Post Soccer Play

For the first time it was chilly for our soccer session today.  We didn't take any pictures during the session b/c we're both out on the field with the kids.  btw, sweet Sylvie was Fantastic today while we are coaching!

 

I wasn't sure how this was going to go. First off, b/c our session time starts @ 1 PM, when the littlest Luhring is usually napping. Second, she was sad and confused during the first practice. She cried b/c she wanted me and didn't understand that she couldn't be on the field when the rest of her family was out there! Last week she stayed home with Mimi and napped. Grandma and Papa are out of town this weekend, so she's totally on her own on the sidelines (well, she is among friends that are like aunties and uncles to her- Kristin, Tiffany, and Graeme are there watching Evan and Cameron).

Anyway so today we brought along a folding captain's chair (and this is terrible, but kind of funny the way it works out) and I told her it was ONLY for her to sit in. She goes, "Dis is NOT Bwaydee's???" "No, Syl-syl, ONLY for YOU! YOUR special chair." Wouldn't you know it, she didn't Move from that chair for the 45 minutes we were there! ha! She just sat playing with her toys and feeding her baby doll in HER (not Brady's!) chair.  Sylvie Rae, you are pretty awesome!!! (even if your motivation is pure selfishness- lol!)

These pictures are from the kids playing after practice.  Again, Sylvie was a champ and hung with the rest of the kids despite the fact that her nap was delayed by 1.5 hours! (and yes, Brady was supposed to get a trim at Daddy's barber shop last night, but his bob and weave action cost him a few lop-sided locks, resulting in a shorter do. Not quite Clooney cut, but shorter than it's been lately.)

Brady's face- LOVE it!  

He's got the happy, "I gotta tell you something" face on in the picture with Evan. 

Mischief is brewing here. Apparently Brady has no preference for which of the Davis kids he's plotting with- his BFF Cameron, or Cam's older sister Maddie.  :) 

Apparently the game's changed to rugby here. These kids love to tackle and pig pile lol!

 

Beamer's Buddies

I have no idea how much $ these fellas had to donate to get this face time with Beamer after his golf game with Mehul, but by the smiles on their faces and their child-like excitement, I'd say whatever it was, it was worth it!  ;p

Styling and Celebrating

I loved Sylvie's outfit today- hand me down dress and skinny jeans.  Cutie Cake!!!

 I also love her little feet.  :)

 After going out to dinner, we celebrated Grandma's birthday with cream pie and candles.

 Love this picture!  Happy (belated) birthday Grandma!

 

Maroon vs. White

The Luhring boys (Brady, Brett, and Papa) headed to Blacksburg today for the Spring Game to get a preview of the upcoming football season.  They had a great drive there + back and had fun tailgating...but never did get to see the game b/c it was cancelled due to a thunderstorm.  Apparently that did not stop the fun.  With the resulting puddles and prepared kids with rainboots, it may have made the event even better!  ha! 

Look at all that hair under that cap!

Shot before they left-

 Stealing Vik's FB caption here: Spring Game 2012...class of 2030

 

Brett's caption: "I'm pretty sure there are at least 3 different conversations going on in this picture. And yes, that is a magic ball that stands on its end by itself.  And no, that car in the background did not run them all over."  LOL!

  

This picture captures one of Brady's stances that we see often- hands out when he's asking something or making a point. He's an awesome 4 year old. (and hmm, now that I look at this moment more closely, maybe here it's that he's questioning why Avi is holding a crushed beer can on top of his head- ha!) 

 

 

I'm pretty sure this is their follow-through after launching a football. 

But this captured moment made me giggle.

More giggles elicited here.

 

And here too.

Here comes the rain...

 AIR!

 This face- I love it, but it usually signals trouble or mischief!

 S-P-L-A-S-H!!!

 I think these look like superhero action shots.  :)

Wishy One

Sometimes when we are walking, Sylvie will scream, "Wait! A wishy one! I wann it!"  She (and Brady) really don't get the wishing concept (they pretty much always say, "I wish for a brownie" haha!) but they do love blowing the dandelion seeds off the stem!

 

 

iFound

I found these picts on my phone and two months later am now posting them so I can remember this.  :)  Mimi, the kids, and I took Romey to the vet this morning.  The kids were being sweet siblings- hugging and loving each other.  One day I will actually learn to use my iPhone camera properly to take good picts and then will remember that I have them!  :p

You're Gonna Cry, cry, cry...

So tonight both my little crazies were crying after they were mean to each other and I told them to each go take some time out.  The noise level was kind of funny and after listening to it for a while I decided to video the scene so that I could share this hilarity with Brett.  Well, filming cry babies proved to be effective to get them to stop.  I think they saw the absurdity in it too!  hahahaha!  They've watched this video with me about 100 times already and the three of us laugh every.single.time.  :p Hmm, wonder how long this new found trick will work???

"I don't always eat ice cream, but when I do I prefer chocolate."

 This is Brady. The most interesting man in the world.
"I don't always eat ice cream, but when I do I prefer chocolate."

Stay thirsty, my friends.