Drive Home

I had hoped to leave our house by 12:00 yesterday but we didn't get on the road until 12:40 or so. The weather was not so great. It rained the entire way, sometimes it rained so hard I couldn't see more than two car lengths in front of me. The traffic was very heavy especially up until Springfield, IL. It did get a little lighter after that. I counted 28 State Police along our way. The trip went surprisingly fast though. Tim let me borrow his FM IPOD converter thingy. I really have no idea what it is called but I could listen to my IPOD through the radio. The good news was that the trip didn't drag to much. The bad news is that everyone had to listen to me sing for 4 1/2 hours! I did notice at one point in the trip everyone had head phones on except me. I am sure this was not a comment on my voice! Once in town we went to my sister's game. My sister is the Freshmen coach for girls basketball at Alleman (my high school). The Alleman Pioneers played the Moline Maroons (Kyle's high school). Alleman was trounced but we did score 18 points and my sister had hoped to just get into double digits. Afterwards we went to eat at Pizza and Subs. A great place for calzones. Enjoy the pictures.


Jessi at my mom and dad's house holding Drew. Drew is 3 months old. He weighs at least 15 pounds. He is a BIG boy. He is adorable and a very happy baby.

When Jackie coaches she paces up and down the sidelines. She doesn't scream at the girls. When she wants to talk to them about what they are doing she subs them out of the game. She is pretty intense.

Me holding baby Drew. Everyone kept asking me if I wanted to put him in his car seat but I didn't want to give him up because I rarely get to see him.

Grandma, Dylan and Devin at Pizza and Subs. Dylan was done for the night by the time dinner was through. So was I actually.

Thanksgiving

I am going to warn you this is long. I'm not apologizing just letting you know!!!!


The weekend of Thanksgiving is probably one of my favorite times of the year. Now that our kids are older and involved in more things it is harder for us to make trips to the QC (home). Many Thanksgivings, Kyle and I talk about being able to spend a holiday in our home. We talk about how relaxing it would be. Because from the minute we arrive, we run from place to place. I am sure some of you may think this is an exaggeration but it is not. This year I want to be thankful for every thing we do and everyone we see. What follows is our known itinerary. I say known because there are several things that are not scheduled yet.

Wednesday: Today we will rush to get out of town so we can arrive in time to see my sister coach basketball. Afterwards (hopefully) we will go out for diner with her family. This is the only game I get to see her whole basketball season. Jackie would understand if we couldn't make it but I don't see her often enough and I love to get a glimpse of her life.

Thursday: In the morning we will go to Kyle's parent's house. It is "just" his immediate family. You know, parents, brother, sisters and their families. I say "just" because there will be about 23 people! That is unreal to me! My immediate family consists of 10. We'll eat to much, play games, and have to drag the kids away before they are ready to go. Then we will rush to my uncle's house for the "Hare" Thanksgiving, my mom's side of the family. All of my aunts, uncles, most of my cousins, and their children get together at my Uncle Phil's house. This year there will be at least 35 people. It is loud, unruly, crowded, and hilarious. It is a crazy family made up of crazy people.

Friday: In the morning my mom, dad, Kyle and I will go shopping. This is a new tradition that started last year. My mom didn't know it was tradition until I told her Monday night. Traditions are very important to me! Ask my mom and sister. I don't like things to change. I'll add new traditions but hold on tightly to old traditions. Anyway, we don't go to many stores. While we are at Target my mom and I sit in their cafe and drink coffee while my dad and Kyle look for the things on our list and buy things that are not on our list. Friday afternoon we "stalk the yule tide bush" ie: the Christmas Tree. My parents, sister, her family, Aunt and Uncle, and their kids cut down a live tree every year. How long it takes is in direct proportion to the weather. The colder it is the less time it takes. My Aunt Becki can find their tree in mere minutes if it is really cold! We tag along for the cookies and hot chocolate. Afterwards there is chili and hot dogs. Friday night Kyle and I go to Circa, a diner theater, with his brother, sisters, spouses and parents. It is the only time the whole year when the "adults" get together. I am certain it is Kyle's favorite part of the weekend. We look forward to it and talk about it all year.

