Indian Guides Ft. Davis

My guys headed off again for an Indian Guides campout.  This time they went to Ft. Davis with their fellow Mohawks.

 This was Saturday morning after they launched the rockets they made.  The boys loved getting to fire off their rockets and shoot BB guns...SUCH BOYS!

 Then came the pumpkin carving...Todd and Owen did his pumpkin first.  Then Mr. Owen decided to do a little additional work on his pumpkin with a very sharp knife after Todd had started helping Brody.  I think his hand took more of a hit than the pumpkin! He didn't cry at first, Todd said he made a noise like he was startled. Luckily, Dr. Davenport is in our tribe and he cleaned Owen up and got him ready to be taken to the emergency room in Alpine.  Todd called me on the road and I was able to talk to Owen and keep his mind off his booboo.  

I was able to talk to him while they were stitching up his battle wound. He was so brave. He kept telling Todd he could feel the stitches.  I think the tugging was freaking him out. I promised balloons and a Halloween cake to be waiting when they got home on Sunday. The doctor told Owen to look at his stitches when he was done sewing him up...Owen quickly and excitedly replied "COOL!" Doctor said that is every little boys response. They headed back to camp and finished out the weekend with their tribe. Owen received the Purple Arrow Wounded Warrior award at the conclusion of the camp out.

We were helping the boys shower and get cleaned up when they got home...Owen (while examining his stitches) "maybe I should be Frankenstein for Halloween?"...Brody "I'll be your Mad Scientist!"

Before and After School

This year we have been carpooling with our friends the Earls as much as our schedules allow.  We squeeze in a little fun before and after school most days.  I've been very proud of myself and the kids.  I have managed to get up and get going each morning before their little feet hit the floor. Having lunches packed and clothes laid out and a BIG cup of coffee in my belly all before anyone is awake; make our mornings so much calmer than last year when I let the kids waking up be my alarm clock!

 Owen asked what I did while he was at school...I told him I went to Yoga.  "Is this what you do?" I'll have him know its very difficult and HOT in my Yoga class (but I love it!)

 Orange Leaf is one of our fave after school treats. Henley was modeling her outfit for Nana. What a mess!

 One day Courtney and I got brave (crazy) and ran to the mall after we picked up the kids

 We make funny faces around Henley when she falls asleep (which is most days)

 This is how we feel about homework. The boys have a spelling test each Friday and math homework each night and poems every two weeks...Momma has had to step of her game!

 Henley is finally deciding she needs to do her work. My little princess does not believe she needs to do anything at school except be cute...we are getting better...some days....

 MOM FAIL!!! I dropped the boys off somewhere and she was a mess (because she was exhausted) so I caved and let her sit in Owen's big boy seat...clearly she needs the support of the high-back booster.

 waiting for our ride

 two peas in a pod

 Teddy Bear Picnic day! Henley chose her Minnie Mouse bear wearing a Tiana costume...of course!

I love these little cuties! They are doing so well this year. I'm so proud of their work ethic (Henley's is not quite developed), good manners, and positive attitudes. I'm proud of us! We've made it seven weeks and we're getting better everyday!

Teacher conferences were today...all received great reports. Todd and I were given a few tips for what we can be doing at home to help them grow...It take a village!