Soccer Dan

Today I took Daniel to his soccer game - the first I'd seen this season for various reasons. He's playing travel soccer and absolutely loves it. The boys had a tough game, mainly because the referee wasn't making good calls, but they won 5-4! They are all very good soccer players. We parents were talking about how neat it will be to watch them when they get a little older - they're going to be great!

Las Vegas

Tom and I went to Las Vegas last week - he had a conference and I tagged along. It was fun for the most part, especially with Tom. I really enjoy being with Tom without the kids (they were with the in-laws. :)) We always find something to laugh about. We didn't get to spend a whole lot of time together since he was in class from 8-5 every day. I did a little shopping and a little slots. I'm not a big spender, so neither is my cup of tea. I've decided that you definitely don't want to win at slots on the first day - it makes it that much harder to win the rest of the time. It was a lesson learned! :) I did get a chance to sit by the amazing pool a little and finish a great book (Twilight by Stephanie Meyer) and start another. We also went to see the Blue Man Group one night - a great interactive show. All in all, it was nice to get away get away together and have some alone time.

This is our pool as seen from our room. It's very private and quiet.

Do you like our toes?? :) I was having fun with the camera (and I'd had a terrific strawberry margarita!)

HOT trip to Blacksburg - GO HOKIES!

Yesterday we went to the VT v. GT football game. The kids came with us this time - their once a year trip. We always tailgate with Tom's old friends from college days when we bring the kids. So much fun! It's great to catch up with everyone's lives, eat great food, and talk Tech football. Of course, it was HOT, though not as hot as it was a couple of weeks ago at the ECU game in Charlotte. Clare and Daniel insisted on getting the funny orange and maroon wigs. They're too cute, but they got very hot very quickly when they were wearing them! Thank goodness Tech won - the ride home is always more enjoyable when they win!

Our friends' kids are so cute! Reagan, below, liked Clare's hair. She's a big ham.




The beanbag toss was a big hit with the kids - and it kept them all out of the street and parking lot! Daniel played with Nick off and on for much of the time we were at the tailgate (4 hours?)




Of course, Tom and Daniel tossed the football for a while. It was just too hot for a long game. Daniel has gotten so much better at football in the years we've been going down to the game. The best thing is he's not falling asleep during the third quarter anymore (and Mom doesn't have to sit and hold him while trying to watch the game!) This time he even asked a lot of very good questions about the rules of the game. All in all, we had a great time before, during, and after the game this year.