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!

Are You Ready For Some Football!

Much to the chagrin of the Grandmothers and Uncle Jon,
Jack and Will are playing Bandit Football for IHM this fall.

We are talking BIG TIME FOOTBALL - practice gear, game day gear, pads, football shoes - the whole 9 yards. We have been practicing 2 to 3 times a week since the beginning of the month and today we had our 1st scrimmage against our rival, Guardian Angel. May I just brag and say...

MY BOYS ROCK!

Jack had a HUGE block on our 1st offensive possession to allow a QB sweep for a touchdown, Will had 2 tackles for negative yards and Jack (starting Full Back) carried the ball 6 times for 30 yards! Needless to say, their Father
(Coach Goshorn - are you surprised?!)
was VERY proud, as was this Mother!

Here is Jack carrying the ball - right up the middle!



It is going to be a fun fall - GO CRUSADERS!!

LOVE YA!

Love ya, too, Baby Girl!