Not my idols...

As you know, I am NOT, nor will I ever be a Michigan fan - I can almost guarantee neither of my boys will go there but, just because you never know - we took the boys to meet a few players and get a few autographs!  The boys just love to meet football players and they felt everything special today!

 

They got to meet

 

Denard Robinson (now a Jacksonville Jaguar)

Jordan Kovacs (now a Miami Dolphin)

Roy Roundtree (Who was super friendly and talked to us a lot while we were in line and waiting on the other players to show up.)

 

Daddy & Connor w/ Roy Roundtree

 Zennon so excited - with Roy Roundtree

 Connor & Zennon with all three former Michigan Wolverine Football Players!

 

 

And... I know what you are thinking - but, don't think to hard..  I am also taking these cuties to meet some Buckeye's in just a week!!  Which I am super excited about!!  I can hardly wait!!!!  Stay tuned!!!

My Valentine's Day Dates!

We decided to do a family fun Valentine's Day this year - 

and family fun it was!!!!

 

We took the boys and grandma & grandpa Duris bowling - and it was a hit for all ages!!

 

I have to brag for just a moment - I rocked the first game and won!!! I was very proud of myself, I cannot tell you the last time I have bowled. 

 

The 2nd game was closer and we all started to warm up and were bowling strikes and spare's! But, that game was all Grandma Sandy who was on fire!!!!

 

 Zennon all ready to start bowling

 Me & Zennon rockin' the bowling shoes!

 Connor getting ready to bowl - he did so good!

 There goes his ball :)

 Don't mind the food ALL over his face - but I just adore this look of pure joy!

 My dates!!! Love them so much!!!

 Back home, got a small Valentine's present

Transformer toys

 Ended our night snuggling & watching Despicable Me!

 

Valentine's Day Party

Connor's class had a fun filled Valentine's Day Party, complete with cards from friends, games, ice cream sundae's and lots and lots of candy. 

 

Connor with a few of his classmates

 Playing pin the heart on Cupid!

 All of the hearts!

 Yup, Connor rocked it :)  That is his heart right smack in the shot where the heart should be!

 Xavier, Connor & Nathan checking out their goodies bags!

 

I always feel so honored to be able to attend the parties with Connor & his class - I love to see him with his friends and he is always so proud to show off his class!

Car Show Fun

One of the major perks of having a houseful of boys is they enjoy stuff I most likely not did as a kid.  With our jeep lease coming up very quickly - we thought the auto show would be a fun way to check out a few of the vehicles on our favorite list. 

 

Connor having fun with the "cut out" Jeep! 

"Mom, take my picture!"

 

The boys posing so, we could send a picture to Papa Bill

Zennon driving..

 

Zennon helping mom check out the Journey

 

Connor "Is there a Mustang? With no top & no windows?"

He was in luck - Driving the Mustang!

 

The Pretttty Tahoe!

Check out this bad boy!!!

 

 

 

Zennon showing it off!  I think he makes it look even better!!!

 

 

Haha!!! My boys checking out the diesel.. Just like Papa Pat!!!

Someone has a diesel truck in his future!!!

 

We got to see a lot of SUV's (this decision is not going to be easy) a few I thought I really liked, was not impressed when I saw them up close. Others, I liked I didn't think I would.  Looked at some amazing pick up trucks for Papa Pat, and some fun sports cars for the boys!  Oh, that "new" car smell:) Always a good time when we can have time together as a family!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baked Goods

Connor's class was sponsoring a Bake Sale for his school and being it is the week of Valentine's Day I thought it would be fun to incorporate that in what I sent in.  Connor choose Rice Krispy Treats! 

 

I am not a huge "baker" by any means so, I was pretty darn proud of these!!

 

 

 Little Heart Shaped Rice Krispy Treats!

Complete with Red & White Valentine Sprinkles!

 

Thank you Pinterest!!!!

 

Superbowl Fun

We got to spend the Super Bowl with these two cuties!!!  The boys had so much fun, it seems like its been awhile since we were able to spend time with them.  I'm very happy they were able to come and play all afternoon!!

 

Summer School ?!?!?!?!?!?!?

No, I'm not talking about actual summer school.. I'm talking about make up days because this kid has only had 8 days of school since December 20th!!!  EIGHT DAYS since mid December.. That is just crazy!!!!  Now, I know 2 weeks was Christmas, New Years &  one was Martin Luther King Day but the other 9 were snow/ cold days!!!  His 1st week back after Christmas Break was cancelled because we got a huge snow storm that literally shut down the city for 3 days and the roads were not back to normal for almost an entire week!  Then when we thought we were back on track after a week of classes he had a short week due to Monday off for Martin Luther King day - little did we know that Friday would also be cancelled.  Friday along with Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of this week have been cancelled due to this "artic blast" weather we are experiencing.  It a good steady 10 degrees today but, the wind chill makes it negative...  YUCK!!!  I am not going to lie Me, Connor & Zennon have not left the house since Sunday!!  We are staying indoors & warm. 

 

As much as I love having Connor home with Zennon & I - I also don't want him to be in school half the month of June.  LoL :)  Our summer is short enough. They have tossed around ideas about extra assignments coming home with them on Spring Break to help get caught up, not having presidents day off school anymore, Even extending the calamity days for kids this year due to this nasty weather. I'm anxious to see what the final call will be.  

 

After today, the temperature is suppose to go back to our "normal" January temps so, hopefully school will be back in session!  

 

Now, they are calling for another snow, ice storm on Saturday evening. Hoping it doesn't add to his list but, whatever it takes to keep these kids safe - I am on board!!  I just hope they come up with good alternative for making up days rather then spending an extra half month of school..

 

 

We have played a lot of WII this week! 

 

 

We played bowling, baseball, tennis, golf, boxing!  Connor is getting pretty good especially at bowling!  Usually when we play Zennon is only in it for a few minutes then we see this!

 

 Playing his own version on a video game! 

Smiling for a picture!!!

 

I love being trapped in doors with these cuties but, I'm ready to have a different kind of fun.