My friends

Reece was pooped from the skating party and crashed for a 3 hour nap. Upon awaking, he immediately asked "Where are my friends?" referring to Jackson and Marshall. We hit the pool and I snapped a few before I jumped in myself.We had a great time in the pool, everyone laughing and splashing and swimming. After we cleaned up, Darren and Adam got home from the draft and hospital respectively. Kerri had to stay overnight after resetting her ankle, and with surgery required for a few pins. We ate at Rudy's (YUMMY!) and then Adam and his boys took some banana pudding to their momma. She's doing great (except for that ankle thing). ; )

First Skate

Jackson and Marshall were invited to a 7th birthday roller skating party. Since the dad was one of our fantasy football guys, we were invited too. Being the roller queen that I am (you know disco and roller skating go hand in hand!), I was excited. Reece was too.Marshall and Kerri skating by.Marshall and Reece rolling along.Then, the lights dimmed and it was time for the hokie pokie.
The music started and soon after Reece and I were working our way to the center. But, we didn't make it before first seeing Kerri on the floor with her hand around her ankle. BROKEN? "Uh, yeah," nodding her head confidently said the EMT upon first view of it.We kept the boys busy while they tended to Kerri, playing some games and then eating pizza and cake. Sweet Marshall was a little teary when I first came over, worried about his momma. He calmed down quickly when we talked and then he headed straight for some candy. : )After cake, Reece was ready to hit the floor again, and I was too. I loved being out there, gliding across the floor round and round with my cross-over turns. The throwback tunes also provided much singing and dancing on my end. Successful rebellion of 40 today.

For Reece's last skate, I put my shoes on and encouraged some independence. He did so great and skated quite a bit by himself, mostly into my arms. Thanks Marshall, for letting us borrow the skates. I'll never forget Reece's first skate!The rest of the afternoon was much different than planned. I stayed at the house with the 3 boys while Darren went to the draft, serving as a drafter and entering all the picks (my job).

Adam called in from the hospital. Kerri is such a tough gal and doing just fine, although we found out surgery is required for that ankle. Stink.
I, on the other hand, am suffering some major rag arm from Wii tennis. No surgery required, but almost as embarrassing.

Jackson, Marshall and I decided something about the hokie pokie:"That's NOT what it's all about."

Ahhh-stin

Hit the road with the masses for the annual fantasy football draft.
I was ready for some change of scenery, and even the road provided a bit of inspiration. (more on that later)

Stopped twice to potty for only a 3 hour trip,and I was starting to think I didn't bring enough underwear for Mr. Man. ; )

We weren't in any hurry, but it was nice to finally get to Ahhh-stin.
Just the backyard at Adam and Kerri's evokes that feeling.Reece feeding the fish.Their cactus gardenPeek-a-boo, Picabo.

Blue

'Make-up for daddy."

Do number 2

Scheduled Reece's 2nd haircut was with Grayson. Have you noticed I like to do things together? If none officially, I'd at least like Reece to have some pseudo-siblings.

Grayson started off so happy...(those may have been tickles from Ms. Sundee, and I love Kir laughing in the background)It was a tough one for Gman today. He has some rough spots during his haircut, and then in the next moment was smiling as Wes showed him his do.But, when he couldn't get his full treat at the end because of his behavior, he fell apart and didn't get to stay for Reece's turn.Reece did well with do number two, and I was glad Darren got to see his big boy getting his hair cut. Wes does a great, great job, and I still can't say enough about the local, father/son-run business.