Batter up....

We have been in full swing with baseball this past month.  Practices, games and so forth.  Rylan starts next week so expect lots of cute pictures.  Here is a little recap of this past week of baseball...

Funny how timing works out, Friday night Holden asked to pitch with Kevin and it was probably a good thing because on Saturday, his coach asked him to pitch!

This was Holden's first time pitching and did great and pitched two innings.  He struck two batters out and allowed zero runs in both innings!  Since I know taking pictures would be a distraction for Holden,  I took pictures from a ways back but another mom took some great pictures and shared them with me, I'll post later.  

Hopefully the next tournament I will capture some better ones.

If you are wondering what Rylan and Leyton do all weekend while we are at baseball games, here is a glimpse...Leyton will bat about 3000 times and snacks ALL day while Rylan has quickly become the unofficial bat boy for the team.  Baseball is a family affair.

 

Holden's team went 4-0 and became Screaming Eagle Champs!

It was a pretty exciting weekend of baseball and do not worry, there is more to come!

Spring Concert {School}

It's that time of year...end of the school year activities.  However, school does not end until June 12th here but the activities are in full swing.  Thursday, the boys had their Spring concert.  Don't they look so happy to take pictures?!

Well, Leyton wanted to jump in the middle so here you have our three boys all together.

Holden and Rylan's class performed several songs during the concert.  Holden's class even played their recorders.

I wish I could have taken more pictures but at 7:00, Leyton is pretty much done so trying to keep him occupied and quiet is a job in itself.  I keep reminding myself, this is just a stage in our life.  So these blurred pictures and memories will have to do.

After the concert, we met up with some of the boys friends for ice cream.  It was wild, it was crazy but they all had a blast.  Now,  the countdown to summer break has begun.

Everyday Joys {Week 19}

Here is a recap of our week...

Being a cowboy is hard work.  {May 7}

Just watching the boats being loaded into the lake.  I can't complain, the weather is beautiful and the view is not that bad either.  {May 8}

Saturday soccer.{May 9}

Thankful today and everyday for these three loves.  Happy Mother's Day. {May 10}

Menu planning Monday. {May 11}

They definitely drank more lemonade than they sold but as Rylan said, "It was the best day ever."{May 12}

I planted peonies a few weeks ago and today I had my first blooms! {May 13}

Visitors, Soccer, Baseball and more....

My inlaws made the long trip up to Wisconsin this past weekend.  As usual, they came with a car packed full of stuff.

While they were here, there was lots of playing.  Lacrosse, baseball, and nerf gun fights.

Since we moved into our house in November, we have no landscaping. Earlier in the week I bought a few roses and peonies to plant.  Extra hands are always a huge help.

We still need add bushes, more roses and hopefully some hydrangeas.  But it is a working progress since the weather here is so unpredictable.

Saturday we had a full day of soccer and baseball.

Sunday was more baseball and even after we got home the boys were playing baseball.

It was a quick trip for the grandparents but it was much enjoyed.

Everyday Joys {Week 18}

Our weekly recap....

After 3 wrong turns and three hours added to the already two day trip, look who finally arrived! {April 30}

My inlays are in town this weekend, which mean date night for us.  Cheers!{May 1}

Soccer with the energizer bunny.  {May 2}

Lots of playing with the grandparents.  {May 3}

A little boys dream.{May 4}

Cinco de Mayo.  {May 5}

Restocking my freezer with meals is great but oh the dishes!  On a positive note, I made 6 meals for those busy activity weeknights.  {May 6}

Everyday Joys {Week 17}

It has been a busy couple of days.  Here is a recap of our weekly joys.....

Nap time project. {April 23}

After cleaning up another disaster this little one has made today, I remind myself that the days are long but the years are so short.  {April 24}

Let the games begin.{April 25}

His biggest fan. {April 26}

Homework and blue skies. {April 27}

Sometimes a verse can speak right to my heart.  Today was one of those days.{April 28}

With temperatures warming up, it is finally time for some spring planting.  I could not be happier!!{April 29}

Baseball Season has begun.

Baseball season has begun!  Holden's team started tournaments last weekend and it has been a full schedule since then.  Before Holden's first game, I was able to talk him into a few pictures...after a few moments, he really got into "posing" for the camera.

The first game, Holden was full of nerves.  I am not sure why but he was just nervous the entire game.  Thankfully, the next day he was calm and played much better.

His team made it to the championship but ended up losing by one in an extra inning.

 

Last weekend, Kevin's parents were in town and let me tell you, they were troopers.

Sunday, it rained and rained!  But they sat in the rain to see these boys pull off a four game win and ultimately the tournament.

It is going to be a busy couple of months with Holden's travel baseball, his rec baseball, Rylan's soccer, and Rylan's baseball but we would not have it any other way.