Gus Macker fun!!

Gus Macker was an experience for Jacob. The boy who is all about being fair really learned the hard way what "street ball" was all about!! I can't believe how physical this game is! Jacob kept waiting for the ref to call some fouls but they pretty much let you play however you want!! Their first game they lost only by 4 points, which is great considering they were down by 7 at one point! They finally got the hang of it half way thru the game! The second game they won 14-4 so they were in their game!!! Then Sunday came- they lost 14-11 and it was a tough loss! He had so much fun for his first experience with Gus Macker! They are already talking about next year and what plays they are going to do! In fact, Zachary and Eli already have their team picked out to play next year! So, it looks like it's going to be an annual event for us!!!

Jacob and Zachary All-Star bound.....

Jacob and Zachary are having a great year at baseball. They both made the All-Star team again this year. They both have been pitching, playing short and Jacob has been catching a little bit this year too. They are so fun to watch!! Stay tuned for more pics from the All-Star teams!!!

Living, breathing, watching baseball..........

Elijah and Aidan doing what they love!!!

Eli and Aidan had so much fun playing T-Ball and Coach Pitch baseball. They did so well!! Eli only lost one game the whole season! And, according to Aidan and Tate they did not lose any games! They both kept track of the scores- they are too funny!!! What a fun year for both of them!!!

Happy 6th Birthday Big Boy Aidan!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR LITTLE MAN!!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Six years old!!! Oh my.... we had a birthday party for Aidan at Silver Creek when we were camping over Memorial Day weekend. Most of his friends were there anyway so we thought we might as well have it there. Aidan did invite a few other friends from T-ball so he was so excited!! I can't believe how old he is getting. My baby is six!!! Do I feel old!!!

Memorial Day weekend........

What a wonderful weekend camping with great friends!! We had wonderful weather, food and fun!! Here are just a few pictures.... I was having too much fun to get my camera out at times!! The kids had a blast!! On Sunday there were about 40 kids there! They had a great game of whiffle ball going! What a blast for the kids and adults! Can't wait for next year!!

Where did the month of May go????

Here are the boys at the school picnic- what a beautiful day! I can't believe another school year has come and gone!! I do feel a little sad about that! I think come August I will be ready for it to begin all over again, though! I can't believe Jacob is going to be in the Middle School!! I feel so sad about that! I know that he will be fine but it's still so scary! I am very proud of him! Mr. E, hands out awards at the end of the year and he recieved the most in his class. The first one is The Michael Jordan award-for showing great athletic promise, the Math Brainiac award-for understanding math concepts well beyond his time (takes after his dad- Thank God!!) The
Behind the Scene award- for quietly doing things right the first time without ever being asked-The George Washington award - for being a leader others want to follow. I am so proud of this boy!! I can not tell you how amazed we are that he is the way he is! He is such a good boy and we are so lucky for him!! He is a great example for his younger brothers!! Zachary had a great year, also! He loved both of his teachers this year. He does so well with school- I don't think we will have to ever worry about him and his grades. He's a very bright boy. Mrs. B & B told us that he would finish his work and they would then have him take a few kids out in the hall that were struggling and he would help them with their work. He loves to do that! He thinks he would like to be a teacher when he gets older- I think he would be great at that!! So proud of little Z man!! Elijah finished 1st grade with all 4's too. He too, was actually chosen to be in an accelerated reading group this year along with Jacob and Zachary- He did very well in school, too. He made a lot of new friends and was very quiet in school. We couldn't believe what Mrs. Wolffis was telling us about Eli- she couldn't believe when we told her he has a temper and he's so strong willed. I am so glad that he knows when the appropriate time to behave in that manner. But, we love him for who he is!! Way to go, Pete!! Then there is Aidan! He will be going into Kindergarten next year. He loved school!! He has really become so much more confident this past year. Young 5's has been a great thing for him!! He had a wonderful teacher, too!! We are so blessed to have such smart and wonderful boys!! I wish my dad was here to see the boys and how they are growing up and becoming such wonderful kids!! I know he would be very proud!!!!!!

Zachary and his good friend Sam.

The boys on the last day of school- our traditional "ride our bike to school day" What a fun day!!! Aidan made it all the way there- but whining for most of the way!! Luckily, I still had the bike seat on the back of my bike and he rode in that on the way home from school. Last year for that with Jacob- Sniff Sniff :(
I love you boys with all my heart and soul!!!!!!!

Some pics of the last day of school and the school picnic. Where did the time go? I guess when you are busy with life it just passes you buy!!

Double Take.....

I didn't think that Jacob looked like Kevin but when I came across this picture of Kevin when he was 12 years old I was amazed!! Jacob does look like his dad!! Not only does he look like him he acts just like him!!! Just had to post it!!