Weekend update: part one

The original title for this post was "the longest weekend update ever in all history" and then it dawned on me that ain't no body got time to read a big ol' long post.  So we are breaking this one up into pieces.

Friday morning we woke up with a SEVEN year old in our house! Whaaa??? Amazing how that happens...

Andy and I woke him up by singing Happy Birthday while Eddie went to pick up breakfast for the big morning (this early to school stuff is HARD...have I mentioned that??!!). 

Of course I decorated the kitchen for him-- this was the first birthday we have celebrated in the new house so it was fun to figure out decorating here. 

He was ready to open presents the second his feet hit the floor! He quickly got dressed and flew downstairs to tear into the gifts. 

 And then he got a cinnamon bagel-- and we put a candle in it so he could make a wish before school. 

He went to school and Eddie's parents flew in.  We took cupcakes to his class for afternoon snack (I didn't get any pictures, whoops!) and he was so excited.  We checked the boys out right after- only a few minutes before regular dismissal- and headed home to play play play. 

When we asked Cal what he wanted to do for his birthday dinner, he requested Kanki and he asked that Brad could come along too! SO fun! Ms. Sally agreed to let us take him to dinner and we had the best time!

Our chef was hilarious and the whole table was cracking up. 

 You know Andy loves this place-- remember last time we were here?

This time he was a little less....shocked. 

 These next pictures I just love love love-- look at how much fun he's having!

Aren't they great?!?!

We headed back to our house after dinner and Cal opened up more gifts-- Tricia and Tommy gave him wide receiver gloves and he loooooves them!

 Saturday morning was HUGE for the Williamson crew.  It started at 9am with a baseball game for Andy! It was his first game and he was SUPER excited for it!

 He had several great hits and a scored some runs too-- and he had FUN!

 Cal and I left there early to make it to his soccer game, which started at 9:30. 

He dumped water on his head-- this is not all sweat, thankfully- haha

 Andy and Jane had a moment together-- so sweet. 

I took cupcakes to the game for Cal's team mates to celebrate his birthday. Cal's party was on Sunday- and we had a limited number of spots for people we could invite-- Cal really wanted to invite entire soccer team, but that just wasn't possible, so we celebrated with them after the big game.  I love watching this team play soccer-- but it was very obvious Cal was TIRED from being up way too late the night before.  All the excitement and family in town- he didn't not sleep enough!

 Cal's soccer game went from 9:30-10:30 and then we had Andy's soccer game at 11. 
A quick stop at a gas station to pee and change Andy's clothes and we were on another field at another game!

This game went from 11-12 and he played HARD.  He really pushed himself during this game and we were excited when he scored-- he was too...pretty sure he ran with airplane arms around the field- hahaha And also- those socks.... I mean.... gotta love them, right?

We left Andy's game and made a quick stop at Jersey Mikes (local peeps- have you been to the one in falconbridge yet??? if not, WHY NOT??) for a lunch to go and then we got to Cal's baseball game (and yet another field) which started at 12:45.

Cal got hits both times he was up to bat-- and one time he hit the ball directly to the 1st baseman and Cal ran and slid into the base and was safe! The whole park was screaming like crazy-- mainly because they know I am a nervous wreck when he's at bat and they were just as thrilled as I was that he made it! haha

 After four games from 9-3, we were worn out and hot and sweaty! We all headed home to find some AC.... well, the boys didn't-- they took off and played with friends for hours. 

I started party prepping-

And Cal put together the gift CB got him-- it's called D man and its like a defender for him to shoot basketballs around and try to get around when throwing a ball, etc-- he was excited about it!

Andy and Tommy had a little bonding time....

Bruce needed some attention too......

And then it was time for bed-- we were all BEAT! I couldn't get in bed fast enough!

Phew! Sunday was the party day-- another post is coming on that. 

 

The BIG 7

CalBoy turns SEVEN today!!! Time flies when you are having fun, I guess!

