Let's Play Ball

So Ryan played for the Angels this year. His team didn't exactly have the best season. Actually they only won 1 game but it's not about winning right?? Try and tell that to your 13 year old. Oh Well I can't really say Ryan had a great time but I do think he learned a lot and that's important too. Try telling your 13 yr old that too-- doesn't work really well. They still have their round robin tournament so we are hoping for at least one win. We will see. Anyway look at how cute my big boy looks!!!

Zach played for the Cardinals and overall has done really well. He is the littlest one on his team both with age and size. If we could just get his little legs to go a little faster the first baseman would be in trouble. Rich is the coach of Zach's team and they have had a pretty decent season. They still have one more regular season game and the round robin tournament to go so we'll see where they end up. Zach has had fun and he still has 2 more years of machine pitch to go. Now if we could just get the rain to stop long enough so we could play ball.

Zach's Preschool Graduation

Zach graduated from Preschool last Friday. I can't believe I won't have a reason to go and see Mrs. Becky. I have had a kid in there for the last 5 years. I might have to go and drive over there just to visit!!!

We Have To Dance!!!!!

Above are the pictures of Emalee in her costumes for her dances. They did so well in competition this year. For their production number they did Pinocchio and Emalee's class was Jimmy Cricket. They were so cute. Her other team dance they danced to a song called "Would You Like To Swing On a Star". Emalee did such a great job!! I really enjoyed the competitions this year and in a way I am almost sad they are over for the year. Next is the recital-- should be fun!!

St. George Dance Competition

So last weekend we went to St. George for Emalee's first competition of the year. I had volunteered to drive the back drop and the stage for the girls production number down in the back of the truck. Well as things normally go in my life this didn't go exactly smooth. We got everything loaded up and everyone was happy and then disaster hit. The backdrop went flying off the truck and into the middle of I15. The straps we had strapped it down with completely disappeared and we have no idea how or why this happened. So after stopping, turning around, and heading back to collect the remains off the road. ( Which meant Rich was running in and out of traffic while the cars were going 80 MPH ) We were able to get to a Big K buy some new straps, some power tools ( Happy Fathers Day Rich ) and continue on our way. We finally got to St. George ( Zach counted the straps through the window the whole way down after this-- Mom there's still 5 straps- kind of cute) So Rich spent Friday night building new frames for the backdrop and I sat in the hotel room and sewed the rip canvas. Overall it turned out much better then I thought it would. So the good news is the team took 1st place in their production number. They did such a great job and personally I think the backdrop looked pretty good too. Emalee's individual team took 2nd place in their team dance. So a 1st and a 2nd place and everyone was happy. I didn't get any pictures of Emalee in her costumes ( I guess I was distracted by the backdrop disaster- didn't even think of pictures until everything was over) But I will get some next week at her competition. Way to Go Emalee!! We are so proud of you!!

Happy Easter

Okay so I am a little late in getting my Easter pictures up on my blog as my Mom reminded me. So here are the pictures Mom. Thanks for the cute dress you made Emalee and the shirts for the boys.

Lost and Found Again !!!

So here are our fugitives!!! Yes, Dudley and Roxey made another run for it yesterday in the middle of that blinding snow storm. I have no idea why they feel the need to run but apparently they do. They literally were not even outside for more then 10 minutes when we realized they were gone. The kids of course were upset and I was just MAD. I am so sick of chasing after them. So off Rich and I went in zero visibility to look for the 2 dumb dogs. After about 6 hours of looking and waiting in the Walmart parking lot ( That's where they usually go--Every other time that's where they have been found) We gave up. I had put out a couple ads on line and had checked the pounds website through out the day with no luck. Later in the afternoon I checked the pounds website again and sure enough it sounded like our 2 fugitives. So first thing this morning we are at the pound picking up our run-a-ways. They were found by the airport #2 and somebody dropped them off at the pound. $94 later they are home and the kids are happy. I'm still mad!!I decided to snap some pictures since I never have any to put out on my lost dog ads before they run again. So here are the guilty two. They look like they are in trouble don't they. I think they must be part cat because they certainly seem to have more then 9 lives.

My Crazy Life

Okay so I haven't been very good at updating my Blog lately. Not from lack of not wanting to, it just never seems to fit into my days. So as I have already spent 4 hours at the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic today I have decided to treat myself to a day off from transcribing which in turn gives me a chance to update my blog. The last month has been so BUSY I'm not even sure where to start.
I'll start with Zach. Since his b-day he has only been to 3 doctors appointments. That is a near record for him. As I said before we went and saw his CF Doctor today. Overall he seems to be doing pretty well. We are still working on his bowel issues, food issues, trying to get him to gain some weight ( wish I could give him some- I would gladly share). His lungs are actually doing pretty well and overall the Doctor was happy with his progress. I just have to keep reminding myself that this is forever and nothing is going to be fixed overnight or permanently. Zach started machine pitch in baseball and is loving it. He thinks he is just like his big brother and it is really way to cute.
Emalee is keeping me so busy!! Her dance team is getting ready for competition season. So they have been having extra practices on Saturday's along with her regular 3 hours of dance during the week. Then add Activity Days in ( which she just loves), School, and she really doesn't have much time to do anything else. She is insisting on taking tennis lessons this summer so we will see how that goes. She keeps telling Rich she needs a tennis skirt. So I'm not sure if she really wants to learn or just get a new skirt.
Ryan has started baseball season too. At his level they practice a lot and for long periods of time. This week the only days he doesn't practice are today and tomorrow. It's crazy. So between school, baseball, and Scouts he is way busy too. Then you throw his friends in the mix and it's no wonder I am going crazy.
So if anyone wonders what I have been up to there it is. Spring is always the craziest part of the year for me but I love watching my kids do things they love. If anyone is feeling bored let me know- I'm sure I can get you a kid to drive somewhere!!