Good Grief! I have more days off and less free time? How does that work? I was enjoying all of my friends' blog entries and happened to notice that my last post was almost two months ago! We've been so busy!
School is finally out. Most moms love the fact that their kids aren't home all day every day. I am a rare exception -- I don't mind my kids being around, and I LOVE to sleep in. I don't know if I'll ever outgrow that - Go to bed early, wake up late, any chance for a mid-day nap, I take it. It drives Mike absolutely crazy. He's like the energizer bunny. There's always something to do and sleeping isn't the priority. He always has a project planned or an early morning tee-time --He can function on a ridiculously small amount of sleep. No such luck for me.
The boys finished baseball about a week and a half ago. Again, such a relief. There is nothing more fun than watching them play, but the weather was horrible this season! We spent most of our games with winter clothes and hats and blankets on just to survive the 1 1/2 hour games. Not so much fun.
We've spent the last few weekends watching Mike's softball team play in tournaments. His team is so much fun to hang out with. It is mostly his cousins and a couple of really long-time family friends. They've played together for years, and have finally come into their own. We've played in five tournaments this season, we've won two of them, taken 2nd in two, and placed 5th in one. We're ranked 2nd in the state and 1st in the East. We were in Wenatchee last weekend and they ended up winning that one in a couple of nail-biters! It was so fun to see! Very close games in the 2nd day's games, but after 6 games (and a 4-bench clearing brawl...) they won the championship by one run. Doesn't get much better than that!
We camped at Lincoln Rock last weekend while we were in the area for the tourney. (Yes, you read that correctly -- I camped...) I haven't been camping since the week I found out I was pregnant with Austin. Me and camping aren't the best of friends, but I did it anyway. Funny thing -- I actually thoroughly enjoyed myself. Granted, this was a campground that had running water, flush toilets, hot showers, and plug-ins, but we slept in a tent, therefore it qualifies. What a fun place -- there is so much to do there!
My kids are growing up so fast, it amazes me. Kaiden's mouth goes a mile a minute -- he will talk to anyone who will respond. And not just "hi", he usually starts out with "I got bit by a dog on my cheek and I had a broken leg and another broken leg and I cut my finger and..." I'm sure these strangers think we should be reported. Zach has gone from monster child to the most enjoyable, sweet little boy in the last year. He still gets that little sparkle of mischief in his eyes once in awhile, but for the most part, he's a pretty great little guy. Austin continues to set the bar pretty high for his brothers. He's so easy to parent! He is my baller, for sure. Life revolves around sports, and not just playing, but winning every time. He takes everything so seriously and is the most competitive 8-year-old I've ever met. I guess that drive can be a good thing, but we're definitely going to have to try to moderate it a little bit before fall sports start.
Anyway, enough about us -- here are some random pictures for your viewing pleasure.
The boys finished baseball about a week and a half ago. Again, such a relief. There is nothing more fun than watching them play, but the weather was horrible this season! We spent most of our games with winter clothes and hats and blankets on just to survive the 1 1/2 hour games. Not so much fun.
We've spent the last few weekends watching Mike's softball team play in tournaments. His team is so much fun to hang out with. It is mostly his cousins and a couple of really long-time family friends. They've played together for years, and have finally come into their own. We've played in five tournaments this season, we've won two of them, taken 2nd in two, and placed 5th in one. We're ranked 2nd in the state and 1st in the East. We were in Wenatchee last weekend and they ended up winning that one in a couple of nail-biters! It was so fun to see! Very close games in the 2nd day's games, but after 6 games (and a 4-bench clearing brawl...) they won the championship by one run. Doesn't get much better than that!
We camped at Lincoln Rock last weekend while we were in the area for the tourney. (Yes, you read that correctly -- I camped...) I haven't been camping since the week I found out I was pregnant with Austin. Me and camping aren't the best of friends, but I did it anyway. Funny thing -- I actually thoroughly enjoyed myself. Granted, this was a campground that had running water, flush toilets, hot showers, and plug-ins, but we slept in a tent, therefore it qualifies. What a fun place -- there is so much to do there!
My kids are growing up so fast, it amazes me. Kaiden's mouth goes a mile a minute -- he will talk to anyone who will respond. And not just "hi", he usually starts out with "I got bit by a dog on my cheek and I had a broken leg and another broken leg and I cut my finger and..." I'm sure these strangers think we should be reported. Zach has gone from monster child to the most enjoyable, sweet little boy in the last year. He still gets that little sparkle of mischief in his eyes once in awhile, but for the most part, he's a pretty great little guy. Austin continues to set the bar pretty high for his brothers. He's so easy to parent! He is my baller, for sure. Life revolves around sports, and not just playing, but winning every time. He takes everything so seriously and is the most competitive 8-year-old I've ever met. I guess that drive can be a good thing, but we're definitely going to have to try to moderate it a little bit before fall sports start.
Anyway, enough about us -- here are some random pictures for your viewing pleasure.
5 comments:
Camping? Well, color me impressed! Your boys are sure keeping your on your toes, and I'm sure you're just getting started! Call me anytime!
Tiffany...holy cow, it's been years...many many years!!! It's Tami (Layton) Nelson...you have the cutest family!!! I am on your track with 3 boys...oldest being 3 1/2 and youngest being 8 months old. We are probably done...unless I can squeeze one more out of my hubby. I can't wait for the whole sporting scene to start. It's great to see you and your family...you look great!!!
ps...my first boy Jake has had 2 casts and broken his arm in 3 different spots....I can totally relate!!!
To insert pics in between your posts you just have to download your pics before you start to write then you can write in between each pic. It's easy, but I didn't know how to until just recently. I hope that you are well. Your boys are darling and I can't believe you have an 8 yr old. Are we that old? I sometimes don't even feel mature enough to be a mother. Love ya, Candace
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