David Beckham

Ok, so he may not play soccer as well as Beckham or be as well known or wealthy... but in my opinion, he is a TON cuter :)
Brennan had his first official organized sport practice on Saturday: Soccer. We all think that he will excel in some kind of running or throwing sport (track, cross country or baseball), but soccer is the only one he could get into because of his age. Aside from a 5 minute meltdown during the 30 minute session, he had a blast. It's an 8 week course and I'm excited for him to practice things in a group setting: following directions, taking turns, waiting in line... Here are a few pictures of his class.

Arizona Fun

Every September 1st is the annual Dove Hunting Season in Yuma, Az. Joel has been hunting every year with his family for 27 years. This year I was able to drive the kids (with grandma Givens) early so Joel could stay home and work a couple extra shifts and come down opening day. Pre-kids I would go with the family every morning: Get up wayyyy before the sun (4am), drive for what seemed like 50 miles to find the perfect spot, and then hang out as the family had their fun (hunting dove). I wasn't into killing the poor things (hunting), so I just hung out, being the supportive wife that I am! :) Well, now that we have the kiddos... someone has to stay home with them right? :)

The kids and I were in Az for over a week. They got to spend great quality time with grandma, papa and their cousins! Plus, I got a little extra rest (thanks to Gma Givens)... which I have been REALLY needing for 5 months (ever since Faith was born).



We got to Skype with Joel while we were apart for a few days. Here is a picture of B talking with his daddy! So cute, he loved it! Love modern technology!




Here are some great pictures of Faith! I love capturing her sweet, oh so innocent looking faces :)

Since the temperature was over 110 during the day, there was LOTS of swimming.

Cousins Jessica and Gunnar...

Having fun with G-ma and Papa...

Bad hair day...

Our singing boy

Brennan's new favorite thing to do is sing. Suddenly, he just bursts out into songs. But, put on the spot and he gets shy. I've had to try and hide the fact that I'm video taping just to capture the moment. Here are 2 of his favorite songs:

"Love em"

I just love my kids so much!!! Here are 2 recent picts...

Brennan went to his friend Ethan's brithday party at My Gym. It was B's first time meeting Elmo in person... he was in shock!!! He loved it. He still talks about seeing Elmo.

This picture is just too cute and had to post it! She's ready for Harvard. :)

Wiggle Time

Well...it FINALLY happened. The Wiggles were touring in the US!!! Of course we had to take Brennan to the concert. The first tv show that really caught Brennan's attention was the Wiggles. There was a time when Brennan's world revolved around them... singing the songs, dancing to the music, playing with his Wiggle toys... I started having Wiggle dreams, that's how obsessed he was. Remember my little Wiggle for Halloween??? Enough said.
We were able to get really great seats. Brennan was in "awe" the whole time. We sat next to an aisle, so he hung out there and danced throughout the concert. It was so much fun! I'm admitting it, I had fun... well, it was fun watching Brennan enjoy it, plus it didn't hurt that I knew all the songs :)

A little clip of Brennan during the show...

Random...

Daddy's girl



Brennan's rides



Tater Tot fun


Faith's 1st time in pigtails...