dual personalities

Another exciting weekend–mostly for Mr. Smith who went to the bud’s last soccer game of the season. Dogs are not allowed on the playing fields, but daughter #1 smuggled him in in a canvas tote bag. (There were three other dogs there as well.)

He was a good boy. And he didn’t distract the bud (too much)–especially when he was playing GOALIE!

His focus was not exactly razor sharp, but he didn’t allow any goals–the other team hardly made it onto his side of the field. Yes, his team had an undefeated season! I will say the bud always seemed to have the biggest cheering section with at least seven family members in attendance (+ Lottie!). Two grandparents, two aunts, a great aunt, a great uncle, his Mom–I don’t think he even really noticed. But really, I ask, what would you rather be doing than sitting on folding chairs on a crisp fall day watching six-year olds run up and down the field?

After the game Lottie and I went over to daughter #1’s house while the bud went to his team party with his Dad. We unpacked all the dolls and filled up the doll case, which you will recall we had moved last weekend.

I’m sure there will be some rearranging going on, but we had super fun.

In other news I went to a DAR meeting and was brought up-to-date with all the patriotic doings of this group. It is that time of year when we promote Wreaths Across America, where wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves. I always sponsor two wreaths, one each for my father and father-in-law, who are both buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Would you like to help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths? You can do so here. More than two million volunteers and supporters will gather on December 16 to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,000 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. I think that’s pretty cool.

Everyone came over to our house for bagels after church on Sunday, even Mr. Smith, who ran laps around the house with the wee twins and their Dad.

Afterward the OM and I went to the kick-off of our friend Liz’s mayoral campaign down at the train station.

It was a busy weekend. I am thankful for family, friends and living in America!

And this babydoll tried on her hand-me-down Christmas dress…

Can you even?

Enjoy your Monday!