Pumpkin carving

Halloween is still weeks away, but Owen already carved his pumpkin, and he did so all by himself (scary to think of him with a knife, I know). He was so proud of himself that he wanted his picture taken outside with it and insisted on having the ratty, old skateboard in it too. Go figure!

Pierce and Spenser

Pierce and his pal Spenser pose after their last football game (yes, it was sunny). The boys both finished their season 3-1 and had a lot of fun. This was Owen's first year playing, and he enjoyed playing, even though it was never long enough for him. He always had a funny story to tell at the end of the game, like how he tackled some big guy (not), threw another over his shoulder (definately not), or sacked the quarterback (absolutely not). I think he has a little of his dad in him when it comes to telling stories :)
 

Owen and his buddy Mason

Of course Owen wouldn't cooperate, especially since one of the moms passed out Mountain Dew. 

Crazy Owen

Owen thinks an action photo would be better for the blog. 

What you lookin' at?

 

Close-up

Pierce really looks grown up in this photo. His hair was starting to get really long too, but fortunately, Mom got them haircuts this week, and he is back to a "clean cut" boy. 

Kickoff time

Pierce (15) is still not as big as the 6th graders, but he grew about 4 inches this summer and is right at 5 feet tall. Look out Mom, only another year and he will be taller than you! Yikes!

Intent on watching the game

 

Listening to the National Anthem

 

I'm bad and you know it

 

Don't know what this means, but it sure looks cool

 

I know you're bigger than me, but I am tougher

 

Kinda' hard to talk w/these mouthpieces

 

I am too tired to even stand

 

Now there is one tough guy!

 

Fired-up Fifth Grader

The boys started another school year with high hopes. Pierce said 5th grade would be fun because they get to be the leaders of elementary. Plus, he was looking forward to starting band and taking typing. He started playing the saxophone this year (really loud too) and is finding out that typing is hard work. 

Thrilled Third Grader

Owen was eager to start school so he could be with his friends instead of Mom. He got the new teacher, and after the first day he was excited to go back (which scared Mom a little). However, she sends home lots of homework and gives frequent updates on his progress, so we are really pleased.

Michigan vacation

We spent a nice, relaxing week in Michigan visiting Michele's family and seeing Jon and Amy. Here is Eric taking a break from shopping with the four kids. 

Rub-A-Dub

The fourome can still squeeze into the tub...at least when the bath is this big! 

Pierce and Jake

Pierce goes with Jake (Jeff's boy) for a a two night 4-H camp. 

Boy surrounded by blue

Blue suit, blue water, blue slide, blue sky (can't see), and Mom's favorite blue eyes...Oh, and possibly blue lips since it was only in the 80s.

Fun in the sun

Owen has this pose mastered. It's called "hold your arms in front of your stomach when somebody is taking your picture."

Pool Pals

Pierce finally cooperates long enough to snap this photo with his friend Brent. The boys each had a friend over last night, so Mom was really outnumbered around home. 

Palin' around at the pool

Owen thinks he is giving his friend Mason bunny ears. Little does he know that Mason is so much taller that it doesn't matter. 

Time for another haircut

Owen enjoys styling his hair with the water. I guess it is time to head to the barber.