Gas, Sugar, and Soccer!

I thought you would all like to know the outcome of our weekend in Reno.... (I act as if people really read this besides my sisters).  I am trying to remember where I left off.... Oh yeah we got to Reno!!!  Now that we are home it is hard to remember the "FUN" time Jamie and I had in the car with the boys.  Actually if we would have left Cooper home it would have been perfect.  Chase and Ryan get along so well, but we all know the third wheel stories.... I guess next time I could bring a friend with Cooper...RIGHT.. ..
It was freezing our first two games but the girls did awesome! Tied the first game and lost by two the second game.  To see the girls play so good it was like winning to the families.  We were all so proud.  Here are some pics of Kaylee and Team...

Go BNSC Napoli

Goofs

Kaylee #6

Kaylee!!

I really wish I got a picture of all the parents bundled up to show you all.  I kept warm by walking the sidelines and cheering on the team.  Are you wondering what the boys did during this time?
Only pictures can describe it!

Chase on a climbing toy.. Notice Chase's evil grin and the child running away screaming.  I am not sure who that kid is..

Is these pictures not the funniest?  The wind was blowing just right so Chase's jacket was flyin away like it was a cape.  His face is hilarious too.  My favorite picture is the one above where the kid is running away screaming.. Finally I caught something funny on film!   After the first game Jamie and I decided to take Ryan and Abby (another sibling of a player) to the movies.  I mean why should all of us be miserable with the kids staying back at the hotel.  It was a nice break for the kids and the movie was soooo. good.  It was Diary of a Wimpy Kid.  The kids were quite the entire time and no one except me had to go to the bathroom during the movie.  It was nice to get two hours of quite.  It was as if we did not have two extra kids!!!  This movie is a great family movie, so go see it if you get a chance!

After the movie, we had to rush to the soccer field for the second game.  It seemed a little colder and the wind had picked up speed.  We were playing on turf, so the ball was sailing as if it were on ice every time the girls kicked it.  The girls played good and hard but came up two short.  They played so good and have improved so much and again, I was amazed!

We all loaded back into the car to head back to the hotel.  Our rockin soccer momma planned all meals and gives a total at the end.  Port of Subs for Lunch and Olive Garden for Dinner.. It was yummy and nice.  We had an early game the next day so we went to bed early.

The next day was wonderful.  The sky was blue and no wind.. In fact I would like to say it was sweatshirt weather! Jamie took care of his soccer moms and stopped at Starbucks to give them coffee. (he is such a kiss up... I don't drink coffee so I settled with a bottle of water and a donut from the local donut shop) Finally off to the field. And boy did the girls give us a great show.  They did wonderful and won 1-0.  We took 3rd overall in the tournament and had a great time doing it.

After all was said and done, we promised the kids to IN and OUT all weekend.. so off we went....

Megan and Ryan

The kids all got t-shirts... Thanks to Emily.. Her mom got her one, so we all followed suit.. The burgers were yummy and so were the fries!!
We all loaded up and headed home..

Emily and Kaylee



Jamie and Chase



Cooper being Cooper

Soccer mom and dad---boarder line crazy folk

We blasted home in sevenish hours... The trip home was much of the same, gas, musical seats, and Cooper crying.... Jamie and I could not figure out why these kids would not sleep.. I finally put two and two together and decided that we feed them way to much sugar....

Below is my favorite part of the trip... it only took 200 miles into the trip home to happen....

Gas, Sugar, and Soccer......and the dream lives on!

Reno or Bust.....

