Elitch's

Well, we have had great fall weather, and we know that before we know it, it's going to be cold. So today we planned to head to Elitch's one last time. Well at church we ran into the twins who are on Colton's team. They, Colton, Christian and Cody, all made plans during church for the boys to come over to our house. (Colton didn't know we were planning on going to Elitch's.) So they were even more excited to find out that we were all going to Elitch's. The boys all had a lot of fun. And after Elitch's they all just played on the comptuter, and football outside.

Saturday

Well today, we were lucky enough to have afternoon games. Lauren's game was first @ Noon. Grandpa Rick came to watch the game. And Grandma Becky came up too. The Wildcats won their 3rd game in a row. We stopped keeping score after it was 12 to 2. Lauren hasn't had a goal yet. But she played well.
Next we were onto Colton's game. The game was in Commerce City, and the team was also undefeated. I think we were a little nervous about this game. We got there a little late, and Colton had lots of cheerleaders. Grandma Becky, Grandpa Rick, Jake, Emily, and the Kroll Family all came to watch. It was a really good game. Colton did have a few times where he had gotten hurt. One time, we thought he had a really bad Charlie Horse, but when we got home, he actually was bruised very badly on his thigh. (He pointed out that it resembles the shape of an eighth note.) But the Chargers won again. They have now won all of their games. And after the game, the Commerce City team handed out trophies, since it was like their homecoming. It was fun for our team to get the winning trophey.
After that we just had a relaxing afternoon.

9.26

Well, we had a lazy morning.... I got Lauren off to school, and Bilette came over to work on making hair bows. I bought a lot of ribbon last year, and didn't use it. So now, I'm trying to make bows for Halloween, and to match some of Lauren's clothes. I do like making bows, and as soon as I'm done, I think I will finally be able to convert the "Craft Room", back into the "Dining Room."
We were going to try to go to the Aquarium, but that didn't work out, which was fine, because after we got Lauren from school, we all just watched tv and had down time. We rarely have days where we are not on the go. So it was nice.
Tonight Colton and his fellow football teammates are all going to the Mountain Range Football game. The boys were able to be on the field and watch warm ups. They all had a lot of fun. I think Colton's best part was the Cheerleaders. So we had to give him a hard time about that...
And tonight Austin was invited to a friend's swim met. He had fun, and after we went to Bj and Kelly's. We had fun just hanging out.

Confrences

Well the boys don't have school on Friday due to Confreneces this week. Colton had his on Wednesday. And they went well. He's turned into a good student. And Austin has a great start to his 8th grade year. He's working hard and it shows. We are very proud of them both.

Summer is Offically Over

Lauren really likes going to baseball games.
Sonia and Austin
Colton, where did you get the Cotton Candy from?
There were lots of empty seats.

Well today, was the last game of the season for my Rockies. I wish they would of been able to of had a season like they did last year. I went to all of the playoff games, but I didn't make it to the World Series. ( Which is probably why they lost.) It's hard to believe that that was only a year ago. Those were the most awesome games I have ever been to.

And this summer, I didn't make that many games. The last game we went to was in July, when Brad and I sat in the Box.

I did take a few pictures. (This was the only time I took my camera to Coors Field.)There was really nobody at the game, and we lost to the Diamondbacks. Well there is always next year. And I'm glad that we'll be able to take the kids this year to Spring Training. And I'm always up for going to a game.

Saturday

Well, since I was gone, I didn't get any sports pictures today, and I missed both games. Colton has been pretty close to making an interception. So I told him if he makes an interception, and I'm not there to see it I will be really mad. Well he didn't, but he still played well and the Chargers won their 4th game in a row. Lauren also had a game. She played well and the Wildcats won their 2nd game in a row. We're still waiting for her to get a goal.

