Basketball and Families

So today we had to split up to make it to all of the basketball games.
John Michael played at 9:00 at Our Lady of the Valley.  They ended up losing, but only by one point and that was because of a goal during the last minute of the game.

Danny played at St. Francis and they played great.  They won and had the best time.  There is a lot of talent on Danny's team and I know that Coach Adam is a great coach and has really helped Danny come a long way in basketball.

After basketball and some quiet time at home I had to go to Grayson Valley for a family photo shoot.  Danny wanted to come with me and be my helper which I always enjoy.  I love spending time with my boys even if it is while I am working.  The family shoot was great, and it was really great to see Kim and her family after a few years of simply keeping in touch on FaceBook.

TGIF

This morning I took the boys to school and high tailed it to Morris Avenue for a couple of photo shoots.  The first was a family who was a blast to wor with.  They did candid and fun and there were even balloons!  It was a lot of fun.  The second was an precious boy who will be celebrating his fifth birthday in a week.  So exciting for a little man. 
The boys had a great day at school.  You can tell that they are ready for break though.  Homework is becoming a challange, and even just sitting down to read which they both usually like to do.
After school care was great too.  The kids were glad that it was Friday and since it was so pretty we stayed outside for a little while.  It was a much needed change in routine for everyone.  Of course it gets dark so early we cannot stay out long but still it helps time go by faster for the kids and adults alike. 
Just for the record I have still not seen the newest Twilight movie, that makes me a little sad. 
We are almost ready for the party tomorrow.  I cannot wait.  It is my favorite time of the year and I love kicking it off with just a have fun relaxed party. 

Ornaments Are Hung

I had to start today with a few photo shoots on Morris Avenue, but it was not all day.  I was able to get home by two which is a blessing in itself. 
The neighborhood was decorating the tree at te Club House and wanted all of the neighbors to bring an ornament to hang on the tree.  We took an ornament that was a star and had the Holy Family.  It is really pretty and the boys hung it on the tree when we got there.  I hope that they do this every year.  I love these little things that can become tradition. 

There are so many reasons that I love living in Legacy Springs and it seems that each season another reason or two is added. 

Hello December

Wow!  December 1st is here already!!  Enoy the month everyone it is going to be seriously magical.
Today I had back to back photo shoots.  Sveryone wants a session before Christmas and I cannot say that I blame them.  I was downtown all day.  Splitting my time between Morris Avenue and RailRoad Park.  I was again able to add to my collection of alphabet letters, which is definitely a blessing since the orders for words has been pretty steady for Christmas gifts. 
Brandon and Danny worked around the house all day, they worked on the last few Christmas decorations.  They also started putting the boxes up. 
John Michael played with the neighbors granddaughter all day.  They play so great togther.  They both love to be outside. Today they made an art project in the lot between us.  It is going to be so sad when they build a house there.  If I had a spare 35K I would buy it and garden and give the boys a good place to play.  For now we will use it though, even though I hear it has been designated a spec house after the first of the year. 

It was a great Saturday even though it was slammed. 

Boosterthon Fun Run

So today was CRAZY! It never seems to fail that on Run I am wild with things to do. 
I dropped the boys off and then headed to Morris Avenue.  A family in my neighborhood wanted some family pictures and some pictures of their youngest son who was one today!  Happy Birthday Luke. 
After this session I headed to Temple Beth-el to take some family pictures for a family whose middle son will be having his barmitzha tomorrow.  I am 31 and I do not guess I have ever been in a Jewish temple, but it was definitely my loss.  It is absolutely gorgeous.  There is so much tradition and history and beauty inside the doors.  This was definitely a blessing for me.

After this I hauled rear end to the school to get there before Danny's fun run.  He was running from 12:30 - 1:30 and John Michael was running after him from 1:30 - 2:30.  I made it!  I love the fun run, it is really a great time and I think that every parent should go at least one time. 

After the run I headed to the gym to get ready for ASC.  No sooner than I walked in the doors I got a call from the office.  Danny was sick.  Of course I found out that they ate 20 minutes later did the fun run and then had a pizza party.  I probably would have been sick too.  Non the less I went on and checked him and John Michael out and we went home to relax and hopefully feel better.

John Michael had to get ready for his soccer game at 7:30, which is really late.  They evidentally were having a festival, but there was no food left for the last games.  Go figure.  This whole BUSA experience has been a serious JOKE!!!!  John Michael did get the game ball, he was so excited and we were so proud of him!

Started with the Gardens

This morning Brandon and I took the boys to school and then we started our Friday to do list.  First things first.  I had a photo shoot with a beautiful family at the Botanical Gardens.  I cannot wait to get that blog caught up becuase the little boy in the shoot was absolutely gorgeous!  It helped having Brandon with me too because he loved a good game of peek-a-boo!
Brandon and I left there and headed to Sam's we had a few things we needed and mom had a few things she needed so we were going to get it out of the way.  I love Sam's but I hate it too. 
Once we had our running around done we headed home, and I pretty much had to turn around and go to work. 
We had a lazy night, but it was much needed.  We had batting practice, but then headed home and pretty much went to bed. 

It's Time for Scouting

So it was another great morning, something I am so thankful for. 
After I dropped the boys off at school I ran a few errands for mom and then headed to the Aldridge Gardens for a photo shoot with a gorgeous family.  It was a great shoot, family and maternity combined into one.  For more watch www.monicaannephotography.com it is coming soon, or at least one day.  Speaking of my website if anyone wants to help me out with that I would appreciate it so much!  Not the blogging, but the actual website.
The boys had a great day at school and Danny was able to get all of his homework done at ASC which is great for me.  I worked in the homework room, which I really enjoy.  It is great to be able to help the children when they have a question.  I love both of my jobs so so very much.
After work we had a scout meeting for the leaders.  This is the first one for the year and we decided on a lot including when Scout Night would be, next week!  YAY!  Then we have our popcorn kick off, and we also have already set up a trip.  September is going to be a busy month for scouting so get ready!  I am so excited.  I am determined to be better about organizing everything this year and keeping it fun for the boys.  Did I mention the popcorn sales, that is correct I will be harassing everyone soon!  Please help us make this the best year for sales ever!  The more that we sale the more that the pack will be able to do.

We got home and the boys were exhausted for that matter so was I.  I had a few e-mails to get out and things to get in order, but it all got done!  Some days I am not sure that it will, but today was a day where productivity was in the air.