Peavy Halloween 2015

Butterfly and butterfly catcher 

Old man Tan 

Smarty pants (who went trick or treating with his friends this year) 

Handing out candy (and beer for adults) 

The crazy neighborhood kids at the pre-party 

Traditions

I'm learning that our eldest likes to uphold the traditions we have started. This, of course, warms my heart and also means we had to squeeze our pumpkin patch trip in the day before Halloween. It was a nice sunny evening and not busy at all. We successfully completed the corn maze, got our pumpkins, and all had a nice time. (And bonus that this is only a few minutes from our house). 

Enjoying the corn maze 

Love this view 

Carving pumpkins - thanks to D-man the carving was done! 

The finished product 

Get Out of My Yard!

(T-man's Halloween phrase) 

Monarch K8 Fall Fling

After a lot of drama around having 2 "dates" to the dance (then turning them both down because he told them he wasn't going) and saying none of his friends would be at the dance, D-man decided to go And when I arrived, he said it did look like fun and he guessed he would stay. (I told him he had to wait for me because I was volunteering at it). 

Even though he and his friend spent most of the time looking at the bulletin board and standing by the trash can, I think he was glad he went (he even apologized to one of the girls who he turned down). 

Chilling by the bulletin board 

Photo booth fun 

Football by the Numbers

99 hours of practice 

22 kids 

13 weeks of football 

5 victories 

2 character-building losses 

1 pick six 

0 practices in the snow 

Waiting for his coach for his last practice 

Reading with the Buffs

One benefit of having a large university down the road is its involvement is the schools. Today, T-man had 2 dancers and 2 cheerleaders come read to his class. It's always great when he comes home excited about school. 

With the poster he received (I've resigned myself to the fact that Buffs are everywhere) 

Sushi Dinner Deluxe

Thanks to Marshall, we had a wonderful sushi dinner tonight. After several nights of rushed dinners and takeout, it was nice to all sit down together. If this keeps up, I might have to take after my mother and start marking our family dinners on the calendar. I can still here my Mom saying, "It's been two weeks since we all sat down together......."  

Losing is Hard

For a kid that just had the best time in his grade in the mile, had teachers gushing over him during parent-teacher conferences (and having all "As"), and playing on a football team that has only lost two games in 5 seasons, losing is tough. 

It was a hard fought game and D-man had an interception, but in the end, their big player returned a punt for a touchdown and had another monster touchdown run. It's hard to see all the kids so upset, but you learn a lot more from losing than you do from winning. Of course, it's an even harder lesson to learn when you are so used to winning.  But, life is full of winning and losing and all we can do is help our kids learn to do both well (and give lots of hugs).   

Conference Checklist

One lesson we try to talk to about regarding school work is working hard. We don't care about the grade, we care if you are trying. 

This was T-man's self assessment for his parent-teacher conference. I'm so proud of him and happy our message is coming through. 

Support Our Troops Game

A busy day here at the Peavy household. T-man's last soccer game was fun and then we headed to D-man's football game that was scheduled at the same time. We arrived at D-man's game at halftime with a score of 38-0. They ended up winning the support the troops game 56-0. 

 

We then attended a neighborhood Halloween party on a gorgeous afternoon. Louisville has been good to us. 

Sporting the red white and blue 

Wrapping up a great soccer season 

 

Playing Hooky

I took the day off from work to hang with the boys for their day off from school. We slept in and then headed to the zoo because it was a gorgeous day. We enjoyed finding the Lego displays throughout the zoo and seeing the baby zebra. 

After a couple hours at the zoo, we met Marshall for lunch downtown, walked around a bit, grabbed some ice cream, and then did a bit of free mini-golf downtown. Driving home, T-man said it was a really fun time. Definitely a great day to take off and fun to have some time in the city - something we don't do enough. 

Fleet Feet Race

T-man belongs to a running club that meets 3 days a week after school. Every 2 weeks, there is a race on Saturday morning. T-man had an AMAZING 2k race. While the results aren't in, we think he finished in the top 10 (out of 75ish runners). 

T-man is in the bright orange shorts on the right 

On the home stretch! 

Sailing Regatta

I spent my Friday noon hour at school for D-man's science class. Parents helped run the fans for the sailing race. It was beautiful outside and it was fun watching the kids race their homemade boats. 

Trying to race all the boats at once 

With the non-winning boat 

The Kissing Hand

A piece of me I give to you, 

This special heart because 

"I Love You," 

The heart is you, the hand is me, it shows that we are a family. 

A Great Day

Finally, a fall-like day for our sporting events.  We ventured up to Windsor to  avenge the loss from last year. The Pirates brought their "A" game and won 34-6. One of those touchdowns was thanks to D-man's pick six! 

Mom, Dad, and I left in the third quarter to catch T-man's soccer game. T-man had a great game on defense and was very happy to have Nana and Pop there to cheer him and his fellow Warriors.

So wonderful to have Mom and Dad here for the entire week - the boys couldn't believe they were already leaving tomorrow. 

Decked out in pink for the game 

SO excited about his interception 

Our soccer warrior and his fans 

Happy Hour Golfing

T-man, Pop, and I headed to the driving range after school. We hit some balls and then putted on the punch green. T-man had some great shots and had a hole-in-one during our putting. 

T-man is WAY at the end of the green "tending the pin" 

Hole in 1!

Thanks to the rain holding off, D-man and my Mom were able to head out golfing right after school. They got in 9 holes and decided to play a couple more holes (even though the wind picked up and it was quite chilly). 

On 93-yard hole 11, at Coal Creek Golf Course, D-man hit a hole in 1 with a 7-iron. 

What is even more incredible is that in 2013 when D-man and Mom were golfing in Minnesota, Mom had a hole in 1. Apparently, they should stick together! 

What a special memory. 

Celebrating with a sushi dinner! 

Adventures with Nana and Pop

Homework help on the patio 

Marshall sporting the tie-dye shirt Mom and the boys made in Pender 

Taking the afternoon off for lunch and shopping 

Catching a gorgeous sunset 

So glad they are staying longer 

Mom and Dad's mini getaway to Colorado Springs