We had an awesome three day weekend, but we do not have one picture to prove it! So, I will just have to tell you about it. First, Friday night we had Jake's friend party for his birthday. Think lots of cologne, a preteen movie, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, sodas, and pretend movie making. Seriously, they have already embarked on making videos. I think I was in high school when my friends and I were making Debbie Gibson music videos. We had 4 boys over for the fun and to spend the night, it was fun. Addie had her first basketball game of the new season on Friday also. They did great and she played well. Some fast breaks, jump balls, and a basket. Saturday brought two more basketball games. Jake's game went good, but they lost. He was still asleep from the late night before, but managed to find a few moments of aggressiveness. Max played right after and had a great debut game. He scored at least 12 points and played awesome. He stole the ball more times than I could count. Then, we went to a friends birthday party and they all had fun playing football. Of course, Addie was right in there with all the boys. Later we went to get Addie's friend to go to church with us and then she spent the night. Sunday we played at home and then went to Max's baseball. That evening, we played tennis. I let Trey win. Trey had to work on Monday, but the kids and I had a great time running errands and getting flu shots. OK, maybe they didn't have fun getting the shots, but no tears and no screams. I am so thankful for my sweet family and I loved getting extra time with them. I hate running errands and shopping alone, so I love having them along. We really had a great weekend.

We get to The Greenways at 3:40 for the spelling bee at 3:45. Jake is ready to go. Around 4:00 we start a practice round with 58 kids! 5:45 we leave with our runner up who is moving on to the county bee. He was less than thrilled. I don't know if you can see the pain in his eyes, but it is there. It was long and hot. He wore his hoodie during the bee and didn't take it off until he was sitting with us and that is when we noticed- his zipper was undone. Oh, my child! Thankfully, the hoodie concealed that while he was on the stage. He did a great job especially since he never practiced and refused to study. We are very proud of him, but we would still be proud had he been the 1st one out (that has actually happened!). Goode luk in te cowntee spilleeng bea!!!

OK, so normally I am a very good coach's wife. Not last week! Last week was the football banquet and Max and Addie both had basketball the same night. It was just practice but it was the last practice before their games. They really didn't want to miss and I didn't want them to have to. Sooooooo, I had Jake go to the banquet as Trey's "date". My poor baby. It was 3 hours long and he was so bored. An 11 year old doesn't really enjoy listening to speeches and watching vidoes that don't apply to him or entertain him. I was in bed before he was! Thanks for being there for me and for dad Jake! Love you!

Yesterday, Trey had his debut as Jake's fifth grade basketball coach. Trey really does not enjoy basketball, but he loves Jake so he coached this team. Things started out shaky and they were down by 10 at halftime. The boys came out after halftime and did great. One of the boys made an awesome shot with about 3 seconds left to tie the game. In this league, they do not have overtime and the game ended tied. Once the refs told the boys that, Jake yelled throughout the gym, "we didn't lose!". They all had a great time and it was a fun game. I get to see Trey coach all the time, but I love it when I get to see him coach his own kids!

Our Jake turned 11 this past Friday. I cannot believe that it has been 11 years since I first saw him! As all moms, I remember everything that happened the day I delivered him. I had been very sick and on bedrest. I had been struggling with pre-eclampsia and my blood pressure was very high. On January 9, my due date, I went to see my Dr. and my blood pressure was 220/100. They sent me right to the hospital and started treatment for the high blood pressure. I couldn't have the lights on or the TV turned. Thinking back, I think that was the last time I would lay in silence! Jake was born at 6:23 and our lives changed forever. He has brought so much joy and love into our lives. Trey and I love this boy so much and cannot imagine life without him. He is such a smart, sweet, and fun son. More importantly, he is our brother in Christ. We just love him so much. Of course, that means that he sometimes falls prey to our silly jokes. For his birthday, all he wanted was an Ipod. He was sure he was getting one and he was. However, we had to pick on him a little. We wrapped up an old Precious Moments figurine and gave it to him. This first picture is his reaction to the fake gift. He really tried to be nice about it, but the tears were building up, so we brought out the real gift. The next picture is the joy and relief he felt when he saw the Ipod!