Branson's 1st Football Game

You can tell by the look on Branson's face that this is serious business. It is really funny to watch him play "flag" football. The child really just wants to take someone out. They can still block and do a few things, but they aren't allowed to actually tackle. At practice the coach usually lines up opposite Branson. So rightfully so - -he got lined up across from their biggest player. He was WAY bigger than Branson! Branson didn't seem to mind at all!

The big kid was trying to knock the ball out of our guys hands.

Branson wasn't about to let that happen. I think they call that a tackle. . . .or did I miss something.

Reflecting on what was going on . . . sometimes I wish I knew what was going on inside that mind.

Lane is 2!!!!!

The first order of business for Lanie's birthday was a haircut. We love his little blond hair, but it was getting pretty long in the back. This is a before picture - - just for comparisons sake.Lane has been infatuated with Lighting McQueen and the movie, Cars. So I made a cake with his favorite things on it. He has carried the firetruck, Red, around since he got it off the cake.
Here we are planning on blowing out the candles.

He finally got some cake, but he wouldn't let go of the Cars off the top long enough to eat it. If it weren't for a few kind souls that took pity on him and fed him, he wouldn't have gotten any birthday cake or ice cream at all!

Opening presents is always fun. However, I think Macy opened more than Lane. He didn't really dive in until he was about done!

Lane got lots of goodies for the kids to check out!

Lane got to open a few presents sitting in NeeNee's lap. The other kids were held at bay for a few moments!

See my new haircut! Here is an unbrushed, after picture. Amazingly it is a lot shorter than it was before - - the pictures don't do it justice! He really looks cute - - but I am not partial or anything! (am I?)