Busy But Fun Week

It has been an extremely busy, but fun week. Casen had a football game against Waller Junior High at Waller. It was a fun game! Casen made a fumble recovery, which ultimately allowed his team to score, and they won the game!

Casen's fumble recovery

We won!

Looks like a happy guy!

On Wednesday evening, Casen had his first choir concert of the year. He is one a few 7th graders who were asked to be part of the Chamber Tenor Boys Choir.  Both the Boys and Girls Chamber Choir started off the concert singing The Star Spangled Banner and they sounded beautiful!

Thursday evening I again headed back to my friend, Tiffany's house to work on the mum. I logged in another 4 or 5 hours. 

On Friday I was living my best life! I had the opportunity to visit two of our district's Ag barns to check on their AEDs. While there, I was able to visit with some of the animals. I absolutely loved my time there with the animals and was reminded that I am not where I am supposed to be. I am still convinced that I should be somewhere on a farm raising animals. . .

Gambler the pig and I had a great time chatting and taking selfies. I even have a video of us talking - well me talking and him snorting. 

This particular cow enjoyed licking my hair while taking our selfie!

These little guys made me smile. The lambs and goat were so social and photogenic!

Friday evening, Camden and I headed out to find him a suit to wear to Homecoming. I am not going to lie, I spent more than I anticipated! I think growing up with just a sister, I always assumed that girls had the greater expense for these type of events, but after buying a suit, making a mum and all the other things that go with Homecoming I am beginning to see otherwise! But, I will say, Camden ended up with a nice suit and he is going to look very handsome!

On Saturday we spent the majority of the day away from home as we had to travel to Round Rock for soccer. It was a nice day and we were able to sit in the shade for the majority of the game.

Sunday after church, I headed back over to Tiffany's house to work on Sienna's mum again. Camden and Sienna are wanting to do their mum exchange on Tuesday, and I still had a lot to work on. I clocked in another 10 hours working on the mum. It has been a learning experience to say the least, but I have enjoyed spending time hanging out with friends while learning all about mum making. 

While I was working on the mum, Camden enjoyed hanging out with his church friends at high school night, swimming and socializing.

Fortunately, the mum is getting closer to completion and I am hoping and praying I will have it done and ready to go on Tuesday. Stay tuned . . .

HOCO Proposal

We had a weekend of firsts, both the boys and myself. Friday night Casen had his first choir social at Main Event He had a great time eating pizza, playing video games and bowling with his friends.

We picked him up a tad early from the social so we could head out to the Tomball Memorial Football game. Shane and the boys had been to a game, but this was my first one. It was fun sitting under the Friday night lights, watching football and visiting with friends.

Camden has been talking to a cute girl, Sienna, who actually took it upon herself to come up and introduce herself to me at the football game. He decided a few weeks ago that he was going to ask her to Homecoming, and we have been trying to come up with a 'proposal' that would fit her. Apparently she enjoys playing golf and is wanting to join the golf team next year. So, with the help of the internet, (since I lack any type of creativity), we went with a golf theme. I spent time Thursday night placing the letters on the poster and gave Camden the task of creating the green, hole and flag which he did on Saturday while I was at my friend Tiffany's house working on the homecoming mum. (Obviously we were hopeful she was going to say yes!)

In the midst of working on the mum, Camden texted me and asked me to drive him over to Sienna's house so he could present his HOCO proposal. He seemed calm, but I was nervous for him. He did a great job. Sienna answered the door, along with her mom and brother. It was very sweet! And fortunately she did say Yes!!

Stephanie (Sienna's mom), Sienna,
Camden and myself

After the proposal, I dropped Camden back off at home so I could head back to Tiffany's to continue working on the mum. Casen decided he wanted to go with me, and was a great helper! We have known Tiffany and her family for several years as we have gone to church together and Tiffany's son and Camden are in the same grade and her daughter and Casen are in the same grade. Tiffany is very creative and has made mums in the past. Fortunately, she has graciously opened her house up to several of us moms who have no idea what we are doing and is guiding us along the way. 

On Sunday, we enjoyed watching Camden play some soccer at Creekside Park.

 

Despite working on the mum for 10 hours on Saturday, it looks like I will be spending any opportunity I have this coming week working on Sienna's mum in preparation for Homecoming.

More Football

Casen had several fans present at his game tonight. It was unseasonably hot and we had the sun to our left the majority of the game. Casen had a good game and was grateful for his fans. :)

First Games of Fall Sports

Despite saying I would never allow my boys to play tackle football, Casen played in his first ever tackle football game Tuesday night. Never say never!!!  He has been practicing hard, and has tons of bruises as proof of his efforts. I do love football and, while I was a bit nervous watching, I must say I did enjoy watching him play. He played on both offense and defense, playing half back and linebacker. 

While they came up short of the win, 
it was fun to watch.

Camden also started back with soccer. He has joined a new team this year, Aspire. While he is new to the team, he has played soccer with a few of the boys in the past. While change is not always easy, it has been a welcomed change as it appears this team will help him grow in his soccer skills.

I can't wait to see what the fall season has in store for us!

August Happenings

With school starting back, we have been getting back into a regular routine of practices and homework. The temperatures have been too hot for Casen to practice football after school, so until it cools off some, he is up and at em' pretty early and at school by 5:45 am for practice. Camden has soccer practice on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. He has always done a great job of balancing his school work and soccer and is continuing with that great habit.

Casen has been busy on the weekends doing fun things with friends. He enjoyed going to an Astros game with his friend Wesley and was able to watch the fireworks from the field.

Labor Day weekend he was invited to go to the lake with his friend Evan and had a fun day tubing on Lake Conroe.

Evan, Casen and Aiden

The morning of August 18th I woke up and within minutes, heard Casen calling for me. Once I got upstairs and into his room, he told me that Nina had vomited multiple times and it started in the early hours of the morning. I took her downstairs and let her outside and noticed that she appeared uncomfortable as she was squatting to use the restroom multiple times all over the backyard. She came back inside, ate her breakfast, and then asked to go back outside, where she again squatted all over the back yard. It was obvious to me that she most likely had a urinary tract infection and was miserable. I ended up taking her to an urgent care vet clinic (supposedly cheaper than an emergency care vet clinic) and about 2 hours and $400 later, she was diagnosed with a UTI. She was given a shot of an anti-nausea med and pain med, along with a 5 day supply of antibiotics and we headed home. Needless to say, it took a few days for her to get back to her spunky self!

Patiently waiting at the urgent care.

Camden and I spent some time serving the Haley Rasco Foundation with YMSL. We helped stuff  Go Gold Celebration bags that will be passed out at MD Anderson Cancer Center and several Texas Children's Hospital campuses during the month of September to share childhood cancer awareness.

I love serving alongside my boy!

And to round out our month, Casen lost another tooth. This time it was one of his right lower molars. 

As we wrap up August, I am looking forward to what the business of September will bring!