Saturday: This is the "unplanned" day. Though it is always planed by the time we get there but with what varies every year. I have to take time to mention that my mom's birthday is November 24th. My mother LOVES her birthday. She counts down to it every year. So somewhere in this already crazy weekend we celebrate the day that is "all about me (mom)". This year my mother's birthday falls on Saturday. My mom is getting her hair done at 8:00 in the morning. I really wish it was later but.... Jessi and I are going along and all three of us are getting manicures. We'll take my mom out for breakfast afterwards. My mom wants to go shopping for Jessi in the afternoon. You notice I said Jessi, not my mom. My mother says the day is all about her but that is never the case. It is usually all about her grand children. We'll get together with my sister and her family that evening for diner, cake and ice cream.

Sunday: We'll try to leave early so we can get home, do laundry, and get ready for the week.

A part of all this craziness is trying to get to all of the places we love to eat. These include but are not limited to: Rudy's (Tex Mex), Adolph's (mexican), Harris (pizza), Hungry Hobo (sandwhiches), and Whitey's (ice cream).

So, when Kyle and I talk about staying here for a holiday we say it in passing. This year as we rush from place to place and worry about all of the things we can't do, I want to remember to be thankful. We are pulled in so many directions because we are loved. Our friends and family want to see us and reconnect with us. I am thankful Kyle and I have jobs that allow us the flexibility to leave early enough to get to my sister's game. I am thankful for the noise, laughter, and bickering, that I hear on Thanksgiving day. I am thankful we have the means to shop for Christmas gifts. I am thankful for the beauty we see as my parents search for the "perfect" tree. I am thankful for my in-laws. They have always made me feel loved and welcomed. I am thankful for my parents and my sister. I am thankful for my mom's enthusiasm for life.

As we drive home I am thankful for the peace and quiet!

Chicago

Last weekend, Kyle and I and our friends Barb and Jim, spent the weekend in Chicago. We stayed in Schaumburg but made a trip downtown on Saturday. Friday afternoon we did some shopping, which along with playing cards was a big theme of our trip. Friday night we played Euker, a card came that I have played forever but we just taught Barb and Jim. Barb and Kyle were partners and Jim and I were partners. I believe it is in the best interest of a marriage to make a point of NOT being partners while playing cards. Of the three of them I am clearly the most conservative card player. Jim and I lost on Friday but we had won the last time we played so no big deal. On Saturday Barb and Jim taught us how to play Spades. O.K. to be honest they taught Kyle how to play spades. Euker is easy. I understand euker. There are less cards in euker. There is less addition in euker. Your partner doesn't have the opportunity to do some thing called going "blind nill". Jim LOVES to go blind nill, which means he can't take a single trick for that hand and he decides this prior to looking at his cards. Then it becomes his partner's job to "cover" him so he doesn't take any tricks. Did I mention that I am a conservative card player? The concept of blind nill makes me nauseous! In addition to that I had to deal with something called "bags" which are tricks you take above the amount you bid. For example I bid 3 I take 4 that means we have one bag. After you take a certian number of bags points are deducted from your score. Oh wait, I can't forget that Jim gives me "signs" to try and let me know what he is going to do. I sat across from him all Saturday night and never saw a single "sign". He must have been trying to send them to telepathically. I am a perceptive person but not that perceptive! So, let me recap. I bid conservatively so I am likely to under bid. Some time in the beginning of the hand Jim sends me some "sign" that I don't pick up on. Jim LOVES to go blind nill so course that is what he does. Now I HAVE to take any tricks I can to "cover" Jim. In the mean time Barb is a Spades shark! She remembers every card that has been played in the entire hand. I can't even remember which card on the table is the one I played. Then there is Kyle who "doesn't know how to play" yet always seems to come out smelling like a rose. So Jim takes a trick and I take extra "bags". Needless to say Jim and I got our butts kicked. But, I'm not bitter or anything. I'd play again but I am not sure Jim would want me as his partner again.

Saturday morning we went down town to the Field Museum. All of us really enjoyed it. Well, all of us except Barb. After that we spent the day on Michigan Avenue shopping. Everywhere we went was packed with people. We stopped by the American Girl store so Barb could pick up some things for Christmas and I could not believe the amount of people. It was absolutely crazy! We had reservations for diner at the Weber Grill. It was probably one of the best steaks I have ever had. But, the best part of the day was that I got some awesome shoes!

Sunday we stopped at IKEA on our way out of town. Jim and Barb had never been there. I don't know why but Kyle and I love that store. We would drive up to Chicago just to make a trip to IKEA.

