The Big Game

There's nothing like a fun, little game of baseball to bring out those competetive instincts in everyone!  Both big and little kids alike joined in the fun!  I am happy to say that even after a few tense plays-the game ended on a happy note.  I am not really sure which team won......but, fun was had by all!

I would like to say that my sweet son stepped up to the plate on his first at bat and hit it out of the park (trees), but sadly that was not the case.  However, he did make up for it later!!
Josh was throwing the heat!

Big Swing!

Touchdown!!  Oops!  Homerun!

Wyatt taking a swing!

Cade's turn!

Rounding 3rd and heading home!

Notice the various attire for the game!  Shorts to Easter dresses!

Another Score!

Brandy gets the best dressed award.....And the award for most strikes given! 

Where did it go?

Blurry, but I think this is Brandy knocking Cade in!!  Go Mom Go!

This is following Caleb's slide into third!  Can I say that he's just a tad bit competetive?  He had grass stains all over himself!

Aiming for the fence!!

Full time players - part time cheerleaders!

Scores again!!

Game over pile up!!

Rematch Anyone?

Happy Easter

Our Easter morning began with a beautiful Sunrise Service. We returned home to discover that the Easter Bunny had indeed found his way to Caleb's basket. We ended the day with a wonderful family get together at Tony and Sandra's. It is always a treat to see her beautiful decorations, and to see what a wonderful meal she has prepared. Our meal was followed by a huge Easter egg hunt and an exciting ballgame.

First, Caleb is checking to see what the Easter Bunny brought!

Tony and all his grandchildren!

Josh, Wyatt, West, Anna, Kris, and William

Grace, Cade, Brandy, Scott, and Ty

 Caleb is helping hide eggs!

 And the hunt is on!!

The big kids had a great time, too!



Next up, a special birthday and the BIG game!

Friends, Family and Food

Lindsey came to pick Maddie up after her visit, and asked if we could have some family and friends over.  She hadn't seen any family, except us :),  since Christmas.  I am so glad she suggested it.  We really should do things like this more often!  Sandra and her family weren't able to be here due to the beginning of baseball season, but the rest of us had a great time together.

Grandmother and Papa aren't going to be able to come to Maddie's birthday party, so Maddie got to open her present from them a little early.  Her mom and Uncle C helped her see what was inside.  She loved all the Dora goodies!

Ken, Lee, Caleb, Chef Reed, Charley, and Josey are waiting to eat.

Never imagined this!  Both of these girls expecting at the same time!

Maddie is telling Mr. Tim and Aunt Di about the BIG fish she caught!  Check out those hands!

Isn't this a beautiful family?

Yummy!

Maddie is giving her mom and Aunt Di a push or two in the swing!

Charley and Josey are wonderful with Maddie.  They are helping her take care of the special caterpillar they caught for Maddie.  She named the little fellow "Snake."

What a perfect way to end the night!  Maddie and the girls got the Tinkerbell rod and reel out and did a little fishing in the goldfish pond.  I am happy to say that all the fish are still happily swimming in the pond!

Tumble Time

What a wonderful way to spend a morning!

As the fun came to an end, they were all asked to put their hands on their heads for a stamp!

This was a wonderful outing!  It is simply the best $5.00 activity available!

Pop's Fishing Buddy

Pop has a new fishing buddy, and she seemed to love fishing as much as he does!  We love that she is so adventurous and willing to try just about anything.  She was fascinated by the minnows, or little fish as she called them!  She would chase them all around the bucket trying to catch one!  This was one afternoon that passed way too quickly!

Before the fishing trip began, she had to climb the "mountain".

Fun on Sand Mountain

 Pop and his fishing buddy

 Catching the minnows was so much fun!

Reeling them in!

Pop likes to expose her to lots of new things - including a little diet Sunkist!

Two of my very favorite fishermen!



Little Stinker

Caleb, Reed, and I spent a very busy Saturday in the backyard cleaning, raking, blowing off, moving plants, painting, working on the pool, etc.  Somehow in all the confusion, the gate was left open and Gus escaped.  Gus never leaves the yard!  (Maybelle on the other hand tries to make a run for it every chance she gets!)  We called, rode around and looked, and called some more!  We have had very bad luck in the past with our dogs just disappearing, so I was worried sick!  Our babies are very spoiled, and I wanted him back home.  Happily, after supper he appeared on the doorstep.  A little while later, I spotted this note and picture on facebook that was posted by a sweet neighbor -

This dog has been at my house all day very friendly just wondering if he has a home?




Well, we had driven by their house several times while looking for him, and we live close enough that I know he could hear us calling!  Also, Reed said he was quite certain Gus would come running when he heard his truck.  He obviously was having a ball on his little adventure, and must have hidden whenever he heard the truck come by!  I am so glad that he is back, and glad that he chose a nice neighbor's house to hang out with! 

And just in case you were wondering about our beautiful Maybelle.  She only ventured across the street and watched us from another neighbor's driveway.  She would wag her tail at us, but would also not come home for several hours. She would run whenever we got near!  She was never out of eyesight though.  Both are right back where they belong now!

Fishing with My Guys

After a wonderful church service, I thought I would spend the day resting peacefully by the almost clean pool.  Reed and Caleb thought a little fishing trip would be a lot more fun.  I tried to convince them they would have much more fun without me. Once we made it o the pond, I was asked quite a few times to please be quiet, and they also told me I probably wouldn't be invited back.....However in spite of that, I really had a ball. I love spending time with them, especially on such a beautiful day!!

My Two Favorite Fishermen

The fish practically jumped into the boat!!

The trolling motor battery was not completely charged, so Caleb had to paddle us back!

Perfect end to a wonderful day!