HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILL!

My kids love listening to stories of the day they were born. I woke my little Wilbur this morning, telling him how 6 years ago today I was laying in a hospital bed waiting for my precious baby boy, who came out all beat up, with a swollen nose and black eye from his big (baby) brother "riding the hump" for 6 months.

I told him about Jack being asleep on Aunt Stacy's shoulder (he was only 11 months old - it was morning nap time!) and woke to find this little baby. He pulled back the blanket and just stared at this little creature. The first time they met - one of my fondest memories.

Will - we love you so much and can't imagine life without your adorable dimples, your unbelievable hugs and the best run-with-chugging-arms you have ever seen. I hope you will always stay the loving boy you are right now.

Enjoy this next year, Will, cause it is your last - you promised me you would always stay 7!
We love you Will!

Family Football Weekend

Last weekend my sister's family and my parents came to town to watch a little football action. The boys played a HOT game Saturday morning, where Will had some great "blocks" (they are tackles to me, but I am supposed to use the correct terminology - isn't knocking a kid to the ground a tackle?!) and Jack had 2-40 Yard touchdowns!

Then Sunday they played in a local tournament and tied a BIG 1st grade team from the local public school program.

Go Crusaders!

Happy Grandparents & Happy Grandkids!

And here are my boys from yesterday - another Crusader Victory! We are undefeated thus far, which is great for a first year program.

Watch Jack carry the ball and make sure he gains extra yardage with the ball placement - I asked him how he knew to do that and he said "I saw it on TV." Guess all those early morning SportsCenter programs have paid off!

And notice in the video (in between a very excited Uncle Eric) who is covering Jack from the behind?! That would be his brother, #7.

One Proud Football Momma!
(Those years of cheerleading are paying off now for my kids!)

Holy Boy

This little boy just might be our priest in the family.
'Cause this morning, he was behind me in the communion line at church (with my family, sister's family and my parents) and when we got back to the pew he said:

"I did it, Mommy!"

"Did what, Will?"

"I took communion!"

Yep, little Will just followed right along and accepted the host AND wine like a pro.
THIS is a big no-no in the Catholic Church, as you make your First Communion in 2nd Grade.

Ugh.

After I explained to him that he wasn't supposed to do it yet, he needs to learn about communion, what it means and pray about it, I finished with saying it was not his fault but we will wait awhile 'til next time.

He then said:

"That wine was a little spicey. And the round thing? It tasted like a chip!"

My Holy Boy.

If You Build It, They Will Come

And they did. Every day. All summer long.
All the kids in the neighborhood, that is.
They come down to the Goshorn House because we have a
baseball field in our side yard.

It gets mowed and re-lined 1 to 2 times a week and watered every night. There is a back stop to protect the wee ones, real bases and an on-deck circle.

And tonight Coach Goshorn added this to his baby -

Every little (and big) boy's dream!

1st Day of 1st Grade - Jackson Style

Not to be outdone by his little brother, Jack started the new school year off right with a little drama, too. We FINALLY got that last, nasty snaggle tooth pulled, late on the eve of 1st grade.

Hence the sleepy, toothless grin on the 1st day of 1st grade.
We have already told him he needs to be a Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween!

Daddy had an early morning meeting so my little amigos and I watched Jack board the bus.

Then we all went to the Reds game as a back-to-school treat.
Is this picture hilarious or what?!

Here's to a Crusader win tomorrow! Go IHM Football!

Will's Day of 1sts

After Will's 1st official haircut...
(Mom or Dad usually cuts it)

And putting on his 1st official uniform...

And prepping for his 1st official day alone...
(Jack starts tomorrow)

Will had his 1st official limo ride.

'Cause the curse continues.
The bus forgot him.
(Just like it forgot Jack on his 1st day last year)

Good luck Wilbur-Dilbur!
We love you!

Day With Daddy

Last week the boys had a great day with Daddy. They headed south, first stopping at Daddy's old stomping grounds, Eastern Kentucky University, where Andy coached for a year and received his Master's.

Got to see the new court and locker rooms for the Men's Basketball Program and saw old faces in the Baseball office.

Next they headed to Georgetown, KY to go to the Bengal's Practice Facility. They were guests of our new friends, The Weber Boys, and had a ball. They were even on TV!

They received tickets through the Weber's neighbor, Leon Hall.

And also met Cedric Benson.


But most of all I think the boys just had a fun day together.

In their words:
"Boys Rule and Girls Drool."
We'll see how long that lasts!