Cheers to you, my sweet Cal- you made me a mother and you made my heart grow times a thousand when you were born.  Watching you be a big brother to Andy, or reading a book, or playing with friends, or playing sports-- I am always SO proud of you.  God was super good to me when he made me your mom.  I will forever thank Him for the amazing gift that is my CalBoy. 

My only question is HOW IN THE WORLD CAN YOU BE 7?!?!?!

And now: seven pictures of Calvin Edwin, IV:

 

 

Insta funnies!

It's been forever since one of these posts! Hope these funnies make you smile-

Book Report!

I did a bunch of reading on our trip to Turks so I am excited for this post today! I read 4 books while we were gone (I finished one when we got back....).  Pretty sure there will not be another monthly book report where I read that many books again... unless it is after a beach trip or a long flight!

So, I really wish I had more positive things to say about these books.  In writing this post, I realize how much these books did NOT knock my socks off.  Don't get me wrong- I enjoyed reading each of them...but they won't be going under my "favorites" category any time soon.  


The Weekenders by Mary Kay Andrews

This book was cute and takes place in NC-- which I have found I love reading books that take place in my great state! No clue why-- just makes me happy! The main character is met on the ferry dock and is served divorce papers-- even though she and her husband were planning on divorcing, they were planning on telling their daughter that weekend-- then, when the soon to be ex-husband doesn't show up,  there are a bunch of mysteries about what happened to him.  I enjoy this author and have read many of her books-- I am finding that her more recent books are kinda long winded... like the whole story took place over 450 pages and it seriously could have been told in 200 pages.  But, I liked the characters- especially Aunt Roo ;)


 Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

HUGE fan of this author and I have read everything she's written! While this book wasn't one of my favorites of hers, I still really enjoyed it.  An event occurs that changes everyone's lives in the book and as the story is being retold, we learn what the event was and how it impacted each character in the book.  This was the first one I read-- I am a nerd and preordered it so it would be delivered to my kindle automatically.  I made myself wait to read it until on the airplane- haha.  I have heard mixed reviews on this one, but it was my favorite of the 4 I am writing about today and I would still recommend it. 


Lies and Other Acts of Love by Kristy Woodson Harvey

This book also takes place in NC as well-- and I had no idea that it did.  I started reading it and it was in Atlantic Beach--! Holla! I wanted to like this book a lot- primarily because of its location (hahaha), but I found myself super annoyed the entire time I was reading it.  I kept sighing and shaking my head.  BUT, I did like the characters, quite a bit, actually.  I told a friend I was reading this book and she goes "isn't it really annoying...but also good?" and that is the perfect way to describe it! The main character is engaged when she realizes that maybe she doesn't love him- next thing you know, she is in love with a singer in a bar and they are married immediately and trying to make their new life work.  Throw in several other story lines and there you have yourself a good book!


Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave

This book was recommended to me for being an easy beach read-- and that it was.  It was easy to read and very predictable (in my opinion...).  A girl's family owned vineyard is up for sale and she is realizing she has a lot of love for the land. Quick and easy read! Sometimes predictable isn't all bad- I enjoy a book that doesn't make you think too much...and also one that is about wine.  I love me some wine!


Okay so I need some suggestions! What should I read next? I think The Nightingale is next on my list.  Unless y'all have another one I should read......





 

Weekend Update!

After a four day week last week, we were exhausted and ready for the weekend. This upcoming week being a FULL week (the first full week we've had in school so far) might be hard on us all!

Here's a look at our weekend- it was fun and of course, busy!

Friday the boys went to a soccer skills training session and had a bunch of fun running around and playing. 

 

After clinic we headed to the club for a dinner and drinks...

And then we headed to East Chapel Hill High football game! This is where I went to school so we try to go to a game a year, just for fun for the boys. 

Cal found some older boys and had a full on football game on a small side field. He was a sweaty nasty mess by the end, but he was a happy boy! 

