What a great weekend! ;0

What a GREAT WEEKEND!!

We had a busy, fun, great weekend! On Friday, I took the afternoon off and went to do some much needed shopping and met Tod to find some clothes for his Christmas party. Arrived home with pizza and Cinnamon sticks to very hungry kids. Okaly was all talk during supper as it was his first Jr./Sr. School Dance. Of course I was chaperoning, much to his dismay, but it turned out great. He had fun, danced with a lot of girls and even his mom. I am thinking I could be a regular chaperon and not complain about it, at least I can see what is going on. I am very proud of the way Okaly was conducting himself. :)

Saturday was a day of trying to get odds and ends done, before T & I left for the Christmas Party. Okaly had a hockey game during the afternoon and unfortunately was not able to play due to a hit from behind in the previous game. He still had to attend. Tod was coaching with the intention of leaving after the 2nd period but due to a call that he didn't like, he voiced his opinion and got booted. The babysitter showed up at 4 and the girls were listing all the great things they had planned to do with her, from painting to baking cupcakes. They had a few movies to watch and lots of treats to eat. . . They were set for the night. T & I left at 5, looking really ready for a party. WOW!! WE are HOT;0 We shut the party down and had fun doing it, the 3:30 bedtime was not nearly long enough to encounter the Football Banquet we had to attend today but we managed to do it.

The Football Banquet was great. Okaly was named the "Rookie of the Year". Coach Joe said it very well "This kid was a pain in my ass all year. He was always in the back field breaking up my plays." Oakly was surprised to get called up for this award as well as T & I. We are very proud of him and what dedication he puts into any sport that he plays.

Avery stayed with G & G for the day. G phoned over the other grand kids to play and the 4 of them ran wild.

Aspen stayed the night at her friends house, for her family Birthday Party. She had a blast and came home looking at least 13teen. They had fun playing with hair and makeup. I am not so sure that T & I know what we are getting ourselves into. She is maturing more and more everyday, the beautiful young tween is starting to spread her wings. Although she figures she should get to wear make up T & I are trying to hold off for at least another year, cross your fingers for us!