Lunch With the Ladies

These are the ladies that I work with...they are AWESOME!! I am very lucky/blessed to work with these girls, they have all taught me many things. They mostly take care of the kids while I work with the Parents. I swear they can all read my mind...it is scary sometimes! They are all at least bi-lingual (lucky girls) and speak 5 languages amongst them. We had a great time when they came over, we even talked about politics, religion, and husbands. We laughed until we cried...I will miss them so much next year. Thanks ladies, for all you've done for me this year. You are all unique...and oh-so-special.

A Break from Baseball...for "ACE"

Nathan has his end-of-season team party last night. He has been playing year-round baseball for 4 years, which is a lot when you consider that he is only 10 years old. This year he played on a Pony team with 12 year olds...he has "played up" for several years. He loves to be on the field. This is Coach/Pastor Habib talking about Nathan. His nickname for the past several years has been "Ace." He had the second highest batting average on the team, and played first or third base almost every inning of every game.

Kyle helped Habib and Darrell coach the little boys this year.

Nathan and his buddies. Many of these kids have played together for years. Nathan has decided to take the summer off and not play baseball for a couple of months. He has been having problems with his growth plate in his right foot, so resting it for awhile is the best medicine. The team ended this year in 3rd place...not bad!

The New Babies

Tanya (my sister) and her family live up in the mountains. Last weekend she found out, after her husband had started the engine, that a Mommy bird had made a nest in the tailpipe of their RV...bad idea. The Mommy and some of the babies were killed, but these 2 little birdies lived. She took them in, and is raising them as her own. Don't worry, she got a lot of advice from Bird Authorities on the internet, and plans to release them into the wild when they are ready.

She feeds them dog kibble soaked in water until it is all gushy and stinky. They are SO CUTE and SO LOUD when she feeds them.

This is her version of a nest. A plastic food container lined in clean paper towels...so funny. They are so soft and sweet...Eldon and Holly named them "Piggy" and "Bobby." You can kind of see the one on the left has a bum leg from flying out of a tailpipe. Good luck Tanya...aka "Mommy Bird."

Open House at Nathan's School

They made an electric city...Nathan was so excited about it...he loves math and science. He and his friend Jason had to make the Police Station at ElectriCity!

This is Nathan's desk, he is a very neat boy. I can't believe that school is almost over...it's bittersweet. I love that summer is almost here, but I hate that my kids are growing up so fast.

Nathan's Violin Concert

Nathan has been studying the violin this year. His concert was all the 4th and 5th graders from 4 different Elementary Schools. They sounded great!! I was pleasantly surprised. Total concentration!

Nathan and his buddy Blake...they are SO MUCH alike...too cute!

A terrible picture of me, but a great picture of everyone else! Good job Nathan...we love you so much!

Look Who's a Varsity Letterman!!

Kyle's Baseball Banquet was last night. He receiced his Varisity Letter, and many complimentary words from the Coaches. We are very proud of our Baseball Player!!

Wordless Wednesday #23 ~ 10-Year Old Boys and Dominoes