Spooky at The BIllings 2009

Preston as Darth Vader, Garrett as our little prisoner, Ireland as our little lady bug, and Riley as a monster bride.

We had a full schedule for Halloween, FHE group party and a trunk or treat at church which turned into an indoor activity.

Then trick or treating at Shawn's sister susan and brother in law Wayne's house.With cousin's it was super fun we had dinner and the kids played always a fun place.

So my BUM LOOKS HUGE!!! But I wanted to show the sweet tights Shawn bought for me and Shawn's whole outfit. The tattoo sleeves.

The Playoff's 2009

So The Tarheels made it!

The playoff's here we come. We had to play a crazy game with freezing rain falling.

They were troopers. It was the wild card game and it was wild I finally had to take my soaking wet little kids to the car and try and watch from there. They won and Garrett played great! It was crazy.

Then we had to play the hardest team in the division. We played hard but didn't win.

What a great season. Great try Tarheels.

Garrett's friend and family party.Sept 2009, 9 years old.

Shawn made a football cupcake cake. Yummy!

Football Game super fun! That is Shawn really serious about the game.

Garrett had his 2nd annual tail gate football party. He had such a fun time last year he wanted to do it again. He had a few of his fellow TJFL Tarheel football players, some of his friends from church and school and a lot of family! It was a fun night. Happy Birthday Buddy!

Aug 2009, School is here again.

Riley in 5th grade, can it be?

This is the only picture of Garrett I have from the first day.

I don't think it could get much worse with Garrett. He is having a hard time with school not sure if he was having a hard time processing the death of Hassan over the summer. Let just say the mornings are a little like a UFC fight. I'm crying, he is crying and yelling and in his underwear. I have had to bring clothes in a bag to school. The school psychologist and principal meet me outside and it gets crazy. That is after a 30 to 40 min UFC fight trying to get him in the car and stay in car while I try to get in and drive. Oh the sadness, but for the other children, they were excited. Riley was entering 5th grade and Preston his 1st and only year of Preschool. Oh and Garrett entered 3rd grade.

Football season is here again! Aug 2009

Yes again we started football season. Let the craziness begin. Three practices a week and one game on Saturday. We Love you Garrett. Aug to Nov, 2009 Season.

Ireland's 2nd Birthday at home Aug.2009

On Friday Aug. 14th, 2009 we had another 2nd Birthday party for Ireland. We wanted to have a party that her daddy could be at. It was a super fun party, can I say it was raging HAHA. There were at least 50 people at the party and for some reason probably because it was super busy. I didn't take very many pictures. I'm a little sad about that! Some of the party highlights were a large cake and super huge cupcakes from Costco.(Ran out of time) The guests, family and friends played in the house and outside. We had hamburgers and hotdogs. Shawn's nieces, mom, our friend Ann, his sister, sister in law brought food to share, which really helped out. I was so thankful. With all the people it was crazy but so fun. I still have a happy feeling thinking about it!!!

Ireland's 2nd Birthday at Grandma's July 10th 2009

Since we were at Grandma's in Bakersfield, Ca. we planned a little party with family and friends, but little Lulu got sick. She had a fever so we cancelled the party and just her siblings and Grandma were there, but it was super fun. I can't believe she is 2. Ireland had a little personal ice cream for breakfast and then we opened presents. She received a crawling, talking baby from mommy and daddy. A Princess wooden puzzle from Preston, a Baby Einstein DVD from Garrett, and Riley gave her a super cute shirt that was green and white polka dot. Grandma gave her an outfit, cute yellow shirt with white shorts, so cute! My aunt Julie brought her over 2 books, and we totally enjoyed watching her re-enacting opening the bag with the gifts in it! She loves to re-enact. She wore her number 2 tank top that my mom and I tried to do. We really needed Shawn's help. She is a super sweet girl that we love so much. I am so thankful that I have had her in my life for the last 2 years!! What a blessing.