The boys had a baseball tournament this weekend. We sat through the freezing cold yesterday, but had a good day of baseball. For several weeks now, Nicholas has been SO close to hitting a homerun out of the park. I have been so afraid to miss a minute of a game, knowing full well that if I did he would finally hit one over.
Anyhow, last night he told me he was going to hit me a homerun for Valentine's Day. How sweet is that? He reminded me again this morning. And lo and behold - he did. I was so excited and proud - his first out of the park homer is a HUGE deal. He ran the bases, had his teammates waiting for him as he crossed home, came into the dugout with a wonderful smile and looked at me and said, see- I told you I'd hit you one! I love you Mommy!
I think this is the absolute best Valentine's Day present I ever have had. Perhaps Dylan can hit me one for St. Patrick's Day :)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Update on the kids
Emma - She is 11.5 now, going on 14! She loves to paint her nails, curl her hair, shop, dance, dream......what happened to our LITTLE girl??? She is extremely talkative, funny, vibrant, and intelligent. She is beautiful, on the inside and out. No one has a heart like our Emma. She is doing so well in middle school, both academically and socially. She is becoming the most beautiful ballerina, and really stands out in her class and in HRB.
Nicholas - What can I say about Pudge?? He is loving, cuddly (still - PTL!), inquistive, worries a lot. What happpened to our laid back boy? He is growing fast - he has about an inch on his brother. It is an incredible thing to see him play 1st base. He catches everything that comes near him and digs balls out of the dirt while chewing gum and watching games on other fields. You would think he wasn't paying attention if you didn't know any better. He still loves to eat, but it is a joy to cook for a boy who will eat anything - I mean anything. He is doing so well at school and baseball. And he still loves the ladies....but only the older ones. He is sure to be cougar prey one day :) He loves the cologne he got for Christmas - maybe a little too much!!!
Dylan - If he doesn't end up as a shortstop in the MLB he has a definite career as a stand up comic. This boy is just funny! We have no idea where he gets it from, but he has us laughing and laughing every day. He LOVES an audience. He still loves to read and does very well at school. He makes playing shortstop look like an easy task - it isn't! He played 3rd base for awhile yesterday and caught an amazing line drive - he just loves baseball! He is still obsessed with any sporting event he can catch on TV. Maybe he'll be an ESPN analyst if his first two careers don't pan out. He has no interest in girls, but they are going to love him!!!
Nicholas - What can I say about Pudge?? He is loving, cuddly (still - PTL!), inquistive, worries a lot. What happpened to our laid back boy? He is growing fast - he has about an inch on his brother. It is an incredible thing to see him play 1st base. He catches everything that comes near him and digs balls out of the dirt while chewing gum and watching games on other fields. You would think he wasn't paying attention if you didn't know any better. He still loves to eat, but it is a joy to cook for a boy who will eat anything - I mean anything. He is doing so well at school and baseball. And he still loves the ladies....but only the older ones. He is sure to be cougar prey one day :) He loves the cologne he got for Christmas - maybe a little too much!!!
Dylan - If he doesn't end up as a shortstop in the MLB he has a definite career as a stand up comic. This boy is just funny! We have no idea where he gets it from, but he has us laughing and laughing every day. He LOVES an audience. He still loves to read and does very well at school. He makes playing shortstop look like an easy task - it isn't! He played 3rd base for awhile yesterday and caught an amazing line drive - he just loves baseball! He is still obsessed with any sporting event he can catch on TV. Maybe he'll be an ESPN analyst if his first two careers don't pan out. He has no interest in girls, but they are going to love him!!!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Happy New Year
We are back from our annual Christmas trip to Breckenridge to ski. As usual, it is hard coming home. It is our "happy" place, and I am so sad every time I have to leave. I will post pics from our trip when I get caught up!
In the spirit of the New Year, I want to share something.
Proverbs 4:25-27
"Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe. Don't get side tracked, keep your feet from evil."
I think as we enter the New Year, we all have goals and consider it a clean slate - a new start. My personal resolution this year is to take my decisions to God. I have to remember, no matter how much control I think I have, I am not in charge! I think, only with His help, can we keep a straight path. We all face decisions, forks in the road. I think we make things more complicated than they are. In my quiet time with God, I am trying harder to listen for guidance and stick to the straight path He has laid out for me. I am also reminded that so many trivial things make our paths crooked. We have so many blessings, and so much good in our lives, and we need to fix our eyes on Jesus as so not to get distracted.
I pray for all of you to have a blessed, happy New Year. Each day we get a new chance, a new opportunity at life. Take advantage of it. Life is precious and short, and only with His guidance can we live a fulfilled life.
In the spirit of the New Year, I want to share something.
Proverbs 4:25-27
"Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe. Don't get side tracked, keep your feet from evil."
I think as we enter the New Year, we all have goals and consider it a clean slate - a new start. My personal resolution this year is to take my decisions to God. I have to remember, no matter how much control I think I have, I am not in charge! I think, only with His help, can we keep a straight path. We all face decisions, forks in the road. I think we make things more complicated than they are. In my quiet time with God, I am trying harder to listen for guidance and stick to the straight path He has laid out for me. I am also reminded that so many trivial things make our paths crooked. We have so many blessings, and so much good in our lives, and we need to fix our eyes on Jesus as so not to get distracted.
I pray for all of you to have a blessed, happy New Year. Each day we get a new chance, a new opportunity at life. Take advantage of it. Life is precious and short, and only with His guidance can we live a fulfilled life.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Happy 40th Marcelo
Happy 40th Birthday to my wonderful husband! He turned 40 yesterday. We are having a big party for him tonight. He deserves to be the center of attention for the night - even though he is a little uncomfortable with it :) I am so happy to get to share my life with Marcelo. He is the best husband and father anyone could ask for. Happy Birthday baby!!!!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Nutcracker Week
It is Emma's (and our) favorite week of the year. She is in Nutcracker all weekend. She is an angel and a soldier this year. She is exhausted and busy all week with late nights of rehearsals, but is SO excited for performing. She is particularly excited because this is the first time she will get to be onstage on pointe. I will post some pics when Marcelo gets them off his camera. We are only allowed photos during dress rehearsals. Can't wait to see her perform!!!
Friday, November 13, 2009
A Couple of Things....
Better late than never.....unfortunately I have no pics of Emma because she went to a friend's house for Halloween :( She was an angel.....isn't she always?
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