Home Depot Kids Workshop

Yesterday morning we went to the kids workshop at Home Depot. Brandon and Wesley built fire trucks. I had signed up when I saw what they would be making but we didn't know if we would make it because of soccer games. It started raining here days ago and was still raining yesterday so both soccer games were cancelled which made it so we could go to the workshop after all.

Spirit Day

On Friday, Brandon had Spirit Day at his school. He had to wear a team shirt. He chose his Steelers jersey to wear despite a disappointing loss in over time the night before.

Visit From a Soldier

This picture was on Wesley's school's facebook page a few days ago. One of his teacher's sons is in the Air force and is home visiting. He stopped by Wesley's school to see the kids. I just love this picture.

Big Steps for Little Feet Walk

Last Sunday was the Big Steps for Little Feet Walk. We have been doing this walk since Brandon was still in the NICU. It raises money for the NICU where Brandon spent the first 12 weeks of his life. It is so nice to go back and see how all of the miracle babies that were born early are doing and to also see the nurses and doctors that Brandon had. Brandon and Wesley enjoyed the walk, especially all of the pre walk activities. There was face painting, balloon animals, and sand art. Wesley saw two of his friends from school who spent time in the NICU which he was really excited about.

Wesley's Soccer Game

Wesley had his first soccer game of the season on Saturday. I am coaching his team this season along with Chris and Anthony (father's of two of Wesley's friends from school). Wesley's whole team is his friends from Ivy Hedge except for Tyler who he has grown up with. Wesley's team had a great first game. The difference in Wesley from June is huge. He was right in the game this time.

Brandon and Wesley before their games

Ocean Township Football Game

Last night we went to the first home football game of the season at Ocean Township High School. Both kids enjoyed the game. I did bring Wesley home at half time because he said he was tired. Brandon stayed the whole game. Sometime during the second quarter some friends of his from school got to the game. He asked if he could go sit with them and really enjoyed being by himself with his friends.

242 Family Fun Day

Today we went to 242 Family Fun Day. Our friend, John, passed away in May from cancer at the age of 41. 242 family fun day was to help raise money for his wife and step kids. There were bands playing the whole time. There were bounce houses for the kids, face painting, tattoos, Elsa and Spiderman. Both kids had fun.