Spooktacular Fun!

I am the kind of mom who does not spend obnoxious amounts of money on Halloween costumes. So when they ask about costumes my reply is...go and find something!

On our way...

This year Brendan decided on an injured football player and I thought it was brilliant!! And I think the make up is amazing if I do say so myself!! Cost of this costume was $7 for gauze and fake blood!

Colin had a harder time coming up with his costume...I tried talking him into being an injured football player as well enticing him with "you can be the other guy!" but he wasn't into that. He spent most of Saturday trying to figure something out. He finally came out looking like this...

He didn't know what he was...with all of the colors and teams (Indians hat & Tigers jersey) my name for him was A Very Confused Baseball Player Hit with 1 to Many Wild Pitches to the Head!

Cost of this costume..$0!

Each year we trick or treat with our neighbors...here are the 3 kids ready to get their candy on!

Lots of fun was had by all...

...and now it's time for the candy comas!!

Football Frenzy

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

October 22, 2010

WCHS Wildcats vs. MRHS Mountain Lions

Ryan's defense ready to spring off the line

Ryan congratulating one of his players as he comes off of the field

Let's HIT somebody!

YEA...I want YOU!


The entire defense looking for Ryan's call

And the ball runner would be at the bottom of that pile!This was our last away game and it was their homecoming. We had an awesome game. The defense played hard and smart causing fumbles, turnovers and even had a safety. I wish our offense was as great as our defense. We lost in the few minutes of the game...sad but true.

WCHS Wildcats 16 -

MRHS Mountain Lions 17



SATURDAY ON THE FIELD

Saturday October 23. 2010

Cobras vs. Outlaws
Kick off time

This is 1 of our 2 bowl games. Our last game on our turf. We played the Outlaws and it was a home game for us. I got to work in the concession stand before the game...don't be jealous!

It was a hot day on this last game dayColin helping to make a block on the O line

Colin


Brendan helping to make a play

B Mac & C Mac on the field

Brendan getting double teamed once again

Here is Brendan breaking through the O line to pressure the QB...look at him go!

Ryan was able to make it to the game which made the boys' day! The team played great. They were down the entire game and with just a few minutes left in the game came back to score bringing the score to within 1...sadly we ran out of time.

Cobras 13 -

Outlaws 14

And because it was a bowl game every player and cheerleader received a participation medal

sporting their medals with mom and dad

Next Football Frenzy will be only a FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (a catch up one!)

The boys and I leave on Friday Nov 12 which is exciting and sad since that will more than likely be Ryan's first play off game...which we will miss :(

So until next Friday...

Go Wildcats!!

Go Cobras!!

Project 365

A Picture a day for 365 days...a year's worth of fun!

I hope you have as much fun seeing a peek into my week as I am posting about it!

Sunday~275/365

What a nice surprise when I went to the mailbox on Saturday and found a package from another bloggy friend! Rita from Meemaw Moments sent me this wonderful devotional book and beautiful bookmark because I won her giveaway at her blog! I was so excited. And another cool part is that her daughter in law is the author of this book. Thanks so very much Rita...your gift is heartwarming.

Monday~276/365

Monday started Red Ribbon week at school. We had a food drive, poster contest, and red ribbons all around to remind us to SAY NO TO DRUGS!!

Tuesday~277/365

Tuesday we stopped over to another coach's house to say hi to the fam. Teagan was getting ready for her cheer class and because it was so close to Halloween they were able to dress in their costumes. Isn't she a super cute blue fairy?!

Wednesday~278/365

Wednesday was flu shots all around...OUCH!

Thursday~279/365 This was our view on our way to school on Thursday morn...absolutely beautiful. Both boys were amazed by it...they watched it fill with hot air and lift off.

Friday~280/365

Friday was assembly day at school for Q1 honor roll and perfect attendance. So proud of both of my smarties...both made Principal's Honor Roll...ALL As!!

Saturday~281/365

The weather started getting a little cooler...windows open, A/C off and candles lit! YUM!


This is what Sara says on her blog about Project 365...
"I am attempting to take one photograph each day of this next year. My hope is to be able to slow down and see the small things, become a better photographer and to be reminded of the many blessings God sends my way! "

Well said Sara...thanks for letting me tag along!
Join in with Sara...It's not to late to join the fun!

