Happy Feet Soccer

Brady started a program at school called Happy Feet. A coach comes in once a week to his school and they play with their 'BOB' soccer balls. Brady seems to really enjoy it and has even made 'player of the week' on several occasions. So when the opportunity came up to join the spring Happy Feet League Lori and I decided to take a break from gymnastics and sign the kids up for their first team sport.

Brady is still getting used to the team environment. At times he will break into his stubborn attitude and refuse to participate and other times he will go and pick up the ball that the other kids are playing with and set it where he wants to kick it, but I think we are slowly getting used to the idea (Not sure if that is wishful thinking on my part, but we will see how the rest of the season goes). Nonetheless they are cute little soccer players in the their shin guards and shirts.

Brady showing Aunt Lori his abilities


Coach Jessie trying to persuade Brady to participate with the team





Meredith and Brady warming up before the big match

Pre-game soccer drills

Healthridge Fun Run

Brady participated in his first 'fun run' at the Healthridge anniversary party. He was in the 3-5 age group and the race was two laps around the track (1/4 mile). He loved racing and was able to run the whole way.

Brady is in the blue shirt in full stride


Meredith ran too


Here comes Brady approaching the finish line.

Happy Easter

We had a great Easter this year. The weather was amazing and we were surrounded by great family and friends.

Brady's first Easter egg hunt was in the playground at his school. I went to watch him in action. He had a lot of fun finding eggs, but really was not interested in what was inside. The eggs were filled with candy and for whatever reason my child still does not like chocolate or any candy for that matter.


The Pre-K and Pre School classes lined the fence waiting patiently for the hunt to begin





Brady so proud of all his eggs he found


Saturday afternoon we dyed some eggs on the deck with Steph

Brady had fun dropping all the eggs in cups and watching them change colors

Our beautiful superhero eggs

On Easter Sunday we were invited over to the Friel household for a delicious meal. After Brady and Kate headed outside for another egg hunt. We are so grateful to have such amazing friends and we are proud of Kara for her achievement of converting to the catholic faith. Good work, Saint Matilda :)!!

Brady and Kate stop for a picture. Kate was more interested in what was in her egg.

Brady searching for eggs in his new batman shades.

Kate in her pretty pink Easter dress

Pella Expo at Royal's Sadium

Last week Pella Windows and Doors put on an Expo for their remodel/construction clients. We went to represent Pioneer Custom Builders and enjoyed some food, drinks and fun games.

Brady relaxing and eating up his hamburger


Brad doing the 40 yard dash. I have one fast husband!


Brady had his turn with his little legs going as fast as he could. He ran his little heart out :)


Rob joined in the fun as well representing Munson Construction

Brady decided he wanted to try out the batting cage. After a ball came flying at him he quickly changed his mind. He was a cute little batter nonetheless.

Brad hitting some home runs

Brady loved playing on the playground.

Rob throwing strikes

Brady showing off his arm

Brad had to try and throw as hard as he possibly could (would you expect anything less?)

We then headed over to the mini ball field where Brady enjoyed running the bases

Health Ridge Triathlon

Brad and Steph participated in the Health Ridge Indoor Triathlon at our Fitness Club. Both did very well. Brad was 1st in his age group and 4th overall while Steph was 4th in her age group. Steph has since been diligently training for her next competition. She will be doing the Heritage Park sprint distance triathlon in May. We can not wait to go cheer her on.

Brad getting ready for his 250 meter swim. He finished with the fastest swim time of all the participants.


Brad's fan club. Brady was enthralled with watching Brad on the bike. Kate was more interested in following Brady around.


Brad completing the 5 mile bike leg


The 2 mile run was the last of the three events.


Now it is Steph's turn

Cycling her heart out

And finishing with a great run

Rascal Flatts

We were able to have a great night on the town and go see a Rascal Flatts concert with some great friends, the Friels and the Roses. Thanks to Aunt Steph for babysitting for the night!

Pre-Concert Dinner at Johnnys


Kara and Mark


The opening act, Darius Rucker



Kara and I pose while waiting for the headliners

Brook and Brian

Crown Colony Golf Tournament

Back in February I had the opportunity to go down to the Florida and play in the member/guest golf tournament with my amazing mom. I certainly did not play well, but we had fun nonetheless. It was nice to have the week with my mom. She and Kitty did a great job as the co-chairs for the tournament.

Here we are all bundled up in our golf gear. It was unseasonal cold in Florida for the tournament.


Mom looking out from the 15th tee


We had a surprise spectator on one of the tees. A little unnerving having an alligator staring at you on the tee box.

Mom and Kitty walking up to the green.

The view from the 18th tee box

The Crown Colony Club House from the 18th tee box

Mom giving Kitty some golf pointers

Kitty and her guest participating in the putting contest

Kitty with her guest posing with Tuck and Kevin, the golf pro at the club.