Last day of school

Here they were to start the year. 

And here is where they ended the year. My new second grader and my new seventh grader. Yikes! 

I'm glad to see the year end. As with all things, there is a definite beginning and a need for an end. I'm a little concerned about what the summer will bring, mostly for Beau. I hope I can keep him busy and moving!!

And of course, here is our Ribbie, just because. 

Both kids had a great year. So proud of them. 

Brenley

Just a few pics of our precious girl just loving life.

These are her new "glasses" that she won during a school fundraiser. 

She needs them to read. Lol. Can you see the furry baby we have in the middle of us? Small bed for three people! 

This is my babe getting her toes and nails done. She is growing up too fast! 

Here she is playing a game at school for her End of Year Party. 

I lover her spirit, and I hope she has a great summer!!! 

Baseball - May 2015

There's been a lot of baseball played between the last time I posted and now. We've won some, lost some, and been rained out a few times in between. 

We've been to Edmond, Tulsa and Kansas City. And we've played early in the morning and late at night. All in all, it's been a lot of fun.

Here he is in Edmond flipping for the home/visitor spot. 

And here he is stretching out before our Sunday evening games. 

This is Beau receiving his second place medal and certificate from Coach Brian. Mind you....this is about 8:00pm on a Sunday night and we had still a 2 1/2 hour drive to get home! Argh! Late night.

Here he is in Bixby, OK getting his 1st place trophy from Coach Craig. Another late Sunday night. 

The late night didn't matter to these happy faces. 

Here he is in Kansas City at the Hawaiian Hit Fest. Lots of rain here. We got the games in, but unfortunately just missed making it to bracket play. 

They got fun new jerseys for this tourney. 

There's been lots of league games in between, but now we are on the down hill slide. We've got June and early July to get through, but the tournaments slow down at least. 

Love watching this boy and his teammates play. Love watching his Dad coach, too. 

Last 2 weekends

So I'm only a week behind. That's better??!!!

We started off last Saturday at the Farmer's Market where the kids got their picture taken with Smokey the Bear. They are such a good sport about Mom and her pics. 

We had a great time walking around deciding what we needed from these local vendors. The kids were great shoppers.

Then we went to Will's birthday party. Perhaps the most photogenic nephew we have. So terribly cute. 

Our Sunday was supposed to be filled with baseball, but the rainstorm meant we had other plans, which consisted of errands and chores. Not nearly as fun, but always good when we are together. 

This particular weekend is our last "free" weekend for awhile with no baseball or plans to speak of. 

The kids, Dad, and Ribbie enjoyed some outside play time. Beau is loving getting to "coach" his sister. Really sweet to watch them. 

And of course in the middle of all of it is this little guy! 

To wrap up, Bren completed her 472 piece Lego set she bought last Sunday with her Target gift cards. She is such an amazing builder! She literally did this all herself. She amazes me on a daily basis.

 

Easter 2015

I almost have too many pictures to post.  I made it my mission to take a lot of photos because the day was beautiful and I really need/want to update my canvas prints on my dining room wall.  And I love candid shots of the kids happy and smiling and playing - so I just kept snapping pictures and I think I got some great ones.

We had such a great time in Oklahoma playing with our cousins and enjoying the beautiful spring day and just being together.  The kids were tired and dirty, so I know they had a great day.

We started the day early at the Garber Easter Egg Hunt.
Ryan James was up first in the 3-4 division.
Brenley and Blake were together for the 7-9 year olds.
And Beau was solo in the 10-12.
And they were off! We were in it to win it!

Pre-Hunt

Waiting on Ryan's "heat" to start

Showing off his loot to his momma!

Counting their loot

Then it was back to Me Ma's house to play.  Kickball seemed to be the game of the day!

The old Dad's still got it!

And there were pups to be loved on.

And balls to be chased after.

Sis decided to join in on the fun!

And then there is this face......

The sons scheming......against their Dad's.

Great kick, bud!

Down and ready...... again..... this time....he means business.

And then there is this pure joy face....

Okay.  So what was next.....bunny holding, I guess.

Then it was egg hunting time.....

Here they come!

I super duper love this picture.

Cashing in their slips at the Easter "store."

Gimme, gimme, gimme!

Okay.....let's see......oh yeah......now it's time for the Cascarones aka confetti egg smashing!

This one is my favorite. Me Ma broke an egg on Ryan's head, well, attempted to break an egg on his head, but it was a hard one.  And it made Ryan go "Ouch, Grandma! That hurt!"

And here Grandma proceeded to laugh.......I love this woman.

Poor Dylan. 

He wants to get Dad.

Run Brady!

After the egg smashing, the kids stayed outside and played some more. They had a grand time. The big kids came inside to eat and watch basketball. It was a full day.  Loved every fast minute of it.

Here are some pictures of the Kids hunting eggs in McPherson on Sunday! Kids got to see both grandparents which is always a treat. And they got more candy and money, so that's considered a double bonus!

Tyler

Brandon with the serious mug

Happy Easter and He is Risen indeed!  So blessed for a beautiful weekend with our family.