Basketball

So right after soccer ended Brantley started basketball.  He did really good with going and playing.  He wasn't really aggressive but he was there and enjoying it.  Well by the end of the 5 weeks he was done with it and he just didn't like it that much.  I told him that I was proud that he did it and tried it and that was all that really mattered plus he looked really cute playing and it was down right hilarious watching these little kindergartners trying to dribble the ball while running down the court.  But he was kind of glad it was over with.  :-)

 

Riding Bikes to School

During green ribbon week Brantley's school encouraged the kids to either walk or ride their bikes to school this week so on the days that I didn't work that is exactly what we did!  It was a little chilly but it was so much fun! 

 

The Party

Brantley wanted a Harry Potter party this year so that is what he got!  It turned out so cute and Brantley loved it which is the most important part.  Here is the set up...

 

Platform 9 3/4

 

 

Honeydukes Candy Shop

Chocolate Frogs

The wands I made

And the Capes!

Every  kid went to Gringoffs Bank when they first arrived and received their money so that they could purchase all of the necessary supplies to attend school at Hogwarts. 

They went to Madam Malkins rob shop to be fitted for their robs and receive them then it was off to Olivanders to have their wands choose the wizard. 

 

They played around for a min casting spells on each other and making sure they worked properly

 

Next they were off to Snapes Potion class where they made Exploding Elixar and some "good luck" potion to take home

Once class was over we were off to play a little Quiddich

 

Then it was off to open presents and then all of the kids took a trip to Honeydukes Candy shop to spend the rest of their money on treats and goodies!

He's 6!!!

So on September 12th Brantley turned 6!  I can't believe that my baby is 6.  He's getting so big so fast!  What a joy and blessing he has been in our lives!!

He woke up to balloon's covering the floor in his room. He thought it was pretty cool!

He was so patient all day waiting to open his presents tell everyone got there

The Cake!!!!  He wanted a Harry Potter cake and this is the one he chose

Man I love this kid!! 

I decided that I wanted to start asking the kids questions on their birthdays to document about what they like at that age.  Here is Brantley's at age 6:

My favorite outside activity is....riding my motor scooter

My favorite inside activity is....riding my wiggle car

My favorite food is....mac and cheese

My least favorite food is....pickles in fry sauce

My best friend is....Riley Tidwell

My favorite thing about school is....everything!!

I am really good at....riding my bike

My favorite book is....Harry Potter

My favorite color is....Blue

My favorite movie is....Harry Potter

My favorite toy is....My green remote race car

My favorite memory is....first time riding my bike w/o training wheels

My favorite animal is....a Giraffe

When I grow up I want to be....a cowboy

My favorite song is....Tootie Ta

My favorite show is....How it's Made

Three words that describe me are....Crazy, Weirdo, Kid

If one wish could come true it would be....to have a real want like Harry Potter

If I could have someone do one of my chores it would be....mom

We just love you Brantley and are so happy that you are in our family.  Happy 6th Birthday!!

Hiking

Park City Get Away

So for my birthday Justin surprised me with a night get away to Park City and we went in Sept.  He invited Levi and Kristy to come up with us and we had a great time!  We started the weekend at the Alpine Slides.  I've lived in Utah my whole life and this was the first time I've gone to the slides.  Kinda sad!  But we had a blast!  We saw the ski jumps while we were at the Olympic Village the long jump and tricks into the pools.  It really was cool to see.  We then headed to our room and went to dinner and hung out.  It was a great weekend!  Thanks for the little get away!  We will for sure be doing it again. 

 

Soccer!!

So we put Brantley into soccer this year with Syracuse City and I must say we LOVED it!!  Brantley had a blast playing, it was so much fun to watch and the schedule was great! They did it every Tuesday and Thursday nights so our Saturdays were open.  His team was awesome and played great.  Brantley was a little timid at first but once he got the hang of it he got aggressive and played awesome.  He learned so much and just LOVED it! Way to go Brantley!

 

His first practice

First game

His last game.

Oh and we can't forget Lilley!!  She went to every game and cheered her brother on