John David has popcorn words at school, so they work on 2-4 words each week, that are constantly showing up that week during the lessons. Well, while we are reading John David is pointing out his popcorn words. It's great. I just know soon we are going to have 2 awesome readers on our hands.
We just love our neighborhood. The boys are always outside playing with the kids in the neighborhood. They ask to look outside to see if they are outside playing and quickly run outside. What amazes me, is that our neighbors are a little bit older than our boys, but that doesn't seem to matter. John David can hold is own when playing football and they both have really gotten into playing hockey which is great because they all seem to like it. Kevin and I have loved having the basketball hoop because it gives us something to do when they are outside playing with their friends. Kevin and I have enjoyed playing HORSE and PIG, although I don't think I've won a game yet, but I do give Kevin some competition. Boys are loving playing basketball too. It truly has been great. We have also noticed that our neighborhood likes to decorate for Halloween. It's crazy, we have put up a sign and some pumpkins and that's about it, but I'm sure next year, it will be different and I can't even imagine the decorations when it comes to Christmas time! I can't wait. Although, we will need to go buy some outside decorations.
We had a great time at the Red Raiders game a few weeks back. It would have been better if it wasn't cold though, the boys weren't too happy. Next time we go when it's a little chilly out we will be more prepared with blankets, we were bundled with hats, gloves and coats, but were still cold. John David even saw his teacher, which made him so excited! I think Kevin really enjoyed going to the game, although it might be another year or two before they can handle a Michigan game! It was just great being out with all of the excitement.Buster is happy too. When we are outside in the front, he needs to be with us. If he's not, you can hear him barking by the garage door and jumping on the door. We have to be careful, because he has been known to lock us out. Good thing, the back door was open or we would have been in trouble. So we just let him out front with us, on his leash and he just loves the attention he gets from all of the kids.
We have been enjoying the fall weather. We went to Goeberts and the boys had a blast with their friends, we got pumpkins that we are looking to carve tonight, Kevin is enjoying his Pumpkin Spiced Latte and we are all enjoying Apple Cider Donuts!Football is now over for John David. It was more of a basic type class which was too basic for Johnny. It seems as though he got more out of playing with the neighbors than the class. Next year, it'll be different though, maybe flag, we'll see. He has a great spiral, can catch the ball and can even punt it. It's just crazy that you give him a ball and he knows what to do with it. We were at the park and a high schooler was there with a friend with their lacrosse sticks. Next thing I know, John David picked up a stick and was catching and throwing. Just crazy at how natural he is with balls.
Austin started Karate and he is loving it. He got is gi 2 weeks ago and looking more official. And he is starting basketball next month, hoping he likes that as he loves shooting hoops outside.
Our little munchkins sure do keep us busy and we are enjoying it.
