Tonight was our second official “family night” and I chose something that really fits into our lives… football! My two big boys (again meaning Pete and Jett) are obsessed. Pete is finally getting his wish because he has a son who will sit on the couch and watch a football game from beginning to end, it’s all he’s ever wanted as a father! Okay – not everything, but definitely in the top five.
Here’s everyone in their ready position.. Jett is off-sides, but we declined the penalty since he came home from school sick.
We moved onto food… aren’t those football/meatballs the cutest? No one ate them but me, but I didn’t care, since they were so stinking thematic!
Then everyone autographed a football, just like they were football all-stars!
A game with our “Big Kick”. All three of the boys love this game, so bringing it out for family night was extra special.
We ended the night making a few if these guys…
We originally had a game of flag football planned, but since Jett came home from school under the weather, we decided against getting hot and sweaty, which was absolutely fine by me!
Next family night will be in two weeks and I’m planning an “American Gladiator” evening! Be ready to rumble.
Back To School Bash – Family Night #1
Check out Heather’s Family Nights HERE.
now that is a way cool family night for a house full of boys……and girl
I know those boys had a blast! Love the little meatballs. They’re co cute. Although cute is a word I don’t think you’re supposed to use when referring to football. Oh well.
By: Rachel Rowell on September 4, 2008
at 7:39 am
Your family night plans have been awesome… and very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your great ideas with us!
By: Jenny on September 4, 2008
at 7:54 am
Too cute! Love the creativity!
By: marla P on September 4, 2008
at 8:05 am
I feel like I’ve met you…ya know, through Hollie. As far as Twilight goes, it was great and I couldn’t put it down. However, I have to say, I don’t know that the movie will hold up to my expectations. Edward looks nothing like I’d pictured. We shall see!
By: ktdeese on September 4, 2008
at 10:08 am
What fun! You are an AWESOME mom!
By: Julie on September 4, 2008
at 10:13 am
Looks fun. I look forward to seeing American Gladiator night. Thanks for the link to Heather’s site. My daughter likes this idea so much she dropped her voice an octive and said to me, “You never did that.”
I think I have an idea for a family night…I’ll post if I actually pull it off.
By: Anita on September 4, 2008
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Football Night! How fun!
By: Amanda on September 4, 2008
at 10:21 am
I’m afraid I can’t let my boys see this post because then they will know how completely boring their mommy is
By: Sarah@Life in the Parsonage on September 4, 2008
at 10:21 am
Looks like everyone had fun!! My son has that same Bengals shirt!
By: Annabelle@Christian Momma on September 4, 2008
at 10:25 am
Awesome! Love me some football night!
By: Billie on September 4, 2008
at 11:11 am
That is the coolest theme night ever. (And I really like the meatballs… and the pepporoni football on the pizza, too. You’re nothing if not imaginative!)
Just curious… were you also a football player or a cheerleader? With all the testosterone in the house I didn’t know if you just gave into it or try to even it out a little!
sara
http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com
By: sara on September 4, 2008
at 11:58 am
You are the COOLEST mom in the UNIVERSE!!
By: Marla Taviano on September 4, 2008
at 12:13 pm
Brandi,
So way cool!
When I was at junior high camp they did a gladiator evening. You likely have it all figured out, although I thought I’d toss out some ideas from camp you might be able to modify for family night:
- double stack sweat shirts to “bulk up”
- use inflatable tube (the kind we get at a drug store for cheap) to wear around your waist to add to costume
- have kids run one at a time from one end of room to another while mom and dad try and “knock” kids out with a beach ball
- good ol’ fashion dad/son wrestling with costumes – could use arm floaties to add to tube rings around waist to add to fumble and bumble effects
- get strobe lights or ball lights with colors to flash during gladiator sessions
We didn’t do the food aspect of gladiator night at camp so I’ve got nothing there…
Sorry if you already have it planned – just thought I’d toss out to add to the fun.
Blessings,
Roxx
PS: Come visit WA!!!
By: Roxanne Kristina on September 4, 2008
at 1:18 pm
Now that is a family Fun night that my boys would love. hope Jett is feeling better.
By: amy on September 4, 2008
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Brandi – You are so creative! Remember back when you were thinking it would be too overwhelming to coordinate it all? Looks to me like it was a blast! Everything coordinated so perfectly. Good for you!!!
By: Carrie on September 4, 2008
at 2:13 pm
What a fun family night, Brandi!
You need to come to ATL when Heather W. does her blogger get together!! You are more than welcome to stay with us.
I hope your little guy is feeling better:)
By: hollie on September 4, 2008
at 2:13 pm
That is awesome and perfect for all the boys!
I am loving your football set up-so FUN!!! I could eat one of those cup cakes.
By: Kara Prater on September 4, 2008
at 2:29 pm
Love it. We are going to do a football/cheerleader night soon. I am excited! H
By: whittakerwoman on September 4, 2008
at 3:27 pm
That’s great! You are a blessed woman to be surrounded by your “4 boys” and they have a pretty cool momma!
By: Tiffany on September 4, 2008
at 3:31 pm
WOW! I’m in awe of your creativity! Seriously..you are rockin’ your mom job big time!
By: Jennifer Griffin on September 4, 2008
at 4:06 pm
i would love to have the creativity in your little pinky! dont be surprised if when i leave nashville next year, youre missing one of those pinky’s. consider this your warning…
By: tam on September 4, 2008
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Thanks for all of your hard work on this babe!
By: Pete Wilson on September 4, 2008
at 10:21 pm
This looks like so much fun, we will have to do something like this with our kids.
Thanks for the visits to our blog, we are new and its fun to get vistors. ha ha.
We really enjoy reading yours and Pete’s blog.
http://www.jahbinksspot.blogspot.com
By: Anthony Dodd on September 4, 2008
at 10:38 pm
That is such a cute idea! I will try that soon. Thanks for sharing. I loved having them sign a football… oh and the meatballs too! Boys just don’t get it do they? ha.
I’ve just found your blog. What great stuff! Good job.
By: Amy from Texas on September 6, 2008
at 1:52 am
must be very fun! =)
wow u’re a great mom!
By: fardums on September 7, 2008
at 11:58 am
i wanna come to play in the gladiator night. i thougt that my theme stuff was fun, but man. i wanna join in your theme nights
By: carrie-anne on September 7, 2008
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