First Snow of Season

We had our first snow of the 2011 winter season. Not much-just a trace. Brock said, "I think I know why it started snowing. The sun was taking over and the snow didn't like it."

Senior!

We've got a Senior!! Dillon had his senior pictures taken Wednesday. He suffered through it so graciously! Back in August, he texted me from when I was out of town, asking if I'd give his baseball team mohawks AND dye their hair black for their state baseball tournament! We went round and round because I was worried that his hair wouldn't grow out by picture time.

Dillon was not worried about how he looked for his pictures! But we waited until his hair grew out and when I trimmed up the sides Monday night, he even said, "I don't care. It's YOUR pictures!"

We chose a gal that is not a professional photographer but had worked with a photographer (so I hoped she knew what she was doing!) Dad bought Dillon a 2000 Ford - jacked-up truck -with flames on it! So we took that to meet the photographer. 

She jumped in with us and we drove around town. Dillon had to change outside, back and forth between the outfits we picked out (numerous times)! He did so without complaining! I could tell his smile was strained and I commented on it and he said, "I'm trying, Mom!"

We were out for almost 2 hours! I hope we got some good shots!!

Cold as nuts!

We were going into our little backyard pool (maybe one last time before the end of summer) and the water seemed cooler than it was in the heat of the summer. As he was getting in, Brock said, "It's cold as nuts!" I told him that nuts aren't cold. He replied, "Yes! MINE are!" 

I pray he forgets his "summer, teenage-inspired" language before when he gets to 1st grade!

Please bring summer!

It's been a cold, snowy winter this year.

Brock saw the first star of the night and he wished upon it:

"Star, please bring summer!"

Christmas Gifts 2010

I bought 3 Christmas gifts this year that have been a hit with our family!
1. Ping Pong net that attaches to any table. It's on our dining room table, and someone is playing someone every night! I used to be able to beat Dillon (he's the only one - Brock doesn't count!) Now, I lose to everyone - but I do put up a good fight! Cole beat Donnie for the 1st time last night! Dillon and Cole go back and forth.

2. Tingle Head Massager (from Amazon.com) It cost me $4 (+ $4 s/h!) But everyone loves to have their head massaged!

3. Just Dance 2 for Wii. It's so fun to see Dillon & Cole doing something like that!

Choices

I have tried to give Brock choices so that he has control. I think he has it figured out. Today, when I was watching a television he wanted he said to me, "Mom here are your choices. You can watch me play XBox, or turn off the tv. You choose."

What am I gonna do with that boy?!

What do ya say?

Dad & I took Brock fishing @ Lake Darling. On the drive back, Brock says to us, "What do ya say, do you guys wanna stop and have a beer?"

Dad said to me, "He and I are going to be GOOD buds!"