Women of Faith

Today, I went to Women of Faith, with Rebecca, and Emily. After the preconfrence we checked into our hotel, and Rebecca and I waited for Emily (she had to work today). We did have these great Sliders, or mini hamburgers, and they had the best sweet pickles I have ever had. And even though I love pickles, I don't ever eat sweet pickles. After we met up with Emily, and had dinner again, we walked down to Union station and watched the Coors Field fireworks. They were gorgeous. And all this week the moon has changed into that orange fall big bright moon. And tonight the moon was rising against the fireworks, and downtown. I sure wish I had my camera. (I really need to carry it with me at all times. )
Since, I was gone today, and Lauren didn't have school, I had to make arrangements for Lauren. So she spent the night with Sabrina. They had a fun day just hanging out and playing. Thanks Leona.

Racoony Coon

Here is Racoony Coon with her babies, they are leaving our yard.
This is the same day, Squirelly Whirly is here for lunch.
Well, I'm not sure if you knew this but everyday, since we have lived in this house, we have had our own little pet named Squirelly Whirly. Everyday, when Lauren and I sit down for lunch, we look out our kitchen window, and we find her... Yes everyday. Well this morning, we were sitting eatting breakfast, and I noticed, an animal on the fence. And it looked like one of our neighbor's outside cats. But it was coming toward the house, and I put my hand over my mouth, so I wouldn't scream. It was a racoon, and following behing this racoon, was 4 baby racoons. I immediately showed the kids, and got my camera. Unfortunately, I didn't have the settings very good, and as soon as that mom Racoon saw me, I got the evil eye. She was headed toward the tree in our backyard, and it was the same tree, that the Racoon Brad saw earlier in the summer jumped into. So we wonder when we will see Racoony Coon and her babies again. We think she lives between us and our neighbors.

The Week

Well, it may seem as though we don't have anything to do except football and soccer... Well that's definately not the case...A good friend of mine is working on a real day to day blog, and I hope to make one of my own soon. So what exactly happens on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday??? Well we have a lot of schedules and calendars to keep us busy. School schedules and carpools are a big thing. With the kids at different schools, I have to color code my calendar and keep everyone straight. Our next big commitment is football. When I signed up I had no idea. But, with the sun setting earlier, practices have been becoming shorter. And I'm glad Colton is on a team with some neighbors, and that they help me out, when Colton needs a ride home. And I am working on a few things myself. I started going to Jazzercise again. And they just started a Body Challenge. Where anyone who wants puts in $25, and everyweek everyone is weighed in. The top 3 to lose the most weight split the money. So I really need to get myself to Jazzercise. And I am planning on returning to H & R Block this year. I started taking classes earlier this month.

Sunday

Well today, we all had different directions to go in.... Brad, Austin and Lauren went early this morning to the Juvinile Diabetis Walk for our friend Graham. They all got blue shirts and matching visors. Colton and I stayed home and went to church, we've been in a bad habit this summer. I think we went to church in Castle Rock more often this summer, than our own church.
Well after church Colton and I had to go to his Football fundraiser at Outback. As we got into Brad's car, the car wouldn't start. We had a dead battery. Luckily, we had some help from Jeff and Julie. They jumped the car, and we went to Outback. Well, at Outback the car didn't start again. And Brad meet us, and of corse, he wanted to know what I did to his car. Well the car didn't start the rest of the day without being jumped. And Brad had to go to the Broncos' game with his Dad.
The Broncos' game was okay in the first half, and then they started to blow it. The end result was a huge comeback, and an awesome game to of been present at. On the way home Brad was listening to the KOA radio guys, and all they could do was talk about " how if you were at that game you will be telling your kids kids about how awesome of a game it was." So he was lucky enough to see a much talked about game.
But when he got home, he still had to deal with the car. He couldn't get a new battery, so he'll deal with it first thing tomorrow.
But we did get a call from Dave. We all talked to him for a long while. The kids sure do miss Dave and Em, and we hope to see them soon.

The Weekend

Here is Colton on the far left. He's chasing down the other team.
Colton and his teammate stop a touchdown.

