day

 

Bri lost a bet on the game and had to wear Michigan State . . . even tho she's a big Michigan fan.  LOVE IT!!!

 

I was taunted the boys kindergarten teacher Mrs. Larsen by texting her this pic outside her classroom

 

Our 2 basketball stars

Great seasons for both of them, so fun to watch

 

The young ones at yet another basketball game. 

 

After basketball season ended our friends threw a celebration.  With all the families there we had 15 boys and 4 girls.

 

Bryce & Landon, best buddies

 

Go GREEN! We went to Breslin for the last game of the season against Northwestern.

 

Future Spartan

 

Blake refused to wear MSU, just a green shirt in honor of upcoming St. Pats Day and then grabbed his Michigan hat on his way out the door.

He said to me, "Mom you know I will always be a Michigan fan, right"?  I replied, "I will love you no matter what, but I will never stop trying to save you".  We are a house divided.

Max the Model

Max loves to pose for the camera and then requests I text the pictures to people!

He's our little model :)

 

Our favorite daycare teacher Miss Chelsea brought her bunny in for the kids to see.  Max loved Coco and wanted to get one for our house.

 

Max loves "MissKenzie" or otherwise known as Mackenzie.  Rich & Lindsays daughter is adorable and very tolerant of our boys wanting to cuddle her.

Blake is 9. WHAT?!

Blake Vincent turned 9 years old on March 4th and we still can't believe it!

He's growing up to be a sweet, kind hearted, goofy, smart boy.

He LOVES soccer, football, basketball, chocolate, University of Michigan, and still likes to cuddle with his Mom (YAY).

 

Blake has struggled with his reading level and this year he has soared right past the level he needed to be at.  He got all As on his report card and was so proud of what he accomplished with his reading level.  Proud moment at our house :)

 

We went to Splash Village to celebrate his birthday and he was able to bring his friend Luke.  We had a super fun couple of days with our water logged boys.  Sean, Erica & the boys also joined us, it was a fun way to celebrate a birthday!

 

After church the day before his birthday we had family over to celebrate with Blake.  Itr was a simple brunch and he felt special.

Valentine Boys 2013

Blake was so excited for Valentine's day this year because he has had a crush on a girl since the start of school this year!  He asked us if he could please have $1 to send his crush a Candy-Gram at school.  We agreed to donate to his cause so he happily bought the candy-gram and filled it out to O*  from Blake O'Mara.  Valentines Day came around and he was so nervous to go to school to find out how she would react . . .  unfortunately she ended up being sick that day and wasn't there to recieve it!!!  Poor guy was disappointed it didn't work out in his favor. 
A week or so later he came home and reported that O* came up to him during reading time and said, "Thanks for the candy-gram".  He said, "Your welcome".  And that was it.  He's still admiring her from afar and says her only down fall is that she is a Michigan State fan like his Mom ;)  I like her already!

Our little Casa Nova also made a Valentine for his friend Alex.  Pretty cute stuff :)

Upward Basketball 2013

We are definitely a sports loving family, and I thoroughly enjoy watching my boys on any court or field; but I have to admit that basketball is my FAVORITE!

Saturday started another season of Upward basketball and it was so much fun for all of us.

Blake & Bryce love being announced and running out of the tunnel and playing with and against their friends.

Bryce is on a team with many of the same friends from last year.  He is still the tallest guy out there, which enhances his ability to see the whole court.  He's a great team player and is always looking for the best option.



 

Sizing up the competition

 

Nice D, B!

 

 Blake has a really good coach who does a great job teaching the fundamentals while demanding respect. He is excited to be on a team with his friend Colin, who he has known since he was 6 months old.  They both went to the same babysitter :)

If you are looking for us on a Saturday from now until early March we will be at the gym from 10:45am - 1:15 pm . . . and loving it!

New Year's Eve 2012

Imprompu Family Game Night!

Lions Game

Tim's boss was so kind to gift Tim with Lions tickets for our family.  We had GREAT seats, 50 yard line 20 rows up.  The boys had the BEST time!! During the first through third quarters Max was dancing in the seats, jumping up and down, but he was wore out by the fourth quarter . . . snoring on Dad's lap.