Stepping Out and Falling Down...

OK, so the "stepping out" is Jason and I on Friday night. We were invited to sit at a friends table at a benefit for Susan G. Komen. It was fun to dress up and go out for a change. We went to a place that overlooked Dallas and it was so pretty lit up at night. Lucky for me, my friend had a really cute maternity dressy outfit that was perfect for the event!
So.......Falling down is Jackson!! He went to an ice skating party this weekend and ice skated for the first time. His whole baseball team was there and they had a great time. I cannot believe that I didn't get a picture of Jackson falling because it was quite frequent. I couldn't help myself but laugh because he looked like a rag doll out there. He didn't seem to mind because he had a smile on his face the whole time and keeps saying how much fun it was.
While we were at the party, Jason and Drew went to Lunar golf. It's an indoor putt putt course where it's pitch black and everything glows. What a fun weekend for everyone!

FUN RUN!

This morning was the "Fun Run" at Jackson's school. Instead of selling wrapping paper or candy this year, the kids had to get pledges for their run. Jackson was super excited and called all the grandparents and aunts and uncles for their support!
Jackson and his friend, Jack, kept pace together a few times around the track. Then, everyone was going at different paces. The kids could stop at the water table and get water--just like a real marathon!!
Each time they went across the finish line, they got a mark on the back of their shirt which told how many laps you had run.......the most laps you could run was 35.
Drew was there to support Jackson and all of his friends and one time yelled to me, "Mom, I just saw your son!" He loved seeing all the kids and cannot wait until next year when he will be able to run.
Here is Jackson with his friend from his baseball team, Justin. Let me tell you.....all of the boys were pretty competitive, almost running the whole time! The announcers were encouraging the kids to walk a lap and run a lap, etc....Jackson was sweating so much! Guess what, he was determined to run all 35 laps and he did!! He was so proud of himself and can't wait to call all the people who pledged to tell them how many laps he ran! Maybe he can run the NYC Marathon with the other marathoners in the family....Papa and Auntie A :)

Fall Ball

Fall ball has begun for Jackson. This is his 5th season with this team and these boys have all grown together. It is so fun to watch them now. Here is Drew hanging out in the stands---he has a whole posse' that he hangs with at the games.
Jackson is really getting to be a good hitter. He used to say that he wanted to be a scientist when he grew up, but now he says he wants to be a baseball player or a basketball player (sorry Grandpa!!)
His team, The Rockhounds, won 20-0......can you believe that? I will say they are pretty good, but I think they also won that big because of the other teams errors. The coaches had to talk to the boys afterwards about being good sports because the boys were flying high--they thought they were hot stuff. In the end, Jackson got the game ball for his great hits in the game. He also got a pack of baseball cards and was super excited that Josh Hamilton was in the pack. It made his night!!

Fall has begun

Drew has been especially excited to start soccer this fall. Jason is the coach and Drew loves it! He has especially enjoyed wearing his shinguards which he keeps calling "numchucks"....I don't know why.
The Wizards had their first game on Saturday and Drew scored a goal!! He was very excited and ran across the field to give me a big hug right after he scored...it was so sweet.
Jason is trying to give the team a pep talk because they were a little confused out there. As Drew said..."The other team crushed us" Well, he was right. I think the score was 9-3...that was my own calculation in my head because we're not supposed to keep score. The boys had a great time though.
Today was Drew's first day of school. This is his third year at this school and he loves it as much as I do. When we were walking in, all the teachers were saying hello to him and he just waved like he was the star of the show.
He walked in confidently and sat right down and started to work. He is such a happy, sweet kid. He'll have a great year!

If the shoe fits.........

Look closely.......the lighting is bad, but if you look close enough you will see two feet wearing different shoes. Who would do that? Is that a joke? Sadly.....no. Those are my feet last night at my birthday dinner with my girlfriends! I have to say that many of us had challenges getting to the dinner last night (someone forgot their baby, someone's kid was at acute care, and I had to bring Drew with me to the restaurant in his pajamas for 30 min.!) Needless to say, we all made it. Halfway thru dinner, I noticed my shoes felt different, so I just glanced down at my feet and that's when I saw the major fashion faux paux!!! What can I blame it on? My 6 month pregnant stomach that prevents me from seeing my feet? Yes....that is what I am going to blame it on!! I still can't believe I did that, but if the shoe fits.......