"Wanna play Star Wars?"

Jack enjoyed being outside while Reese played with the "big kids."

Reese was thrilled to be playing Star Wars with the big boys! He had several injuries during their battles, but he always went back for more!

Halloween 2010

The kids lasted about 2 minutes with pumpkin carving. Neither liked getting their hands dirty. So, Rhett was on his own. Raly is such a great big sister to Jack.
Finally, Reese cooperates for a picture.

Reese showing his true colors!

Not the best picture, but the best we could get. Raly was an American Girl Doll, Reese was Buzz Lightyear, and Jack was a monkey. Reese was sick on Halloween last year so he was terribly excited about trick or treating this year. The morning after Halloween, he said, "Trick or treating was so much better than I expected."

Cougar Chase

Raly's school has a "race" every year. It's called the Copper Mesa Cougar Chase. The kids run/walk around the school as many times as they can during their specials time. Raly ran/walked 2.4 miles! I was very proud of her effort!

Soccer

Raly played soccer this fall. Thank goodness Kylie, Raly's BFF, played on the same team. Otherwise, it would of been a battle to get her out of the house for practice. I think she plays strictly for the social factor!

Raly's 7th Birthday

Raly had a great time at the American Girl Store for her birthday. Raly and three friends spent an hour shopping for their American Girl dolls. Then they ate lunch with their dolls at The White Chocolate Grill.
Raly got what she wanted: MOLLY!

Happy happy birthday!

Flag Football

Reese played flag football this fall and it was eventful. Rhett was the assistant coach and the season started with a lot of frustration. Reese spent more time sitting in the grass than participating. Then, the week that Jack as born, something clicked for him. He started to really get it and loved playing defense. He refused to play offense because he didn't want to carry the ball and get his own flags pulled.

This first video is funny. Reese is upset because the ball carriers aren't running to his side. The second video is Reese running the ball in for a touchdown. Yep, finally! At the last game of the season, the coaches forced Reese to play offense and run the ball. He was crying when he got the ball, but his frown quickly changed to a smile when he ran by his defenders.

Jack Settles in at Home

We haven't been very good about taking pictures, but here are a few. We have had a lot of help from our parents, neighbors, and friends while Rhett attempts to keep a normal work schedule and I attempt to recover from the bladder surgery. We are so appreciate of all the help and support we've had from everyone. Rhett's grandparents made the long drive from Kansas City to meet Jack. Jack sure enjoyed all the attention he received from his great grandparents.

Jack was named after his Great Grandad Jack. Baby Jack sat with his Great Grandad for hours over the weekend. I think both Jacks were extremely happy!

Great Grandma even got a smile!

Raly has been a big help. She likes to feed him, but refuses to burp him or change diapers! Bummer!