Perry Family Loves Football Season!

The Perry house is all abuzz for football season and we were thrilled to be able to have the pleasure of watching our Ohio University Bobcat team take on the OSU Buckeyes on national television. We took a pre-game pic out on the back porch and then buckled down to watch the game. We were dancing in the kitchen as the Bobcats took the early lead and then kept the pressure on for most of the game. We really put a scare into those Buckeyes and we could not be more proud of our team!

On Sunday, it was time for some NFL games. Brian was hyped up for his Browns to take on the much pumped up Cowboys and I was getting annoyed that everyone was picking the Steelers to get upset. And we were both ready to see how our Carolina Panthers would fair. I again tortured the family to put their jerseys on for a family picture and Jake insisted we get one for Dodger too! How much longer do you really think they are going to humor me with these pictures??? Bri and I both lost our fantasy football games, but were so excited to see the Panthers get a big win in San Diego!

Dylan Meet His New Teachers

Dylan is very excited about his three year old class at preschool this year. His teachers are Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Heather who are both glad to have Dylan in their class this year. He is making lots of new friends. This past week he took in a baby picture and learned about how God made him special and how He makes everyone special! He goes to school every morning from 9 am - 1 pm which works great for us to have time each day to dedicate to work.

Jake Begins the 2nd Grade

Jake recently started 2nd grade and is already loving it. His teacher is very nice and he is making new friends and is glad to see a few friends from kindergarten in his class as well. His teacher complimented me on his reading, as he is already two levels ahead of where he ended last year which is great news!

He has also often been recognized as a good citizen in his class and was selected last week to be a "Falcon Buddy." One girl and one boy from his class was chosen to meet new children when they come to Furr Elementary, show them around the school, and be that child's first friend. He is very excited about this new role.

Dylan Enjoys His Last Day in the 2 Year Old Class!!

Dylan had a wonderful year in preschool this year! He went every day, which was a big change, from 9-1, but he really thrived on it. He's very smart and seemed to like having the same routine as his big brother...getting ready and going to school every day. It also helped Brian and I have a more regular work schedule. His main focus seemed to be the girls though!!

He was in the same class again with his sweetie Sami (hugging in the picture) and Vada (cute brunette in the other picture). In fact, on his birthday, Vada met him at the door and pulled down her shorts to show Dylan she was wearing big girl underwear. I know they say Dad's need to buy shotguns to protect their daughters, but I think I'LL be the one in my rocking chair protecting my boys :)

Jake Has a Blast at Field Day!

Jake had a great time at First Grade Field Day at his school. They did a lot of fun games outside, and they are all getting excited to enjoy their summer vacations. He's had a really great class this year and I adored his teacher, Ms. Pergola. She really challenged him and his reading just soared this year. He would get most excited about some of the science lessons they started to do some of this year too, especially.

I was able to volunteer in his class this year and teach art enrichment, bringing in famous art and doing some special projects with the kids. They seemed to really enjoy it and I loved getting to know all of his friends. And Brian and I were both able to go to his end of year luau party.

The Four Musketeers

Dylan's friend, Aidan, returned home after spending 2 years in England, and they immediately became buddies again, recently celebrating Aidan's birthday at a bounce house. These four little boys have been together since before they were even conceived, as their Mom's and I were anxiously praying for all of them, and now...here they are...all 3 years old already! They each have their own, wonderful, crazy personalities, and we're certain, will be buddies for life :)

Jake Throws Out First Pitch and Turns 7!

Jake had a wonderful birthday party this year at our local, minor league ballpark. They do a great job there, and even let all the birthday kids throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Jake was VERY nervous, as was I when I saw he would be throwing from the round of the mound...a pretty long throw for a 7 year old! But he stepped up and threw a perfect strike into the catcher's glove and then grinned from ear to ear!! He also got a signed ball from all the players, which he thought was very cool, and spent the rest of the night running around the ballpark with his friends. He got a new big kids bike for his birthday, but more importantly, FINALLY lost his very first tooth the night before he turned 7! We've been waiting a while for that one :)