Flag Football

So this last Saturday the boys had their first flag football games. Jalan's was first. He is on the Chief's team this year. They are on different teams due to a mix up at the Rec Center..but the boys were actually glad. Parents not so much. First possesion, the Chiefs walked all over the Patriots, and Jalan even got to run in the first touchdown! Yeah Jalan!

Jalan getting ready to play some more ball. He was out there very comfortable and telling all the other kids what to do and where to go. We were very impressed with his comfort and confidence level. He did great, and he has a great team! Running the ball down the field. He is so skinny and long. He ran alot.

Here is Jalan running the ball again. He of course is the fastest kid on the team, and one of the best runningbacks. What a cutie

He played defense as well. Here he is getting this boys flag. With the tongue out! Their team spanked the other team ending up 40 something to 0. Great first game!

Britton's team is the Eagles. (his dad was happy about that) I loved this pic of his jersey..look how small Britton is..he is always one of the smallest kids, but usually one of the best one as well! Their team played the Giants...here he is pulling the kids flag. Britton played offense and defense.

This is a classic football look to me. What a cute kid he is! Britton also was very comfortable out there and having a great time. Knew just what to do and looked like a pro!

Here is Britton running the ball..which he did alot. The coach liked him as a running back. He was pretty quick for a little guy! The mom in me was getting mad at the coach..Britton would run the ball down the field, then he would take Britton out and put in another kid, and he would make the touchdown! Oh well, I guess Britton didnt care as much as me! Last play of the game, Quarterback threw a hail mary to Britton....here it comes...

And while I didnt get the shot of him catching it, he did..and ran it all the way to the end...until this kid pulled his flag right before the end zone.,,he was too fast for Britton..game over...bummer but Britton did excellent! They won their game as well..not sure the score. He has a really good team as well. Next Sat the boys play each other! Will be an interesting game!

Kitchen!

ok, so the countertops are in!! They came on Thursday. To start off, we were suprised at the color. We thought they would be more black..but they were gray! The more we looked, the more we like it. we arent sure they really go with everything else yet...but I think we are ok. Troy got my new flat cooktop! yipee!! Here is the other side..

This is the island. The bar overhangs and we are going to get stools to go around here, so the kids can eat here. Its really fun! The other side of the island..the sink...my favorite part! Its the integrated sink..I have been waiting for one of these since the first day I saw it in the Trend homes model homes!! LOVE IT!!

Here is me cooking dinner last night...the first time with my new stove and counters!! It was so fun!

Here is the backsplash that we have been working on today. Its not grouted or the outlets put in..but its a taste of how GORGEOUS its gonna be!! I am sooooo excited! Looks amazing! Great job Troy!! as usual! We think this really ties in the gray with the rest.. Yeah I'm sooo happy!

The Biggest Loser

Ok, so I have to brag on my hubby real quick. Troy started his P90X again a couple months ago..well shortly after the new year. At work they started a Biggest loser, and anyone who wanted to join, paid $25 and got in on it. At the end of the 3 months or whatever..the person with the biggest percentage of weight loss wins the pot....Well, Troy won!! he lost about 33 pounds !!! He is soooo skinny! Well, good skinny. He was amazing and kept going strong, even though I admit I wasnt very supportive. He wanted us all to stop eating sweets and eat healthy and exercise...ya right! so I wasnt a very nice wife and ate twinkies and stuff in front of him, and actually told him to stop exercising so much! Anyway..he stuck to it and won the pot of money! I am so proud of him! He went to try on clothes the other day and had lost down 4 pant sizes! All of his old clothes are falling off him. on Sunday he said several people came up to him concerned that he was ok!! Great job babe, Im so proud of you!! I havent taken any pics of him, since he never lets me...and he is gone at conference tonight or I would make him let me take one..I will try to get one and post so you can all see his amazingly skinny body!!

Disnee's Sweet 16 Party

So Disnee finally got her Sweet 16 party on March 19. It was a while to wait, but she was so busy we couldnt find a time to have it! So she came home from school to find that I had decorated the whole downstairs..well mostly..with pictures of her and her baby photos and everything. It was alot of fun getting ready for this party. I love doing this stuff, you all know that! She wanted cake..we decided on TExas sheetcake and cupcakes. Also she wanted chips and salsa, and candy...

Here is the candy and carmel popcorn, and soda! Wow this was a healthy party! Good thing Troy ended up being on call and at the hospital so he didnt have to see all this! Actually, the kids didnt eat very much amazingly...and the next day Troy made us get rid of everything and took the extra cake to work for everyone to eat! I will explain more on that on the next post...

Disnee and Brooke's best friend Carli..gave Disnee a big framed pic of the Jonas concerts they have been to together. It had Disnee's ticket stubs and everything. It was really neat and a big suprise to Dis. To start the party, the kids ate pizza and soda outside and hung out in the yard.

Later we did the cake and presents. Here is the birthday girl having fun! Blowing out her 16 candles!! Wow that is crazy! I guess I didnt take any pics when they opened presents.

Afterward, they played ping pong and pool, and dance revolution. Mostly everyone just hung out and talked and laughed...

