They laughed, they cried...

Well the first game of the tournament they creamed the other team 12-2. The second game was a really good game, but in the end they lost by only one point. It was a heart breaker. Then the third game they rallied and won again. It was another close game, and they played great. The fourth game we started out strong, but ended up getting creamed 8-15.

J-man had a great steal in the 3rd game.

They were so happy that they won the 3rd game!

Then J-man played goalie in the fourth game. The other team scored 2 goals on him, and he sort of lost it. He tried to pull it together and finish the game, but it was a rough game and a rough loss. Tears were shed.
At the end of the day J-man said that he still had fun, that water polo is still his favorite sport and asked if he could play winter water polo. So I think all is well.

And then there is this guy. T-man has no desire to play water polo, but still wants me to take pictures of all of his funny faces that he makes. Less he be left out....................

It's tournament time!

Today kicks off the water polo championship tournament! And we are off to a good start. Our kids won their first match 12-2. Nice. Lets just not mention the fact that we had 15 or so kids and they had 6. Which means they were one player short and had no subs. We just won't mention that.

J-man had a good assist and played some good D.

All our kids got to play and they played really well.

J-dude scored at least twice and got to play goalie.

That # 7 girl in the white hat was really good, they had to watch out for her!

More updates later as the tournament goes on............

Outside its crawling with kids!

Thank goodness for slip and slides and play structures. Otherwise what would we have done with all of these kids? We had a nice afternoon BBQ and watered the lawn while cooling down kids. I sipped wine and watched, took a few pictures and ate food that somebody else cooked. Who could ask for anything more?

What a week!

It was a crazy week. I left San Diego and my really, really, really cute nephew on Monday night. That was hard. I cried. Jack cried. I think my brothers eyes were tearing up (though he will never admit it). But it was time to go home and back to my boys.
I had to pick up t-shirts at the airport for the boys, cause I was a little distracted while I was there and did not visit any tourist-y spots. I did not find one that Mitch would like, so when they picked me up at the airport I broke the news.

Me: Sorry Mitch, I only found T-shirts for the boys - I didn't get you anything.
Mitch: That's okay. I didn't clean.

Nice.
So yes, the house was trashed, they ate out every night and saved all the laundry for me. Thanks guys.
Some little boys may have had some behavior problems from lack of Mom attention as well, and saved them for me too. Wasn't that nice of them? So glad to be home.
The house has mostly recovered, though the efforts were hampered by 90 degrees and no air conditioning. Vacuuming will be done at some point, but it's not supposed to cool down until Sunday, so nobody plan anything here this weekend. That means you Mitch.
This morning we had to wake up bright and early for WATER POLO! J-man had an 8 am game. It was exciting, went into overtime and they WON! Then I had to go to work and missed the second game. J-man says that they won and - drum roll please - HE SCORED A GOAL! Yeah J-man! That was his very first one. He usually hangs back on defense, so this was pretty cool. Here are my shots from the first game. J-man is #2.

Hurry up and find somebody to pass it to so they don't drown you! Man, Water Polo is a brutal sport!

Home Already

Last night while I was watching the opening ceremonies with my girlfriend Michelle (very pregnant) and eating a fabulous dinner prepared by her husband Ken, my new nephew escaped from the hospital. Well, they technically released him and his Mum (she's Scottish you know) to go home. So I missed the home coming pictures, but I didn't miss this pathetic site this morning. Yes Whiskey, your life is changed forever. (Pretend you hear dog whining)
And just in case you can't get enough baby pictures (like me) here are some more. Thank goodness his parents just let Auntie take as many pictures as she wants!

Don't you just love those baby burritos?

And baby makes me an Auntie

Finally little Callum arrived at 5:17pm weighing in at 8pounds even and measuring 20 inches long. He is very handsome, I must say. Not sure who he resembles most yet. He was alert and awake and only cried when they were messing with him. The happy parents are both doing good, although could both use a little sleep (too bad that's not going to happen for a few years). I'm so glad that I was here to share this with them. Now I am going to have myself a good nights sleep. Is that mean of me?

No baby yet.

My poor sister in law. She is currently being forced into labor and it is not fun. I am just sort of hanging out and waiting and wishing that there was something else I could do for her, shes working so hard. I guess that is why they call it labor. Just praying for a safe delivery and waiting.....................