A day at the fields!

I just wanted to share a picture of my sweet little softball player.  She has really been learning a lot this year, but honestly I think what she likes the most about the game is all the big league chew she gets to have!

The best way to keep the boys occupied during Ava's game is a pack of sunflower seeds.  Other kids have brought them to Carter's game so he has insisted on having some too.  Good thing that BJ's carries a mega pack!

Field Day Fun!

This week Carter and Ava had field day, and I made it out to watch both of their events.  

Each class tie dyes a shirt, and Carter's class had yellow.  They also added eyes to their t-shirts so that they could be the minions!  Poor Carter boy slipped during one of his events and landed on his knee pretty hard.  Once he stood up he began crying and I walked him to the nurse's office for some ice.  Thankfully after some ice and limping he felt much better.

Miss Ava participated in the golf ball on a spoon and also the partner race.  In the partner race her and a friend stood back to back and had to hold a ball between them while walking down the field and around a cone.  Little miss Ava was having a great time and giggling the whole way.

During Carter's events Doc was at school, but he did come with me to see Ava.  This little guy and his clothing particularities has been insisting on wearing a long sleeve shirt, even in the warmest of weather.  I guess if he is comfortable, that's all that really matters!

Dawson's Preschool Graduation!

Well, it's official, this little guy is a preschool graduate!  (Although he still has two fun days of preschool left this week.)

Dawson and his teacher, Mr. Kurt

On Friday we went to the pavilion outside of school for the ceremony and cookout.  They served Dawson's favorite food, hot dogs!  Apparently Mr. Kurt makes the best hot dogs.  Afterward they brought out balls and other toys for the kids to play with on the lawn.  He had a great time running around with his friends.  

This particular morning was also our neighborhood garage sale and Dawson picked up this stuffed animal snow leopard.  He insisted on bringing it to show his friends, and as soon as the ceremony was over he ran over to give hugs to Daddy and snowy.

We are so proud of you little guy!

Latest and Greatest

Doc really wanted a bag of balls, the kind that are used in a ball pit.  Then he got the idea to play with them in the bath tub.  He regularly asks for a ball tub now!  It looks like fun, good idea Buddy.

Poor Miss Ava missed two days of school last week because of a high temperature.  You know this girl is sick when she chooses to take a nap during the day.  She told me her ears were hurting and combined with the high fever I took her to the doctor.  Nope, just a virus.  But earlier this winter she never complained once of ear pain and she had a double ear infection!

Boy it was a chilly weekend.  This is Doc at his soccer game, he was running around as a soccer ninja to keep warm.  We were supposed to have a scout clean up project, baseball game, softball game, soccer game and a birthday party on Saturday.  Thankfully because of the cold rainy weather everything was cancelled except the soccer game and birthday game. 

And then Sunday morning there were snowflakes!  What are you thinking May?!?!?

Carter's crossover ceremony

Congratulations Carter Boy!  Today was the day that he crossed over to become a bear.  

He looked so handsome in his scouting uniform!  He really hates to wear the belt with the uniform.  First it was broken, then it was lost, and then it just appeared!  All achievements for your rank now go on the belt, so it is important to wear.

First I announced all the achievement awards for the month.

Then he crossed over and became a bear.  Now he just has to remember to do a good turn.

Carter and his hero, eagle scout Daddy

Way to go, Carter bean!

Dawson's Family Celebration

At the beginning of the month, Dawson's preschool had a family celebration.  It was a chance for the kids to say thank you to their parents.  

We had breakfast together and then the preschoolers did a little performance.  They read Rock on Mom and Dad, which is a Pete the cat book.  

Then they presented each parent with a picture holder painted by our very own little artist.  Dawson's family is getting a little big for this small piece of paper!

Dawson with two of his preschool friends from this year.  They will both be going to kindergarten in the same building, so he is hoping for a kindergarten buddy.  Thanks Dawson for this fun morning with you.  Coming up at the end of this week he will be having his preschool graduation.

Let the spring Sports season begin!

The month is May is very busy for us.  Carter is involved with baseball, Ava is involved with softball and Dawson is trying soccer this year.  This means we can have anywhere from 4-6 games per week.

Ava's first softball game was the same night as Carter's first baseball game.  Aunt Margie, cousin Riley and I went to Ava's game and Brendan, Dawson and Mike went to Carter's.  So, unfortunately I don't have any pictures of Carter!  But I will be able to change that next weekend!

Ava playing pitcher

Softball has been a great learning experience for Ava this year.  During a scrimmage she got out, and she was heartbroken.  (Last year they had 3 pitches and then they would use the tee, so everyone got on base every time.)  But, I'm proud of her for drying her eyes and sticking with it.  It's a hard lesson to learn, but failure is a part of life.  You will strike out from time to time!

At her first game she tipped the ball off her bat, which then hit the visor on her helmet and hit her next to the eye.  I know that it hurt, and there were some tears from this injury as well.  I was afraid it was going to be a black eye, but luckily that didn't happen.

Doc is trying out a new soccer league we have never done before.  From what I heard, he enjoyed his first practice.  Mike took this picture of Bo and him playing together.  

Soon to come.....pictures of Carter playing baseball