Hot Molten Lava

During our tournaments it's almost become tradition to go to Chili's and get a hot molten lava cake. The guys love it. Of course it is a "no-no" in between games. We drove to Muskogee, OK, to play this weekend only to turn around and come back home because of the weather. We of course had to eat while we were there. The waitress was convinced that all of the boys could share one cake. She obviously isn't around 13 year old boys very much...needless to say, they all got their own!

A Weekend at the Cabin

A Little Beauty


A Little Fun


A Beautiful Flower


A Smiling Horse


A Friendly Dog


A Little Work


A Little Thinking


A Little Exploring..........All in a weekend!

The Black-Eye of '09

Thursday at practice, Clay took a bad hop and it connected with his right eye. He has lace marks on his forehead. I'm sure there are many more black eyes to come, but thought you'd like to see the black-eye of 2009.

Chandler's Braces

Last Wednesday Chandler got braces. We took a before & after shot. I tried to prepare him for the pain...I don't think he thought I knew what I was talking about. I can promise you...it's a pain you never forget...like childbirth! LOL. I kept trying to tell him I understand. I still don't think he believes me. Oh well! He has two teeth that are not coming in so the orthodontist is going to put chains on those and pull them down to force them to come in. I laughed & told them that he'd have a grill & chains. Too funny! I suppose that in 2 years & $6k later, he'll look great! We'll keep you posted!

Just Thinking

We're headed up to the cabin late tonight after Clay's game, and I was thinking about how far we've come from just a piece of land to a fun little get-a-way. So I thought I'd find some pictures of like a before & after. We haven't been up there since the devastating ice storm, so I'm sure the grass is over knee-high and there is lots of work to do. Tom & I will work hard and I'm sure the boys will contribute some....after they have their paintball war! Drive up & see us...I'm sure we can find something for you to do! :)

Cubs Pre-Season Champions!

Saturday morning, Clay's team became the 9-10 year old Pre-Season Champions. We'll see how they do the rest of the season! He's loving it!

Clay's First Game

Tonight Clay played his first game of live-arm baseball. He played 2nd base & had a great time. His team won 8-3.

Papa came to watch Clay tonight. It was nice for me to have someone to watch the game with. Tom was in Houston. Chandler was at his own practice. Grammy was singing. My family (Mom, Dad, Jerri, & Graeson) was sick and recovering from surgery & taking care of the sick & unable to be there. So having Papa there really meant something to Clay & to me. It was special that someone took the time just especially for him.

I sat there watching him on deck, I reminisced of how long ago, yet it seems like only yesterday, that Chandler was 9. At that point it really hit me that my little boys are growing up. It was a bitter-sweet moment to realize that what seemed like only yesterday was in reality quite some time ago. It's like you turn around and they've grown. Today I was sent some pictures of Chandler at 9 on deck in a baseball game. Then tonight I took pictures of Clay at 9 on deck in a baseball game. Wow, it's amazing! I'm very thankful for my boys and these times we have together. Every moment is truly a blessing!