Go Huskers!

On Saturday we were lucky enough to be able to go to the opening game of the Corn huskers. We went with three other couples and had a great time. The fans were crazy! Lynn and I both commented on how cool the atmosphere was. We both got goosebumps because of how much school spirit there was. Our boys got to play at Tyson and Mason's house while Jeff and Lisa Bryson watched them. Lincoln was a crazy city and we tried to avoid traffic as much as possible by getting there early and leaving in between and third and fourth quarters. One of our favorite moments at the game was when some people were trying to get into their seats which were already occupied. So, the guys who were sitting in these people's seats turned to everyone and were like, "This is section 20, you need to go to section 19." All of us turned to them and said, "No, this is section 19!" The guys felt foolish and left to go to their correct section. We all just laughed. We had a great time and we are grateful for fun friends.

This is us at half time (check out all of the red)

Becca and I went to Noodles and Company and got our food to go while Lynn and John went to Buffalo Wild Wings. We brought our meal there and ate while they scarffed their hot wings.

So...maybe I figured it out

Today as Porter was going to school we saw his teacher in the hallway and we talked about how Porter has been behaving recently at school. I think we figured it out! The first day of school he came home and told me that he didn't eat the breakfast that they gave him at school. I told him that he needed to try it because I figured that he was probably hungry by 9:30 am. He always was hesitant to tell me that he didn't eat the breakfast because he didn't want me to get after him. (He's known for being picky and not eating all of his food). So the conclusion that we came to is that he didn't want to go to school because he was afraid of when breakfast time came around because he didn't want to eat it. Big fit for such a small deal. Anyway, his teacher told him that he didn't have to eat the breakfast and he did wonderful today! So, I guess we will see how he acts on Tuesday when we go back. I hope that our observation was right.

Pre-K update...not so good

So, now that Porter has gone to preschool for one week I have to tell ya that it's a struggle. Each day he goes it gets worse and worse when I drop him off. Today he told me that he hated school and that he didn't want to go, so the whole way to school he just kept saying, "I don't want to go to school!" So the past three days he has been throwing the HUGEST fit when I go to leave him in his classroom. He will cry and scream as if he were getting a beating. It's pretty ridiculous if you ask me! I have know idea what to do! His teacher says that the crying only lasts for a minute or two and then he is fine. Every day I pick him up he is in a good mood. I guess it's just in the morning when I go to drop him off. Bribes don't work, pep talks don't work. Any ideas?????? I think I will go crazy if this lasts any longer.

Porter's 1st day of Pre-K!

Today was Porter's first day of Preschool. I was worried about what he would do when I left him there because I'm with him constantly. He looked as if he was okay when we left, he even was tracing his name and didn't really notice. So I went for a run and then had to go back and pick him up after stopping at home for some things. He was really excited to see Peyton and I. I asked him how the day went and he said "We did criss cross!" I said "Criss cross applesauce?" He said, "Where you there? How did you know?" Moms know everything. He also said that they did the chicken dance, and tip toe. I asked him if he cried and he said that he did because I wasn't there. Maybe tomorrow he will do better. At least he is excited to return in the morning knowing that I will leave him there again.

He is excited to go to school

Look how big the smallest backpack we could find was. He will grow someday right?

My big boys!

Up, up and away!

Last Saturday we went to Offutt Air force Base to their free Air Show. It was really cool and the boys just loved all of the airplanes. We met Chelsea, Craig and Maddie Chambers there, so it was fun hanging out with them again! We saw big airplanes and small ones, helicopters and jets. They even had pretend explosions that went off to show what the bombers could do. Our favorite was the Hornet jet. It was super fast and loud, but it could slow down and be so quiet too.

Here we are taking the school bus from Bellevue West High School to the airforce base. Porter thought the bus ride was so much fun. Peyton wouldn't even look for a picture.

Here are the boys enjoying a view of one of the big airplanes. Notice that there are hardly ever any pictures of me? That is because I am always the one taking pictures :)

Porter was itching to spend his five dollars from Great Grandma Ballard and he begged for a toy airplane, so we finally let him buy it with his birthday money. He was much happier once he had that toy to play with. He flew it all over the place and even almost hit a few people with it. Oops.

Phelps Phan

Wow, we witnessed history tonight as we watched Michael Phelps win his 8th gold medal. No one has ever won that many gold medals in one Olympics. It is amazing to us how fast and smart he swims. We have so much enjoyed watching him and cheering for him this Olympics. We are Phans!

Lots of Olympics....Little Sleep

So, I just don't think that I will be able to catch up on my sleep until the Olympics are completely over. This midnight or 1 am business is getting to be very tiresome. Lynn and I have enjoyed watching the swimming and the gymnastics and were very excited last night for the individual results in the women's gymnastics. I have fallen asleep on the couch every night this week. Some nights I will wake up around 3:00 am and discover that the TV has been left on and all the lights in the house are still on. We love the Olympics, but we are ready for normal life to get back to order.