Life As The Littlest Brother

Graham is such a good sport to take in all of the big boys' games and events. He's even starting to hang out with his own friends (Bodyn, little brother of Dayne) at Owen's games. He especially likes watching Mickey Mouse with him, even though they argue about who gets to sit closer to the screen. On this particular Sunday (in Independence, MO) he crashed out and spent the entire game sleeping in the bleachers. 

That's A Lot Of Basketball

A bleacher butt kind of weekend for our family!  We took in the high school games Friday night, three games in Chapman for Owen on Saturday plus the KSU vs. KU game for Adam and practice for Miles. Then three more (Manhattan) games for Owen and Miles' first game on Sunday.  My parents were able to see both kids in action on Sunday; they definitely got a kick out of Miles' aggressiveness. Unfortunately the MHS and KSU games didn't go our way, but team Owen/Miles went 7-0. We are having a lot of fun watching Miles finally get to play "real" basketball and continuing to see Owen's team progress. Apparently a win does not equal a smile (Owen).

Christmas in Atwood

We spent the first week of winter break in Atwood.  Adam had to work all but three days, so the kids and I drove out early and stayed late so that they could maximize their cousin time.  There wasn't really any hot item on any of their lists this year, but they were very happy with their goods.  Santa brought Owen neon orange shoes, Elite socks, sweats, NCAA14 football, and an iTunes card (since he is really into "his own" music nowadays).  Miles desperately needed a bigger bike, so Santa came through with that, along with a racing game for PS3, sweats, and neon orange shoes.  Graham's best gift was probably his hoodie.  He always asks for one, but usually everything in his size is still zip up jackets.  Now he can also wear the same thing five days in a row like his big brothers!
The week went fast, and we had a great time.  For the kids--lots of PS3, playing at the grocery store, movies, art sales, staying up late, and enjoying/bothering each other.  For the adults--lots of food :)  I've been switching back and forth between two phones, and some of my phone pics are missing (from Christmas in Lebo).  Onto looking for those...

Church on Christmas Eve.  Not the professional picture I planned to get back in October (and never did, hence no Christmas cards from us this year) but at least we are all looking at the camera.  The boys must have been in the Christmas spirit because as there was only minimal complaining about the nice shirts and ties.

Christmas dinner--still in PJ's and hoodie.

Graham also asked for his own bed lamp since the bigs both have one for reading.  

All of the cousins with Grandpa Mike and Grandma Rosie.

New bike!

New shoes!

When they have it, my kids go through gum like crazy.  This rally bucket didn't last long.  

Pondering life I guess.