Take Me Out To The Ballgame...

We have a minor league team here in Greenville, so at the end of Briggs' t-ball season the team all got to go to a game and walk around the field. The highlight that night seemed to be seeing the mascots, eating hot dogs, and ice cream out of helmets.
They also had an end of the season Party at Chuck E Cheese. I however did not get a chance to document that with pictures, because someone broke into our car right after we got there. Luckily they only got my diaper bag and once they realized what it was they threw it out. As if going to Chuck E Cheese, isn't punishment enough!!
We are proud of our little ball player and can't wait to watch him for many more years to come!

When Mom is away, the boys will play...

At the first of May I was able to go to Austin for a girls weekend trip. The boys had so much fun with their dad, for over a week after I got back Briggs would ask every day..."When are we having another Guys Weekend." I reassured him he could have one whenever they wanted!! We have such great neighbors, they made sure my three boys were taken care of while I was gone. I had so much fun relaxing, eating, sleeping, and laughing, "planning Andria's wedding" (btw, congrats sis) I did not get any pictures, while I was gone!!

The boys playing in the creek in our neighborhood

Owen playing in Jessica's sand box and drinking "BOP juice". Having dinner at the Soule's house

A little picnic with Lizzie, Faith, and Chick fila. What could be better

Put Me In Coach...I'm Ready To Play Today

TEAM BEES!! Briggs had his first t-ball game today! It started out with team pictures and then an intense two innings of play. He is on the team with three other little guys from our neighborhood. They were pretty stinking cute to watch. He is growing up too fast!!!!

First Hit

In Action

The Ball Boys

Owen...wondering when he gets to play

It's Tough Being Two

About three months ago Owen started climbing out of his crib every morning and would come downstairs and say "Good morning mom, I climbed out of my bed all by myself," with a huge grin on his face. We decided it was time for him to sleep in a Big Boy Bed. However, Owen thought that since he now sleeps in a Big Boy Bed, he no longer needed to take naps. Mom didn't feel the same way, and was not ready to give up her few moments of peace and quiet she got in the afternoon. Besides, if his big brother is still happy taking naps shouldn't Owen be too? So now we spend around an hour a day, trying to get him to take a nap. I am now at the point where I lock both of his doors and put a gate on the outside. All this just to make sure the little monster cannot escape (Please do not turn me into Child Protective Services, it is a win win for both of us. He gets the rest he so badly needs and I have my sanity.)
Yesterday I heard him playing up in his room for lets just say quite a while. Finally, when I decided to go up there he had taken all of the clothes out of the hamper and spread them all over the floor. He then he took off his diaper, put on one of Briggs' t-shirt and pj short (twisted, inside out and backwards.) He fell asleep on the floor in his little sumo looking outfit and to top it off had an accident in his shorts. When I went to check on him I just busted up laughing and he started crying... I don't think that is the reaction he wanted from me.

hOppY eAsTeR

We had a great Easter Weekend! Saturday we went to our Neighborhood Easter Party. That afternoon we colored eggs outside on the patio. Sunday morning the boys got up way too early, so Rob explained to them why we celebrate Easter, by using pictures. Then the boys searched for the eggs they had colored the day before that the Easter Bunny hid and checked out their baskets. We then headed off to church. That night Briggs was so exhausted from everything He fell asleep on the couch at 5:30.

Headed to the Easter Party Mommy, Miss Baby, Owen, and Briggs

Owen and Briggs all Tatted up

Owen and Daddy Frosting Cookies

Owen deciding if he was scared of the Easter Bunny or if he wanted to give him a hug... The hug won out in the end.

Briggs hugging the Easter Bunny

The Hunt

Coloring Eggs

So intense

Owen favorite part was sticking his fingers in the dye and seeing if the vinegar really did taste that nasty every time

Cool Cats

So Tired

Spring Break 2009

We spent spring break at home this year, but tried to get out as much as the weather would allow. Monday night we went to the park with two other families and played tee ball. Since it was so cold and windy we only played for a little while and then headed to everybody's favorite place McDonald's for some ice cream. Wednesday we had some friends over to decorate sugar cookies. I am pretty sure Owen ate more frosting than he put on the cookies.
With the help of Grandma and Grandpa we have finished the boys room (one room down, the rest of the house to go!)