Kickball

Mason has started playing kickball through a league in manteca and has LOVED it! Each saturday morning Kevin and I get to wake up bright and early with Mason's greeting: "it's saturday, that means kickball!!!!!". His team is called the Bumblebees and consists of 8 or 9 little 3/4yr olds. They have a short time of practice and then right into a game against the other team. It is so very entertaining to watch. The first week they learned the basics. Kicking, running the bases, etc. It's pretty funny to watch 3/4yr olds play an organized sport, most of them for the first time ever. All of the defense will often run bases with the batter, instead of trying to tag them out at the base. And one little boy runs over to his family in the stands each time he touches the ball exclaiming "i did it!" It is fun to watch Mason get so excited about learning something new and doing so well. I look forward to many more seasons of watching him from the stands, as i anticipate MJ playing sports for many more years to come:)

Talen..no, no!

These words are heard very frequently at our house these days. Talen is 1 and loving it! He is my very busy boy. Climbing, exploring, making messes, and running faster (away from mommy:) every day! He definitely keeps me busy. Most nights, after the boys are in bed, I wonder - why am i so exhausted?! And the answer is that little peanut. He is starting to understand more everyday, though not getting many words out yet. I know he is just itching to get them out. Some of his favorite activities include, moving around furniture so he can climb, swinging a baseball bat (look-out big brother!), and reading books. He's saying a few words - momma, dadda, ball, papa. We can't wait to see what new tricks you will learn next, Talen.