Pre-Season Baseball 2013

Julian is playing on a new baseball team this year, and he has been excited to get the season going. They have been practicing indoors since February, and finally got the chance to practice outside last week. This was the first time he has got to use a pitching machine and there were mixed results.

While he didn't do too bad starting off, it didn't end too well. He swung at an inside pitch and here were the results.

The swelling has gone down now and he can bend it better, and it didn't deter him from playing in their first scrimmage on Saturday. He stopped a few ground balls that came his way, and didn't hesitate to get back up in the batter's box.

Here's hoping for a great season this spring!

Happy Easter!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! We had gorgeous weather and got to spend time with family and play outside. Both boys had a blast this year.

We did the city Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, and their buckets were FULL!

This morning they were both up at 5:50 ready to see if the Easter Bunny had come by. He left some treats inside, and then left eggs outside the front door. (He indicated that he did not want to leave them out in the yard, since there was a slight chance of rain overnight.)

We went out to Grandpa and Grandma's for lunch and more egg hunting. Julian also had to get in a quick drive on the lawn mower and Kaleb had to take a spin in his truck. Then a little game of baseball was a must.

I also managed in sneak in a couple of nice pictures of the boys too!!

Happy Easter to you all!!

Snow Days

Call it what you wish: Snowmageddon, Snowpocalypse, or Blizzard of Oz, all you really needed to say to the boys was "Snow Day!". The boys were out of school last Thursday and Friday, and again today (Tuesday) due to the two huge snow storms that came through.

We have been busy finding things to do to stay busy, we have been baking cookies, playing in the snow and tested out a science experiment.

Our science experiment consisted of a tray of baking soda and each boy was given 3 bowls of white vinegar each with a different color of food coloring added.

We also played in the snow, went sledding down our hills and built a snowman. They enjoyed it a lot and didn't even want to come back inside.

Here's wishing you a "Happy Snow Day"!!!

I Heart Valentine's Day

The boys have been hard at work these last few days getting ready for Valentine's Day. Grandma kept them busy on a couple of days that they didn't have school. They made melted crayon "stained glass" window art, and a woven paper heart.

And they couldn't wait to get their Valentines filled out to exchange at school.

Here's wishing you lots of hugs and kisses from your favorite people this Valentine's Day!!

Jr. Kaws Basketball

Today was the first Jr. Kaws basketball game of the season. Julian's team played really well, and did a good job running their play on offense and being tough on defense. There were not a lot of baskets made, but the boys looked like they were having a good time and stayed focused.

Here are a few glimpses into the game:

Brotherly Pep-talk

Official picture

Pre-game strategy discussion

Catching the in-bound pass

In-game action

Running the point

Here's wishing you a chance to stand up and cheer for your favorite team!

Christmas 2012

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. Both of the boys were very excited at the idea of Santa visiting and counted down the days until we could all open our gifts from under the tree. Kaleb could hardly contain his excitement as Christmas day drew closer. It was great to see them as excited to watch someone open a gift they made/gave as they were to open gifts.

Here are a few of the highlights: