Happy Halloween!



Princess Leia & finally a Storm Trooper!

Bad Santa & Lincecum!

Mrs. Robinson & The Graduate!

Raising Arizona!

Sonny & Cher!

Practical Magic & Moses!

The Girls!

The Guys!

Relaxing with a TROOPER!  May the force be with us.  :)

The Planners!

Our second Grown-Up Halloween Party was a success!  Our theme this year was "Movie Characters."  how Superfun is that??  Todd jumped at the chance to be a Storm Trooper, and after a little online research, we found a costume for less than $650, and a Leia to go along with it. Crystal and I have this party hostessing down to a science.  :)  Especially when everyone brings their own snacks and drinks!  But the best part of the eveing?  THE RANGERS WON!!  The entire group journeyed outside for the last few innings, held their collective breath as we watched those last minutes tick by, and cheered loud enough that the Ballpark in Arlington might have been the only rival.  High fives, claws, and antlers all around.  Who else can say they spent the night the Rangers clinched their First World Series with a Storm Trooper, Moses, Sonny, The Graduate, and a Bad Santa...just to name a few.  Super Fun Night...Super Fun Friends...and a Super Fun Week ahead...



Tanner Turns Seven!!

Yesterday, Tanner turned SEVEN YEARS OLD!  It's crazy to me that he is that old.  He's my smashed ears baby, my "Mr. Bossy" Baby, my baby that didn't know how to STAY asleep, my baby that loved to snuggle...and now he's a kid.  But, he still likes to snuggle.  :)  To start the celebration weekend, we had the grandparents over for dinner and presents on Saturday-and Tanner chose the menu.  Pizza.  Shocker.  I think he'd eat pizza every day for dinner.  Every. Single. Day.  He scored in the present department-a bike from Gran, a library and clothes from Grandmom, a model car from Grandad, and....Wii Sports Resort from us.  He was a little excited about Wii Sports Resort.

We haven't really seen him since.

To add to the celebration, we took Tanner and his closest best friends to the Ranger Game on Sunday.  There was excitement in the car on the way there...

There was more excitement at McDonald's as we got closer to game time.

In fact, Tanner was almost beside himself with excitement.

We got to the game in plenty of time, per Todd's usual minute by minute plan, so we situated ourselves with our packed snacks, gatorades, and caprisons. Then, the boys anxiously awaited the first pitch.

Finally, it was game time.  I have to admit, this was by FAR THE EASIEST birthday party ever.  The boys sat and watched the game, KNEW what was going on, and actually, had in depth conversations about it.  I give you exhibit A:

It was a REALLY CLOSE game, and they all watched with great intent, turning their caps into "Rally Caps" for the last inning.  There was hope The Rangers would pull it out against the Cubs.

Even Fuddy Duddy Todd got into the Spirit of the Game.  Doesn't he look like he's in the Spirit?

Overall, I think Tanner had a grand time-the opening gate giveaway was a Rangers pillowcase, so all the kids went home dreaming of future games, and of future careers in the Big Leagues.  We've got Big Dreams here, Big Dreams-for a Big 7 Year Old Boy.

Baseball Season

Between softball games, we've had baseball games.  Tanner moved up to machine pitch baseball this season, and the game is much more serious.  There is actual tagging out, throwing the ball, catching the ball, and teamwork.  Tanner, and his two friends Sam and Luke trade out the catching position, and it's just too cute to see them all suited up, looking so official.  I'm sure Todd won't admit it, but he'd like to see Tanner behind that plate, the same as he was.  We'll see if Tanner gets bit with that catcher bug.  For now, he enjoys it enough, but if the ball is too crazy far away, he looks around for his "people" to get it for him.  Crazy kid.

We still have the all-important goal of getting on base, which Tanner does seem to be able to do at least once during the game.  We're working on his running skills, because I don't think the other team members are supposed to lap you as they run the bases.  :)  All in all, it's been a great season.  The games are just a little more intense, but not too much.  I think it's breaking in the mommies for those oh-so-serious 9 year old games.  The competition is good for the kids, and I think they are all falling in love with baseball-another fun side effect.  Good job Coach Daddies!