End of a great season and a new nickname for Bambeano

Bambeano who we now affectionately call Lil Bombshell and what a Bombshell he was this season.

We had a great season, some wins, some loses but overall great fun.

Bambeano had an awesome season ending with 18 goals in 12 games including 4 hat tricks (3 goals in a game).

He has come a long way with his soccer skills especially after watching premiership with Papa and playing Fifa11 on the Wii.  A few weeks ago he saw a corner kick that was converted straight into a goal and he responded he wanted to do that.

Well a few games later (4) and several practices in game he DID IT.  Not only did he score from a corner kick but he did in style hitting the far post after curving it LIKE BECKHAM and passing through several players for a one touch goal.

I am SO proud of you Bambeano putting your mind to it and getting your corner kick goal WAY TO GO

Yeah for Grandma and Grandad........

This past week end we had the pleasure of having grandma and grandad visit.  (Papa's parents).  On Sunday we decided to take a day trip out and visit Patterson Farms to go Strawberry picking and feed the animals.  We haven't visited the farm during the spring/summer months only seem to go for the pumpkins.

It was a very hot and humid day when we got there but we started off with visiting the animals and playground

Bambeano and BooBoo hanging at Patterson Farms

Grandma, Bambeano, BooBoo and Mummy

Feeding the goats

Baby goats only a week old

Papa getting in on the action feeding the goats

Swing time

Can't leave Papa out of the swings

After some time feeding the animals and hanging at the playground we headed back over to the country store for the cow ride and strawberry picking.  Grandma, BooBoo, Bambeano and Papa all got in on the cow ride while Mummy and Grandad watched from the side lines.......Off they go

Grandma in the aptly named "Rosie" cow

Papa and Bambeano

Off the go

Once the cow ride was over it was on to the main event, strawberry picking.  Lots of strawberries for the picking with BooBoo and Bambeano each carrying their own punts.

Grandma and Mummy getting in on the action

Is that a strawberry in your mouth Bambeano





BooBoo, Bambeano, Mummy and Grandma hunting for Strawberries

Bambeano and Papa inspecting for strawberries

What a fun day we had despite the heat we cooled down with ice cream now to make the strawberry lemonade, yum yum

Another great beach trip........

Spring break plans included a road trip to Florida with an exciting stop at downtown disney before meeting Nannie and Grandad at the beach.

Both Boo Boo and Bambeano wanted to go to our favorite beach and the trip did not disappoint.......

Sand, Sea, Surf and Dolphins right on the water edge

We all had a great time, nice and relaxing.

We love the Outdoors..........

Recently with our busy schedules we have decided as a family we will try and work a family Sunday into our schedule and do it every other Sunday.  It may take baby steps to fit everything in but our goal has been to dedicate at least one Sunday a month and leave the housework, chores and errands to enjoy our family time.  We have already accomplished a trip to the zoo, movies and now this past Sunday our recent adventure.

We are all love the outdoors whether it be soccer, zoo trips, beach vacations or simply walking the dog.  This past week end Papa came up with a great idea that involved having Marley join us.  We went to the local Whitewater Rafting Center where they were holding a duck race.  With the weather so perfect in the low 70's off we went with kids and dog in tow.

Arriving at the center there were so many activities the kids could do that we bought them an unlimited wristband and proceeded to the rock wall.

 
I sat on the sidelines and watched with Marley, here are some pictures.  For his first time rock wall climbing Bambeano did great inching up with every attempt.  Boo Boo with her strong soccer legs made it to the top several times

After some lunch by the rapids enjoying the sun shine we took Marley for a walk around while taking in the views.  The kids next activity was the Mega jump a jump off a 46ft tall tower.  Bambeano was very hesitant to start off with but after some coaching from the attendant he jumped and squealed with delight.  He loved it and both of them returned several times to repeat the fun.



Boo Boo making her jump





I think she loved it

By the joy on his face I think he loved it





Now Bambeano's turn



















We sat by the rapids and just chilled for a bit watching the rafts and canoes go by before we walked around the whole water course towards the rope wall and zip line.  The kids had a blast but Papa, who doesn't like heights, was feeling the fear for Bambeano.  Bambeano did great climbing the 32ft rope wall to to get to the zip line platform and Boo Boo patiently waited till he got to the top as he didn't like the rope wall swinging when she started the climb.

Bambeano making the climb NO FEAR

Boo Boo next

We have lift off!!!!

We all had a great day catching some sun, fresh air and exercise but above all FAMILY TIME!!!!!