Bruiser

"Bruiser" is a nickname we have affectionately given Drew. It seems that he is very active & tough and almost always has a bruise. I think he is still learning how to be gentle with others. He and John David love running in the house or rough housing and Drew always seems to bump his head. If he could talk he would probably admit that the floor comes out of nowhere to hit his head! Poor guy!

Last Thursday, the boys and I were getting ready to go to the pool when Drew fell and hit his head. It was a good sized goose egg above his left eye. By the beginning of the week, it was turning a beautiful yellow-brown. Guess what he did Monday afternoon? Drew was getting out of his window seat when he hit head on the wall in the same exact spot! The bruise is now returning. Oh well, good thing we don't have formal pictures coming up! :)

Drew always has to have shorts or pants on because he is always trying to take off his diaper!

New ticker...

Some of you have noticed that I have a new countdown. My sister-in-law (& brother) are expecting their first child! YEA! We are so excited and have been waiting for them to announce something. We have been patient and know that they had to be ready as well as God's planning. Joel & Christy are thrilled, too! I am so excited to share in their experience. It is my first opportunity to be an aunt! I want them to have a boy so I can pass down lots of clothes and maybe some toys one day. Although if it is a girl, I am afraid I am going to spend a ton of money on her! Christy's mom & mom-in-law will also keep her in tons of clothes, too. Christy is an only child like David and if it is a girl, it will be the first granddaughter on my side.

John David considers "Aunt CC" to be his girlfriend. Anytime he is around her, he has to sit by her, talk to her, play only with her, etc. While camping, Aunt CC had to ride with us in the car even though her husband was in the other car. She is a great sport to bathe him, dress him, and sit by him anytime he calls on her which is often. Of course, he loves his Uncle Joel. John David's first comment anytime his name is mentioned is "Uncle Joel is silly."

Uncle Joel & Aunt CC live in New Jersey for now but will move to Enid, Oklahoma next year. Uncle Joel will be an instructor in Air Force Pilot Training. He reports next May but has to be in San Antonio, Texas from January until May for his own school. That means the baby will not have an official nursery at first because they will be living in temporary housing. Please pray for them as they enter the unknown of a having their first child, moving closer to home, and having a baby somewhere else. Joel & Christy have a great attitude about all of it because they will be much closer to both of their families in Oklahoma as well as be able to take off for the holidays.

John David doesn't know what to think about having a cousin. He wants "Aunt CC" to be his cousin. Oh well! I am having fun passing down all of my books and clothes to Aunt CC! Their dog, Pistol, doesn't know what is about to come. Their cat, Bullet, isn't going to be happy either. Can you tell which school they went to in Oklahoma? They have an orange bathroom, too! ;)

We are also excited about our other friends who are expecting - Leigh Anne & Matt, Mandi & Cody, Laura & Aaron, and Mark & Amanda! We are praying for all of you!

*I forgot to add my cousin Aaron & Caroline, too! Sorry!

Gold!

What American doesn't like to watch the Olympics? I loved all of the Opening Ceremony. The outfits were great because they were designed by Ralph Lauren. The gymnastics are one of my favorite things to watch durings these two weeks. Swimming is always cool especially the divers but I am enjoying watching the swimmers this time, too. It was exciting to watch the women gymnists win individual gold & silver this evening. I really don't want anyone to fall but I am glad Nastia won. She trains not to far from here. How cool is that?

David and I have both enjoyed watching the swimmers. We always cheer on Michael. He seems pretty clean cut - loves his mom & sisters, no (visible) tattoos, and no unusual piercings. I know it doesn't make a person perfect but it has been cool to learn more about him. I have also enjoyed learning about the women swimmers.

Does anyone know why the water polo caps are tied on instead of velcro or a different strap? Does anyone know why their caps have certain ear coverings? I have only caught a little of those games on TV but it is a sport I know nothing about.

The women beach volleyball has also been fun to cheer on.

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Wii

Last night we entertained Jordan, Lesley Anne, Ben, & Aunt Leah. Most of us are cousins who happened to be in town for various reasons. We missed Joel & Christy who are in New Jersey and Aaron & Caroline who had other plans. After dinner, most of took turns playing the Wii. It was a great time!

This morning, John David asked every 5 minutes if we could play a different Wii game. David and I played some games, too. I couldn't beat David but I had fun trying. John David liked switching games frequently. I know Grandma will have fun playing when she gets here. If you play golf against John David, you'll win. He thinks it is more fun to shoot the ball into the water and sand instead of getting it into the hole. I guess we don't have a Tiger on our hands! Oh well.

We haven't been able to play the Wii for too long because the Olympics are on.

Paradise Pond

John David had his 5th birthday party with his best friend, Will, at Paradise Pond! Everyone had a great time! There were a few girls upset because they had to leave early for a soccer game. John David played soccer the hour before his party but was a little distracted throughout the game. Will came back for the weekend so that he could celebrate his birthday with all of his friends. After the party, John David said his favorite part was playing with Will. (Will also came to our house Friday afternoon for a playdate while his mom ran errands.) In one of the pictures you can see the two boys playing together. We enjoyed pizza and cupcakes. I think everyone had a fabulous time. Athough getting home, John David wanted to open everything. We opened some presents & I put some in the closet for later. Does any other mom hide their childs' toys to open a month after their party? In one of the pictures you can see John David helping Drew up the play feature. John David helped him all the way up (about 2-3 stories tall) & slide down. Both John David & Will loved licking their icing with their fingers.

Wii had a great day

Thursday was a great day! The boys and I walked down to the corner for donuts before running errands to get some last minute things for the party. I thought John David would enjoy riding his bike but he tired very easily. So he walked along the stoller most of the time. The lady at the donut shop was nice to serve us on a plate while we ate there. Since it was John David's birthday & he was well behaved during errands I couldn't help but buy him a truck. David met us at church for soccer practice before we headed to Chuck E. Cheese for dinner & games. Leah & Popaw came into town to move Leah to Ft. Worth so they got to join for dinner. We all had fun playing games except Popaw.

John David opened a few presents in the morning and then the rest after CEC. John David received a bible & a Cars blimp from us. Grandma & Grandpa had David buy him a Wii! He wasn't too sure what to think at first but then got excited!

We have had a great time playing all weekend long!