There were a lot of touchdowns for the Chargers.
Well yesterday, it rained a little, well actually a lot. So Lauren had no game, due to the field being so wet. But she did still have to take her team pictures. And Colton's game was moved to a different field. Today they played the Giants, who won the Championship last year, and are in a more competitive division. Grandma Becky and Grandpa John came up to watch the game. And once again the boys played really well. They are on a great winning streak, as they are 3-0. Colton had a few great plays. And once again, I have taken like 200 pictures. (which is why I have a hard time downloading, editing, and posting pictures, because there are too many to choose from.)

After the game, Brad and the boys had lunch with Grandma and Grandpa at Chipotle. And then we just had a lazy afternoon.

Friday

Well today, I got to go on a field trip. I went with Austin, and his class to see a play called 1776. It was in Greeley, and there wasn't room on the bus, so I drove and Bilette came along too and kept me company. It was nice to be driving Brad's car, and we even used Stella (his GPS). The play was great. And I learned a lot of new things about the writing of the Declaration of Independence. And the play was going great until one kid, from our school was caught throwing pennies into the orchastra pit. That didn't go over well. (Austin told me later, that every student had to write an apology to the Theater. He didn't like that.)
Well, since I was gone all day... where did Lauren go after school? Well Kelly came to pick Lauren up and they spent the afternoon together. It's funny to hear all the info that Kelly got out of Lauren... Such as our afternoon activites. So, how did Kelly keep Lauren entertained? They had a little trip to the mall. And that little trip included lunch at Panda Express, because that's where Lauren and I always eat at the mall. And next on their agenda, was a stop at Build-A-Bear. Lauren, Annabelle and Gwyneth all got new bears, Lauren worked hard on stuffing them and naming them. Lauren's new bear is named Annabelle. And Annabelle's bear is named Lauren and Gwyneth's bears are named Annabelle.
Thanks, so much Kelly. Lauren had so much fun with you and the girls.

The Zoo

Well today, Lauren and I went to the Zoo with Kelly, Annabelle and GG..... It was a great day for the zoo. It wasn't crowded, and the weather wasn't soo hot. I pulled Lauren and Annabelle around in the wagon. And if you can believe it, neither Kelly or I brought along our cameras, so sorry there are no pictures.

More Games

Before the game, the teams say the YMCA Pledge
Lauren is waiting to go in.

Lauren ran a lot today.

Today, Lauren had her first soccer game of the fall season. She is playing on a team with her friend from last spring. But our friend in in 1st grade, and when you play 1st grade soccer you play on bigger fields and with a goalie. Her team, the Wildcats won, but they did get tired from running up and down the field.

Here is Colton.
Colton has the red sleeves and is starting to tackle.
Great game Chargers.

Well today Colton had his second football game. And it was early, we had to be at the fields by 8am. But the Chargers did really good, and they won their second game. We have been very pleased with the coaches. They do really good at NOT yelling at the boys.

9.5

Well today, Brad had to play in a golf tournament. I'm sure it was just killing him to be outside playing instead of working. But the weather has been kinda funny already. Earlier this week it was cold. And today it was a little overcast and cool.
Tonight Austin was invited to see a friend play volleyball. He had a good time, and afterwards he went to dinner with her and her family. They went up north to the new La Fogita. I know that is one of Sonia's favorite Mexican resteraunts.
Brad got a few movies from RedBox, and I went to a fall Kick Off for Homemade Gourmet, for my friend. After Austin and I came home we watched 21. It was a very good movie.

9.2

Well we had a good time in Castle Rock. The boys helped some of grandma's neighbors with some yard work. I really think Austin loved helping with the skidster, and tractor. Both the boys made a good amount of money from their job.
I did a little shopping... I really like the outlet mall. And Brad played golf. The kids had fun working on all sorts of things in the garage.

But today, Lauren and I had lunch with our friends, Michelle and Shelby. Michelle just got a new camera and we've been talking about our new found hobby. I can't wait until we can go out and take pictures and play with our cameras together. After lunch, we went to EB Rains park. It was nice to go to, since all the little ones had already gone home for naps and all the big kids were still in school. I think we are going to like this half day kindergarten schedule. The girls had fun chasing all the ducks, and geese.