Here is Brooke and a friend Kyle playing pool.. The kids just hanging out and talking. Most of the kids had already left but a few girls. Disnee had a really fun time I think. It was a good turnout and a nice relaxing time for the kids to just hang out and be together. Love you Disnee! Hope you had a great party!!

Wrestling Sectionals March 6 2010

So this weekend was Sectionals Tournament in Vandalia. Britton's first match was against a little kid who was actually in the 7-8 year olds, but their coach bumped him up so he could go to sectionals. They all were pretty confident and jumping around and showing alot of enthusiasm. Here is Britton doing exactly what his dad told him to NOT do..tie up with the head and try to throw him down...but our boys like this move for some reason... This is a cute picture of our cute wrestler

Troy loves this picture as Britton is "riding the legs" and doesnt even know it! haha.

Britton worked this kid over pretty good, even though his dad said his wrestling wasnt pretty! But I do love this pic of Britton on his toes! The ref called a pin just as the buzzer rang, so he reversed it and said no pin..he just won on points...bummer!

Jalan had a VERY tough weight class. He also got put in the absolute worst spot on the bracket, with him going in in 4th place. First match, the top kid....oh boy!

Thankfully the match didnt last long..so I dont have many pictures. Jalan got pinned in the first period. It wasnt pretty. This kid was GOOD...wrestling for years and very talented. Its ok buddy! Jalan has struggled since breaking his foot..not winning a match since! He came off so good, and has struggled ever since his injury. We think he forgot what winning felt like, and the more he lost, the less confident he got...it was a trap!

Brittons second match was just about the same as the first...same team and another 7-8 year old. This pic shows how Britton is out there. The kid is all ready to go, and Britton is so timid and shy, making sure everyone is ok and ready first..haha..they have to work on that for next year!

Britton doing a nice cross face, and he said the ref said "wipe that face clean"! haha..

Britton is very proud of this picture..rolling him over and using the leg like dad taught him...but he forgot to straighten the arm! Somehow the score didnt show how the match went..Britton beat him 4-2 only. Troy told him how easy that could have went bad with small scores like that...

But he did come out the winner! And on to the championship round! yipee!!

Jalan had lost his first, but luckily he got to "wrestle back" since the guy he lost to was going for championships. But once again, Jalan got in the worst spot there as well..so he got to wrestle this guy, the 2nd ranked guy, who had just lost to the guy jalan lost to in the first round...oh boy...this kid had pinned lexi, the girl from mt. vernon in about 10 seconds in regionals...

Well, this match was pretty much like the first...the guy took him down, Jalan gave up and he got pinned quickly. It was tough for Jalan to lose again, but he really didnt even try...he knew he was beat before he stepped on the mat, and that he was. He was knocked out of the tournament. Tough times. We love you buddy!

Britton's last match for Championship was going to be tough. This kid was experienced, and had the "fire". He was jumping around, and getting all ready, trying to intimidate Britton. Troy had watched him wrestle and told Britton to NOT tie up with him, and to shoot on him, and he could beat him...but if he did tie up, he would get him in the headlock and he would be in trouble...He started off good, but didnt shoot! Why wont they listen to dad???

Britton worked this kid pretty hard, and had him on top a few times...he looked like he would be ok to beat this kid.

He fought hard, but this kid had so much experience, he was quick to roll out of moves Britton got him in. Britton couldnt hold him off. He ended up losing 13-5. While we were so proud of Britton for taking 2nd place in Sectionals, he was not happy with 2nd place...Losing was not in his vocabulary! Great job bud!

Jalan was not this happy most of the day, after getting beat out, but here he is later when he had started feeling better, sporting his sectionals tshirt with PORTER on the back! We are proud of you Jalan for working hard and doing great your first year!

This was a great learning year for the boys, and they did excellent! We are so proud of them both. I also want to say on here how proud I am of Troy...I already bragged to his family, but I will brag here for the rest of you. Troy was such a great dad, teacher and coach to the boys this year. He was so supportive and loving and there for the boys no matter what happened on the mat. I was so proud of how he handled this tough situation. He never yelled at them or got mad at them...he was always there with a hug and words of affirmation or consolation, regardless of how they did. I saw many dads this year yelling at their boys and blowing up, but not my hubby. He showed such great love and caring for his two little guys. I love him so much for that! Just wanted to give him some appreciation too!

Cabinets-in progress

Ok, so you asked for it..here it is, not done yet. This is the island..minus the countertop, sink and dishwasher...oh ya, and bar...so excited!! Here is one wall. Troy has so nicely already gotten my fridge in, microwave and oven installed too...looking so good dont you think?? I LOVE the crown molding!

The oven and desk area. Once we get the countertops and backsplash in it will change dramatically...hopefully within 2 weeks it will be finished!! They came yesterday to measure for the countertops...I am getting the integrated sink into the solid surface countertop!! yipee..a dream of mine for say...almost 10 years...so ready!!

I am so in love with this kitchen, and cant wait until it is finally finished. It has been a long time coming!! I will keep you posted with the progress until its done!

Halfway there

Ok, so the cabinets are mostly in...today they come to finish up the moldings and finishing touches...I am debating if I should show pics of it half done or wait until it is finished.....cant decide. We will see. I am on cloud 9 today!!