Conference Weekend

 We mixed things up a bit this General Conference weekend.  We usually rank pumpkin items, but this year we pitted Maple against Pumpkin.  We were often not in agreement, but for the most part pumpkin tended to win with a couple of notable exceptions.  We did a bracket elimination.  In the end, Trader Joe's Pumpkin ice cream won.  

Busy, Busy

 Saturdays are not for the faint of heart around here.  We started the day with an 8am soccer game up North in Kansas City.  BB had a great game.  It was followed by work, Little Guy's baseball game, BB's baseball practice, a cross country meet, General Conference, and KCMTA Fall Festival.  

All 3 got a Superior rating of 4.  BB and Little Guy even got a 4+ for distinction.  They were the only 2 from Kansas City School of Music to get 4+, so it was a big deal to them.  

We celebrated with dinner at the Lenexa Market.  This is the "Mom-the-sun-is-too-bright" picture.

Larger than Life

Little Guy has such a big personality.  You know where he is at all times, because you can hear him.  He's usually singing or making some sort of noise.  He got an early birthday gift from Grandma and Grandpa Thompson and he's in love.  He's convinced he'll play baseball better now that he has a baseball bag that even matches his Monarchs uniform.  

He was nominated by his class to run for Mayor.  He wrote a speech and presented it to class.  People made him posters.  He came home disappointed, because he lost by one vote.  His opponent was a girl.  All the girls voted for her, and all the boys voted for him.  There is one more girl than boy in his class.  I guess partisan voting starts young.  Hahahaha.  

Here's a selection of his writing journal from school: I think he's decided he'll be just like Little Man when he's older. 

Graveyard Visits

Little Lady participated in a church youth activity taking pictures of grave stones.  The pictures get uploaded, so people can find their ancestors.  She was saddened by some of the young children who have passed away. 

Busy Weekends

Saturdays are full of baseball and soccer games, cross country meets, and this past Saturday we also had a mini-recital in preparation for Fall Festival next weekend. They're ready!

Little Guy even got to try pitching for the first time.

Free For All

 Little Guy's soccer game took a twist when the other team forfeited, but didn't tell anyone they weren't coming until Little Guy's team was already there.  The coach opened it up to have the grown ups play against the kids.  Joel went out and played against Little Guy.  It was so fun to watch.  Joel even got a couple of goals.  Even Grandpa got in on the action.

They played for over an hour straight with no breaks.  It was pretty entertaining.  

September Dates

We've been so crazy busy these last several months that child/parent dates sort of fell by the wayside.  We finally reinstated them this month.  Since Little Guy had today off of school we decided to do our date during the day.  We had brunch at Big Biscuit and then went to Dave and Busters.  He's always wanted to go and see what all the fuss is about.  He loved it. 

I am slightly worried for my future, because he chose mostly speed racing games.  

BB had his date tonight with Dad.  They got Andy's and then watched the 2018 World Series highlights of the Boston Red Sox winning.  It's a favorite pastime around here.

A Couple More

 This week I pieced together another baby quilt top, and one of the do. Good Stitches quilt tops. I may have gone slightly too wonky on my wonky stars, but I still like it.