2 months late!

Another promise fulfilled - pictures of Malacai and his team. Along with 1 of his adoring fans - or make that adorable fans! Malacai and John had a blast playing/coaching flag football this year. They both are excited for next years season. Actually, Malacai is begging Dad to play real football with real pads and uniforms. He hesitant to do it if John can't coach him though - we'll see. Our house is still buzzing about football. Lots of weekend games, Monday night, PS2, tosses from the couch and backyard games! I've actually become a fan too. Gracie even likes playing catch with the football. I think she needs to hang out with Sophie and Mattie so that she doesn't thinking "tackling" is the way you play - we need some dress-up!

Hudson's birthday

Hudson turned 5 yesterday! He is such a fun little boy. I often tell him that he is the "sugar that sweetens my day".

This morning during our devotions, I asked the kids to pray that they would be kind, show love, and be slow to anger. When Hudson's turn came, he prayed that he would show love, be kind, and be a good hunter when he grows up! He's never been hunting, and neither has John, but somewhere in his little mind that has taken root. I think he needs some "Matt time".

His requests for his birthday were tools (real tools, no kids stuff), wood to build his own house (with windows) in the back yard, and concrete so he could put his "collections" in it (which are odds and ends he finds on the ground. He brought home a 4" metal pipe from Andy's last night.

I'm looking forward to the next 5 years!

The men of the wedding! From left, Andrea's brother Jason, my hon John, Jim, Andy, Craig (Andy's best friend), and Tom. They all did great with layers on in 106 degree heat. It was a great day and a beautiful wedding. It is so much fun to see Andy married. He has been such a fun Uncle for our kids. They are getting used to not just squeeling Uncle, Payton (Andy's dog - loved just as much as Andy), but now, Aunt Andrea! We look forward to many fun memories being built with them as a couple!

Miss May with her sassy little look! I love this picture. She was such a big girl that day. The wedding was 2 days after her 3rd birthday. She went down the aisle all cute and confident!

Hudson (in more casual attire) sneaking a lick of the cake off of Uncle's fingers! What a great Uncle!

Aren't they handsome! Hudson walked right up to Andy and gave him the rings (fake, of course). The whole time Malacai was saying, "Hudson, give them to Grandma!!!"

As Promised - 4 months later!

Here they are!!! John and I went over to see how beautifully Andrea has decorated their home, and I snagged a few wedding pictures. As you can see, she was a beautiful bride and Andy was a handsome groom. My next venture is to get a few pictures of little baby Berkeley who is absolutely adorable - give me a few months. :)