Playoffs GAME 1 June 14, 2014

First year that both my kiddos made it to the playoffs!  So excited for both of their teams!! They both played their first game on Saturday back to back. Xander's team played first. You have to play on a neutral field so it was Charlton playing Sutton @ Northbridge High. Say that 3x fast!

That's my guy! He's pretty darn cute if I do say so!

Alyssa's team played Northbridge @ Shrewsbury!

 I kept checking to make sure I was going to the correct places! Didn't want to screw anything up! 

My nerves were shot after back to back playoff games.

 Boys unfortunately lost 2-5, but the girls won 4-2! 

So they progress to the next round of playoffs- the semi finals. Woo hoo!

Jones' are in town!

June 7, 2014

A few of the Jones girls stopped by this weekend. We decided that a girls dinner was a must! 

It was so good to catch up and hang out! 

The lighting for this picture was terrible but the smiles definitely shine through! 

We love you Christy!

Brace Face

May 27, 2014

Welcome to the newest member 

of the Brace Face Community!

Cape Cod

Memorial Day weekend we were off to the Cape for a soccer tournament and lots of fun!

The kids were so excited since they had never been to the Cape. What a fantastic weekend we had! The beautiful weather and fabulous friends made the weekend complete! 

We went walking along the Cape Cod Canal. 

Then it was time for some soccer

Games one and two were ties. Game three they lost.

Then it was time to truly enjoy the Cape!

First stop the beach in South Yarmouth

 a little sand soccer,

 relaxing,

 swimming in the COLD ocean,

 pool keep away,

and beach volleyball! Not pictured: indoor pools swimming, hot tub, back to outdoor pool...

 Quite the flitters! So nice for them to be older and only need minimal supervision!

 Finally got them to stay still for a moment to take a picture of Kelly and I. 

 Lots of ice cream, yummy dinners and great times with friends!

Such a fantastic mini vacation!

pool's open!

May 18, 2014

Pool's open, 

but it will be awhile before the swimming commences!

Xander "Manned Up" and jumped in and then jumped out ever faster! 

          I am not sure why the term "Man Up" seems to be followed by doing something  "stupid."

Spring A.D.D.

May 13, 2014

I've decided that I have Spring A.D.D! 

In the middle of conversations I'll stop and say, 

"Ooooohhhh Pretty Tree!!!"

I just can't let a beautiful tree pass by with out recognizing and appreciating it's beauty!

I am so grateful for the bright colors, beautiful greens and variety! After such a long white, blah, monotone, frigid winter I am overjoyed to see all that spring has to offer!

Thankfully Spring will always prevail!

Happy BM day!

May, 11, 2014

Every so many years my birthday and mother's day coincide. Then I get the "happybirthdaymothersday" combo. 

This year Paul came up with Happy BM day! There's never a lack of humor or sarcasm with Paul around! Made me laugh every single time! 

And a good BM day it was!

 It started with breakfast and presents in bed!

 A few pictures and we were off to church to come home home and find...

my new kitchen lamp hung.

Love it, wish it wash brighter, but I'll sacrifice light for beauty.

 (plastic coating since removed)

Then we were off to my sister's for a BM day celebration and super yummy dinner! 

All in all a lovely BM day!