The British

On our way to swim lessons yesterday, Houghton informs me he told his teacher that we celebrate Hanukkah. I asked him when did we ever do that? He didn't have an answer. He did say that he learned that those who celebrate Hanukkah are British! After choking down my laugh and trying to be serious (I saw the error in his way); I asked, "British?" He said, "They have British names (those who celebrate Hanukkah). He said also that his teacher didn't think we had a "British" name. I informed Houghton that "British" are the people who are from Britain-a country. I asked, "do you mean 'Yiddish'?" He said yeah, it's a language.....Now that we were on the same page, I did inform him that we celebrate Christmas, not Hanukkah. And I was not about to get into the reasons/differences of the 2 religions....He didn't seem to mind either.

Go Cats!

GO CATS!!

So a few weeks ago now...we were in Tucson for the U of A vs. Cal football game

Houghton and Mary were decked out for it (thanks to Aunt Julia)

It happened to be homecoming weekend and Houghton loved the parade!

Julia and Rene put on a HUGE spread and fed us well!!

They even had satellite TV so we could watch the game

We had tickets to the game but well, it was more fun to tailgate!

Hougton got to play football and futbol and Mary got to crawl around.

She did however finally stand herself up then she didn't know what to do so she crawled!

Happy Halloween

Houghton and Mary had a blast!! Our Neighbors had a little party before we all went trick-or-treating. Houghton wore everyone out...including me! We scoured the neighborhood!! Mary was a trooper...I think because she got to ride in the stroller!
I have since confiscated the candy...at least the good stuff!!

Doody, Doody

This is great!! (Only because it didn't happen to me!)
Paul was giving the kids a bath right before choir practice and right after dinner.
Houghton said "Uh-Oh, Mary pooped!!" and Poop she did!! It filled her tub....which divides the tub so Houghton can have some space and Mary is still too little for the big tub! Paul promptly threw the kids out and was grossed out....but the good guy he is cleaned out the tubs!! And scrubbed his arms and left for choir!! Mary was quite amused with herself and I had a good chuckle too!! I don't think Houghton ever did that when he was little and this is the first time Mary has so maybe we're blessed?? Then I wondered....has this happened to anyone else?

Soccer

This is for you Tio Rene-

This is his other passion....he only agreed to continue swimming as long as it didn't interfere with soccer!! He loves it and is really improving. He got to play goalie at the last game (Sat) and did great....he really paid attention. The kids on his team are learning the positions and how to play as a team(not just all chase after the ball!) His control of the ball is great....the hardest part is getting them to follow the ball....they'll kick it then forget to keep going!! Houghton's not afraid to get in there and get the ball....he's really loving it!!

My Little Swimmer

My little swimmer....this is Houghton at his first swim meet (2 weeks ago). He did great...he swam 25Y backstroke and freestyle. It was a non-timed event but he did it!! His coach says his backstroke is great!! He's a fish and I would never have guessed that the backstroke would be his best/favorite event.....when he was first learning to swim, he wouldn't even lay on his back in the water...He would throw a HUGE fit!!!

Wow, it doesn't seem like 2 weeks since I last updated. Well, Mary is sick, again, the same snot ridden head and cough as before. I am told it's only a cold but well, I might be seeing the doc again soon. I took her and Houghton last week for shots. A flu shot for Houghton and Mary's one year stuff. They were great...Houghton cried before he even got the shot and when it was done said, "that was it??". I think he was being influenced by his sister. Her shots were in the arm and she didn't like it. We had a busy weekend and the soccer game was rained out. It has now officially gotten "chilly". I think if I said cold, everyone who lives where it's actually cold might want to hurt me. Lets say I need a sweater at night and we are eating dinner on the patio....except I am still getting bit by mosquitoes. (Only me!!) Paul is getting closer to his exam and I am getting nervous. I know he is too but I am trying to be supportive and not the "slave driver" He's been great though....For getting a little extra study time in the late afternoon, he makes dinner while I get the kids to the various activities!!! Besides...I usually pick something to grill....Then he has an excuse to have a beer!!!