Sunday, November 23, 2008

Just Dance

I looked back and realized we haven't posted anything about what's actually going on in our lives for over 2 months! Just so you all don't come to the conclusion that I'm pregnant (which I'm not), I feel like I should catch up...

Anna, my best friend since I was in the 2nd grade (the same age Trey is right now!) came to visit in September with her first baby Kristina! This is the first of my close high school friends to have a baby... and I have a 7-year old!
Beckham started preschool with Mrs. Cloud and loves it. She is like the grandmother who makes every grandkid feel like they're her favorite. He also has a weekly playgroup: here are Nate, Caeden, Beckham, Eden and McKenna having a snack: Trey and Becks both played soccer again this fall. Trey had an awesome team and learned how to play positions and work together. Beckham's team was the worst ever. His 2 coaches had permanent PMS and mangaged to make most of the parents so mad that by the last game only we and one of the coaches daughters even showed up to the game. Beckham didn't seem to mind being a 1-man team; if he was throwing in the ball and didn't have anyone to throw it to, he just threw it out there and ran it down the field himself. He did get a little tired of never having subs, good thing the 3-year old games are on small fields and only 30 minutes. Near the end of the summer the boys discovered they could make a slip n slide with the hose on the playset.
We got Carson the game Rock Band for his 32nd birthday last month. True to form, Trey immediately made a rock band out of legos. If you live here you should invite yourself over to play it with us, it's a ton of fun. Carson shaved a trucker beard for Halloween and tried to dress up Idaho for the party with our friends.
Monkey see
Monkey do

Trey was sad on election day because he didn't realize until Carson and I went out to vote that he was too young. He got tears in his eyes and asked why he couldn't vote for the President. I asked who he was going to vote for and he said "You know, that guy you are voting for."

One problem we don't have with Becks is confidence. The other day he said "Everybody thinks I'm awesome." Then we were leaving McDonald's last week and he climbed up on the roof of the Jeep while I was putting Caeden in his carseat and said, "I'm the greatest hitter in the world!" (From the commercial.) We really do love our kids a lot.

14 comments:

Bennett Family said...

trey's lego creations amaze me!

Where The Wilds Things Are said...

I love the lego rock band! My boys love legos too. I also love the picture of Beckham and Caeden...my monkeys are the same way.

Danielle Weathers said...

Your kids are adorable! I always love to hear Cole, Beckham, and Sam talking in the back seat on the way to and from preschool. They crack me up!

Carson Calderwood said...

Hey sweetie, should people come over to play legos or rock band...? ;-)

Jodee said...

It's good to get an update! Even thought we see you guys often I still miss your blogs! And we are in for Rock Band, it will be a first for us!

Nanci said...

Your boys look so much alike. How are you guys liking your new home?

Julie said...

I love all the pictures. You're boys are looking so grown up! We miss you guys!

the Kargis Family said...

Lots going on. I miss Mrs. Cloud and Dane misses Trevor,s legos.

Jolley Family said...

We love Rock Band too! I'm not very good at the drums! We should have a rock band party! I can't believe how fast your kids are growing up!

Melain said...

Cute update! It's about friggin time. ;)

emily said...

we're excited to see you guys... and your boys.. and the house.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad I got to see your family update! You've got a great family. Sorry about the bum soccer coaches - that's why you have to do it yourself! He he.

Hey, sometimes I wish we DIDN'T live in Utah! :) And a question (since I'm not very up on this techy blog stuff) - how do I subscribe to your blog?

Carson Calderwood said...

stacie,
scroll to the very bottom of the blog and click on the link that says,"Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)"

Shelley said...

Anna had a baby! Cute! I can't believe Trey's lego talent. That is amazing. And the soccer team story is just sad. Hopefully he'll have a better team next year!