Sunday, November 6, 2011

The Other Other Banks Family

JUS, ERS, PAR, and RUBY

The other other Banks live in Des Moines, Iowa, while Justin is at Podiatry School.  From these pictures I stole from their blog, and all their stories, they seem to like it there.

RUBY MAE

I think Ruby is smiling because Erika said Aunt Jenny would see the picture.

PJ AKA PARLEY JUSTIN

And I don't think Parley wanted to hold still -- he got on his AWESOME boots, saw the leaves, and was mesmerized!

WE LOVE YOU OTHER OTHER BANKS FAMILY!!!

The Other Banks Family

EMALEE, MIKE, and SAM

It's hard to believe how big and smart Mr. Samuel Finn Michael Banks is getting.  Although we don't get to see the other Banks family too often, they are always happy to see us -- I mean, we are always happy to see them.  Aren't they just too cute?!

And speaking of cute, don't you think Mike needs to build this cute sidecar for Sam?


WE LOVE YOU OTHER BANKS FAMILY!!!

The Hess Family

The Hess family is Jeff's little sister, Brandi, her husband, Matt, and their three rambunctious kids.  We love them immensely!

A few weeks ago, Grandma and Grandpa Chewy came to visit us and decided to bring Madi (7) and Max (4) to see their favorite Idaho cousins and Aunt (Uncle Jeff was in California doing research and development).  It was great to spend time with the Chewys and the Hess kids.  They got to watch A LOT of soccer -- both Peyton and Ashley had tournaments.  I also got to learn some things about my niece and nephew that I didn't know living 300 miles away.

BRANDI AND THE GIRLS

Here's what I learned about Madi:
  • She LOVES to wear jewelry and has a pretty good eye for funky chic
  • She LOVES to play school which was PERFECT for Ashley since it's also her favorite thing to do
  • She is relaxed and quiet...much the opposite of her little brother...and knows how to get along with him and/or make him get along with her

THE BOYS

Here's what I learned about Max:
  • He doesn't like wearing underwear
  • He doesn't like wearing shoes - but does like wearing white socks outside to play
  • He will unroll the toilet paper if left unsupervised
  • He will gladly admit to unrolling the toilet paper with a smile on his face -- "it was MEEEEE!"
How can you not love these kids?  They're freakin' adorable!  I'm just sad Madi had to stay home, but hopefully she had some quality time with Mom and Dad and played with all of Madi's and Max's toys.

LOVE YOU, HESS FAMILY!
(photos courtesy of Matt and Brandi's blog)



Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Fall Soccer

10/23/2011
6:24 am
Some would say it's too early in the morning for soccer...NOT MY SON!

10/8/2011
7:39 am
Notice the fog in the background...it's early and cold, but Peyton's soccer fever is HOT!


Sunday, September 11, 2011

Soccer Stars

Ashley's 1st Year in Select League -- and she rocked it!

Peyton continues in Competitive League as a star on Rush Silver