UPWARD SOCCER - 2012 SEASON

MAY - 2012

I really think Luke enjoyed is first organized team sport.

At every game, he was always smiling and laughing.

These first two pictures are from a game in April.

 This is Luke and his best friend, Lucas.  

Love the mid-action shot, and

the fact that I captured a 

LARGE mosquito in flight.

This was Luke's first time to 

kick the ball back into play.

 Love the tongue!

He gets that concentration trait from his Momma.

The rest of the pics are from the 

last game of the season.

The coaches from both teams, decided that

they would make it possible for every child,

that hadn't yet scored a goal this season, 

to Score during this last game.

Knowing this, I positioned myself right at

the goal line and waited...

Then, it was his turn.

I witnessed the entire thing through

the lens of my camera.

I just clicked, clicked, clicked away....

Crying the whole time.

 GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!!

Even though I knew it was going to happen,

I was really caught off guard by all the

emotions I was experiencing.

I had never felt such an overwhelming sense of PRIDE.

I was SOO PROUD of him.

Just sad that Marc missed it, because he was busy

coaching his team in their final game.

 During that game, he also had another

opportunity to kick the ball back in.

The "Good Game" line-up

 Such good Sportsmanship he exhibits.

The Kings - 2012 Season

That same evening, there was an 

End of Season Celebration.

Here's Luke and his team waiting 

to be called up on the stage.

 Umm... not sure what this was all about.

 Or this...

 Now that's a seriously deep bow.

The entertainment that the program provided was wonderful.

This gentleman, could Juggle ANYTHING!

Can't wait for the 2013 season, 

especially since both boys 

will be able  to participate.

MOTHER'S DAY 2012

MAY - 2012

Mother's Day this year was pretty special 

because Marc indulged me and 

helped me with a little photo shoot.

I so wanted a photo of me and my boys...

 Thank you Marc, for making this happen :)

I also took this photo that day...

It's one of my favorites!

Who knew the underside of a flower

could be so beautiful?

GREY TURNS THREEEEE...

MAY - 2012

After going to the baseball game over the weekend,

the actual day of Grey's Birthday

was pretty low key.

After dinner, we invited the Usas' and Kesock's over

for cake and ice cream, an opening presents.

Low key or not, I think he enjoyed 

every minute of becoming a Big Boy!

BUNCO BITCHES...

May - 2012

This month was the last Bunco 

where all of the mostly original

members of the Bunco Bitches 

would be playing together.

Over the summer, Linda and Brenda

left us and moved to the

Sunshine state.

And sadly, Brenda wasn't even able

to be here for this game,

so she is missing from the photo.

Ladies, you will be missed!

It just won't be the same without you!

A LITTLE BIRTHDAY BASEBALL...

MAY - 2012

We started celebrating Grey's Third Birthday a couple of days 

early, by going to a Richmond Flying Squirrels game.

The souvenir baseballs that the boys received

 scenes from the ball park

just love this shot

 Grey was not into sharing his popcorn.

 So ready to catch a fly ball.

Daddy and his Mini... 

We had so much fun, and can't wait to go to another game.

MOTHER'S TEA...

MAY - 2012

Again this year, Luke's pre-school held their 

annual Mother's Tea in honor of Mother's Day.

I was able to sit pretty close to the front 

this time, so my pictures are a little better.

Do you think Luke grew a little this year?

 Check out those high-waters!

At least he participated in this program...

however, is he behind or ahead of the beat?

 He seems to be the only one belting out a note!

At the tea, one of the other mother's at our table 

was kind enough to snap this shot of us.

So Love my Little Luke!

RANDOM BEAUTY...

MAY - 2012

some more random beautiful things

from our new yard.

my favorite flower...

 we went out looking for the light one evening...

 always drive past these horses, when we take the 

back way home from town.  finally stopped to take their pictures.

we've seen this little guy twice this spring

just amazing...

CAJUN YANKEE CO-OP 2ND ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL

May - 2012

May 5th of this year was a big day.  

Of course, it was Cinco de Mayo,

and 138th running of the Kentucky Derby.

But most of all, 

it was the 2nd Annual

Cajun Yankee Co-op Crawfish Boil -

hosted by us and our neighbors, Jim & Bonnie.

The week before, Bonnie and I painted 

this sign for this special event.

 Aren't the boys just too cute?

They're getting so good at posing for me!

Marc had quite the set up this year

The all Important main Ingredient

The hosts, Marc & Jim

the Three Musketeers - Jim, Marc & Keith

Everyone pitch in their share for this amazing feast

Now that's a serious pot

another Important Ingredient

The Guests of Honor

While waiting for the first batch to be ready,

a little friendly betting took place...

on the First Annual Crawfish Races

the boys checking out the crawfish

the guests also enjoyed quite a few 

games of Ladder Ball

(or at least that's what I think it's called)

Dinner's ready...

The boys were more interested 

in playing with their food

rather than eating their food

the cooked crawfish truly gave them hours of fun

... and then the rains came

and came...

and came!

eventually Grey tuckered out

and took his nap with his 

new little friend

by the end of the day, the boys were so

concerned about their new little

friends, that they thought

if they went swimming they

would feel better

 (remember, their little friends have been cooked)

Even though it rained, Everyone truly 

enjoyed themselves and are all looking forward to the 

3rd Annual Cajun Yankee Co-op Crawfish Boil

BIRTHDAY DATE...

April - 2012

Marc and I went on an actual Date

It was to celebrate our Birthdays

We had a Delicious Meal at Obrigados,

and was waited on by a Great & Funny waitress.

The Perfect Evening.