Football Season

Well, it's almost here...OU football begins this Saturday. This year is a little different for us because with my job, we have decided to do a promotion with Edmond HS Football, OU and OSU. This is going to be a busy season! We are sitting here enjoying our Thursday evening listening to BL play baseball. He is doing so well and still enjoying it.

We just returned from Sierra's Open House for first-grade. The kids weren't there, so we went and met some of the other parents and listened to her new teacher, Mrs. Hale, explain her policies and procedures. We really like her...she is REAL, and down to earth. Brett is so good and enjoying every second of this. I'm having a little more difficult time and trying to let some of his enthusiasm rub off on me. I think it's the dealing with ALL the parents at one time. It's a little uncomfortable at this point, but hopfully will get better with time. I think I'm just protective of Brett and know the things that have been said and done toward him and have to figure out a way to get past that. I think yoga is in order!!! Either that or running a marathon. Actually, I think yoga sounds like more fun :)

Hope everyone has a great Labor Day! Keep us in your thoughts, we will be working promotions all weekend. But, should be fun because we'll have the little ones with us.

Nothing like a great, cool day, a big bowl of chili, and football!

KB

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEG!

Today is Megan's 20th Birthday! I can't believe she is already 20 years-old. I still remember her loosing her first tooth on the first day of first grade, Sierra's age. My how time flies.

She called us last night from Cancun. She and her friend, Leah, saved their money and went to Cancun for her birthday. They left on Friday and will be back on Monday...short, but fun trip. She said they were having a blast, but apprarently leaving just in time before the tropical storm hits, which is scheduled on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Brandon is on a 12 day road trip and called last night from Helena, WA. They lost, but they are currently in second place which means they will be in the playoffs, mid September. He sounds tired, but says he still loves it and is having fun.

Sierra called us around 8am Saturday (just to chat) and said she was still laying in bed, just wanted to talk. She said JB was a little cranky, but he's not much of a morning person.

Everything here is great. We had an awesome day yesterday! Brett said he's never shopped so much in his life! haha Good exercise :)

Hope everyone has a great Sunday!
KB

First week of School

Well we got through the first week of school and Sierra still loves it! The second day of school, Sierra was the "line leader" for PE...that's our girl!

Pierce has made a new friend in the neighborhood, Will. He is six years old and always comes down to see if Pierce can play. It's pretty funny because he's Sierra's age, but wants to play with JB. Pierce loves it and acts like he's six when he's around him.

Megan was at our house at 4:30am this morning. Brett took she and Leah to the airport to catch a flight to Cancun. She should be there now and hopefully enjoying herself. Scares me too death for her to be traveling right now, but she is going to be 20 years old on Sunday so I guess I've got to get used to it.

I'm listening to BL's game as I'm typing. They are in Helena, WA and the announcer said it is cold there. The guys all have on sleeves under their uniform. A little different than this 105 degrees we're having here! Although, I'll take the heat over cold any day. BL plays tomorrow night and is still loving every minute of it.

We had a great week with Sierra and Pierce, but tonight, we're taking it easy. I think we mentioned it before, but both me and Brett had a change in our jobs this past week with increased responsibility, which means more work, more hours.

We're planning A LOT of R&R this weekend. Nothing planned, just whatever happens, happens.

KB

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SBs First Day at School

Kelly and I took Sierra to school for her first ever day of "real" school (she has informed us that Kindergarten is not "real school"). We met her teacher and walked her into her classroom. We found out that Monica (her best friend from our neighborhood - see bottom pictue over Sierra's right shoulder) is in her class, so that made Sierra seem to relax from the beginning - just knowing someone else in her class.

While we were waiting to go into her classroom surrounded by two hundred children ages five to twelve, I realized how lucky I am that I am not teaching elementary school anymore for my vocation. Not that I don't love kids, but there is just so much that a person can take (especially when they are only in the profession to coach instead of teach). Kelly got a little emotional about Sierra being in big school and I consoled her by putting my arm around her and saying that I would probably be a little emotional as well except for the fact that I was saying a thankful prayer that I didn't have to deal with 150 different "huge" problems from little munchkins every day. I know, a little insensitive, but I couldn't help it.

Regardless, it was a good start to a big day and Sierra didn't seem to be apprehensive at all. After we picked her up, she really seemed to have enjoyed her first day and has had a good start to what seems will be an exceptional year for her. (She informed us that she is already going to be the line leader tomorrow which feeds her competitive spirit well. Her class is in trouble!)

She met her music teacher today and will meet her PE teacher tomorrow. By the way, she loves her first grade teacher Mrs Hale. Kelly and I will meet her tomorrow at lunch for our first parent teacher conference.

Momentous day indeed.

BB