As mentioned earlier, Kaylee Dawn is our little soccer player.  We play with Boise Nationals Soccer Club (can you give me a hoot hoot) and love it.  This weekend we are in Reno for a tournament. Last time we left Chase at home when we headed to Jackson Hole for tournament.  This time I had made arrangements for Cooper to stay behind in Boise with Auntie Kelli and Uncle Luke and little H.  Jamie seemed to be glad at first, but the closer we got to leaving for Reno, the more he felt guilty... so we decided to take him with.  Chase's good friend Ryan, who also has a sister that plays on Kaylee's team, was going to the tournament too.  So.. in all our wisdom as parents we gave Kaylee to Ryan's mom (so she could ride down with 2 of her teammates) and we took Ryan.  I mean really after two boys what is one more... Now I know you are thinking... poor Nickole she is out numbered 4 boys (this includes Jamie) and just her...I actually had a partner in crime... her name is Garmin... I am sure many have you have met her... ( I hear she gets around).. She is my little helper when we go on road trips. 
We left our house alittle after nine.  By 1000 Cooper asks the famous question of any road trip, "Are we there yet?"  -- I look over to Jamie and thought.. we had to bring him...
To make a 450 mile story short... it wasn't that bad... It did get rowdy and smelly (Chase had gas)... but all in all it was good.  Ryan busted out some tunes and had me rolling... Cooper whined and cried (again..why did we bring him) and Chase... had gas......They did not sleep...played musical seats.. and had gas.. (BOYS!)  Luckily Garmin and I pulled it together and got everyone to Reno safe! We have our first game at 1115am.. It was 45 degrees when we arrived today at 430pm... (that should give you an idea of what we are facing this weekend)...
I know life gets crazy and I want to kill my kids PRN.. but sometimes I just sit back and realize all the memories I am making for them and their friends...What would my post be if I did not have kids???
PS.. 100 miles into the trip Jamie said we are nevering bringing Cooper again...If Jamie only listened to me like he listens to Garmin...

Chase's Yeah Program...

Today Chase and I had a busy morning.  As mentioned in prior posts, Chase takes part in a program known as YEAH.  http://www.vvdailypress.com/articles/idaho-18909-care-obesity.html .  We attend fitness class once a week at our local YMCA and nutrition class every other week.  Nutrition class rocks and Chase and I have learned many new tricks.  Here is some pictures of Chase playing Iron Chef with his buddies.




Ymm Turkey Wrap!



This morning Chase and I rolled our butts out of bed to do our first 5K together.  We were both excited but I don't think Chase realized how far a 5K was.  We met his YEAH group at Julia Davis park at 0915. 



Chase's number



It was nice and chilly, but Chase and I were ready to make the trek...



Chase and his Yeah crew..



And we finished



Although we did not come in first, we finished and it was a wonderful bonding moment with Chase.  He told me some facts about history and also tried to convert 5K into miles.  By the time he figured it out, we had crossed the finish line!  Our time was one hour.  It wasn't fast, but it was memorable.  I was part of Chase becoming healthy and doing his first 5K.  I am so grateful for such a wonderful program.  Chase loves it!!!

I am so proud of you Chase and all you accomplish!!! Love you!



His Nutritionist Stacy and Fitness Coach Marla

 

Ps... after looking over the results... Chase and I both came in 5th in our age division....

Don't Hate the Player.... Hate the Game

What a whirlwind day... up at 0700 to get Harlan.. back home for a couple hours ... then off to Dr. G's office for Kaylee... Just as she suspected.. another sinus infection..off to Walgreen's to get abx filled.. Kaylee insisted we go to Kohl's to look for new skinny jeans.  What a shopper she is, we went to ring out our purchases and her pants were missed marked and we got them for 2.99.  wowza..By this time Harlan is poopy and hungry.  After a quick change alittle bit of a bottle he is off to snozzy land.  Kaylee and I picked up lunch for ourselves and Jamie, ran it to Jamie's store... sent a fax, picked up some work that Stacy at print shop did.. Then finally home.. ahhhh.  Kaylee, Harlan and myself settled in for a long winter nap.. well sort of.. The boys got home from school an hour later.  Chase and I loaded up Harlan and drove him to his daddy's work.. by this time it is 5pm..As I am pulling out of the parking garage.. well... I pulled out in front of a Toyota four runner... needless to say he laid on the horn ..LOUD AND CLEAR... Chase's starts laughing telling me don't look now he thinks the guy is going to flip me off.  Chase and I continue to laugh and rush to the Y for Chase's workout... What a day.. and I wonder why I am so tired.... To the man in the four runner... Don't hate the Player... Hate the game.....

