Look What I Can Do!

He's walking! We've counted as many as 25 consecutive steps. He's getting the hang of it.

Superbowl Sunday Aftermath

Pinewood Derby

James and Brent both enjoyed working on their first Pinewood Derby car together. They spent a lot of time in the garage putting it together. James said he wanted a skeleton and picked this design. He didn't win, but thankfully he never cares whether he wins or loses. He's always pretty content with the experience...makes it easy for me as a parent!

William's double birthday

 On his actual birthday, we made a cake and he opened his family gift...A giant Lego Star Wars ship!

 Then he had a Star Wars birthday party about a month later with his friends.

 William came up with this cake idea and Brent helped create it. It had two Lego cheering sections with Darth Maul cut in two in the middle. I should probably be disturbed, right?

Blowing out the candle. He's my comedian, my smartie, my musician, my dancer, and most importantly my hugger! I can't believe he's six!

Rocket Creation

Preschool Program

 Kate's Christmas Program

 It was outside...only in Phoenix

William sang the words to every song. Now he does it...a year later!

 When will he grow some hair?!?!

 Couldn't see a thing until teacher moved it into the right position

and now...Hannibal Lecter (according to Brent)

Gotta love a preschool concert!

Football

I have to post about James and football. I signed him up as a last minute thing and almost didn't do it because he had no idea how to play. The coach said he'd be fine and to sign him up and they'd teach him so I did. Everyone describes James as "serious" and I wanted him to have something other than school to help him have fun and loosen up a bit. This was THE BEST thing for him. I am not even that much of a football fan, but I have to admit I totally enjoyed watching him play. I can see he has some natural abilities with sports and it is fun to watch him grow, develop, and have fun doing it. It turns out James is incredibly fast. He has a HUGE stride and just takes off. He scored most of the team touchdowns for the season. The coaches were so positive and really helped him gain confidence through the season. As a result, we signed him up for the Winter League. He still needs to learn to catch and pull flags better so we're excited for him to continue next season.When asked if he could here me cheering for him, he said, he could ONLY hear me. 

GO JAMES!!!