HOMECOMING 2013

Since we don't have football at our school, our homecoming game is played by our soccer team.  Both Colton and Asher are on the team this year.  We were so excited for this game and happy for all the school spirit everyone has.  The Knights take the field!

 

After the National Anthem....

 the game began!

Colton is #21 and Asher is #22

 

A first for the Knights....

Cheerleaders!

 And a band......

well, a kazoo band!

It was hysterical and I wish I had a video of them.  Colton came home with an orange kazoo and let me know that he was an honorary member of the band. 

Heading to the locker room.  At the half, it was 1-1.

We even had a little half time show.

 Followed by the Homecoming Court and finally the announcement of our King and Queen!

 Back to the game.....I was so happy to see Colton's sign.  The students made signs for the starting line up.  Do they know Colton or what?!?

 The second half didn't go as well and we lost.  But it was a fun game and I still laugh every time I think of that kazoo band!   Next up, TAILGATING!  Three food trucks came and the kids enjoyed dinner, entertainment and chatting with friends.  Such a great night!

Saturday night was finally the Homecoming Dance.  Colton and Asher (can you believe he's in high school!) barely stopped for a photo on their way out the door.

 Blurry....but I'm glad I have a photo ;-)

We're so proud of you Colton and Asher!!!!!

FREE TIME

Labor Day and Fall Break both give my kids lots of FREE TIME.  So, what will they do with all this free time.....

Video Games.

Donuts......when they're lucky.

Lots of time to annoy play with the dogs.  They love making Cocolette jump.  (We've added a new name to her ever growing name after she was recently groomed as a proper poodle.  Her full name now is: Cocolette Amelie Genevieve Fifi Peney Stock)

Sometimes they can even get the dogs to play tug of war with their rope.

Lots of soccer practice....and games!  They have 3 games this week.

They travel to Show Low tomorrow and have home games on Thursday and Saturday.

I think soccer makes Kyler so sad....not because he's left out, but because he loses his babysitters.  If I have errands to run while the boys are gone, Kyler has to go with me.  Can you guess how much he likes to grocery shop?!?  Fun times for all!  I always think I'll get tons of projects done during the kids break from school.  Sadly, I generally don't accomplish much more than enjoying the lack of homework!  Well, this is one very little project that I will accomplish this week.  I've been saving bottles to make some "potion bottles" for our Halloween décor.  Hopefully, I'll have something to show by Friday.

Another great thing about the break.....I generally find a little more time to cook.  Last night I made Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup and Zuppa Toscana Soup......DELICIOUS!!!  Now I'm off to enjoy some more R & R!

RACHAEL'S BRIDAL SHOWER

I'm so excited for my cousin, Rachael!  She and Steve will be married on Thursday in the Salt Lake Temple.  Last month she came to Arizona and we were able to spoil her with a bridal shower.  Her colors are coral, grey and navy.  I loved her choices and couldn't wait to put things together.  Well......there is NO coral out there!  I decided to buy a huge foam core board and paint it three shades of coral for the backdrop.  (my mom ended up painting it while I gave the white shelves a fresh coat of paint)  Even at the scrapbook store I could only find one coral patterned paper.  It was enough to make a few banners and labels for the food table.  I even painted a few frames and filled them with a few engagement photos.

I love adding special touches.  This platter belonged to Rachael's grandma.

This teacup and saucer is one of our Mita's patterns.  I also added Mita's two little swans on the shelf below.  Even though they have both passed away, it was sweet to have a piece of them there.

It was a great afternoon filled with lots of friends, family and conversation.

I only wish I could be in Utah for the wedding!

I'm so happy I could help out with the shower and can't wait for the open house in December!

Congratulations, Steve and Rachael!!!

FORTS, DRAWINGS AND DANCING!

I can only imagine the fun to be had at the House of Steve when fall break starts next week.  Here's a little bit of fun over the last week......FORTS!  Kyler built a chair fort with Asher and tried to get the dogs to live in it with him.  They escaped in record time!  At least Ky enjoyed it.

