Ball Game Birthday

Kyle is clearly all about baseball these days, so a trip to the Rivercats game with a few friends was the perfect fit. Only problem? Mama didn't realize until afterwards that the date was Father's Day. So, we kinda missed out on the Father's Day celebrations and had a few extra crowds to deal with at the game, but these boys still had a great time. Great game. Rivercats won in the bottom of the ninth! After the game we came back to the house for cake and ice cream. The boys then enjoyed some Wii fun, dome hockey and a good old fashion game of hide and seek. A great day for a great kid!

Put Me In Coach!!!!!!!!!

This picture about sums it all up. If he gets it, it's his. 'Nough said.

Slippin & Slidin

Summer Saturdays and nothing but fun to be had! It's great to see how these kids have grown up together and remain so close even now. They used to play in the sandbox in nothing but diapers, now they put together a slip and slide all by themselves! Each one had an active part in the assembly and they managed to figure it out!

Mama's favorite, Kyle's not so sure...

Back to Apple Valley Schoolhouse and back in time. Kyle's name: Jacob. His family had four kids and they lived in a barn. His attire, pioneer gear-sort of-if you don't count the Old Navy Jeans and Oxford, but we tried. Mama's favorite field trip. Emersion into the times. The kids learn how to make butter and biscuits (grinding their own wheat), how to care for leather, sew, do laundry, make a fruit crate and create toys out of left over pieces of everything. As for Kyle, he wasn't real impressed. He said he liked the laundry and making the crate-that was it. Such a boy, it appears he didn't inherit his mother's love for history!
This picture cracks me up. This is how excited he was to sew a marble pouch. LOL!

FUN RUN!!

So this entry comes with a disclaimer....once we get to an event Karly is often hard to track down. I have lots of Kyle pictures and yet almost none of Karly girl. Kyle checks in with me, Kyle needs to know where I am just as much as I need to know where he is. Karly.....well.....I usually can find her from a distance chatting away with someone and perfectly content with no idea as to where I am. Miss confident and independent. End disclaimer.

RCSD Foundation Fun Run. A school district fundraiser which focuses on raising and spending funds for technology. Blue Oaks had a great turn-out, highest school representation for this 5K run. We had kindergarteners all the way to Grandmas and Grandpas pinning on their numbers for the cause. Families from within our district were also joined by local runners just looking for the next race. It was so cool to see familiar faces cross the finish line. Kids proud of their accomplishment and teachers running along side of them. Parents giggling their way in and even some huffing and puffing with a grin. Loved the community of high fives and cheers along the way. A bringing together of people for schools, health and smiles!

Kyle before the race and ready to bring it!
I caught a glimpse of Karly at the start line with her peeps!
Kyle really enjoys a good run. Even with an ankle still bothering him a bit, he came in at 28.02.
Kyle's pal Carson, who has quite the talent for running...came in under 23 minutes.

Bottom of the Ninth

Nine years old! Where does the time go? When I was pregnant with Kyle, while I didn't care at all about his birthdate because he was such a miracle in and of himself, I did think early June was a perfect time of year for a baby. Not too hot of weather while I was pregnant, no near holidays to compete with...but now I kinda feel bad for him that his birthday is surrounded by end of the school year and sports season stuff. We've found it's a tough time to get together friends, as family calendars are packed, add school stuff and playoffs for baseball and there isn't much time left to celebrate a single person. Team parties abound. Class parties inevitable. Busy, busy.

So while we've put off his "party" whatever it will be for a later date when friends are actually looking for something to do over the boring summer, we are so very blessed to have Kyle and his place in our family. He is one GREAT kid and life just wouldn't be the same without him!!! Happy Birthday baby!

Memorial Day Weekend

Life is crammed packed right now, but here are some great shots from Memorial Day Weekend. The kids are really starting to grow into the next phase of life. Karly the pre-teen who is really taking everything in and learning a lot right now about people and relationships. Kyle who is ever so much like his dad and wanting to do, help and learn what his mentors model.

The weekend itself was a great reprieve from the stressors Spring always brings. Good for everyone to slow down a bit and for some good quality time together.