This entry wouldn't be complete unless I thanked my parents for watching Jessi and Devin. When we originally planed this get away all the kids had going on was one soccer game Saturday morning. But by the time the weekend rolled around Devin's soccer team was playing in a tournament. So there were 5 soccer games at two different places. We really appreciate you taking time off work to come and watch/haul the kids around. Thank you very much.

Where to next?

What a Weekend!

Wow, what a weekend!!! I needed to get back to work so I could rest! Friday we spent the night at home. Even Jessi hung out with us. All of the craziness started Saturday morning. Jessi's softball team, The Flash, was in a tournament in St. Charles and Devin's NORCO soccer team was in a tournament past Our Lady of the Snows, in Ill. Our Saturday went like this, volleyball, softball, soccer, and then Trunk or Treat. Our Sunday went like this softball, soccer and more soccer.
Devin played his last volleyball game Saturday morning. All of the boys showed a lot of improvement during the season.

I really hope Devin plays again next year. I know we are busy but I think it is good for him to do something other than soccer. I also think his coach does a great job with the boys and she really knows volleyball.

The Flash played in a tournament this weekend. They started out well but struggled in the rest of their games. They have a break until after Christmas. I think their season may start in March. I will miss softball.

Devin and Andy at Trunk or Treat. We had to rush from the soccer game to be there. In case you can't tell, Devin is an escaped convict who got into a knife fight and Andy is Bobophet (I am sure I am spelling that wrong) from Star Wars.

Kyle, Jim, and Kevin hang out while the kids race around the parking lot getting hyped up on sugar. White Castles and candy can only lead to one thing......... an upset stomach!

We missed the first game of the tournament. NORCO tied 1 to 1. We heard we should have won but that we struggled some. We won our next two games which sent us to the championship. The boys have not always played consistently this season but they played well every game after the first. Here Devin is taking a full back kick. Our defense was great all weekend. Though, I may be a little bias since my son plays fullback.

Devin definitely didn't feel 100% during the weekend. He can't seem to shake his cough. But he played very well. This is one of his many corner kicks.

Here are the BFC 2007 tournament champs! The boys were so proud of themselves. During the championship game the opposing team's fans and coach were warned by the officials that they were going to be thrown out of the tournament if they didn't change their behavior. The officials did a great job of calling the game. Probably the best officials we have ever had. Our boys were physical but we were called for the fouls. So I am not sure why their fans were upset. They were encouraging their boys to hurt our players. One of their players ended up getting a yellow card for shoving one of our players after a play. In the Missouri soccer leagues the games are much more physical than what we saw over the weekend. Anyway, through it all the NORCO players, coaches, and fans were positive and good sports.

In the end, you can count on boys to be boys!

New Websites

I posted two new web sites this morning. My friend Juliette told me about The Fly Lady web site a long time ago. I really like it. It truly helps me keep my house in better shape. Not always "company ready" but not out of control either. Some days I do better than others but it does help me to view all of the things I need/want to do in more manageable chunks. The Missus Smartypants Web site is fairly new to me. I really love it! I cleaned out my entire closet. Well, except for my shoes. Those of you who really know and love me, know about my love affair with heels. Anyway, I like everything in my closet and feel better in what I wear. The list of necessities that every woman should own is great. I do not have everything on the list but I am working on it! Both of these web sites go along with my philosophy, "If I/we don't love it I don't want it in our house". My mom teases me about that all of the time. But think about it. Your home is where you should feel safe, loved and comfortable. It should be a place that nurtures your spirit, your family and your friends. Why would you want to keep things that don't hold happy memories? Why keep something that doesn't bring you joy? The things in your house are just that, things. If what ever it is doesn't bless your house give it to someone whose home it will bless! Happy cleaning/decluttering and shopping everyone!!!!

Softball Banquet

Last night was Rosati's sports banquet for softball. It was a very nice evening. I think 6 out of the 12 ladies on the team are Seniors. There was lots of hugging and some tears during the presentations. One parent took pictures at every game during the year. She put together a CD and gave each player a copy. Another parent put together a booklet with each players over all stats for the year and their stats for each game. I can not say enough how great the ladies on the Rosati softball team are. Kyle and I are already looking forward to next year!

