CELEBRATIONS

The boys had one of the very best days at their parties over the weekend. I was proud of their kind comments to all friends and family for helping them celebrate the big FIVE! We went to Lakeshore and did what Brady and Colton love to do...SKATE! Michael and Jarred joined in the fun along with some Dad's and Mom's as well. Some Friends from their preschool class came along with their best buddies from our family friends. The family gathered at our house later in the day for more sports fun, everyone wore their favorite team Jerseys and ate dinner. Colton and Brady switched between their Sailor Varsity Hockey jerseys and the McCarthy Red Wings one they got for their birthday, it was a hoot. Again, the boys were spoiled rotten, had a blast and used those manners we have been practicing so hard on:-)It was a truly blessed day! So very thankful for our awesome friends and family who celebrated with us and help make life so special for our little blessings.

5 years later...

The best fitting words for the last five years are THANK YOU LORD for blessing us with these JOYS!!! I can not believe that 5 years ago this week we were anxiously awaiting the arrival of what we prayed would be two healthy little boys. Our prayers were answered and here we are five years later with two of the most active, funny, sweet, smart, did I say active....little boys. I prayed for years for these two blessings and am so glad God heard us and sent them to us. To say they have filled our lives with joy and excitement is an under statement. Although there are certainly been challenging days, as there will be to come, I cant imagine a moment without them. These pictures tell the story of brotherhood. They are growing to be the true meaning of brothers. They love each other, stick up for each other, care for one another and fight like any normal five year old brothers would! They have grown so much in the last year. Full week preschool has proven to be a great academic world for them, they amaze us with what they bring home. This year will bring another big step as they head for Kindergarten this fall. I really can not believe how quickly five years have passed. I love you B and C...so very very much:-)

Sailor Hockey Season

And were are off....hockey season is in full swing. Jarred decided to play for his school this year sporting the blue and white...GO SAILORS! High School hockey is different in many ways compared to travel but its also...hockey!! So far this season has went pretty well. The schedule is a tough one, I don't think there is an "easy" game on the schedule. This is done on purpose, of course, the Sailor Hockey program always has its sights set high. It has been a good change of pace, playing with kids that walk the halls and our house. Families faces that are familiar and a chance to catch "home" games only 5 minutes away! Jarred seems to be growing and settling into his game. Its a challenging position which comes with great highs and great lows. He will look back and learn a great deal from his high school hockey experience and its exciting to watch it unfold...well...sort of "watch", I still spend plenty of time roaming the halls trying to get the butterflies out of my stomach. Jarred is mentally much tougher than I:-)
They won the Konrad Tournament at home this weekend. In the final game Jarred got so close to that word we dont like to talk about...(shut out!)..with just over a minute remaining they scored (one of those silly goals that you just want to jump out of your seat and stop!). Oh well a wins a win!!! 3-1 Kondrad Champs