The first SPIRIT WEEK of the 2013-2014 school year was last week.  Monday was Under the Sea day.  Colton wore his Pacific Rim fan art shirt with an orange and white fish necklace. (the fish was the same size as this blue and white fish.  I sewed it to a lanyard for Colton's necklace)  He told people that he had found Nemo.  Asher drew this on a white undershirt and I sewed the fish to it.  Clever boy!  Tuesday was Tacky Tourist Day - they wore very bright Hawaiian shirts.  Wednesday was Twin Day - Colton wore his suit and Asher wore a white shirt and tie.  When they arrived at school, someone asked if all the Mormons were trying to be missionaries for the day.  It wasn't planned, but almost all the Mormon boys had dressed in church clothes!  Awesome!!!  Thursday was Purple Day......for school spirit.  The homecoming soccer game was played that day. (more to come on that later)  Friday was pirate day - Asher had a hook hand and a bandana.  Colton took a different approach.  He printed out the FBI Anti-Piracy Warning seal and taped it to his shirt.  Since he received compliments on his shirt, he decided to enter the Pirate Costume Contest. 

He won 2nd place.

My boys love to draw during church....at least they're quiet.  Here's Asher's latest:

Great job, Ash!!!

And here's the boy irritating Roscoe!  Yep.....just a normal day at the House of Steve.

This same night, Colton decided to dance.  I put the camera in sports mode and snapped away.  Yes....he's a goof!  That's my baby.....who will graduate in 8 months.

 



Yep.....I'm proud!

(actually, I'm going to miss all the fun we have with Colton.  Especially when Colton and Asher have stayed up too late and put on shows for us.  In fact....I may or may not be crying right now.)

 

But not the dogs!

Sleep on while you can, little dogs!



Fall Break is coming!



ODDS & ENDS

I'm so excited, I think this might be the last "catch-up" post.  Here are some random photos from May.  Colton has been able to have a few manual labor jobs with his friend, TJ.  I love seeing my boy filthy from a hard day working outside!  So good for him!!!!

Kyler received a principal award in May.  We're so proud of him!  He's a great student (except for handwriting!!!!) and a great friend.

Way to go, Kyler!!!

Since it didn't work to take Asher out right after his 8th grade promotion, Tony and I took just him to lunch the following Saturday.  He chose his favorite, Olive Garden!  Of course, he and Colton have never forgiven Olive Garden for getting rid of their CHOCOLATE LASAGNA.  They're still mourning their loss. (in case you were wondering - this IS the best photo.....Asher!)

When Sonic made their shakes 1/2 price after 8pm....we had to take advantage.  One night, we came across this dog who was ordering a treat too.

Doesn't he look like the happiest dog?!?  And why wouldn't he be....his shake is on the way!

(Disclaimer: the dog photographed DID NOT actually place the order, nor did he partake of a 1/2 price shake.  No dogs were harmed during the posting of this blog.)

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE

OK......this post was supposed to be about Colton getting glasses.  Since the photos I have of him with his glasses are in this photo shoot, we need to go with Zombie Apocalypse!  It all started with a front door that wouldn't even open anymore.  Tony picked up the needed new hardware, but I wouldn't let him put it on.  Our front door was 18 years old and needed to be refinished.  After six weeks of not being able to open the front door, Tony relented and started the process on our door.  He took the door off the hinges and boarded up the house.  This gave the boys the idea.....
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE photo shoot!

 Ashman!

Knock, knock....who's there?!

Colton.....and his new glasses. 

 You can really see them here.

Kyler!

 Yep, this is just called Friday Night at the House of Steve!

Ky

 Brothers that fight zombies together....
Stay together!

 Zombie Attack Time

 Colton on his new glasses:
 "It was like watching our old TV,
now it's watching High-Def!"

LOVE THESE BOYS!!!!!