Many Faces of Coop On Game Day

He can be serious, smiling, or laughing 

Either one its all with heart ! 

Coop's Fun Weekend

I was feeling bad because the boys have been on break but this is first time we haven't done a fall trip because of hockey, baseball and Braedyn's school schedule.

After his game Saturday his friend and teammate asked him to come stay and they were on break as well. So he was gone Saturday to Monday night... We missed him but it appears he probably didn't miss us much. I thought we had a long drive... They live in Wilmington by the shore! 

Over at the beach, it was also clear enough to see the super moon on Saturdsy night! 

So besides playing hockey and playing football as boys do... He got to ride a little motorcycle, go fishing, and take a boat ride. 

Great - he has been asking for a dirt bike for two years... I know what will be on his Christmas list this year! 

He has been wanting to go fishing too and Charlie hasn't had time to take him and in SD they weren't biting. I wished I could have seen his reaction when he caught that fish!! 

Braedyn singing at 5th Grade Graduation

Braedyn singing One Republic "I Lived"


I was so proud of him! He had about a week to practice and he was supposed to do the Karoke version but got nervous the morning of and the words were in the background vocals...

He got up there in front a whole gym of parents and students and did awesome!

I was in tears trying to tape this!

He was so proud of himself and said afterwards on the way home. "That wasn't bad at all, I want to do that again."

Highlight Videos from first 3 hockey games 2015-2016 Jr. Canes Squirt AA Minor

Cooper's team is 2-1 so far and here is the highlight video from the games. Way to go buddy! Proud of you and your team so far! Great start!
He is number 15!

Junior Hurricanes Squirt AA Minor Vs Ashburn Extreme

Junior Hurricanes Squirt AA Minor Vs Junior Hurricanes Squirt AA Mixed and Vs Eagles Squirt A

Team Jacobson

These boys never stop! They are the best of buds!

A Hike In The Mountain of Hillsborough

The boys are on break and we are doing a staycation this year since Braedyn is now on a traditional school schedule and with sports that are costly we don't want to miss anything.

I decided to take the boys on a hike up Occoneechee Mountain in Hillsborough. It was a cool morning but quickly got humid and hot as we climbed to the top.

It was a fun morning with beautiful views. It was about a 2 mile hike...Coop had brought one of his friends from school with. They were troopers!

Dude

LOVE HIM

Peace Dude...

waiting for Braedyn in the car rider line and eating snacks...guess a fruit by the foot trash can be used as a headband :)

A Boy and his Dog

Jordan and Mites Start Season

Braedyn kicks off Fall Baseball 2015-16

They kicked off the season with a tournament win in Oxford. These boys are like family now to us! Braedyn is lucky to be a part of such a great group of boys and coaches. 

Way to go Boys! Way to start off the new season!

Homemade Beef Jerky

The boys love beef jerky and costs so much at the store for just a little bag and I have all these roasts in my deep freezer that need to be eaten! It's a great protein for them especially on the go or at games. 

Most recipes call for round steak for flank steak but I need to use up my chuck roasts etc...

Here is a recipe I found and I used two of my chuck roasts that totaled about 4 pounds!

4-5 pound chuck roast

1 tsp Lemon Pepper

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp on montreal steak seasoning

1 cup of Braggs Amino (a soy sauce like product) (by worchester sauce in grocery store)

I also used a couple dashes of Tony's Creole seasoning

Thaw the meat for you to be able to cut. Cut off the bone and excess fat and tough parts. Cut it up in 1/10 inch thickness if needed mash with meat tenderizer if thick. put in the marinade for 24 hours. 

Preheat oven to 170. 

cover your cookie sheets with tin foil for easy clean up and place the racks on top. lay the meat out on top of the racks and put in oven. 

Cook for 4-6 hours on 170. Thicker cuts can take longer. can open door the last hour. But if you have kids can keep closed... and just drys better.

Since I cooked mine until 9...I just left door open overnight and that worked great. nice and dry.

Hockey Begins...

 Our first game was at home in Wake Forest Vs Ashburn Extreme out of Virginia. Boys won 4-1! First game was a win!

The boys did great and really are coming together. It is so fun to watch. I am so excited for this season! Cooper is having so much fun and learning a lot. 

Finn and Cooper working together!

Win the battle win win the battle!

Fighting for the puck!

 Go get him 15!

After Coop scored the first goal of the game and of the season! Way to start it off buddy! Proud of you! 

Strong

"

Yes, yes he must...

But in the end he strengthens my faith and I know he must have plans for me... 

Stronger Christian...

Stronger momma...

Stronger wife....

Stronger woman...

Everyday is a new day with the open possibility to what lies ahead and the path he laid for me!

Funny Things My Kids Say...

Cooper comes up to me out of the blue and says "mom, I don't think baseball and basketball are my sport, because when I'm playing I just want to run them over or hit someone". 

I can't wait to see this kid play football one day but not a day soon...he's my little JJ Watt...

I love that he is passionate and aggressive. I think he is just a little excited for hockey season to start! 

First game with his new team is Sunday! 

Go get them buddy! Go Canes! 

College Football kickoff

Go Gators!!

My Happy Place

My happy place 

Weekend Projects Pallet and Wooden Spool

The Before:

I always laugh when I go to this Electrical Supply company and their neighboring business that always has a lot of pallets...I get to dig through their trash.

The After: 

Cooper helping momma

And Relax!