Halloween Fun

Here are photos of the boys doing the pumpkin thing. As you can tell from the photo Jack found one of my headbands...

Here is a small sample of what I wore to the party last night...yes I was sober when getting dressed. Phillip was only comfortable taking a picture of my top half for everyone to view...did seal the deal on a couple of little boy crushes;)

Kitchen Work

Here are a few funny photos of Phillip and his buddy Dave working on the electric in the kitchen. Needless to say they are quite the silly pair when together...

Pirate Festival

I forgot to mention and post photos on the pirate festival. RJ and I went and had a blast! Literally. Here are photos of him watching his favorite band play- Capt. Bogg and Saltys. The ship was involved in a cannon fire event. It was way to loud for RJ as they were firing real cannons but fun for me. Then there are pics of him and Conner doing a few competitions- Barrel Roll, Swab the Deck and the one where RJ got the bean bag in the hole for most points on the first try. Yeah! It was fun and I broke down in a moment of weakness and got the boys wooden swards. They stay in the garage.

Busy Week

It is shaping up to be a busy week for the Erwin's. Pewe is at home with Jack who is feeling punie. Work is slammed for me and I can hardly keep up. Sweet Potato Fries are back at Burgerville so I am trying to resist the temptation of those paired w/ a pumpkin milkshake. It is the last week for soccer-last practice is tonight and last game is Saturday. That afternoon we are having the herd over for hotdogs and trophies. Then I am going to go to my first Halloween party. Yes I know I am lame but what can I say...ever see an Erwin in a costume after they turn 10? Thought so. I was going to go as the devil but the costume I found lends itself more to the Red Bull Girl...I'll take pictures and if I am daring enough I will post them. Have a happy week and enjoy the weekend!

Blue Rockets!

Okay, now I get to brag as a coach! The Blue Rockets came together and played like a team that I have never seen before in my life! They were passing, they were defending and they were going after the ball! There were some beautiful plays and the kids were all smiling! Mind you it was about 42 out, raining in sheets and the kids were down right water logged...but they won! I am on cloud nine right now! The taste of victory after a long struggle is much sweeter then winning all on its own. They were amazing out there. They were executing everything they have been taught and I was crying with joy as I watched them beaming with pride and cheering for themselves. You couldn't see the tears for all the rain dripping off the bill of my hat but I was a proud Mama! What a long hard road, with the most amazing reward of seeing them play hard. Next year, I will invest in better rain gear;)

Perwin's News

So I know that there are a lot of questions, hang on. Let me fill everyone in first then answer the ones I know....

Phillip's company got sold on Monday. Tektronix now belongs to a holding company. Deal will finalize sometime next spring.

What does this mean for us?
Well considering he was worried that he would get laid off before the holidays this is good news. He was supposed to start a new position last month but that got bumped out and last week they were talking more lay-offs which meant no one was safe.

There will probably be no changes until Feb/March I am assuming. Plus w/ a purchase like this there are severance packages and stock buy-outs. Either way, we will be fine! Phillip is taking the news like a champ and has rallied. When my company got bought out it was actually good for my career and I was able to make some upward progress. He is laying low for a couple of weeks but will readdress his ambitions later.

Until we know more, you know what we do. It was a good thing for the stock holders and the company realized that they couldn't squeeze any more work or time out of the employees. No more fat to trim. So being lean and mean is a good thing for those still working, fingers crossed!

Bragging Rights!

RJ's team won on Saturday! The first half of the game RJ's group won 3-2. RJ scored two of the goals! The other goal was a great pass to a player infront of the goal where it sailed in. A beautiful play....if I do say so myself.

I am so proud of RJ. He is a natural:) Which is quite a lot considering Phillip nor I played. I was so excited for the kids...they have worked so hard and come so far. My boy, close to a hat trick!

Just needed to brag on him a bit. What can I say, coach or not, I am a mama first.

RJ's Birthday

OMG! I have an 8-year-old! His b-day party was at the bowling alley because I finally needed a break from hosting at my house. Honestly I enjoy doing the parties and have a hard time not going over-the-top but with the remodel it was impractical.

He got the coolest toys! Phillip and I keep telling him that we would have loved to get the stuff he got this year. He got more LEGO's then you can shake a stick at. Most of them were Star Wars! Phillip and I were fighting over who got to help him put them together. Jack's favorite was the whoopee cushion, go figure, I have a boy that likes farting sounds...

RJ's favorite was the Dragon for his Playmobile and the art supplies, which were given in abundance by my sister, parents and friends that know him well.

Here are the photos! Enjoy...

PS I know I haven't updated it in awhile so I changed the background to let you know there was new material;)

Soccer Mom

We are halfway through the season and the kids are taking off! Today's game they played hard and it was one of the best games they have played. I am so proud of all of them! It has been a tough season, don't get me wrong. We are a really young team, half I would say have not played before. But the kids are putting up with my drills and making huge strides each practice. The most joy I have is watching them play and having a great time.

Coaching is a great way to spend time with RJ. Not sure that I am really born for coaching in this era but I do what I can. I have found that my natural talent is as a yeller...go figure. I just make sure that I am only yelling good clear instructions...you know, "run, face the ball, run". Usually I am just yelling RUN. Phillip keeps telling me I need to stop yelling since the kids don't listen. Someday one of us will learn, either I will stop or the kids will start listening;) Place your bets now...

Here are photos of RJ playing with his friends. There is a team photo and one of me in my prime:) Needless to say, practice two nights a week and games on Saturdays makes for busy times at the Erwin house, I will update soon on RJ's birthday and other events in our lives...promise!