Playoff Bound

The Panthers did it! Despite a loss to the #1 team, the Panther's are playoff bound with only 2 season losses! Jordan and his team will be heading to the playoffs next Saturday in a game that will determine the two Superbowl destined teams.

Jordan had a great game on Saturday. Executing in tackles, loss of yardage take downs, and a sack! We give God the glory that his team did so well and protected him from injury.

Jordan's team will play this coming Saturday at 9:00 am on Field 2 against the Colts. It'll be a tough match up. The boys were shutout at the beginning of the season against this team. Should the boys make it to the Superbowl, it will be played Wednesday October 29th at the big stadium at 3:30 pm.

Sisters

Jordan's Invention

My little inventor never stops thinking. :) Jordan has created another invention. This time out of a box we brought home from Costco. This is Jordan's car buggy He's still trying to figure out what he can use from our house that will 1) support the baby and 2) mom approved to use.

Also, a cute shot of Katie and Colin. As you may have read in my earlier post, a couple of weeks ago Katie wanted to know what she does since Jordan does football, Colin does soccer, and Jocie does gymnastics. Well Katie decided to "Be Like Colin" and put on his soccer shin guards. So cute!

Jordan's Car Buggy Invention
Katie wants to "Be Like Colin"

Game Day!

Jordan and Colin both had games bright and early this morning and unfortunately at the same time. Since this was the first game of the season for Jordan, I decided to attend his game. So other than knowing that Colin's team didn't fair well against their opponents, I don't have a lot to post on his game. He said he had fun though! :)

Jordan surprised me with his game! What a completely different player from last year! Probably the biggest change I noticed was in his leadership on the field. He showed so much focus, always listening to the coaches, always being one of the first guys on the line and in position, and giving every play his all. He's a team captain - leads the calisthenics at the beginning of practice, plays first team offense, and first team defense. In today's game, Jordan had two fumble recoveries, caused a third, sacked the QB, made some huge holes on offense so their team could gain some major yardage. WHAT A STUD! They won their game, 21-13. Check out the pictures from today's game...he's #28 (new jerseys this year, it was the closet we could get to #23)!

On a side note, the Cougars got whooped today, 66-3, sorry Al.

Splitting apart the line!
Looking mean!
Fumble Recovery!
Taking on the defense!

Ice Cream Social

Thursday night our kids' school had their annual Ice Cream Social and Open House. I started the evening by working at the welcome table while the rest of the family enjoyed ice cream. Drat! :) We then had the opportunity to visit each child's classroom and see what they've been working on. They've all been so busy doing some really fun projects.

Last night Colin lost his tooth! He was super happy! The first person he wanted to call? His teacher! :) Needless to say, we didn't want to bother her, but he could hardly wait to tell her this morning!

Kids are doing great, adjusting well, but very tired by the end of the day. :)

Jordan's Motorcyle

Colin's lost tooth pic

Jocie showing off her classroom

Katie sitting down with a book

Which way is up?

It was another good day for the preschool drop off. Katie walked right in and started playing. Keeping in mind she's pretty young for her class, she's doing fairly well, but DEFINITELY tired by the end of the preschool day. She's been sleeping in her own bed at night, stayed dry at preschool today, even pooped in the potty at preschool when I picked her up, but then pooped in her pull up while shopping - errrr! Some days just feel a little upside down.

Coug Game

For Labor Day weekend, we made a trip to Seattle. We decided to venture out with all the kids for the family's first Cougar football game. Dad took the boys last year, but this was the first we all went together. We went with our friends who both graduated from OSU, which made for a great rivalry throughout the game. Unfortunately, WSU handed OSU a nice little win 39-13; it was not a good day for the Cougs. On the upside, I did get to see Mark Rypien, which was really cool! I remember watching him play with the Redskins when I was little. Also went to visit some friends of ours who recently moved - ate at Rainforest Cafe and hung out at their house afterwards. Next day we went shopping and ate way too much food. It was a great trip!

Qwest Field - Seattle

Our Kiddos

Butch!

Mark Rypien!!