EEWWW!

Corbin was invited to a friends bday party which also happened to be our next door neighbor, Zack. Heather and Mark decide on a" food battle" themed party this year for Zack's 8th bday. What a fabulous idea, you could just tell that these boys (and most of their dads) have been waiting their whole lives to let loose like that!

Here you go Tooth Fairy!

Avery lost her first tooth last week and couldn't be more happy. She has waited for this day since her tooth was even the slightest bit loose (which was about 4 months ago!) So last week she came to me and said, " mom, look, I can move my tooth this way and that way, every different way! See feel..." So I proceeded to move it this way and that way and then it popped. She said, "was that what I think it was? Are you kidding me?" Then I ripped it out... and that tooth quickly became the topic of EVERY conversation that girl had for days!!!

Hoops 09!

Another season of basketball has come to an end (yea me!). Troy coached Corbin's team this year and they both had a blast, Corbin really learned a lot. Corbin is constantly practicing his low cross over dribble and his left handed lay-ups. Of course this thrills Troy beyond belief, I swear he tears up every time he hears the ball hit the pavement outside(thank you Kehoe fam for sharing your b-ball standard!).


Troy, you are an amazing coach!

Corbin and his cousin( and fellow sports nut )Trevyn

So as one season ends the March MADNESS begins! Corbin filled out his own bracket this year and he was stoked this morning when he found out 14 out of 16 of his teams won yesterday. And compared to Troy's 8 out of 16 this earned him quite the bragging rights, he practically skipped to the bus stop this morning! He is a little nervous about Marquette though, he has them going all the way to the championship, so he had a conversation about it with Troy last night that went like this:

Corb: "Dad, what do you think about Marquette?"

Troy: "Well they're pretty good but you better pray that they make it all the way or your bracket will be all messed up."

So last night after we said our family prayer Corbin says:

Corb: "Mom, you messed up, Dad said we were supposed to be sure and pray that Marquette makes it"

Needless to say Troy took that opportunity to explain just what he meant by that expression!

Better Everyday!

So Corbin is your typical big brother for the most part. But he has been going through this phase where he thinks he is just too cool to be overly nice to sister. He is always amazing with Bailee but he is not very patient with Avery. He is getting over this phase and to my delight I caught him red handed playing with his sisters. These are the moments that I live for as a Mom!!

Thanksgiving Point

The DINOSAUR Museum! We haven't been in a while because Bailee was too young and it seem like the older kids were getting too old. Well the last time the kids were out of school we decided to give it a try...and what a success. Bailee was in heaven, so much to see and do...and touch! And Corbin and Avery couldn't have been cuter, it was all so new to them because it was new to Bailee. Everyone was happy, No tantrums, no whining, no crying, no fighting. And we ended the afternoon with trip to JCW's for lunch, Perfect!

How Scary is this?

A mothers worst nightmare...So I'm cleaning my kitchen and I hear this kidda muffled cry, coming from like behind a closed door. The kids are at school and Bailee is in the dining room playing with games, or so I thought. She is at the annoying age where she actually wants to do stuff, feed herself, push her own stroller, run away, play on the swing set, brush her teeth, "comb" her hair, get her own snacks and yes, open doors. Hind sight is always 20/20, as we all well know, and if I could go back 2 years to when the builder asked if we wanted door "levers" or "knobs" I definitely would have chosen the latter. Now let me just say that we always keep the bathroom doors closed and I always keep the toilet seat down, not that it really matters anymore....
Thank Heavens she went in feet first. I know what your thinking and yes I was terrified but I couldn't pass up this opportunity to document such a thing. And if anyone out there knows how to "baby-proof" a door lever please feel free to comment...