Javen’s First Soccer Game!

August 24th, 2008

This weekend, Javen had his first soccer game in the Speedway Rec League.  Due to player shortages, he’s been stuck in the U14 league with players on his team ranging all the way from 10 to 13.  The team is a new group, so they lost their first game as they’re still getting used to playing together.  Even so, they all had a good time, and we’re looking forward to another great season!

 

Javen chasing after the ball at his first soccer game.

Javen chasing after the ball at his first soccer game.

From Javen’s room to a Nursery

August 24th, 2008

We’ve been working hard to prepare for the arrival of little Joey, and a couple of weeks ago I got the chance to begin the process of converting Javen’s old room into a nursery.  It was a bit sad to paint over the awesome mural created by Matt Lawrence, but alas, it didn’t really fit into the nursery feel.  Now the room is a nice, bright yellow, and is getting closer to being ready for our newest family member!  The biggest bonus?  Underneath the old, worn and stained carpet were beautiful hardwood floors!  There’s furniture and other stuff in there already, and as soon as I make the effort, I’ll post some pictures.  Until then, you can check out the dramatic before and after from simply painting the walls.

Javen posing with the last glimpse of his awesome mural.

Javen posing with the last glimpse of his awesome mural.

 

Tired and slap happy, painting Joey's room

Tired and slap happy, painting Joey's room

First Day of 6th Grade

August 24th, 2008

We can’t believe it ourselves, but Javen started the 6th grade this month. Of course, as with any child, he was not thrilled to have his picture taken early in the morning on his first day. But, as good parents, we forced him to, and have the pictures to prove it.

Javen on his first day of 6th Grade

Javen on his first day of 6th Grade

Four years ago today…

August 13th, 2008

The Awesome family holds this day pretty special, as it is the day Michele and I got engaged AND moved into our house way back in 2004.  Hard to believe it’s been that long!  As we’re all about the clever combining of words, today is our engagihousiversary.  So, happy engagihousiversary Awesome family!

Our house right after we moved in. Man does it look better now!

New Photos Added!

August 13th, 2008

Hi everyone, just a quick post to let you know that I’ve added some new photos to the baby bulge photo gallery… She’s getting big!