Sunday, October 30, 2022

Fall Soccer

When the boys hit a certain age all the soccer games move from Saturdays to Sundays forcing us to make the hard decision to quit.  Braddock's too old now, so this season it was just Bridger.  But Bridger's really catching on to the game and it's been so fun watching him play.  His team's really grown this season too.  He has a fun British coach that we love to hear talk with his cool accent and he does a great job with the kids.  It was another season for the books.


We even got in a little dancing when playing defense and the ball is at the other end of the field. ;)

He has a great cheering section!


His cute team and awesome coach!

The kids were THRILLED when Coach Chris let them pour their water bottles over his head at the end of the last game.

After his final game we snagged Landon from musical practice and celebrated by getting Brusters.  Dean was out of town in Hershey for a conference so we sent him these pictures to make him feel bad.  Hahaha....


 

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Pumpkin Carving 2022

Dean had been out of town at a conference in Hershey, but I got brave and tackled pumpkin carving without his help. The boys did awesome!! Bridger even carved his nearly all on his own. And I think they all look great! 🎃 And since Dean wasn't there he doesn't know what tools the boys borrowed and covered in pumpkin guts.  Hahaha!



Luckily I asked Braddock to take the dremel outside before using it.  Hahaha!





Captain America Shield - Nightmare Before Christmas Hill - Iron Man's Arc Reactor - and an Eyeball

Monday, October 24, 2022

Pumpkin Patch 2022

Last year was crazy and with lots of bad weather we somehow missed out on the pumpkin patch for the first time ever.  And we were all pretty sad about it.  I was determined to not let that happen again this year so we found a day that would work and lucked out that the weather cooperated too.  I know they're all getting older and this isn't quite as exciting for Tanner as it used to be, but since we keep going to the same pumpkin patch each year they have fun reminiscing about past years and experiences we've had there and they usually add a new thing each year which is something to look forward to.  I really am grateful that for the most part Tanner is a good sport about things as he gets older.  Landon had to hobble around on his crutches of course and was feeling pretty bummed about it but he did good and was still able to do most things.  He even managed to go in the big tubes and make it all the way around without injuring himself further.  And to end the afternoon on a perfect note Braddock found the wooly bear caterpillar he had been hoping for.  I sure love making memories with these guys.  And next year we'll have enough kid faces in the family to fill the Hozak Farms sign without Dean or I in it!  Crazy!

Braddock's just casually cooking up his little brother for dinner. 







Tanner's not always the sweetest big brother, but I sure love how Bridger softens him.  He secretly loves Bridger's attention. ;) And Braddock was bound and determined to make it all the way around in these tubes without falling.  He pulled it off at least once, and then Dean got in and had him hold on to him as they both went around just to solidify that he got to do it.










When I was pregnant with Bridger and just about to pop we took a photo like this at this very pumpkin patch.  We couldn't resist re-creating it this year too!
Tanner always has us laughing.


Introducing "Tails,"  Sonic's new hibernation buddy.

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Trunk or Treat 2022

 


I was partially in charge of our Ward Trunk or Treat Activity this year.  Our family spent an evening painting centerpieces which turned out to be lots of fun.  The Young Women all helped decorate the gym for the potluck dinner and we ended up with beautiful weather and a great turn out.  Dean was a rock-star and whipped up a full-blown cave for our trunk decor to go with our Caveman theme this year.  Not sure what I'd ever do without him!  And we came home with lots of candy!