Soccer 2011

This was the first time we had all three boys involved in a sport. Jack's first sport ever! Thankfully all three were playing soccer, so the schedules aligned. It made for some busy past few weeks, but so great for the boys' self esteem and exercise.

Brad had an amazing season. He scored a goal during 5 out of the 6 games. His skill level was tons greater than his last season. I didn't know he could run that fast! We're so glad that his asthma is finally under control so it doesn't get in the way of him doing these types of activities.


Jared improved tremendously this season from last. It was amazing to see the skill develop in him. He got better at having and keeping control of the ball and was an awesome goalie! Scott and I coached his team this season and had so much fun. This age of kids is so much fun!




Jack had a great season. He loved being out on the field. He was the kid running down field and waving. His best buddies were on his team with him, during one practice, he wouldn't participate because they were doing a scrimage game and his best friend Devin was put on the opposing team. So the coach put them on the same team and all was well again. His favorite was the snack after the game and then the cherry on top was his trophy. He carried it around with him all day and showed it to us several times.






We are so very proud of all three of our soccer players.

Random pictures I want to share

We really got to know this set of elders who served in our ward. They are very friendly and so much fun to hang out with. They had such strong testimonies and worked harder than any other set of missionaries I've seen. My boys loved to have them over and see them at church, I am so grateful for their example to my future missionaries. The one standing next to Scott was going home a few days after this picture was taken. His last Sunday at church, his tie and Jack's were very similar. Jack was so excited to match with Elder Cichy! We miss you Elder Cichy!


That's my boy! One of my proudest moments?

The boys' school did a Drug Free Red Ribbon Week. On the last day, the boys had a "crazy hair" "dress in red" day. I wasn't sure about how my boys looked, I thought maybe we went a little overboard, until I picked them up from school and saw that most teh kids and teachers were dressed pretty similar and some were even more extreme! It was a lot of fun.

Happy Halloween!

We hosted the Annual McBride Family Halloween Party this year. Kept it simple, but fortunately, we always have a great time!

Check out my niece in the yellow dress, she's got some great poses.




The family party is not complete without the doughnut on a string game, the kids' favorite!





My Dad came over to help us carve pumpkins this year.





We had a ninja, Batman and a zombie this year. Brad insisted on being "something" scary. As always we had a great time and the boys scored lots and lots of candy.

Only boys...

Wrestle with no shirts on. A favorite pastime in my home, (for our boys only).