OMG

That is what Owen said while playing video games the other night - "OMG!" I asked if he knew what that stood for... he said no.

Speaking of video games, we've had to cut out playing them during the weekday evenings. They are tired after a long day and Owen's need for perfection (from himself and others) makes for a not-so-enjoyable evening. He is a little upset with our decision, especially since he just recently bought his new SuperMario game.

Hanging with the boys

Thanks to Nancy for sharing this picture from Patrick's graduation party. O definitely thought he was one of the boys.

Honors Day

The last day of school (back in May – I’m just getting caught up with my posting duties) was Honors Day at A.L. Burruss Elementary. A student from each class was recognized in various subject areas (math, art, PE, etc). You-know-who received 2 awards – one in reading and spelling. He was thrilled. The next time you come by the house, be sure to ask him to see his certificates and medals that he has hanging in his room.

First Sunday in June

They are getting so BIG!



But yet, they never grow up.... this is Will entertaining himself while watching the kids in the nursery during the service.

Play day with John

Pictures of Owen and his friend John enjoying a play day at John's house. Owen was so excited about this, he got up at 5:30AM on this day.

Cheapskate

Owen has been on a “I want a DS” kick lately. Apparently, some of his friends at summer camp have one. Then he started asking for the Super Mario Wii game. We encouraged him to save his money to get one (I was pretty sure he was low on funds, so I figured it would take a while to save up).
So while we were at Target yesterday, he went to the game section and inspected the package box carefully. He noted that it cost $50 and talked all the way home about ways he was going to earn money. This morning, he got up and came straight downstairs with his wallet in his hand “MOM, I HAVE $50 ALREADY SAVED! Can we go to Target today?” But then Will pointed out that Amazon had it for $35. I told Will that it was up to Owen whether or not he wanted to pay the lower price and wait for it to come in the mail (I wasn’t going to take the heat for standing between a boy and his game!). Well, I can’t believe it, but Owen said he wanted to order it for the lower price! I asked him a couple of times to make sure he understood that it might be several days before it arrived, and he said yes, but “Mom, it will save money”. Miracles never cease – between this and the comment that he made to Gram asking “what is a mall?”, I have hope for him after all =)

Soccer

Owen has really enjoyed soccer this season - and so have I. I hate to sound like a horrible mother, but his previous forays into team sports have not been that exciting for me - just one more thing to try and cram into a weekend. But this year the kids are actually excited about playing (no more holding hands with your teammates while running down the field). And BONUS - I have discovered that Owen actually has some natural athletic ability. I swear that he is one of the fastest kids on the team (gets that from his dad, obviously). And he is extremely intense. Gets really excited about playing and really gives it his all. And I have to laugh, because he sometimes "coaches" other kids on the team - I see him going up and putting his hand on their shoulder and then gives a pep talk - "good job" or whatever.

Here are some action shots. I hope to have some video up later once Will transfers it from the camera to the computer for me.

Oh, and Owen would be upset if I did not mention that he scored 3 of the 4 goals in today's game.

Here's a pic of Owen playing goalie


GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!