Rosati: 2007 Softball District champs. It is odd to see the team dressed up with their hair done and no dirt on their clothes. Each of these young women is smart, athletic, and beautiful.

Mary drove Jessi and Julie home from softball practice. They still ride home with her now that softball is done.

Jessi and Julie, the two sophomores on the team. They had a great year and loved being a part of the varsity team.

Julie, Erin, and Jessi. Erin is the starting pitcher for the softball team. She is a junior so she will be back again next year. Jessi occasionally goes with Erin to her pitching lessons and catches for her.

Kate drove Jessi to most of the softball games. She played first base. She is a senior this and I know Jessi will really miss her next year.

End Of A Season

Well, Rosati lost last night. I think the score was a whole lot to nothing. Jessi made a great catch in center field. There were no tears after the game. I am pretty sure the girls had decided they were going to lose before the game started. Anyway, if you are a softball fan there is no need to worry because Jessi is going to play on a "year round" softball team, The Flash. (Kind of appropriate considering her speed.) We wouldn't want to have to much free time on our hands! She has decided not to play basketball for Rosati so she will have time to get ready for track.

Devin's volleyball season ends in October but his outdoor soccer season goes into November. Devin has been playing great this season! I wish I could say that once soccer is done our winter will be less crazy but I know better!

District Champs!

Rosati won their Softball District Championship this past Saturday. They played Trinity and won in 7 innings 4 to 3. Each of the last two times we played them we went to 10 innings. We lost the first game and won the second. This is the second year in a row Rosati has won districts. The Sectional Championship game is this Wednesday. Rosati will be playing St. Dominic who hasn't lost a game all season. We played them twice. It would be a huge upset for Rosati to win but anything is possible. These pictures are a little washed out because it was a really sunny day.

Jessi made a fantastic catch early in the game.
She plays left field and she caught the ball in short center.

I was holding my breath the whole time she was running
towards the ball. I was concerned she'd lose the ball in the sun.
But, no worries! It was very dramatic.

Jessi scored Rosati's first run of the game.

2007 District Champs.
Two years in a row.

Softball and Homecoming

Rosati plays their first softball game in the district tournament tomorrow, Friday afternoon. If they win they play for the district championship Saturday morning. Rosati won districts last year and I know they really hope to repeat again this year.

Jessi went to Homecoming last weekend. A bunch of girls met up for diner before the dance. Jessi went bowling and spent the night at a friends house afterwards. She was really tired the day afterwards. I doubt she got much sleep. All things considered she had a good time and she looked beautiful as always.

Jessi playing left field with her game face.

Jessi has struggled some this year with her hitting but has managed to steel quite a few bases.

The seniors were honored at the last home game. Kate drove Jessi to most of the games this year. I know Jessi is going to miss her next year.

I am not sure how it started but there was a frosting fight. This picture doesn't really show how truly messy Jessi and Julie were. Some of the seniors were even worse! I am glad they didn't ride home in my car.

Jessi and Marissa before Homecoming.

Jessi and Julie. They clean up pretty nicely.

Refer to the frosting picture above!

It took me a minute to figure out who the beautiful girl in the middle is. She is Erin, Rosati's pitcher. I usually only see her with her hair up in a pony tail and a mouth guard on so I didn't recognize her!

End of September already?

September has just flown by! We are already through half of the first quarter of school! Devin brings home his progress report today. I am sure it will be great. Jessi tells me she has all "A's" and "B's". Rosati only sends home mid term reports if you are struggling in a class. Rosati's homecoming is this weekend. Jessi had been planing on taking Zach but he is no longer in the picture. I will post pictures of the dance next week. Kyle and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary this past weekend. We spent a romantic day watching soccer games. Not exactly our first choice but we are going to make up for it by getting away for a weekend in November. We had planed on going to Memphis but all of the hotels are booked. If anyone has any other suggestions of places to go for a weekend getaway let me know. I added a link to my blog. It is to the St. Louis Post Dispatch prep sports section. If you select softball you can check out how Rosati is doing overall and see how Jessi is doing individually. I'll warn you though, Jessi's coach is slow to post his updated stats. This annoys my father very much!

Jessi and Zach

Last weekend Jessi went to see Zach run in a cross county meet. I had planned on dropping her off and picking her up later but I ended up sticking around. NO! I was not being over protective! This was Zach's third meet. He runs Varsity for Desmet High School. I think I heard him say that he cut 30 seconds off his time. Maybe he ran extra fast to impress Jessi? ;>) Anyway, Zach's dad has a really nice camera and took some pictures while we were there. Here they are.

