We Have Been Busy!

I can't believe it has been over a month since I posted. We have been busy. This is what we have been up to.

Wesley's soccer game in East Windsor- This is where I played soccer growing up. It was neat seeing one of my kids play on the same fields I played on when I was younger.

Wesley started cub scouts again for the year. He is a wolf this year. The first meeting was a touch a truck event followed by a pack meeting.

We went to a Rutgers football game. They lost but we still had fun.

Both Brandon and Wesley had soccer tournaments on Columbus Day weekend. Wesley's was in Wall and Brandon's was in Hazlet. I am coaching Brandon's team this year and due to that I seem to have less pictures of him playing since I am coaching and not just watching.

We snuck in a visit to Tinton Falls Day on Columbus Day weekend. Wesley and Brandon saw some friends from school so we walked around with them and went on rides with them.

Day 2 of the Columbus Day tournaments. Wesley's team came in first place in the tournament.

More soccer the following weekend. Brandon's team before their game and Wesley played with the white Strikers. I think we live at the soccer fields. Wesley got his soccer number shaved into his head.

And more soccer a few days later. Brandon was the captain for his team with his friend Jameson.

Brandon went to a 5th/6th grade social a few nights ago at his school. His friend, Colin, came over for pictures before they went. He had a great time. There was a dj and lots of games to play.

Paint a pumpkin was the same night at Wesley's school.

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.