In the Yard

It's just what we do . . . play in the backyard. We have huge games . . . sometimes up to 20 people! It's so fun! Adults play. Toddlers play! 

This is the end result of our rocks that we put in in the spring

And the garden box we made

Baseball

We had a few weeks of crazy . . . Robbie was in baseball; Ty was in T-ball; both were in soccer! But . . .it all worked out. Robbie is playing a level up on a competitive U8 machine pitch team. He plays mostly first base, but occasionally short stop and doing AMAZING! Ty finished up his soccer season with such ease, we're going to have to play him in Robbie's league next year. He's enjoying his first year at t-ball and has finally mastered his glove! Backhands, pop flies, and grounders are his bread 'n' butter (well, for a five-year-old, at least!)

Robbie

This year was so fun for me as a mother! I got to volunteer every week in Robbie's classroom; I became familiar to all the students, teachers and the curriculum. But, now it is brag time! Robbie was seriously the most popular 1st grader ever! He was #1 in his class at every subject (well, except poetry! :)), and everyone followed him like sheep! This is him at his zoo field trip; everyone got to choose two friends to be in a group with. Poor Robbie and his best friend, Roman, didn't get to choose anyone, because the whole class had chosen them (even the girls!) as their picks. Hilarious! During the field trip, I had parents constantly coming up to me and saying how much their child talked about Robbie. And when Robbie decided to got back to school instead of going home with me, all the kids told their parents they were going back to school, too, 'cause Robbie was! So funny! The best part (or horrifying part) was watching how he acted. He gets loud and a little obnoxious around kids his age (totally me!) but also passionately competitive (like Rob). He's gonna be a winner, I just know it! :) LOL!

Living with Ty

Ty is the most unique, creative, lively kid!!! I call him my little tornado, because I can always see where he has been! :) 

Yes, he has a fantastic sense of style/color. He has started taking pleasure in finding Jimmy "sweet" outfits, too.

I found these in the junk drawer. Ty decided to color them.

This is what it looks like after he tries to find himself something to wear  . . . yikes!

He is ever-building, cutting, taping . . .

Or building forts . . .

This was a zip-line he created for his action figures . . .

He colored so hard, the marker went through the paper and onto the table . . . love it!

More creating . . .

We found ants on the sidewalk on our way home from school. By the time I came back outside, Ty and Jimmy had found a solution: wood glue, hand sanitizer, and caulking! It definitely worked! So glad I came out when I did and could rinse the sidewalk!!!

Random . . . but this child LOVES fruits and vegetables. His favorite breakfast is carrots or fruits. If he wants a snack, it's apple slices or baby cucumbers. It's awesome!

At school he always seemed a little timid to me (this is at his Muffins with Moms celebration), but then all the moms would tell me how much their child wanted to play with Ty. The teachers told me at the end of the year that he had become a leader. I was so grateful! When we were deciding whether or not to hold him back last year, I remember having a strong impression about his personality: he likes being cool and can't stand feeling like he's younger, smaller, slower etc. I told Rob we needed to hold him back so that he would be a leader and not a follower. At least for last year--it worked!!!

Ms. Beth

Ms. Peggy