A little motivation goes a long way..

Passing by the bike section in WalMart yesterday, Owen started begging for a new bike... I told him we weren't getting him a new bike until he learned to ride on two wheels! So what did that little stinker do? He came home and practiced until he did it, and then made me fulfill my end of the bargain by going back that night to get his new bike! They are all growing up so fast...

JT's 6 month album

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Take Me Out...

Can you guess where we were a couple days ago??? Here's a hint...

Here's another:

Still stumped? This will give it away...Okay, that was too easy - I know the beer man gave it away! Joe and I took the big boys to Great American Ballpark to watch the Reds play the Indians. After losing two games to them, we knew it may be a tough one to watch, but they pulled it off! A great way for the boys to experience their first major league baseball game! And to top it all off, they each received Bronson Arroyo (the Reds' pitcher) stuffed dolls as part of a promotion - what could be better?!?! Oh yeah, I know what could be better... Cotton candy!!!!!

Red, White and BOOM!!!

I've been living in the Columbus area for 11 years now, and this was my first year to actually see the Red, White and Boom in person. It was a great show - I love watching fireworks to music! I usually get to see fireworks every year for my birthday, but this year, Joe got to see them on his! It was a nice night out, thanks to Andy and Michelle for inviting us to watch them from their work, it made for very easy in and out. We were home by 11:45, and the kids talked and talked and talked the ENTIRE way home! Wish I had their energy...

First T-ball Season Draws to a Close

This was the very first year for Dillon to play T-ball, and it was a great one! He played for the Fairbanks league, and it was really nice. The games consisted of 2 innings, with each player getting to hit each inning. The coaches pitched about 6-7 balls, and if the kid couldn't hit one, they would pull out the tee. Every hit was a single, there were no outs, and the last player hit a "home run" so everyone came around to home plate. Teaching the basics to the kids - it was simple and nobody got their feelings hurt! Joe did a great job as assistant coach, and is already looking forward to next year when Owen can play, too!

2011 Hilton Head vacation

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Mother's Day

If someone would have told me 10 years ago that today I would be a mother to 3 boys, I never would have believed them. Honestly, I would have been scared out of my mind! Sometimes I still don't believe it today! But although being a mother is by far the toughest job I have ever done, and is something nobody can truly prepare you for, getting those big smiles, hugs, and hearing "Happy Mother's Day, Mommy!" somehow makes it all worthwhile. I love my boys, and I love my life - God has truly blessed me with so many riches.

JT - 4 months

Poor JT didn't get to go to the chocolate factory with us, he stayed with Grandma and PawPaw, but was perfectly content. Sleeping, eating, pooping, then sleeping again, with a bit of smiling and laughing mixed in, that's what he does best! He'll be 4 months old on Wednesday, I can hardly believe it. It's almost time to break out the cereal and the johnny jump-up...

I just love this little guy... :)

Here Comes Peter Cottontail...

It wouldn't be the Easter season without a trip to the Anthony Thomas chocolate factory, would it? We headed out this afternoon for our annual excursion and enjoyed yet another tour! The boys received a couple plastic eggs with candy in them from an Easter Bunny impostor, and we were treated to a delicious buckeye candy at the end of the tour.

They did have a new treat this year (to us, anyway), one that I could totally make at home - chocolate-covered, peanut-filled, pretzel nuggets. I could seriously make a meal out of them, but I better save some for Joe.. Yummm....

Darn it...

Don't you hate it when you leave the house and think, "I really should bring my camera.."??? That was my thought this morning as we left for Owen's 1st soccer game of the year. Of course, after TWO previous seasons with nothing much to post about, he scores today, for the first time ever! And not just once, but FOUR times! Geez, just my luck - bad mommy!!!

Great job to my favorite middle son, it was a joy to watch you finally grow into your soccer shoes and grasp the concept of the game this morning! I am actually looking forward to this spring season!!!