Football Frenzy

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Friday October 15, 2010

WCHS Wildcats vs. KHS Bulldogs

Alright...I know I am a little late on this Football Frenzy post but last week was CRAZY busy with a capital K...parent teacher conferences are over and I can almost see the light at the end of my football tunnel...but before I get there...let's get on with game # 7 for the Wildcats.

I took the day off and headed North to see the team in action over 2 hours away. I had been debating all week on whether I should go or not, but a horrible day on Thursday made the decision easy...so the boys and I played hookey from school and went to Ryan's game. And I am glad that I went. I was the only coach's wife that made the trek, but it was one of the BEST games of the season thus far! Above is Ryan getting his defense ready.

Ryan's defense game out fierce...here they caused a fumble...... which they recovered!!

This was the Bulldog's homecoming game...I bet they were sorry they scheduled us after this game!

Here is one of Ryan's players making 1 of the 3 interceptions of the night

Ryan talking with a couple of his players while Brendan listens in

This is the greatest picture...the entire defense has all eyes on Ryan as he calls in the play

This was an amazing game...the Wildcats played with heart and wanted it...they were excited...they were pumped...and they came away with a VICTORY!!

WCHS Wildcats 42-

KHS Bulldogs 6



SATURDAY ON THE FIELD

Saturday October 16, 2010

Cobras vs. Hombres

Well...we made it to the first round of the play-offs...not the road to the championship, but the road less traveled! We weren't sure we could break in, but we were #5 seed in the 2nd bracket. We found out that we were playing a 2nd year Jr. Pee Wee team. (I also found out that our team was the youngest team as a Jr. Pee Wee team. All of the teams they played were 2nd year Jr Pee Wee teams and we are only a 1st year Jr Pee Wee team.)

Getting ready to start the game with a few more words of wisdom from Coach


Brendan & Colin both played offense and defense this game.

They were loving being on the field so much

In the above play you can see Brendan, #80, on the left side and Colin, #60, on the right side. They were both in on this tackle...way to bring him down boys!

This is staring defense

Brendan is defensive tackle and Colin is outside linebacker

Again both McCrakens in on the play


After the Cobras make a TD our cheerleaders walk the stands and collect loose change for the TD jar! All monies collected go towards the team banquet.

Starting offense

Colin is ready to snap the ball

They boys played hard, but sadly could not bring home a victory. This was a one game elimination game, so our season is done. Great Job Cobras! We are so proud of you!

Cobras 12 -

Hombres 22

Sooooo...I might have fibbed a little! This was the last game that counted towards our season...but we will have the chance to play in 2 bowl games.

GO WILDCATS!!

GO COBRAS!!

Project 365

A Picture a day for 365 days...a year's worth of fun!

I hope you have as much fun seeing a peek into my week as I am posting about it!

Sunday~268/365

Sunday afternoon found us at a fellow coach's house to celebrate his beautiful little girl's 2nd birthday. A fun 2 hours spent with other coach's and their families while munching on yummy cupcakes...can't get much better than that!

Monday~269/365

2 boys + 2 new pair of shoes in MEN'S sizes = expensive

*sigh*

Tuesday~270/365

Tuesday afternoon was the start of parent/teacher conferences for me. This is the table I set up outside my door for waiting families.

Wednesday~271/365

Another LONG day spent at school. Ironically this was the time that I got to school in the morning and left school that night.

Thursday~272/365

Our weather has finally began to cool off...cool enough for Colin Boy to sport jeans and a hoody to school for the first time since last February!

Friday~273/365

Friday night was game night (so sorry about the lack of Football Frenzy last week...CRAZY busy week with P/T conferences. There will be 2 this week, I promise!). This was our last away game, although we have 2 home games left in our season. This play shows Ryan's defense breaking up a pass play...almost intercepting it! They played an awesome game!

Saturday~274/365

Saturday was the last game for the boys on our home turf. This was their bowl game. It was a great game and hard fought. Both boys played awesome and all players and cheerleaders received these medals at the end of the game.

This is what Sara says on her blog about Project 365...
"I am attempting to take one photograph each day of this next year. My hope is to be able to slow down and see the small things, become a better photographer and to be reminded of the many blessings God sends my way! "

Well said Sara...thanks for letting me tag along!
Join in with Sara...It's not to late to join the fun!