Brooklynn's 4th of July

Daddy and me sitting in the rain waiting for the game to start.

Crying because there is no more lemonade.

Fireworks at Joe Davis Stadium.

Watching them with Daddy.

I really liked all the fireworks!

We spent our 4th of July with my parents. We ate the traditional Southern BBQ before we ventured out to watch the Stars play baseball. It had been raining all day long and we were hoping it would stop before we left, but it didn't. The boys really wanted to watch the game and fireworks, so we went. After wrapping up Davis is arm (the cast) and putting on the rain gear we went into the stadium with a pretty good rain going. Luckily enough it slowed up to a drizzle before we got to our seats. We wiped down the seats and all the kids were instructed to sit there until it stopped raining. By the start of the 1st inning it stopped and we had no rain for the rest of the evening. The fireworks were great and Brooklynn really enjoyed watching them. She could not figure out why the sky went boom, but she liked the lights (as she called it) after the boom. Clint had that Saturday off, so we got to enjoy a 3 day weekend like most normal families.

Brooklynn's 3rd Birthday

Brooklynn celebrated her 3rd Birthday on April 23rd. She had a great time at her Dora Birthday Party. We managed to fit her party in between Davis' ball games. Note for next year is to have party on a Sunday, so it won't interupt our ball schedule. It was a lovely day and we all enjoyed the sunshine outside. As you can see by the pictures she really loved being the center of attention. Not that is anything new for her. Brooklynn is growing so quick and it hard to believe she is 3 years old!!! Princess Brooklynn we love you!!!

Davis' Ball Season/Braxton Band

Braxton had a great first year in Beginner Band at East Limestone Highschool. He was a little reluctant to take this class at first, but it seems he has his daddy's genes in the music area. He ended the year with a Concert and all of the Kids did very well. He is looking forward to this next school year playing percussion. I think he just likes banging on things and this gives him a good excuse to do so.

Davis Ready to play Ball

Davis Down in Ready Position

Look at that form!!!

Davis at bat knocks one into Right Field!!

Well, we managed to wrap up another Ball Season with Davis. His team did very well in the regular season. They managed to finish 2nd in the National League for the 9-10 year old Kid Pitch. He played 2nd and 3rd Base this year and even put a little time in at pitching. Davis really liked his team alot and was sad to see the season come to the end. We spent most of our life at the ball field with many games. Brooklynn thinks you only go to the sportplex to watch Davis play ball. He did inform me of some good news, and that is Fall Ball is right around the corner!!

An Up Date with Brooklynn/White Water Rafting

OK...I know it has been awhile since my last post, but really trying to keep 3 kids entertained for the summer is almost impossible. They all want to do different things and what the 13 year old likes the 10 and 3 year old don't. All you moms out there know how it is. We have managed to stay busy this summer with lots of activities. We have found out that Brooklynn has no fear when it comes to water, which fits right in with the no fear of her Brothers. So far we have managed only one trip to the Doctor for a broken wrist. Really who jumps a curb going up instead of down. Davis has at least 6 weeks of healing if not more. We thought that was it for the swimming, but some very smart moms informed me of this sleeve you slip of the cast and it seals off to keep the water out. Yeah, at least I have my sanity for a little longer.

This past Wednesday we went to Monte Sano Park to meet our Lifeline Adoption Agency friends for a picnic. It was good to see everybody and to even meet new people. Davis and Brooklynn had a great time on the see saw, although my heart stoped once when I saw Brooklynn going flying up. She did not mind one bit and was laughing, but wow mom had a moment. Dare Devils is all I can say about my kids.

On Thursday we made a trip to the pool. Brooklynn decide she did not need me to hold her anymore and she went under water. She came back up and said do it again, please. Geesh, I wonder how much more my heart can take. Davis managed to stay off the diving board, but I could tell he was just itching to get on there. As always, Brooklynn managed to be the center of attention with all of Davis' friends. She never lacks anybody to play with that is for sure.

On Friday, I sent Braxton with the youth from Church to go camping and White Water Rafting. I just keep praying that all will be safe. I did however instruct him to please not call from the emergency room. I talked with him this morning and he informed me that they heard a bob cat scream twice last night. Doesn't that make mom feel better. He did say that did not bother him as much as his friend snoring last night. What is wrong with him!!! They will embark the rapids at 3:00 pm today. It does sound like fun though and I am sure the will all have a great time.

Well, I think I will go for now. I will work on some pictures soon, but I am so impatient that it kills me the time it takes to put them on here.