Hitting the GYM....

For the past three weeks I have been going back to the gym.  I had purchased trainer sessions for Kaylee to train during the off season of soccer.  She whined and moaned, but I forced her to go.  Now that spring soccer has started, momma blogger has taken over the sessions.  It has been hard and sore.  My trainer is Brenda.  She is short and cute and boy can she kick my buttocks.  The first two weeks I could not walk right.  I would tell my coworkers if they heard a bathroom alarm go off to come and rescue me because I couldn't get off the toilet.  Today we worked shoulders and they were burning like crazy by the time I left.  Tomorrow I plan on getting up to workout early then go into work.  Five years ago I did this 4-5 times a week.. then I tore my ACL... now I am older and much more tired, so hopefully I can get my rear in gear and accomplish some goals!  If you are looking of a gym check out http://www.idahoathleticclub.com/clubs/silverstone.cfm 
  I will post some workout pics soon ... and maybe sneak in some pics of the trainer... (dang her)

My life is like Roseanne Conners

Recently I noticed the show Roseanne is running re-runs.... The more I watch, the more I notice this is my life!!! Although they had two girls and one boy, I feel there is a resemblance.  What do you think?

I mean it screams Oneida's... I enjoy my not so perfect life...I did not get married and have wonderful children to impress people... I got married and had wonderful children to teach them to laugh and to make others laugh.  Our life is crazy... but is our crazy... from the birds and the bees talk at Sunday dinner to the dryer stopping and me making a make shift clothesline out back.. we might act white trash... but it is all done in love and laughter....
Take time to let loose and laugh ..those are the memories that will not be forgotten....
with love,
momma blogger

Jen saves my Bacon for three Eggs

Happy March 1st!!!

Today started out wonderful! Woke up, took a shower, got dressed for a meeting...then I hear it....from down the hall.  It starts as a whimper... then gets louder as it approaches the stairs.. by the time it is at the stairs.. it is a full on cry... Then I hear the dreaded words... Momma... I don't feel good.... GRRRR.  it is my little Cooper complaining of aches and pains... He has tears so it is hard not to believe him.. The thoughts go rushing through my head.. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO???? I can't miss this meeting.. I know.. I will drop him off with Jamie for an hour... I quickly call Jamie who explains he has a home delivery for work and is unable to help.. GREAT... what now.. I know I can sucker Kaylee into staying home first period.. I mean what 7th grader would want to go to school on time?? WRONG.. Tears are now coming from Kaylee and Cooper.  I hear Chase say.. I will stay home... (he just stayed home a week from being ill).. Now the panic sets in.... I quickly run through a list of girlfriends in my head.. who is up at 0700?  AHA.. my girlfriend Jen.....  Some of you might have appreciated her work.. she takes my family photos.(http://jenniferphotographyonline.com/blog/). including the white trash shots!!

Although she was just waking up.,.. she returned my text.. she will watch the devil..aka Cooper... In return, I just need to bring three eggs... IT'S DEAL... I get Cooper dressed and get him to her house.. On the way there I realize that I think I have been had by a con artist.... Jen later confirms this via text during my meeting.  Luckily Jen gave him.. "The police are going to arrest your mom if you don't go to school"  ... he responds.. I don't need to go to school..I don't need to get smart because my mom is smart.  While I am flattered he thinks this.... he drove me insane all day.. I am just trying to find what about parenthood is rewarding.. .... But he does make me melt when he cuddles and says he loves me and just wanted some alone time with me.... my GRR turned to AHHHH...

Momma and her Minons!!!

Thanks for helping me Jen.... it was totally worth all three eggs!!!

The Devil Himself





My Bacon Saver