T-ball

Does this little T-Ball player look excited or what?? He was ready!

T-Ball is here !!! Blake was so excited that he had his first T-ball practice tonight! We signed the boys up in TN but ended up having to withdraw because Caden broke his arm. So this is the first sports the boys have played. Caden's first practice will be Saturday. I hope it will be a fun season. When we got in the car to come home Blake said "I had fun!!" I did too...it is so fun watching them. I tried to take some pictures since Daddy had to be out of town for this practice but he plans to help with both the boys teams. (We only found out that he had practice yesterday and the practice was tonight).

First lesson was to learn where home plate is and where the other bases are and run around them:)

In these pics if you look really closely you see that that big grin never leaves his face!

(Still Smiling)

Then we learned how to "catch" the ball if it comes to us and to throw it to first base. The next picture he is picking up the ball...

Then he threw it to 1st base like he was supposed to!

These guys did really good for their first practice.  Let me just say that we are going to have to find a solution to the black gnats though because they were bad and it wasn't even warm tonight. All of the boys were scratching at the end of practice when they ran one more lap around the bases.  I am looking forward to Saturday to see him practice again and to see how Caden does. 

Visitors

Mimi and Papa were able to visit us this weekend.  The boys are always excited when we have visitors.  We didn't do a lot of going but on Sunday afternoon we did walk down by the river. 

(note Caden's hair cut...I think it makes him look younger)

Of course a stop by the Candy shop is a must...and Blake was super excited that we let him get this giant gummy snake (he often hears "no" when he asks for it).

I didn't ignore that Mimi was here, but I know that she is like my mom (and me) and I didn't want her to be mad if I posted a picture she didn't like.  Papa can deal with it ;)

Mommy Moment

Since it is my little tiny space on here to share....I figured I would take a moment to just brag on my little boys.  We all have those mommy moments where we just are eat up with guilt with what we think we are doing wrong. (okay so maybe it is just me that has that guilt). I have those days where I am so over the constant whining or arguing with each other or with me.  Yet, when I look at the big picture I am so blessed and so thankful for the chance to love these little boys and to learn as I raise them. 

Today Blake wanted to paint a box he made at a Home Depot Workshop.  After he was done he still wanted to paint and he painted this picture....I thought it was too cute.  At first he said it was a monkey.  When I first looked at it that is exactly what I thought.  Then of course when I told him that and told him how much I liked it he said it was really a picture of me:).... gee thanks!!!  So not sure if he was just saying I look like a monkey but I still love that little guy!

School here has been an adjustment for Caden.  In TN he never said he didn't want to go to school but here he often says he wants to stay home or be signed out early:)  I have learned it is because his class here is more "structured" I guess.  He does a lot more writing and sitting and not as much moving from station to station.  I really like what I see of his class here and his teacher.  So even though he may not be thrilled to be going each day he still does a good job and has been given a few "caught being good" cards to bring home. i am proud of him.  I never had to move to a new school and I know he is only in Kindergarten but I am sure it is still not the easiest to come in mid year. 

Okay....I am done with my proud mommy moment! =)

How Many??

How many bikes do you see??

President's Day was a holiday for us this year...which is a great perk with federal jobs!!  We enjoyed the absolutely beautiful weather and went for a bike ride with our neighbors.  That is 10 bikes in the back of Jason's truck!! Have I said how totally blessed we are with our neighbors:)  We had 4 adults, an 8 year old, two 6 year olds, two 4 year olds, and a 2 year old.  It was a fun day and the kids did great!  They all slept well after biking 4 1/2 miles!

Whole lotta love

The boys were excited about Valentine's day this year.  Blake kept saying to me all day "Happy Valentines day mommy, I love you."  It was sweet.  All in all the day was pretty simple, without any big plans.  I made spaghetti (since I knew the boys would eat that without complaining =) ) We ate by candle light (yes this did throw the boys off a little but they dealt with it well).  The boys were really more focused on when they could blow out the candles.  After dinner Caden showed everyone his shoebox of cards from school and they were given their cards and treats from grandparents.  Sugar high!!:) It was a good day.  I have the 3 best valentines!

(we got Caden's hair cut since these pics and looking at these makes me miss the look he had going:( the shorter hair makes him look younger...will post some pics later)

From Mimi and Papa

From Ome and Grandaddy

A heart shaped Crayon from one of Caden's classmates...he was eager to try it out.

Blake had a lot of fun putting stickers ALL over his card:)

Super Museum Sunday

So each year on Super Bowl Sunday the Museums in the area offer free admission for several hours in the afternoon.  We had looked at the list and tried to decide which ones we wanted to sample but we needed more time:).  We went to church, grabbed some lunch, and headed downtown to hit as many as we could. 

Our first stop was the Railroad Museum.  We know we will return to this one (probably many times) but it was a way to appease the boys and tell them that we would go to one for them first and then we would go to one for mom and dad.  Of course we enjoyed the train museum as well.

Checking out their first view of the Roundhouse

This was really cool too....we got to have a turn on the Hand Car.  I had to snap this in a hurry before getting on so I could help Blake. 

I cannot imagine how much work it would have been working on a Hand Car.  This would be a workout!

We could have spent our entire time at the Railroad Museum but we know we will go back.  I had really wanted to see in one of the historic homes downtown (especially since it was free) so we headed to the Andrew Low House.  We didn't realize they were giving the tours so we ended up sneaking out because the boys wouldn't have lasted the entire time and we really wanted to fit in as much as we could. 

The next stop was the Ships of the Sea Museum.  The boys enjoyed this one as well seeing all the model ships. It was pretty cool. 

While in one of the rooms in the Ships of the Sea Museum, Caden looks down and picks up some money.  He is ALWAYS picking up "treasures" on the ground....he has a very quick eye!! (it truly amazes me) Well, this wasn't just $1 it was a $20 bill!!!  I am not going to take credit for the remainder of the story.  Caden totally figured he could keep it....he found it right.  Well, for a moment I contemplated letting him keep it.  We asked some ladies who walked out of the room if they had lost it and they had not.  So we told Caden that we did need to return it to the Museum because someone dropped it and if they came back looking for it they would find it.  We took it to the workers at the gift shop desk and turned it in.  They were so very nice and appreciative.  One of the ladies then proceeded to give both of the boys a "prize" for their honesty....a Ships of the Sea Museum pencil!!  These boys truly were thrilled with their pencils!!  They still talk about it and love their pencils!  It was a good lesson for Caden (and me=) ). 

Caden told his teacher at school the next day what he did and she gave him a piece of candy for his honesty.  I think it made an impression on him.  Honesty is more important than $20 though! 

By this time we thought we could hit up another Museum that we had really hoped to see but they closed as we got there.  =(

However, a trip downtown cannot be complete without going and looking a the river and hoping that a Cargo ship will come by.... oh yeah and a quick stop at the candy store for some candy or ice cream =)

It was a good day!!!  So if you plan to visit Savannah around this time of year....plan it on Super Bowl Sunday and you can visit some of the Museums for free!  We already look forward to next year!

Two Wheeler

Blake is now riding a "two wheeler"!!!  At least that is what he calls it....otherwise known as a bike without training wheels. While riding behind him I could tell that his training wheels were not even touching the ground.  I had to do a lot of encouraging but finally got him to give it a try.  He kept telling me not to let go and I told him I had not been holding on!  When he realized that he was so excited that he could do it.   (this actually happened at the end of January...I am just late getting it posted)

Our neighbors home school and their kids came to the door and saw Blake riding without his training wheels.  They all cheered for him and he was so proud!