A New Endeavor

For anyone that knows me, this must seem like a mistake. But, make no mistake, this is no mistake!

I have approximately 207 days until I run in a half marathon (run is a very ambitious word for me to be using at this time).

My dearest friends from college have thrown down the gauntlet (Tanya), and we are doing it together. Pretty sure they will have time to finish, go get some blendeds (not a real word but very real to this group) and come back to pick me up at the finish line. So, as of this minute, I can "run" (where it says run read "walk/jog"), a 5k in about 52 minutes.

How I wish we were only running a 5k!

I will keep y'all updated on my progress...

A Trial (in more ways than one)

Yes, this is our TV stand...yes, we removed the TV, yes those are dozens of library books, yes I am crazy.

We are going to endeavor to have a "reading" summer. Chad valiantly took the TV to the outdoor office last night. The surprise for the kids this morning was empty baskets just dying to be filled with books.

We are about 9 hours in and it already feels like an eternity!

We didn't do this as some moral, or spiritual statement, we really just felt like it would "step our game" a little if we removed what has become a family crutch (where it says family read "mom's").

Someone is sick....TV, mom needs a shower....TV, mom needs to check email (facebook)....TV, it's 11am....TV. You get the picture.

SO, think of us, pray for us, that we make it through our summer "crutch" free! And that we discover the pure joy of Little House in the Big Woods, Redwall, Hardy Boys...you name it.

(P.S. if you are feeling really bad for me, just know that we have a DVD player in our car, and if worse comes to worst, we can have a "drive-in" day :))

The Daddy Daughter Dance (a.k.a. two little princesses go to the ball with their "Daddy Prince")

Baseball, schmaseball, Friday came and it was all about the dresses!





Two little girls were excited ALL day and the phrase Daddy Daughter Dance became almost one word as they said it over and over! Baths, nails, hair, (a smidge of lip gloss...



You must note...Big smile, but eyes full of tears...quite a little drama getting the hair all smooth, she is proud as proud, but it was sad as sad!






and BIG SIGH, the fancy dresses and they are ready to go!



A good time was had by ALL....

Then there was THUNDER...

Not to be outdone, Jackson, our 6 year old, quickly became known as "slugger" on his 5 & 6 year old team...Thunder!



Sauntering up, receiving 1 or 2 "Coach Pitches" and this kid hit the ball EVERY time!



This is what we call "almost" Baseball Ready....to be fair the pace is slow...excruciatingly slow...so Jack's mind, legs...thoughts..tend to wander during fielding time!



The coveted trophy...the huge smile...the darling dimples...my boy.

Our Little Indian...

Baseball Season 2010/2011

From 3rd Base, to Centerfield...this boy was breathing baseball this season!



Absolutely loving every minute of this season, we were so proud to watch the Indians face all their fears of being the "youngest" team in their division!



They started out a bit overwhelmed, and came back to tie for Division Champs!



Here's our Floppy Haired Kid, clutching the hard won trophy!