Andy's buddy Lee was at the game and he was pumped to be able to see him there! 

These two are sooo cute together. I love listening to them talk. It's hilarious!

Saturday morning was crazy train USA. Both boys had baseball at 9am at two separate fields. Eddie took Andy to his practice and I took Cal to his. We could only stay for part of the practice because both boys had soccer games at 10 (at a different location from baseball, of course!). 

Cal wore his full soccer gear to baseball (including shin guards!) so that he could go straight from one field to the next. 

I love watching Cal's team play- they have so much fun together and they truly love being out there playing the sport. It makes me so happy! 

Andy is one new team in a different league and I think he was a little surprised at how good the others players were- ha! On his last team, he scored often. This game, he only scored once and he had I work hard to get that one goal hahaha! But it's sooo good for him to be challenged and have to work harder. 

After the 10:00 games, we had about a ten minute break, and then Cal had another game! All the parents were hot and sweaty, but the boys were ready to go again! Before the game started, I wanted to grab a pic of the boys together-

Cal's second game was also fun to watch- although I do not enjoy seeing Cal in this position:

Goalie is stressful! Holy cow! He did great though. Oh- and also, the boys were playing on a field that is triple to size they are used to. We couldn't believe it! And they still did great. 

We were done with all sports by 12:30 and we headed home for lunch and then Cal was off for a birthday party at Frankie's Fun Park. Eddie drove him there and ended up staying and playing for a while- apparently this place is great for both kids AND adults!

Saturday night, Eddie and I had a party to go to- some friends were having an "80th" birthday party- they were each turning 40. I thought that was so cute!

I didn't get a picture of the two of us (ha!), but I got some funny ones with my friends-

We had a new sitter that night and she was awesome. Thankfully she was awesome because Bruce swallowed a sock while we were at the party. Bless her heart, I was texting her through inducing vomit- hahaha. He headed home and he still hadn't vomited the sock up (I had her give him a real small dose of the meds, so I wasn't surprised). We stayed up with him for a while and then went to bed way too late. 

The new house came with The Nest air system and it also has the built in smoke alarm. Well, it went off multiple times Saturday night. And when it goes off, it is a loud woman's voice saying "alert! There is smoke in the kids room. An alarm might sound!" But it goes through the whole house- loudly. It woke up both kids every time it happened and scared them to death. We got literally NO sleep. 

Sunday morning came around like a mean little kid and momma wasn't feeling great. Oh wow. 

I tried to blame the sleepless night, but I'm pretty sure my pain was self inflicted from an 80th birthday party haha

After couch squatting wayyyy longer than I ever ever do, I finally made myself get up and take the dogs for a walk (#sockhunt). Andy offered to help me since he knew I wasn't feeling well...

Then I thought maybe doing laundry would help me snap out of it. Andy thought being a dinosaur would help. It totally did-

He wore this the majority of the weekend. And he laughs hysterically the whole time he wears it. Funny stuff, y'all. 

And then he upped it a notch. He laughed so hard here he snorted-

Cal was lucky enough to have another birthday party at Frankie's Fun Park on Sunday..! 

I dropped him off at a friend's house before the party and took this picture- these are brave parents!

Eddie went to a sports bar to watch some football games so Andy hung out with him so I could grocery shop solo (ahhhhh!). Lucky for Andy, Lee showed up with his daddy too. Apparently there was a cheerwine special:

We ended the weekend with choir practice at the church. Yes, that's right. The boys are going to be singing in the choir. Pray on, y'all. It could be a hot mess. I mean, really- it's going to be a hot mess. Giddyup. 

It was a filled weekend- sheesh! Long post-- longer than I intended! Come back Tuesday- I've got another book report...

Hope y'all had a great weekend! Bring on the first full week of school! (Although the boys have early release on Wednesday so technically it isn't a FULL FULL week....).........!