Baseball

This Spring Nathan played baseball for a Dierkers Champs team, the Dragons. We have heard of Dierkers Champs around here and how they are supposed to be a good group of kids who focus not just on baseball but doing good in the community. It is party of Cy Fair but more of a friendship type team where players are picked rather than put on teams by which school they go to . We were very excited that we were on the team with some of our good friends. The season started out with opening day where all the kids got to do a parade with all the Cy Fair teams. There were sno cones, bounce houses, hotdogs, and lots of fun. After that we started our games. I am so proud of Nathan and how serious he takes things. He really tried hard and always listened and payed attention in the dug out like he was supposed to . I know at such a young age it is hard to concentrate on a game like baseball that has lots of waiting:) It was a great Season and we can't wait for spring to come around again!

Program at School!

The boys had their Spring Program at school this week and it was so sweet!!! It was a bit sad for me since this will be Nathan's last program since he is going to Kindergarten next year!!!!!!!! AGHHHHHHH. Nathan was into the songs and hand motions as usual and did a great job. Nolan started out great and got distracted along the way. At one point in the show he decided to just turn his back to the audience since he wasn't feeling it. ah ah ah After the show they had an art gallery set up with all of the kids art work they had made throughout the year. Nathan had a Jackson Pollock inspired painting hanging right in the middle of the show! It was so fun watching my sweet boys at their play. I love these programs and am going to miss these sweet shows in a few years when they are grown and out of St. Johns :(

Easter 2012

We had a great Easter this year. The boys woke up to find all the treats the Easter Bunny had left them. They were very excited and a little over spoiled by that darn bunny again. After we played a bit we headed out to Mimi and Papa;s house to eat lunch and have an easter egg hung at their house. WE meet up with Kathy , Richard, and Chad to chow down. The boys ate really fast so they wouldn't be late for the big hunt! Daddy and Nathan spotted the Golden egg before the hunt started and had a plan to get it. Well when they blew the whistle another little kid had the same plan and got to it first. I tried to take it as a perfect time to show that cheating never pays off. Well Daddy and Nathan weren't hearing it and were very upset that the other "older" child was clearly not even in the correct egg hunting group. ah ah aha. You win some you loose some eh. After the fiasco we hunted for some more eggs. Nolan would stop and open every single egg and try to eat the candy. He loves his candy and just couldn't wait till the end. Nathan was on a mad dash to get all he could. After the hunt we got to see the easter bunny and play on the playground for a bit. It was pretty toasty so we headed back to Mimi's house for a quick rest. While the kids were resting Aunt Kathy and Chad hid some more eggs out side for the little ones to hunt. They woke up and went at it again. It was so much fun and they had a great time. I think even Chad forgot where some were hidden and had to help out the boys find em. It was such a nice laid back day full of smiles with the family :)

Nolan is 3!

Nolan's birthday was at Great Play this year!!! It was one of our first birthdays and was so fun to celebrate with all of our friends. We started off the party with the sports intros that is like running out into a sports game. After we did an obstacle course, hide and seek, treasure hunts, red light green light and pin ball. We had so much fun . At the end of the party everyone even got gold medals for being so awesome and doing such a great job. Next it was time for CAKE!!!! We had our amazing cake lady make us another perfect cake. The theme was sports so she made it with all the different balls and Buddy on top of the cake. It was a wonderful day with all of our great friends and family.

Great Play , Connecticut

While in Connecticut Nathan and Nolan got to go to Great Play. They have both heard lots about Great Play but haven't had the chance to go until now. Nathan got to try out a few classes and had such a great time! Nolan was only able to do one class since that is all there was while we were there. In true Nolan fashion he ran laps around while the class was going on but he had a blast also. The boys were really excited when we left to see what it was we were doing . It was cool for them to be able to experience it rather than us just showing them pictures and trying to explain it. All of the coaches were soo sweet to the boys and us while we were there. I am so excited for them to be able to play at our Great Play soon!!!

New York , New York

In order to open our new gym I had to go to Connecticut for training for over 3 weeks. It was so hard to have to leave the boys but they were in good hands with Kyle and Mimi. Before I left we had a plan for them to come visit the last week I was there so it wouldn’t be such a long time apart. The worst part is that Nolan’s birthday was right in the middle of me being gone :( ( More on that later) . We skyped on the computer every night and they were busy all day between school , golf, and playing with our friends! When they finally made it we had so much fun! One night we all headed into New York to show the boys the city. Nathan knows about New York and was excited to be there. We loaded up on the train from Connecticut into the city and then hopped on the subway to Grand Central Station! We then headed over to Times Square. When we got to Times Square we walked around taking in all the sights. Nolan was strapped into a stroller because I was not taking my chances loosing him in NEw York! We decided to take them to the big Toys R Us and check it out. We rode the ferris wheel that is right in the middle of the store, shopped for lots of toys, and even spotted Iron Man! It was such a blast and the boys had a great time. After we left the store we walked around and decided to eat at the Counter. It is a burger place that Chad works at in Houston! We have never been to the one here so why not try it out in New York! It was delicious and we could even see the “ City Elmo” walking around outside while we ate. After a little bit more walking and chasing pigeons with Daddy the boys were starting to get worn out so we headed back to Grand Central Station . On the way back Nathan acted so cool like he had done this a million times before. As we were getting off the train Nathan and Mimi spotted the Subway Operator. She talked Nathan into going up and taking his picture with him. He was so nice to Nathan and told him a little about the subway. Nathan thought it was so neat ! After the long ride home both boys were pooped and so were the adults . It was so fun to be able to take them somewhere like New York and see it how they see it. Nathan and Nolan still talk about New York and how cool it is. I think we will have to take a trip back when they are a little bit older and can do a bit more.

New Years Eve!