catching up.

It is almost summer, my classes are over, and I finally have some time to put down  memories before they slip my mind forever. Let's start with Easter...

We had a quiet Easter just our little family of four plus our friend, Alex. We went to church and had a tasty Easter dinner that evening.

This guy is adorable, isn't he?

My favorite part of the day was watching Matt and the boys color Easter eggs. Usually this is something we do a few days ahead of time, but lately every second of our day has had something jammed packed into it, and the eggs just got jipped this year..

 Honestly, this was a very enjoyable way to wrap up Easter.

We talked about some really deep stuff while dying eggs. The Savior's sacrifice, the atonement, and the true meaning of Easter were all discussed. The air was so thick with love during those moments. I wouldn't trade that time for the world

Griffin's baseball season has been a blast!

 

He plays with a good group of boys who are all crazy, talented, and kind. They have an incredible time together and are a great team.

Griff started off in the outfield, but has been playing third base a bit. He really enjoys playing in the "hot box". He says the batters look like they're in 3D! I adore that kid!

The big G has had some great hits this season. It's so much fun to see his talent develop.  The games are getting to be so exciting to watch.

Griff definitely has a cheering section. Me, Matt, Chris, Eva, Grandparents, siblings...all come to watch.

In April, I was asked to attend the National Association of Communication Centers convention at Eastern Kentucky University. I traveled with the director of our Communication Center as well as two other tutors. Tutor Donny Watson entered and won the speech contest that was held. He competed against students from colleges and universities from all over the nation. Way to represent, Donny!

I spoke on a panel discussing customer service in communication centers. It was a great honor to be asked to represent CSN. It wasn't all business, though. We ate at some delicious restaurants in Louisville and did the zip lines at the Mega Caverns. Such a fun time. My friend Monica was the perfect room mate!

Jeb has officially traded in his bat and baseball glove for a tennis racket. He started taking lessons about 2 months ago and really loves it.

It's been neat to watch him progress. His form has improved and he is loving every minute of it.

Coach Craig is so patient and kind. He really takes the time to teach and encourage his students. I am so thankful for him.

Jeb also has been playing in the beginning band at school. He plays trumpet. He had two concerts this year and I am amazed at how good these kids play together. It has been a great experience for sure and his goal is to move up to intermediate band next year.

And he's so darn handsome. Love him.

spring training.

There are many reasons for my love of spring. The great weather, spring break, and knowing that summertime is around the corner all top my list. However, the biggest reason I love spring is because I get to spend hours at the park watching my guys play baseball. This season, I just have one ball player (Jeb opted for tennis, and he loves it...more on that to come).

Griffin is on the Padres this season. He plays with a great group of boys, and has the best coaches in the league. He has learned a ton already and has had a great season so far. But the most important thing is that he has great team colors. As his mom, I appreciate the fact that he is adorable in blue. :)

He plays center field and is truly developing some great hands! He is a pop fly magnet and is really enjoying playing outfield, probably because he's getting alot more opportunities to field. These kids are starting to get some huge hits.

I am looking forward to a fun season of baseball watching. Go big G! We love you #25!

what just happened?

The Red Raiders are the AA champions of the Summerlin South Little League...that's what just happened!

guns up.

Guns up! (That's what the real Texas Tech Red Raiders fans say.)
It has been so much fun being a baseball mom this season. Our Red Raiders are an awesome group of kids that play great together. This team has amazing coaches and the most supportive, positive parents in the world.
At first, I wasn't sure how we would juggle so many practices (this coach loves long practices and holds several a week) with all the other things we have going on. It didn't take long to see that this coach was awesome and he knew how to turn a group of boys (and one girl) into a real team.

The Red Raiders have worked so hard this season and are now in the championships. I personally have seen Jeb and Griffin improve tremendously this season. They definitely had to play up, being on a team with a group of kids that play club ball and practice like it's their job.

The boys didn't like this season so much at first. I got a lot of complaints when it was time to head out to practice. It's funny how that changed once they started hitting and fielding about as good as the other boys.

They both had huge hits this last game. Griffin hit one to the fence! They were glowing on the ride home and said that it was the best game ever. What a great life lesson. If we stick with something even when it's tough, our hard work pays off. Nothing is fun until you're good at it. Right, Tiger Mother?

wranglers and 5th grade field day.

Ok. I finally uploaded a few pictures. First.... two Fridays ago, the boys and I went to a Wranglers hockey game. It was so much fun. Griffin hooked us up! He participated in the Jump Rope for Heart program at school and raised enough money to get some free passes! For myself, the two boys and a friend of theirs it was just $6!! Yay! We always see friends at the games, so of course we ended up with a bunch of boys sitting with us.

This past week was Jeb's field day at school. Crazy how it can be 80 degrees and sunny all week and then it's cold and cloudy on field day. It happens every year. Of course this doesn't stop them all from getting soaked playing all the water games. This is Jeb's last field day at Goolsby. Where in the world does the time go?!