Newton Football 2013

Another Newton Eagle Football season has come to an end. We were SOOOO not ready for football to be over this year!
Truth-there have been years where I was ready for it to be over I was much less sad to see it end. This was no one of them, we had a GREAT time!
I think I see high school football from a much different perspective than most. I am the wife of the coach.
I wish I could say I have handled it with the never ending grace and dignity I watched Jadean have all those years with Coach Bob, but the truth is that has not always been the case.
I have come to terms with the fact that many, many people will never have the chance to know Jason. Not Coach Fulton, but Jason.
I promise if you did, you would never scream at him from the stands. You would never ever send him an anonymous letter filled with so much hate that I try not to remember it. You would not shame yourself, your family, and your school board by standing in a public forum to speak against him. You would not make yourself look even more the fool wasting time at the ball park trying to get others to rise up with you. You would not call board member after board member to see what it will take to get him fired.

The truth is, he's this guy. 

The guy who's not embarrassed to wear matching tye died Christmas Mickey Mouse shirts at Disney world because he knows it make his wife happy.

Or matching Fulton Family Vacation shirts because it is a tradition. 

He's the guy that takes pictures on the first day of Pre-K cause I had to work. 

He's the guy who said YES to him.... 

And Him.... 

And to Her. 

So whatever you think you know about him, think again.

That being said, on to football 2013!....

Newton Eagle Football 2013 Continued

As I was saying, this season was so fun!! One game away from play offs. We hated to see it end. This was a great group of kids.
Again, I come from somewhat of a different perspective. I may be the wife of the coach, but I know nothing about football. Or any other sport for that matter. So I can't tell you anything about the plays. Or the offense. Or the defense. Or what you really call the hiker.
But I can tell you that the parents of Newton Football should be proud of the sons they are raising! They are great kids with wonderful manners. We love having them around our house and our kids!

Newton Eagle Football has the prettiest and best managers!

These were taken from my yard. Jason always says we have the best view in the county!

I get a little confused of which game was which from here on out...

Go Cheerleaders! 

These pictures get me ever time!

Go Payton!

Look up, don't miss her flying high above the band!

Here comes the Eagles!

Running through the paper-I'll always call it the paper.

I can't type this without crying. Payton is a senior. 

My favorite cheerleader has cheered her last football game!

Dex and Q showing their Eagle Pride.

Q and I apparently showing our Miley side??

All hail the king!

The band was GREAT this year! I loved the show. I always love the band but this show has been my favorite for a while!!

We love the HILL!! We love Coach Short!

Gabe got called up to the big show, he spotted one game for Shane. Jackie went up to take this picture for me, I'm too scared to get that high in the stands.

I like to tell myself that Payton and I look alike. I love this girl so much! She had a GREAT football season for a few reasons. Very fun to watch. I can't wait to see whats next for my favorite niece!

Quinn caught a football! Every game he acts like he's never gotten one before :)

Dex and Bamp.

Love this.

The huddle. Looks like we won!

Jason and Gabe, hard to believe Gabe will be on the freshman team next year!

Bonus shot-Bill and I have a special football bond :).

We had great seniors, we hate to see them go. We made some good friends this season, I hate for Michael to be done and hate to not have Jamie and Tina but hopefully they'll still be around. Can't wait to be a football mom with Jessica Frohning-she understands the game so I know its safe to cheer when she cheers.

We loved having Coach Tarr, it was great to have his family around.

K Klier became a dad. Kamden is just precious beyond words!

I was so impressed with Stephani Beverlin, she works her butt off all week at school but still made it home to cheer on her hubby and the team. Football wouldn't be the same without all these and many many more!

Jackie Schackmann is always a huge help to me, and this season was no different. Thank you thank you thank you!

I couldn't get through the season without my mom, my sisters, and Nanny. They keep me going with planning and making food and taking us to all the games. 

So all in all, a great season. Wish we could have kept playing, but I think its safe to say we have a lot to look forward to in years to come.

As Always, Go Eagles!!

Penelope's Room

Penelope's room is very close to complete. Maybe another treasure or 2 to add, but for now as ready as it can be. 

In one of our adoption classes we learned about what to do and what not to do with your newly adopted child's room. We were encouraged to go with simple and soothing, after all, she is used to an orphanage which unfortunately is fairly institutional at best.

We were told you want an environment with minimal stimulation.

I pretty sure I failed at this one, but I think I failed fabulously....

My mom made the curtain. Hairbow holder from Etsy. 

Fan is from China. In Epcot. Has both her Chinese and American name on it in Chinese

We found the hanging silk lantern at one of our favorite shops we visit every year on Anna Maria Island.

My mom did the stencil. It looks even better in real life. But not soothing. Definitely not simple.

I LOVE it. 

Bedding from Etsy. 

Butterfly picture is a tribute to my wonderful friend Lisa who talked my down off the ledge when I needed it and reminded me that Zi Shu is our butterfly. No matter what. 

Closet #1 

Closet #2

I don't even know what size clothes she wears... 

The other side of the closet has some bigger size clothes and the start of our China stash.

I'm so fortunate that Jason understands about all the necessities. 

When I was trying to decide which Princess dress to buy Penelope he assured me that she does indeed need all 3. 

Of course she does.

Now all we need is the Princess!!!!