People tell Jessi and I all the time that we look alike but I don't really notice it until I see a picture like this. I am SURE people probably mistook me as her sister! :>)

Jessi and Zach. Zach had already ran his 3.2 miles. I would still be in the back of the ambulance if it was me!

Jessi can not imagine why anyone would run distance. She is impressed that Zach runs 9 miles or so everyday. She thinks he is crazy but impressed none the less. Zach tells his friends how fast Jessi is. They sometimes mention it to her and she finds it a little awkward and isn't really sure what to say.

Proud Parents

Jessi......Kyle and I went to Open House at Rosati last Wednesday night. We followed an abbreviated version of Jessi's schedule. It was very nice to meet her teachers and get a feel for her classes. As we walked through the halls and sat in the classrooms I was again reassured that Rosati is where Jessi is suppose to be. She is doing great on the varsity softball team. She plays Left Field in every game. She is the lead off batter and gets on base more often than not. They put her in the line up first because they don't want any one on the bases in front of her to slow her down. (At least that is what her proud parents think!) She has only been thrown out once or twice this year stealing. She is pretty certain that she isn't going to play basketball this year. It is hard for me to think about not watching her play. She says she wants to concentrate on track. Homecoming is coming up this month. Jessi has asked her boyfriend, Zach to go with her. He runs cross country for Desmet and has an out of town meet that day so it will be a rushed day for him to get back in time. I sometimes have a hard time thinking of her as nearly 16. I am very proud of her. It seems like we have fewer and fewer moments with her. I don't know what she'll do as an adult but I have always felt in my heart that she will do something great with her life.

Devin.......This weekend was a typical weekend for us, a little soccer, a little volleyball and a little more soccer. There were wins all around. Devin had a rough soccer game on Saturday. The game got pretty physical and Devin was called for a couple of penalties, which he deserved. That is not to say that the other team was innocent in the matter. But, we always tell our kids we do not care what someone else does or says we care what they do and say. Each of us is responsible for our own actions. Devin played great and made a perfect penalty shot but after the game it was the fact that he lost his temper that Kyle talked to him about. On Sunday Devin had another soccer game. He was pushed around and leaned on quite a bit. But he kept his cool. I am not saying that Devin didn't do some leaning back but because he didn't loose his temper he was able to continue to play and dominate the middle of the field. He scored on another beautiful penalty shot. Kyle and I were so proud of him not because he scored or because his team won the game but because he showed good sportsmanship even when those around him might not have. This week there is standardized testing at school. I am certain Devin will do well. He has his daddy's brains! Besides his mom's no slouch either. Progress reports are coming home at the end of this month. I am looking forward to seeing how well he is doing in school.

Washers, Volleyball and Back to the 80's

On Labor day a group of us met for our 2nd annual Washers Tournament. It was very hot but we persevered until one of the Mattioni boys suffered a football injury. With as many boys as there were it was only a matter of time before someone got hurt.

What more fun can a group of boys have than playing dodge ball in the sand?Doesn't anyone have any girls? There is Jessi (15 years) and there is Faith (6 months) between the two of them there is ALL BOYS! No wonder Jessi didn't have any interest in coming with us!

Nancy and Tim were partners and Barb and Jim were partners. Barb and Jim won this year. But we'll be gunnin for them next year.

Greg was stuck with me and Diane suffered with Kyle. Kyle and I are starting to catch on to the game so watch out next year. Actually Greg and I didn't do to bad. I even got a few "in the pipe".

My mom and dad came in town over the weekend to see Jessi play in a softball tournament, which was canceled. They also came to see Devin's NORCO soccer team play which was also canceled. They did get to see him play volleyball. My dad said the quality of play was much better than he expected. I guess that is a compliment.

Devin returns a serve. The boys had several volleys back and forth and do a pretty good job of playing their position. I don't know if you are aware but the best part of volleyball is that you (the player) get to slide on the floor with knee pads. I would say that 75% of the plays seem to require a 10 year boy to slide from one end of the court to the other in a dramatic way.

