The Sports Edition

The start of this week was kind of rough. Monday was a downright doozy. Thankfully after a solid glass of wine to end that treacherous start to the week, each day after Monday went steadily up hill. If you're a Kansas City-an, and/or are fans of the professional sports teams in Kansas City, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Not to mention, yesterday Scott and I celebrated our anniversary. All that leads me right into this week's top five:

1. After watching the Royals in a nail-biting, blow-your-mind win over the A's on Tuesday night Scott and I did something we rarely never do. We made an impulse decision and bought tickets to see the Royals play the Angels tonight in the play off series. It was also decided that this would make for an outstanding anniversary gift to each other. The last time the Royals made it this far I was Marcus's age. We may never see this moment again, so we can't NOT go to this game.

I know Marcus will never remember this, so I didn't feel the slightest bit guilty when I booked a baby-sitter for the occasion. Scott and I will actually get to enjoy the game without worrying about keeping a toddler entertained. And let's be real, I'm going to drink at least one giant stadium beer. Probably two. It's going to be glorious.
After last night's win I hope the boys in blue can keep that momentum going for tonight!

2. Though the spotlight is on the Royals at the moment, let's not forget the superb win the Chiefs had over the Patriots on Monday night. I should also mention that Arrowhead stadium has reclaimed its position in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the loudest stadium In.The.World.

Confession time: the win over the Pats was especially nice for me, as I can.not.stand Tom Brady. Blech.

It's been a good week to be a Chiefs/Royals fan.

In non-sports related highlights…

3. Drake celebrated his 9th birthday earlier this week. Though he's 9 he hasn't gotten the memo, he acts more like he's 3.

Drake is the best. Though he's huge, he's really an amazing and gentle dog. To celebrate Drake's big day we took him to his favorite park, showered him with extra loving, and fed him copious Pedigree Stackerz (thanks, Influenster!), his latest favorite treat.

4. Now that schools are finally back in session we're starting to make more trips to the aquarium. In the early mornings we basically have the place to ourselves.

The sea lions could do this a million times, and it would be cool each and every time.

5. Finally. FINALLY! Marcus has gotten into painting. While he HATES the paint touching his skin (I found that out in our one and only attempt at the "hand turkey") he doesn't mind running his brush along the paper.

The only hand-turkey I'll like get this season, and Marcus found it necessary to add a huge blob of white smack dab in the center… Maybe we'll have better luck next year?

It may drive me slightly crazy when he dips his paint brush in every.single.color at once (see bottom right photo - gah!!!!). But hey, who am I to put a damper on his creative process?

There you have it. A pretty solid week.

Have a great weekend!