Football

I am so happy!!  Football is done and both boys are still alive with no broken bones.

Sam's team ended the season taking second place.  He had three interceptions!!  At this age they don't throw much so it's a good number.  He is number 2.

Josh's team ended the season taking third place.  Josh earned the name "bulldozer."  He got the ball and ran over the other team while giving a couple of them a piggy back ride.  Almost got the touchdown!!  He is number 13.


Sam with his team in a huddle.

Defense, Sam played safety - that is how he got his interceptions.
 

On offense, Sam played at the line of scrimmage.

Josh with his team in a huddle.



Josh playing defense.



Josh as a Quarterback.

First Day of School

I am finally posting the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - September 2nd.
Some of the sweetest things that happened were kisses to Linnea. 

Also, we were walking home and Jocelyn was very sad.  She said she missed Alexis.

At school, Jocelyn became sad!

Here are some pictures with their favorite part of their first day.

Samuel is a traffic safety man.  His favorite part of the day was getting to report a car to the police because it didn't stop when his flag was out.  I get to worry all year about Sam getting ran over by stupid drivers.

Safety man San.

Josh's favorite part of the day was at recess.  His friend told him he had to pee.  Josh told him to tell the teacher.  He didn't and later he told Josh again that he had to use the bathroom.  Josh told him to tell the teacher.  This time he went to tell the teacher.  All of a sudden Josh's friend came back with a big smile on his face - "I peed my pants!"

Alexis' favorite time of day was rest/nap time.  She is in full day Kindergarten.  I asked if she falls asleep and she said YES!  I need to go back to kindergarten and get my nap.

Jocelyn started preschool the following week.  Her favorite time at school was playing on the playground.

So what do I do with all my "extra time."  Well, I have a six month old who is the most needy of them all.  If she is awake, we play.  If she is asleep, I sleep!  Should be a great year.

Temple Trip

The girls of the Brown Household.

 We went to the Minnesota Temple for our annual family picnic in August.  We picked up some Subway, ate at the temple, and then walked the temple grounds.



I'm going there some day!!

Just two more years and Sam will get to go inside!





The first time we went to the temple, the kids wanted to get a picture hugging a tree.  This is our family tradition each year!



The temple is a magical place.  The boys wanted to get a picture taken together!

The boys in the Brown household.



Swimming Lessons

Alexis and Jocelyn took swimming lessons this summer.  Jocelyn was in preschool.  Alexis was in level 1.



Alexis jumping off the diving board.



Jocelyn jumping to teacher.  She did get to jump off the diving board



Alexis swimming with noodle in a train.

 

Swim away!  Swim away!

2014 Baseball

Baseball season for 2014 is done!!  Sam and Josh played baseball.  Alexis played T-ball.

Sam had a great season.  He hit a lot of home runs including grand slams!!



Sam won the pitching contest.

Strike!!



Swing batter batter swing!!



Josh always knew where to throw the ball when playing defense.



Josh also knew how to have fun!!





Mark was coach.  Mike and "Toby Keith" were assistant coaches.



Sam's team took first place!!  Go Marshmallows!!

The Brown's First Summer Trip

School is all done and it is time to hit the road.  Our first trip we went camping.  We went to Lake Carlos State Park.

All ready to go!

Knock knock!!  Anyone home?

Mike is in charge of the fire.

Thirsty after a days travel.

Kids approved the first meal - tacos in a bag.



Sam in the cabin

Josh in the cabin



Girls in the cabin

One of the best things the kids did was Geocaching.

Hiking to find the hidden objects.

Found all the objects in the Geocaching.

Yummy hotdogs

Playing in the dirt and ashes