weekending

This weekend was some kind of busy.  I am getting pretty uncomfortable and I do not like not being in control - like chasing Theo down the street while literally holding my belly, among other things.  I am gonna be thankful that one is still in my belly for the next month and try and not complain too much.  And pretend I totally have things under control around here...

Saturday was filled with some early morning basketball games, first Nash and then Jackson.  They pulled off 2 W's and both really hustled.  We are working on it being ok to lose and that rankings don't really matter.  They are obsessed with rankings. Our car ride talk to the games -
Jackson - 'One team I don't ever want to play mom... UConn women!  They haven't lost in 103 games.  Who do you think would win, Golden State Warriors or UConn women?'
Me - 'Ahmm, probably still the Warriors.'
Jackson - 'Well you must not know, Steph Curry missed 11 3-point shots in a row last night.'
Me - 'Nope, didn't know that.'
Maybe a little too much ESPN around here.

Go Nash! Or Theo having to sit by himself for throwing balls at 5 year olds...

Go Jackson! Or Theo, get off the court before you get hit with a ball!

Super thankful for other moms that take pictures and videos for me!!

After that we visited dad at Jersey Mike's and grabbed a peaceful bite to eat...  Next up was baseball practice.  We missed Jackson's (shhhh) but made it to Nash's first one.  Dude was pumped it was his turn to start baseball.

A WIN for mommy.

That afternoon was some birthday party fun and then prepping for the UNC vs. Duke game.  Our neighbors had a party so we headed over there for the first half.  Everyone headed home at half-time to finish watching the game.  This is serious business around these parts.  Tar heels pulled off the victory this time around and all is well in Chapel Hill.

Sunday we were the 'teachers' in Theo's Sunday school class, headed to church, lunch and our last flag football game!  This season really went by fast and the weather could not have been more glorious.

Go Patriots!!

Sunday afternoon we had a church potluck (ok, lets get real, subs) at our house.  I love having people over but think I am done until after baby girl gets here.  I was feeling pretty exhausted.  But this was the only big overlapping sports weekend when Charlie was working.  We can do this!  Monday morning was a welcome site.

A runner, a streaker, so much for leaving our doors unlocked.  Help me Jesus.

Introducing...!

Meet Luke Emmet Fowler, my sweet squishy brand spanking new nephew.  Lucky little dude looks just like his big sister and brother.  I cannot wait to get my hands on him and all the Fowler Family!  And my sister is a freaking baby pushing rock star.  

Breakfast Club

Theo's new favorite thing to do - 'MOM! High Five... SIKKEEEEEE'  The stuff a 2 year-old with big brothers learns is scary.  I apologize in advance to all his friends and their moms.

Flag Football

These boys absolutely love flag football.  They are on the same team and dad is the coach.  I wasn't sure if 'same team' was going to be a good idea but it has worked out great and they really play well together.  We have some serious strategy talk going on around here on Sunday mornings.  If you need any details just ask Nash, but I should mention he had a two point conversion and interception last week and his big bro a touch down pass.  They also got the Sportsmanship Award for not giving up when chasing down opponents and helping their teammates.  This makes mom happy.

celebrating!

Nash wanted a Basketball - Pokemon party.  My creative energetic juices aren't flowing these days so that is exactly what he got, a Basketball - Pokemon party.  We rented out half of the community gym where everyone could play some b-ball or whatever else they like and then headed to the adjacent room for subs and a Pokemon cake.  Win-win for all, and the birthday boy had the best time!

Balling, shot calling.

The 5 Year Old!!

Cake Time!

Daddy -Will's birthday was a few days before.  The boys could not fathom that he wasn't having a birthday party.  So we grilled out hotdogs and let him come over and play football with them... 

Holy 5 years old!

He is a crazy, handsome, son of a me - WHO IS 5!!? We love you Nash William!

Nash's 5 year old Favorites

TV Show - Recorded Football and Basketball games and Ninja Warrior

Song - Bicycle Race and the entire Queen Greatest Hits CD.

Foods - Oatmeal, Waffles, PB&J, Hotdog w no bun, Chocolate donuts & ice cream!

Candy - Any and all and GUM

Toy - Football & Basketball, Pokemon Cards

Book - Facts about Sports

Activity - Playing basketball and football in the yard.  Playing Pokemon with the neighbors, helping mom bake dessert

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Chally

My sweet grandmother, 'Chally' passed away early Tuesday morning.  It was a little sudden and we are all heartbroken but I would like to think she would have it no other way.  She was a fierce (ahm, like had 5 kids and 11 hip replacements fierce) 86 years old and a daily blog reader.  I have always admired her style and wittiness and faithfulness and love for life.  May we all continue to pass it on.

Beefmastor!

It was our turn to host our neighborhood Supper Club this past weekend.  We channeled our inner Wilson and went with Ribeyes, Beefmastor Inn style.  Ribeyes, Baked Onion, Baked Taters, and a salad bar to boot were served.  All washed down with ice cold Budweisers as 90's smash hits played over the speakers.  Charlie was in heaven.

Beefmastor Charlie, checking out his ribeye before the crowd arrives.  We went all out, as in checkered table cloths, forks & steak knives, butter, salt & pepper.  

Explaining how this is all about to go down, he take these things very seriously - as steak should be taken.

Alright ladies, what size cut and how do you like your steak cooked.  It was delicious.