Neeley Family Blog

Well friends, this week has been filled with bad news.    First, I got a call from my cousin Stephanie (my dad's brother's daughter).  She is seen here with myself, the kids, and my uncle Phil.  I first have to say that she is not a phone talking type of person.  We text more than anything, so I knew there was something going on.  She told me she had Breast Cancer.  My heart dropped.  I listened as she told me what she had been going through with appointments and the whole discovery process in the last few days.  She told me everything was going to be fine.  I believe her, but still I think "why did this have to happen!?" So, I am waiting for more information from her as she has a lumpectomy and starts her treatment plan.   The picture below, is a bracelet from Stella & Dot.  As soon as I saw it, I knew it would make the perfect gift for her.  Steph loves elephants!! This bracelet is the strength bracelet....

Here are a few more pictures from our soccer season.       Grant and Brayden...dominating the dribble-a-thon!  Brock going in for a pass.  Brayden and Grammy after a late weeknight game. The sky provided an awesome backdrop!  More of Brayden in action!  And just cause I needed to sneak them in! Brylee with straight hair!!!! We are over half way there with soccer. The boys are doing really well this year.  Brock could potentially be in Club level soccer next year.  It is something we are discussing and might do for him when the Fall season rolls around again.  Brayden is doing really well learning all the different positions and how they play important rolls in the game.

Brayden requested to have his first sleepover for his birthday.  He has had cousins stay but not friends.  I don't even remember what age I was when I started sleepovers, anyway, I agreed.  He invited his two best friends Evan and Grant. Before his friends arrived for pizza, games, movie and sleep over. His Grammy (whom he shares a birthday with) came over to spend a little time and give him his presents. The birthday kids :)         Happy boy with his very own guitar!  And presents from Mom and Dad...  And sister too!  Nothing like a little game of basketball. :)  Cardinal cookie cake as requested!   Brayden too is a lucky guy this year. He made out with $100 bill from mom and dad, presents from friends and a pretty cool guitar! Happy 9th Birthday Brayden!!!

  We threw together a last minute pool birthday party for Mr. Brock.  He couldn't decide what to do or where to go and kept requesting $100 bill. A deal was made that if we did not have to pay for a big birthday party, that $100 could be given as a present.   Our day started with food and pool time.  We then moved onto presents and ice cream cake.      The birthday boy asked to hold my friend Vanessa's baby girl, Lilly.  Then from mom and dad...  That face just says it all!  With his birthday falling on Sunday this year, we were able to celebrate on Monday with his class.  His request was ice cream cups. :) He was a very lucky boy this year! His friends spoiled him with lots of gifts and he also got that $100 bill he has been waiting for! Now to go shopping!!! Happy 7th Birthday Brock!