Weekend Shenanigans

Brody had family chapel day last week at school.  It was pretty short and being so far away while at work, I had to miss.  Thankfully, Mom got to go and Brody was very happy.

Although, they need selfie lessons....

Brody just LOVES his new school.  He is learning so much so quickly.  So far, I would say this was the best decision for him.  

He also continues to come home with the biggest mess on his clothes. 

Walking home from school Friday after playing on the playground....it was HOT. 

This dog. 

Saturday we had soccer.  Another hot day.
Teagan wanted to come watch Brody, and since both boys' games were at the same time, we weren't going to be out there for hours.  

Brody was very excited she was going to be there watching him.  He was even more excite she got to ride in our car with him.  

Go Bulldogs. 

Game 3 was much better for this guy.  He has really improved.  He ran the entire time he was out there, almost scored twice, and seemed to be having fun.  

John was up with Mason at his game, and we were texting back and forth when each kid was actually in their game.  I ran back and forth between the two.  

Mason ran hard out there the whole time.  He felt MUCH better this week.  

He had a shot on the goal and was so close to scoring. 

Back down to Brody's fields. 

Sweaty Eddy. 

After soccer, we decided to grab some pizza.  

These two are two peas in a pod. 

Since everyone was healthy, back to church we went on Sunday.  Brody was so excited he got a new Lego piece until he told us he took it from the Lego bin at church....meaning he stole it.  We kind of laughed about it but explained we would have to take it back next week.  He realized what he did and was so sad.  Poor guy.  

Sunday was a beautiful day until it wasn't.  We had a heavy, heavy downpour for just about ten minutes.  The boys had been outside playing and got soaked.  

They had a blast. 

Bad thing about a quick rain shower is that baseball was cancelled.  We didn't know until about 30 minutes before.  He was not happy. 

Spirit Week is this week at TOES.  

Wear an eye patch was yesterday.  Getting ready for Tiger Walk. 

Working for the Weekend

These two are becoming best friends.
If its not jeep wars, its lightsabers. 

Mason couldn't handle the heat last week and it rained off and on, so we did some garage painting. 

Thursday night we had a sprinkle for Steph at The Kitchen. 

 It was my first time here and the view was stunning.  

The friends and food were great too.  

It looks like we are at the beach instead of good ole' Memphis.
I can't wait to go back. 

The boys were out of school Friday for teacher inservice, so we got to hang all day.  They both had a gift card to Toys R Us, and I had promised Mason we could take a trip since he has been such a trooper the last couple of weeks.  

Too many Nerf guns to choose from. 

I had mentioned going to Smallcakes to get cookies later Friday night.  All of a sudden, Brody remembered about 30 minutes before they closed.  I told him I would go but someone had to come with me.  He had no desire to go but begged Mason to ride with me.  

Mason always falls for it, poor thing.  Off we went to Smallcakes for ice cream and the last cookie.  

And this dude was happy.
Although he said he waited too long for his brother to come home....I mean really?!

Saturday was a hot day of soccer.  

Brody was up first.  

Here he is listening to the coaches....ha. 

These pictures make him look like a little soccer player.  He did MUCH better this week.  Stayed out there the whole time, sat with his team, and ran with the ball. 

He did continue to yell at us from the middle of the field with things like "Why does the white team keep scoring?" and "Did you see me push that kid down?!"

Im pretty sure all the parents were laughing at his little personality.  But we were proud that he stayed out there and gave it a go this time!

Especially since it was sooooo hot. 

Next up was Mason's game.  

Brody made himself his own shaded entertainment room. 

Check out how small our guy is compared to some of these kiddos.
He wasn't feeling too well and was struggling with the heat.  He started getting sweat blisters and everything.  This fever blister outbreak has been the WORST.  But thankfully, we think it is getting better!!!! 

He volunteered to play goalie second half, which in my opinion, was smart since he didn't have to run for another half!  Ha 

He did well for never even practicing that position, and certainly got better as the game went on.  

He said he had a ton of fun. 

After soccer, we headed over to the UT party to watch their football game.  We have been in the Grove for the past several years, so it was kind of nice to hang with friends and kiddos on a football Saturday.

Mason drove Claire around for a bit.
Funniest picture ever 

Brody was getting his landshark game face on. 

The 3 Musketeers.  

Soccer on Saturdays, baseball on Sundays.  

I was super nervous for this game because it was my turn to be "dugout Mom".  I didn't even know all the kids names.  I finally got the hang of it, and the kids were great.  I could definitely live without ever having to put catcher gear on a kid again.  

Speaking of being nervous, our coach pitcher left his glove at home and had to go grab it.  John had to pitch the first inning for him since he wasn't there.  I seriously thought I was going to vomit although I know this is just a rec league. Of course he did great, and Mason assured all the kids he was very good at pitching.  =)   

Mason was 3 for 3 and just had an awesome game.  They are 2-0 now. 

Big news in the Brower house : Mason got into the Lego Club at school.
They started first session clubs and 2nd grade only had 3 options with only 20 kids in each club.  We tried and tried to explain that it was very likely he wouldn't get into anything.  Somehow he got into his first choice, and he was so very excited.  Not to mention, one of his favorite teachers is the leader.

He will meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning for the next couple of months.
(It was also Talk Like a Pirate Day at school, so they wore arrrrrgyle socks.)

School days are still very long for this guy.  He had to take a cat nap before picking up Mason today.  

He is doing sooooo well at his new school.  He is learning more and more each day.  

We are so proud!