I actually bought the kids ice cream from the ice cream man! For the first time! Seriously! One can buy a whole gallon of ice cream for what it costs to buy one treat from the ice cream man! And I am my mommas daughter...and that math just doesn't work for my budget! BUT...
today's weather just screamed "We want ice cream!" and it is so much more festive from the ice cream man! So, when he came down the street...these two got LUCKY!
I think going to the Fossil Ridge Basketball game last night and watching the"big boys" play ball really inspired Hudson today. He was too funny on defense....really trying to stay with his man AND know what was going on with the game at the same time! He got one steal today (and I managed to capture it on video!) and one rebound. He shot twice.
We are 3-0!
I mentioned in an earlier post that Lawson was Student of the Month for the quaility of caring in December. We attended her school tonight and saw her receive her Student of the Month ribbon. REALLY proud of you, Lawson! Way to go! May you always care for others.
Hudson played game 2 of the season this week! And he has a cute new haircut!
He got one steal. And I managed to catch it in this pic. The coach is telling him to pass it to our guard, Reese.
Jayhawks win again!
The kids and Rob were out of school today for MLK day...so I thought it only right that I take off and join them! 
Hudson has been talking about wanting to go swimming...and that sparked this idea. We spent 3 hours swimming this afternoon! Fun unexpected stuff in January!
The kids played together really well and just had a blast!
It almost felt like a mini stay-cay!
Hudson's first game of the season was today! We went out yesterday to buy him some basketball shoes...and came home with 3 pairs because there were several factors to be considerd and we couldn't decide. So, this morning...he had to make a tough decision. Nike's advertising campaign is effective with even 5 year olds...because he picked the Nike shoe... he already recognizes that there is something special about that "swoosh"!
The team decided to get there names printed on the back. Each kid got to pick what they wanted printed on their jersey. EVERY kid but Hudson has there first name or a nickname on their jersey. Hudson said he wanted his last name on his jersey...because that's how they do it in the NBA. 
The YMCA pledge
The players have to tuck their shirts in. Robbie had losely tucked in Hudson's so that it looked "cool". During the pledge, we noticed Hudson re-tucking in his shirt...just as tight as he could! Awesome!
This little girl was just casually walking around the floor...and Hudson was "guarding" her with all he had. She had the funniest look on her face...like she had no idea what he was doing or why he was doing it!
Hudson's first shot! He missed it. Last year he played on a 6 ft goal. This year the goal is 8 ft and the ball is larger (and heavier) so he is really having to work to make a basket.
He ended up taking 3 shots, but not points. He had 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Way to go Hudson!
Meanwhile, Lawson found yet another cool thing to do with the iPad. Use the chalkboard app to keep score! Quite an upgrade from the little dry erase board and markers she carried to every game last year!
I left for work this morning at 6:30 am. It's still dark then. But, just as I was backing into the street...I caught a glimpse of these Birthday signs in my yard! Happy Birthday to me! What a fab start to my 37! My kiddos were SO sweet to make my day great!
We went out to dinner at BJs. One of my fav places. We had a chocolate chip pazookie for dessert. I don't know that makes this warm cookie with ice cream better than any others....but it is all out fabulous!
Then home for some presents! They got me a tiarra...which I loved. I wish I had gotten it this morning....I would have worn it ALL day...benefit of working at a daycare! Ha! Hudson got me a candle. And Lawson got me bath loofas in a rainbow of colors. She also gave me a bag of twizzlers (one of my favs) that she bought when she was at the store with Rob last summer and has been hiding in one of his dresser drawers until my B-day! Really? How sweet are you Lawson?! And they earch picked me out a balloon. 
And I even got a trumpet serenade while I opened gifts. You just never know what to expect around here!
Thanks everyone, it was a happy day!
Hudson is going to play basketball with the YMCA again. Although he loves ALL sports, basketball does seem to be his favorite sport to play. This year is going to challenge him. He moved up to an older age bracket and will be using a bigger ball(which is heavier) and the goal is raised to 8 feet (which is 2 feet higher than last year.) He was a little bit shocked I think that it was gonna be so hard for him to make a basket. But, he'll get it! I have no doubt!
We are really excited about the coach het got. Some volunteer coaches just seem to have a bit more of a plan than others. And this coach seems to have a definite agenda for the boys.
They are learning to run plays! 
Hudson's cheering section....note the large gap in Lawson's smile! She lost her second top tooth today! Love her little lisp!
Goooooooo Jayhawks!!! Can't wait for the season to being!
