Beach Video

We have finally figured out how to post video so I wanted to include a few clips from our beach trip. The first one is of Jake with his net trying to catch fish. The second clip is of Luke once he finally decides to jump into the pool and the third one is of Tyler catching a wave.

Beach Trip

We just got back from Orange Beach, AL this past Thursday. We all had a great time. The boys all really enjoyed themselves. The weather was great and the beach was so nice. There was a nice little inlet at the ocean where the boys enjoyed wading and catching fish. We enjoyed mornings at the ocean and afternoons at the pool. The evenings were filled with go-carts, baseball on the beach, and games of poker with the family. Below are a few slideshows that capture some of the best moments. I had to divide them into three because I had too many pictures for each one.

Jake's Preschool Graduation

Jake is officially a preschool graduate. He had his graduation breakfast Thursday morning and his ceremony that night. He did a great job and we are so proud of him. The teacher gave out awards at the breakfast for each student and Jake received an award for being the number expert. That is not surprising considering his love for numbers. I can't believe that he is already graduating preschool. It goes by so fast. He is excited though and ready to move up to Kindergarten in the fall.

Luke's First Trip to the ER

Luke had his first trip to the emergency room Monday. We were at an end of the year party for Jake at AirJump and while they were having their snack Luke decided that he wanted Jake's juice box. He had his own but that didn't matter. So he climbed on the table to reach for Jake's and in the process fell off the table and hit the corner of the chair on the way down. He had a pretty deep cut right below his eyebrow so we ended up in the ER where he got five stitches. It didn't seem to faze him a bit. While we were waiting he was climbing all over the chairs in the ER and running around. He didn't however like getting the xray or being strapped in a literal strait jacket to get his stitches. He was a real trooper though and back to climbing the fences at Tyler's baseball game that night. I am sure unfortunately that will not be his last trip to the ER. He is quite the mischievous daredevil.

Jake at Air Jump

The Scene of the Accident



The Result

Jake's Birthday Party

Saturday we celebrated Jake's 5th birthday and Mother's Day at our house. Jake loved all his presents and had fun spending time with his cousins. His birthday party was centered around sharks, his new favorite fascination. He knows all the different kinds of sharks. He got plenty of toy sharks and some Kenny the shark dvds. Uncle Joe even gave him a mounted shark that he had caught while deep sea fishing a few years ago . Jake couldn't believe that it used to be a real live shark. It now hangs over his bed. It was a great day. We enjoyed visiting with our family. John even found time to plant his garden with help from Pop. Thanks Pop for all your help. Happy Birthday, Jake. We love you!

Tyler's First Baseball Game

Well the day finally came for Tyler. He has waited so long for his first real baseball game. We have had so much rain lately that the games kept getting postponed, but yesterday was beautiful and the perfect day for a game. The game started at 6:00 but Tyler was dressed and ready at 4:30. He was so excited. They had a great first game and won 13-1. Tyler went 3 for 3 with two singles and a double. He also fielded a ground ball at second base and made a great throw to first. He was thrilled and had a great time. I think John enjoyed his first coaching experience as well. He had as much fun as Tyler.

Before the Game

All Ready to Go

First At-Bat

Ready at Second

The Score 13-1

Tyler with His Friend Brandon

Great Game Guys

Easter Weekend

We had a great Easter weekend with many egg hunts and Easter parties. Thursday Jake had his school party and egg hunt. Saturday our church had Breakfast with the Bunny and a big egg hunt and on Sunday we headed up to LaFayette after church to celebrate Grandma and Katie’s birthdays. The whole family was there and we had a great visit. It is fun to have all the parties and egg hunts but we remember the real reason we celebrate, He is Risen!