Baseball

I just realized I never posted anything about the boys baseball experience that they have been having here in Gridley. It has been wonderful because for the first time Ian is not coaching and I get to actually watch some of the games instead of chasing kids around. There is a little fenced in play ground right by the field that is wonderful, the snack bar and bathrooms are right by the stands and Abigail has been really good most of the time staying in the play-pen. Did I say the boys baseball experience or mine, they have been loving it too! What can go wrong when they always get a free snowcone after every game, right? For the first time I am singing, Take me out to the ball game," and actually mean it.

Chicken Little

We had this little chick that hatched from an egg that Grandpa Pietz left in the chicken coupe. This is the day after we took it home and sadly to say it didn't make it,i.e., it died. I think too much love killed it if that is possible. Oh the drama and horror that occurred in our home when it passed away. The kids were so upset. We held a brief ceremony and burial to comfort the kids but Grace still woke up in the night and crawled into bed with us saying,"I miss the chick"

Ivans Mission

This was Ivan's 4th grade mission project. We got the idea to do a cake for the mission and I highly recommend it. 1) it is really fast and easy. 2)he was the hero of his class because they got to eat it after P.E. 3) there isn't some model sitting around the house that you feel guilty about throwing out.
Good job Ivan and thanks for the idea Terri.

Happy Birthday Bradford!!

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Bradford is now 3 years old. Happy Birthday Buddy.
Here are some things I love about Bradford.
1) his gravely deep voice.
2)The way he starts breathing really loud when he is about to fall asleep
3) How he says I love you when I whisper, "Guess what?" in his ear.
4) he likes me to hold him
5) his contagious laugh
6) he will try any kind of food I put in front of him and often says,"I like it," after the first bite.
7) his big cheeks
8) his super soft ears
9) he was so easy to potty train
10) he is so tough
Happy Birthday Angel Boy!

Finally Ammon loses his first tooth

Ammon has had a loose tooth for over a month and finally he got it out, but only because I started freaking out that we were going to have to take him to the dentist because his other tooth started growing in behind it. He has two other loose teeth so hopefully they won't take as long. Here is his big smile. He started singing, "All I want for Christmas is my bottom tooth" after he got it out. So cute!!

Easter

Gotta love Sam's Club little girl dresses, they reminded me of neapolitan ice cream.

Bradfords Best Buddy!!

Getting ready to go on the egg hunt.

Pay it forward

Pay it FORWARD--
How it works:
The FIRST THREE people to leave a comment on this post will receive at some point during this year a handmade gift from me.What it will be and when it will arrive will be a total surprise--to both of us.The CATCH is that YOU MUST PLAY TOO! Before you leave your comment here, write a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going (you can cut and paste these instructions).Then come back and let me know that you are going to play, and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift.
It's THAT easy!Remember, only the FIRST THREE comments will qualify.
Good luck!