Turning 40

Finally, Dave has joined me in the 40's age range....lol. Of course, this birthday was like all the rest, kids off to school (only for a half day) and Dave to work. We actually went out to dinner the night prior, after coming back from our Hershey weekend, to celebrated the "event". It was Dave's choice - Joe's Crab Shack.

The night of his birthday, he got home around 6. The kids and I decorated with a banner and two balloons - a huge "40" and a fire truck. The kids insisted that we buy party hats and they got a birthday badge for Dave. The cake was chocolate with chocolate icing. Happy Birthday Dave, your getting old, but you can take comforting in knowing I will always be 4 years older than you.

Let Sports Begin

Matthew started his first organized sport this spring - T-ball. So far, he is having fun. He even hasn't complained about getting up early for the two 9 o'clock games he has had and if you know Matt you know early rising is not a happy thing for him. I do have to tell you about a "funny" that happened the one practice after his first official game. Dave took Matt out to get him baseball pants, cleats, a batting helmet and a bag which would also hold his glove and bat. We took it to practice that Tuesday night. He was very proud of his things, showing his teammates and coaches. Matt started out in the field and then was brought in to bat. So, he's there at home plate holding his bat, the ball comes he swings and hits it. Matt runs..... not to first base though but to his bag to put his bat away, then heads to first. Well, this little "act" got a good laugh from the parental side line. The joke was he must be good at keeping things in place at home (hmmm, wonder where that trait would come from). Second time up to bat, what do you think happened.....repeat......ran to his bag, then first base. Thankfully he has come to understand that this action isn't necessary. However, Matt has "designated" one of the coaches wives as his official "bat girl". She told Matt she was more than happy to do it so long as he remembers his "first bat girl" when he goes pro.

Matt has only 3 more games left to his season. It has been nice seeing his "sports" and teammate sides developing. GO MATT!!!

We've Raised Fish

Emily and Matt love the water which is pretty surprising seeing we haven't really had much access to a pool. Matt has become really good at swimming under water. Emily loves swimming too but has become her mother's daughter by liking the "hot pool" /hot tub. She was thrilled to have this one all to herself one night. Our last morning there, they were joined at the pool by another family whose kids had flippers and snorkels, so guess what they requested when they got home..... you got it flippers and snorkels. So, our next "hotel" vacation the kids will be trying out new gear and we'll have pictures to share of that new adventure.

Future Car Model?

Emily loves to pose when it comes to having her picture taken. Our trip to Hershey was no exception. When we saw the Reeses race car, it was only natural that we took a picture and it was only natural that Emily struck a pose. So my question is .... will car posing be a part of her future? You never know. :)

Swimming Can Change a Person

Matt loves swimming, actually both kids love it. The only request they make of us when we stay at hotels is that it has a pool.... and we oblige. During our stay in Hershey the kids got plenty of pool time. Matt stayed in so long that he had impressions from his goggles and his hair was a wild mess..... it was too funny it merited a picture.