Somewhere Over the Rainbow

On Tuesday night there was the most amazing rainbow in the sky. It was so vibrant in color. Stu went to the beach to take a picture of it and I went into the backyard.

10 Years Later

Every year I take a picture of Brandon holding the picture of himself on the day he was born. I am not sure how 10 years has gone by already since he was born so prematurely. This picture was taken the day of the NICU walk. We didn't go to the walk this year since he had a travel soccer game. I also realized that this picture was taken almost 10 years to the day that he was discharged from the NICU after being there for 12 weeks. There was so much unknown when Brandon was born about how he would be years later. He beat all odds and is doing amazing. He is a thriving 10 year old who will always be my miracle.

Monmouth Soccer Game

Last Friday night we went to the Monmouth University soccer game. Brandon's soccer team got to walk the players onto the field before the game and Wesley's team scrimmaged on the field at half time.

First Day of School

The first day of school was last Thursday. Wesley has Mrs. Holmes for second grade and Brandon has Mrs. Ruland and Mrs. Perkins for fifth grade. Brandon also started middle school. He rides the bus to school for the first time ever. Our neighor, Justin, goes on the bus with him. Both kids like school so far.

Blue Claws Weekend

On Labor Day weekend we went to two Blue Claws games. The first game was on Sunday night. Our friends, the Green's, had season tickets and hadn't used a lot of them so invited the fire department crew to go with them.

The next day we went back to another game. We had tickets from a rained out game to still trade in and Brandon had his friend, Nick's, surprise birthday party there. Wesley's friend, Jack, came with us.

Bowling and Ice Cream with Friends

The Friday before Labor Day we went bowling and out for ice cream with Wesley's friends, Olivia and Kennedy. Wesley went to Ivy Hedge with them and has stayed good friends with them.

Marlboro Tournament

Wesley and Brandon's soccer teams played in the Marlboro soccer tournament a few weeks ago. I am helping coach Brandon's team this year. His team tied one game, won one game, and lost two games. Wesley's team won three games and tied one game.

Red Bulls players

A few weeks ago we met two Red Bulls players at the Soccer Post. They were so nice and really took the time to talk to Brandon and Wesley.

Happy Birthday Papa Jim

Kids Bop Concert

We went to the Kids Bop concert at PNC Bank Art Center on August 19th. We went with some of Wesley's friends and their siblings. It had rained all day prior to the concert but stopped just in time.