Happy happy joy joy

Harrison made the top 12 on his XC team.  He gets to run in sectionals and he is very excited about this.

It's the middle of the night and I just woke up with back spasms.  I was just thinking today, I wonder when my back is going to freak out on me?  Good times in Stressville!

this is what I get

for opening my big mouth.  no stress. blah blah blah.   whatever.  lesson learned.  

See this little lego town?  I want to live there right now!

The Stress of Life

Some of my friends are super stressed these days about one thing or another.  I tend to carry this stress around with me and I worry about them.  Fortunately, my life is pretty low stress right now, so I can handle it.

It's Back!

I had a great time in Cincinnati with all the hockey people.  Hayden was the first to score for his team.   He went crazy out on the ice!  Henry played goalie for a game and loved it.  He only let the other team score once.   

Both boys complained about not having a game or practice today.  

B-Line Trail

The twins and I went on a long bike ride the other day on the B-Line trail. 
They finally finished the bridge and the boys were so excited to try it out. That bridge is very steep! 

We stopped  off at the Chocolate Moose on the way home for some yummy ice cream.

and Z is for zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I slept a lot this Labor day weekend.  I feel better, but my ear still hurts.  My goal is to not get sick again this school year.  I bought some multi-vitamins and I'm going to start eating better.  Thanks for letting me participate in this challenge.  I had fun and I love that it got Henry blogging a little. 

 This is the twins with their buddy Titus at the zoo.  Oh Yeah!!!  I'm D.O.N.E!!!!  

Y is for yellow belt

My boys used to do Taekwondo.   The twins made it to the yellow belt and Harrison made it to the purple-white belt.  They were all pretty decent at it.  Hayden wants to go back and get his black belt. 

This is Harrison in 2007.  He is the tall one on the far left. 

Twins got their yellow belts in 2008.

X is for the Xbox 360

My boys love their Xbox 360.  Harrison doesn't play many games on it anymore.  He uses his Xbox to talk to his friends and watch Netflix. 

W is for Willis Tower

Did you know that they changed the name of the Sears Tower to the Willis Tower?  What the heck?  I'm still going to call it the Sears Tower!

The Sears Tower is located on Wacker Drive in the West Loop of  Chicago.  I took this picture while I was looking out the window.

BTW...  I'm finishing today.  So, if you have nothing better to do on this beautiful Labor day, then read on.  I refuse to finish last!!! 

V is for Virginia

Virginia was my Grandmother's name.  She was an amazing person.  I still think about her almost everyday.  I took this picture of her when I was in high school.  She was hanging clothes up on the clothes line and she did not want me to take her picture.  She finally stopped and made this silly face and I snapped the picture.

U is for unique

These two boys are unique. I love them! 

T is for Twins

I love having twins.  It was hard at first, but I love watching them go through life together.  They have a few really good friends that they spend time with, but mostly it's just them.  I think it's interesting how they have switched roles over the years.  For instance, Hayden used to be so shy and wouldn't let anyone touch him or look at him and Henry was so friendly.  Now, I think it's the opposite.  Henry is more reserved and has to watch and learn for awhile before he will jump in and start interacting with new people.  Hayden will just walk into a room and everyone is his best friend, almost instantly. 

They also, used to take turns being in charge.  Henry has held that throne for awhile now.  I think Hayden needs to step up his game. 

I have taken lots of pictures of them together.  Here are a few of my faves.

S is for sick in September

I have been taking tons of vitamin C since school started.  I was determined not to get sick this year.  It's barely been three weeks and I have a stupid ear infection.  I don't understand why I'm getting ear infections as an adult?  This doesn't make any sense!

On a lighter note, doesn't Harrison look happy?