Tates 1st Game

Tate is #8 and was so excited because that is Brooklyn's # also.

This was Sonny and Sandi's 2nd ball game of the day! They are such great grandparents and are always supporting our kids.

Not quite ready position but at least he is watching the ball. Tball is so funny to watch because the kids are mentally there about the 1st ten minutes and then they tune out.

Eli showing Tate how its done:)

Look at that face- I could just melt.

Tate could not be happier that t-ball started. It an excuse for him to play ball even more than he already did. Chad is coaching the team and having fun. He is a great coach and works excellent with these tykes. T asks me everyday if he has a game or practice and is always let down when he doesn't. He is a little slugger and thus far is rather efficient in the field. When he stopped the ball, no matter where he was he just ran it to the base . So funny!!!! I will have to get a picture of the dog pile that happens when the ball is hit and the kids start to fight over it:) Its so fun to see our kids enjoying their activities and most important having fun. Does my heart good!!!!!! Cant wait till the Dbacks get their season started!!! It is one of my favorite date nights to go and soak in the good ole American game. Something about standing for the national anthem, the crack of the bat, an amazing catch, the seeds, etc.... It brings a smile to my face.

Go Devils Go

Julia Heitz and Madison
B throwing someone out at 1st.

We are in the full swing of baseball season right now. B has her practices and games as well as Tate. Not to mention my own and Chads:) I should take stock in Dill Pickle Spitz because I am hooked on them right now. Regardless of being busy we are having fun. B plays with most of the same girls she did last year and they have a blast. This year it is not coach pitch so the girls have been learning how to pitch. Its a bit more intense to hit fast pitch rather than slow. B has done well and she asks almost every day to go out and play catch or hit. Eric is the coach again and then myself and Timaree help. She pitched through college and has been so great to teach these girls the basics. Bottom line is B is enjoying playing and I enjoy supporting her ( it makes it easier when its a sport you understand or like :) Good Job B and go Devils!

Brooklyn pulls through once again!

She is about to the stage where its not cool for your mom to come and take pictures. Hence the face she is making.

Sorry these pics are not the greatest but you get the idea. She was yet again on the principals list. I am so proud of her. That is one of the highest honors that can be given. Go B keep it up, your amazing.

The great outdoors

Back to the airport for us! The kids and I just love to sit and admire all of the planes that fly in and out. I pretty much have to drag them away when its time to go. It is amazing to see some of the planes that come in and out. This particular day there were military planes and jets coming and going. It was quite exhilarating when some of them took off and just about blew us away.

This plane was screaming " ye ha Jesters dead" we watched Top Gun all the time growing up and this reminded me of the planes they flew in. We were hoping it would take of but never did. Some times the simple outings are the best ones. Its something we ALL love to do, not just Tate. The girls are just as intrigued as he is! I'm sure we will have many more picnics at the airport. I look forward to them and the excitement the kids show every time a plane comes or goes.

Our past month

So its been a month since I have updated last. That is not because we have had a lull in activity to report, its quite the contrary. Thus far our spring has been filled with strep throat, ear infections, coughs, colds and allergies. Chad had a respiratory infection he is still fighting off and Ive had a sinus infection. Amazing that we are all alive, I know whaaa whaaa I think most people have been effected by the elements of spring. I absolutely love the weather and being outdoors this time of year but with that comes allergies. There aren't many things that smell better to me than spring in full bloom. Ty not loving her ears hurting!

Brooks getting told she has strep throat!

We are all well for the most part and as the mom I could not be any happier about that!

Our Little Evil Knevil

I had posted about everyone else so I figured I would share this video of Tate. The kid has skills on a bike!! Nothing makes him more happy than being outdoors being a boy.

Brooklyns Piano recital

Last week B had her 1st piano recital. It was really casual which was nice and not so intimidating for her. She played This Land is Your Land and another short song. She was so focused and was counting out loud so she would get it just right. She was awesome and didn't even make one mistake. She has been taking for about a year now and is doing very well with it. She fights me continually about practicing and having to go to lessons but this is one fight I wont lose for now. Everyone always told me I would regret it if I quit and I thought they didn't know what they were talking about. 15 years later I regret everyday that I can not play any better than I do. So I am making B stick to it. I absolutely love the sound the piano makes and could listen to piano music all day. There is something so calming and peaceful about the piano. I told B she has to be good so she can serenade me now and when I am an old lady. I want her to be able to play Jessica's theme, that's my favorite song. You know the Man From Snowy River song. I always wished I could play like Jessica on the movie. Basically its one of those things where parents are living through there kids :) Hey at least its a healthy thing that I'm pushing her to do right. I'm am really proud of her and how well she does at so many different things. She definitely has been blessed with the ability to do things without a ton of struggle. I hope she will soon realize that we have been asked to develop our talents and she is so blessed to be able to.