So, on Saturday we had tickets to see 38 Special, Kansas, and REO play at River port. It was very wet to begin with so we came prepared with tarps, umbrellas and ponchos. It rained on us and things were very muddy. Most of us stuck it out to the end. I guess we'll do anything to relive our "glory days". Barb and Jim attempt to stay dry during the rain. I think they had the most elaborate umbrella and tarp tent ever constructed.

Kenny came prepared with his hunting pants. Which, we made fun of until the end of the evening and he was the only one with dry pants.

Patty, Juan, Juan's brother Ulysses, Tim and Laura relax during a break from the rain.

I am fairly certain Kyle and I were soaked more than anyone else. Also my jeans and shoes were covered in mud. Don't tell Kyle I said this but wearing my heeled wedges was probably not the smartest choice.

Kelly, Juliette, Sue and Rob came after the rain had stoped. Clearly they are not as dedicated as the rest of us! (Or maybe they are smarter the rest of us? I am not sure which.)

Most of us enjoyed the concert. I thought all the bands sounded pretty good. Kyle thought the singer for Kansas wasn't as good as he remembered but that the music was great. They didn't play some of their more well known songs which annoyed some of us (Jim!). REO played all of their popular songs. They also played several songs off their new album which I could have done with out but I guess you gotta plug your work when you can. Also to quote Kelly, there needed to be "Less Talkin and More Rockin". I am amazed how much older all the bands looked. How could they have aged so much and we didn't age at all?

Pictures

I know it has beem a long time since I updated my blog so here are some pictures!

Me on my 40th birthday. Kelly, Juliette and Kelvin came over for a dinner at home. We had roast potatoes and carrots. I was wonderful not to have any running around to do!

Devin on his first day of school. He is Mrs. Tesson's 4th grade class.

Jessi on her first day of school. She is a sophomore this year. Every day she carries her softball bag and her backpack to school. A few other of the other girls in her carpool also play softball. I imagine the Senior's car who takes her to school is packed with stuff every morning.

Devin at Happy Joe's celebrating his 10th birthday.

Jessi and Kelsie at Happy Joe's. What princesses they are!

Back to the "Routine"

No pictures but I didn't want to go to long with out an update. (It makes my sister-in-law cranky. ;>)
I am back from seeing my sister and my new nephew. Devin and I had an uneventful trip home. He slept about half the way. I guess his cousin, Dylan wore him out!

Devin turned 10 last week. We had a small celebration with Family at Happy Joe's. My mom and dad drove down, Sheri, Kenny and the kids joined us and of course our adopted family, Kelly, Juliette and Kelvin were there. I'll try and post some pictures soon. His birthday is dragging on and on! Every time I turn around someone is giving him a present.

Jessi made the varsity softball team at Rosati. She is excited but a little nervous. They have been practicing early in the morning in an attempt to avoid the heat. She is pretty sure that she will be playing center field. She was mentioned in the journal for those of you in STL. Her first game is August 23.

Both the kids start school on August 22. So they have less than a week of freedom. Jessi says she is ready to see all of her friends again but could do without the "learning part". Should I mention to her that Kyle and I pay a lot of money for the "learning part"! Devin is ready to start school. I can hardly believe he is in 4th grade! He will be a busy boy with 2 soccer teams and playing volleyball. I think who ever signed him up for all that must be crazy!!!

There might be someone out there who doesn't know that I am saying goodbye to my 30's next week. Kyle has been 40 for a couple of months and he seems to be surviving so I know there is hope! Just kidding! I feel better and I am happier than I have ever been so HELLO 40!

Welcome Drew!

My sister and her husband Darren were blessed with a beautiful baby boy this afternoon. Drew Jacob was born at 12:30. He weighed 7.79 pounds and was about 20 inches long. Jackie and Drew are doing well. I think Jackie looks great. Devin and I went with my parents to introduce Dylan to his baby brother. Dylan was very excited about seeing his mom and dad. He was less impressed with Drew. Dylan is 18 months old so Jackie and Darren are going to have their hands full!

Proud papa shows off Drew to us onlookers. Me and my new nephew. I am sooo happy for them!

(and sooo happy it isn't me!)

Devin holds his newest cousin. He was a little nervous at first but he did a very good job. Devin would much rather entertain Dylan and he does a great job.

Devin would much rather help with Dylan and he does a great job at that!

Grandpa and Drew

Grandma introduces Dylan to his baby brother.