David as a.....Monster. (A monster who survives on Hockey alone..)
Melissa as a "Colonial Williamsburg girl". I realized how lazy I have gotten with Halloween costumes when I was halfway done buying the stuff for Melissa's costume. I spotted a COMPLETED hannah montana costume for 9.99, I went to purchase it when the checkout woman started chit chatting with me. I actually said.."My daughter wants to be a colonial girl, but I am going to force her to be Hannah Montana instead"...as soon as I said it I realized what I was doing and handed the woman the costume back and said, "uh, actually, any idea how I can make a bonnet from the 1800's"...Melissa is such a sweet girl
Alex was "dad"...thats right, he has it in his head that this is what his dad looked like as a teenager...Don't say it, I know...that is so NOT Dale...next year we will make sure Alex has the flat top and the gold watch for true authenticity.
HOMECOMING
Shawn and his buddies before attending the homecoming dance (and after scarfing 80 dollars worth of pizza, 15 dollars worth of chips and several 2 liters of soda, they are growing boys) Shawn is the shorty, 2nd from right.
Shawn and his buddy worked on the Freshman float...they freehanded a Gladiator head...very impressive for a last minute throw together.
Here is the completed Gladiator...Roarrr, scary!
And the completed float...with a tornado tearing through the Competion..(Shawn is the kid to the left of the "man" sign)
And an impromptu reunion for me and a friend from High School at an event to thank some schools for participating in a program to help oyster habitats in the cheasapeake. Ironically Melissa participated in the program with her Grandma Kelley, after our elementary school had to back out at the last minute due to insurance reasons.
HOCKEY 
As the Caps came shooting out on the ice
This is the second exciting event...Greg participated in the intermission game during the a Capitals game...He is the goalie in white...the good news: Greg's team won, the bad news: Greg didn't face one shot! (at the end of the video slapshot the mascot comes ovcer to keep a bored Greg busy)
Greg celebrated in the locker room after scoring two goals in his game saturday night...(He is a goalie, but occassionally he skates out so that he can improve his skating)
Shawn and his buddy worked on the Freshman float...they freehanded a Gladiator head...very impressive for a last minute throw together.
Here is the completed Gladiator...Roarrr, scary!
And the completed float...with a tornado tearing through the Competion..(Shawn is the kid to the left of the "man" sign)
And an impromptu reunion for me and a friend from High School at an event to thank some schools for participating in a program to help oyster habitats in the cheasapeake. Ironically Melissa participated in the program with her Grandma Kelley, after our elementary school had to back out at the last minute due to insurance reasons.My friend actually told Melissa, "Your mom is the reason I made it through Algebra.." Even with that kind of a witness, Melissa and her brothers prefer their dad for Math homework.
HOCKEY
Two exciting Hockey events. (exciting to us because we are Caps fans). First, Shawn and David participated in the flag holding at the beginning of a Caps game. Shawn does not play hockey, but was excited to participate. Here are a few pictures from that event..
The players about to come on the ice
As the Caps came shooting out on the ice
This is the second exciting event...Greg participated in the intermission game during the a Capitals game...He is the goalie in white...the good news: Greg's team won, the bad news: Greg didn't face one shot! (at the end of the video slapshot the mascot comes ovcer to keep a bored Greg busy)
Greg celebrated in the locker room after scoring two goals in his game saturday night...(He is a goalie, but occassionally he skates out so that he can improve his skating)
6 comments:
I've been wondering where (and how) you've been! It looks like, busy is how you've been.
I wish I could get my kids to choose costumes that are original and that I can make. You'd better tell Alex to lose the chains and add a leather jacket next year too. He's a pretty funny kid! I'm glad you let Melissa be what she wanted to be...I'm impressed she didn't choose to be Hannah in the first place.
I can't believe you have a child in high school...it sort of makes me want to be sick, for some reason!
You guys are so into hockey. There is a family in our ward that is the same way. It looks like fun but I can imagine it is pretty expensive.
I made the tree from the cake on my blog. It is super easy. Melt some chocolate chips, put in a zip lock, cut the corner and swirl it around on wax paper. Once it dries it will peel right off. I'll bet your kids would have a blast and could make lots of cool things since they are so artistic.
I hope we will get to see you guys next month.
Now I know why I haven't heard from you guys much lately.....so busy. Thanks for all of the postings and pictures. I love hearing about all of it. You and Dale are such great parents to five fantastic kids!!!
P.S. The sunglasses and hat make Alex look fairly authentic. He needs to loose the necklaces, get a big watch, the Northwestern letter jacket or a leather one and he'll be all set. Just let him know he CANNOT drive my car. I learned that lesson the hard way with his dad.
Alex's costume is hilarious :)
Alex's costume is hilarious :)
I'm holding my cyber-tongue for ways to make Alex a more authentic Dale.
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