The Colleran Family Blog

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Jake's Birthday Weekend!

It was a busy weekend this past Labor Day Holiday!. Jake had an unbelievable football game with a score of 24-0. It was a little scarey as before the game their were 3 ambulances on the field carrying off 3 boys ranging from 8 to 12 years of age. Hopefully, they are all ok. Our Jake scored 2 touchdowns and showed a mass improvement from last year's football season. Actually, it was great watching all the boys come together as a strong team and win the game.

Jake invited a few friends from the neighborhood and from his team for a movie/sleepover. David was super dad while I attended to the basic needs of the boys! Water balloons, to football toss, to sliding down the stairs in sleeping bags and then diving into the center of bean bags. Mom being mom had to walk away..:) We tried to get them settled in with a movie but half of them just wanted to shoot toy dart guns. Daddy bear soon had to stomp down the stairs at 1am in the morning to get some silence in the house..lol. I think next year we'll do a party off-site..ha. All in all it was a great evening and we think the boys enjoyed themselves.

Monday was spent having a BBQ with friends and the boys playing a friendly game of poker. We were happy to have my brother visit with us as well. It was quite chilly on Monday so the ladies had to huddle in the house to get caught up on our busy lives. The food was yummy and the evening ended quickly as kiddos/adults left to get ready for the next workday/school day.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

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Boys definitely getting big and enjoying the love of football!! 2010 is going to be a great year for both of the boys. Nicky's first year at tackle and already the bruises are mounting up on him. 2 weeks into school and all A's for Nick..:) Jake starts school on Monday; I'm a little worried about workload and handling football but I'm sure it will all work itself out. Jake and I attended our 1st preseason Bronco game. It was a beautiful night and I didn't even need to wear the amazing vintage Bronco sweatshirt David got me before the game. I know it will go to good use here in good old chilly CO. David visiting his pop and mom for a few days in Cali and they all sound very good. Ed has quit the smokes and on his way to recovery. Way to go Grandpa!! Happy early birthday Donna! Have a great year!

Monday, July 12, 2010

Summer Catch up....

It's been a very busy Summer! Jake has finally finished baseball and we are nearing football season at the end of this month. Jake has been enjoying his Summer with hanging out with friends, pool, camping, golfing, fishing etc. He also is my little helper with my gardening and mowing the lawn. He wants to save his money for a lacrosse stick as he wants to try this sport out next year.

Nicky is coming home at the end of the month - YEAH! It was a very long Summer without him. We missed him a ton! I'm sure I'll see a big difference this year when he returns. We've been keeping in touch via text and the occasional phone calls..:)..he seems to be enjoying his summer and spending time with his brother, Vincent, and baby sister - Katherine.

We've been working on the house and keeping up on all the things that keep you busy with a house. I've taken up another craft (sewing)..like I need another craft in my life..but this one I'm finding very enjoyable and maybe because I have my David at my side to give me encouragement and guide me along. He is quite the talented individual! We started out with a charitable item - making a grocery bag for cancer patients. I'm on my 3rd bag and bought a ton of fabric and some new designs to mix it up a bit. A friend, Lani also was a big help in getting me initially started with the whole sewing adventure and I'm sure glad I dug out the machine.

Jake and I also working on tennis and golf this summer. I didn't realize how much I missed playing tennis. I really need to find some friends who enjoy the game. Now, I need to watch all my activities as it aggravates my bones in my hands/wrist area. Overall, a very busy enjoyable summer.

Nick starts school August 9th and Jake the 23rd so I'll need to get started on Nick's school supplies and get him signed up for Cimarron Football. Let's hope both boys are able to manage their school load along with their sports. Till the next post and hopefully, it won't be too long...