The Tribe rolls on...

Another great win for the Tribe ... 4-0! We had a great time and Braden got to hang out with Marv Levy (who coached at W&M back in the day). Braden was actually much more impressed with the fact that he coached at William &Mary then that he is one of only 18 coaches in the NFL Hall of Fame.

Yes, Braden would wear this jersey every day if we let him.

Braden is 4!

Braden celebrated his birthday with a "Go Tribe!" football bash on Saturday.

Braden's football uniform. I had to buy a Packers one and convert it... He wears the helmet all the time. I caught him eating breakfast with it on the other day. Me: "Braden you can't eat with your helmet on." Braden: "Mama, yes I can, look you just put your spoon through the holes." Me: "Braden you are right again."

Grandma and Grandpa Dean came down to celebrate!He loved the "Go Tribe" stadium that appeared in the back yard and has scored touchdowns and run sprints on it every day since... we may never mow the grass again. The fun and chaos of playing football with kids that ranged in age from 11 years to 10 months.
Running, tackling, kicking the ball off the tee...
Papa Lee was the official Referee.

Pinata time! Amazingly no kids we injured during this process.

Yes, that is the W&M vs. UVA game playing in the background which we recorded the day after when it was replayed on tv. Braden has watched it at least 10 times.

what do you do when...

Question: What do you do with two little boys when it is 105 degrees (the opposite of a 'dry' heat) in Williamsburg and a dump truck backs into a utility pole knocking out power to your neighborhood?

Answer: BOWLING!Braden thoroughly enjoyed his first ever bowling experience. Addy Ritner showed him the ropes! Tie score...Special apparatus to help kids bowl...

The lighting in this picture is terrible, but what a date photo...

Trip to CT

Last weekend we took a trip up to CT and got to see family and friends.

Traveling with two little ones is quite an adventure but all in all they did pretty well. (not including the long wait in the security line at Laguardia)

Waiting to board the plane in Newport News:

Oh the anticipation...

On the plane

You haven't lived until you are stuck on the tarmac with little ones and you resort to playing with the overhead air blower things...

Braden enjoyed his "in-flight movie"

Having fun with Cousins Abby and Will:Playing at the park:

Grandma Dean

Jimmy!

Family and Friends:

On the boat with Captain Grandpa:

Relaxing and watching some golf...

The End of another softball season...

Braden loves to watch Dada play softball. We haven't been able to go to too many games this season because many of the games were too late. Thankfully, Fall Ball is just around the corner. Braden loves the enormous Championship trophy that now is proudly displayed in his room.(hopefully only temporarily)
Playing on the playground before a game.