First Black Eye

Prior to the start of the school year, Cutter had a few small "get togethers" with his football team. This was prior to any official practices and was to introduce the boys and let them start learning some basics of the game. Apparently Cutter took his tackling a little too far without a helmet and pads.

Poor thing, this what he looked like when got home. He said it was sore but he would be okay.

Swelling down, color starting to show.

Black eye and still such a sweet face!

 

 

This was about as bad as it got, thankfully. Never slowed him down one bit!

Virginia Aquarium

So apparently my kids have a thing for aquariums. Over the years we've visited various ones in several states. Somehow we've never been to the Virginia Aquarium until this summer. You would think all aquariums are alike but I'm always amazed at how different they really are. 

Even behind glass, this guy gives me the creeps.  

The kids got a very close encounter with him. Cutter hated it but Tucker and Sailor were amazed that he walked right up to them.

 

 

  Cutter loved being able to "see" inside the shark.

  Building some dinosaurs.

Tucker was disappointed that he didn't get to see anyone carving decoys.