So happy we had a sunny, warm day for tball. The last few weeks we have been bundled up in jackets and blankets trying to keep warm.
Running to first...
Waiting for some action.
He actually had a few balls to come his way and made 2 outs at first and one at second. The kid can throw... catching is another story!
Not exactly sure what is happening here... chaos!
a tiny baby boy was born. Sam surprised us by arriving a month before his due date... but was happy and healthy.
Today he turned 6! He was so excited this week to have a birthday. Every day he kept asking "am I 6 yet?" 
Tonight we had a party at Out of This World Pizza. His only request was that there be an R2D2 on his cake.
Ben's only request was that we turn his cake over so he could "lick the frost"...
Presents...
Tired cousins... and R2D2. 
Brian had his annual high school guys beach trip this weekend. Of course we had 2 swimming lessons, a tball game and a birthday party on Saturday. Since I am supposed to be "taking it easy" for a while... mom and dad came over to help me shuttle the kids here and there and keep me sane. Brian got home today and had UP graduation this afternoon followed by a softball game so things haven't really slowed down. I took the boys to watch the game and they loved kicking their soccer ball, rolling down hills and playing at the playground. May is our crazy month - it seems every weekend is packed... all good things but looking forward to life slowing down a bit in June. Here's hoping!
The kids have been asking to take a bath in the new tub... I was just getting used to the quick shower routine!
We had a crazy but good weekend... tball practice, swimming lessons, time with friends, 2 BBQs etc. One of the highlights for the kids was feeding corn to the cows on a friend's farm. Sam actually "hit" the cows with a few ears of corn - oops!
Yesterday I ran over to Trader Joe's and came home to this scene... the boys had their beach buckets out and were washing my car with Brian. They loved it!
The boys have been waiting and waiting for the new bunk bed to arrive. It got here yesterday and they are so excited. We weren't planning on moving Ben into Sam's room until summer, but last night he insisted on sleeping in there. It took him forever to finally fall asleep, but they both slept all night without a peep. We'll see how tonight goes!
The kids were so excited this morning. Ben ran downstairs and said "Mom, I don't see the Easter Bunny anywhere!"... Sam found a note from Mr. E. Bunny. I must say... Mr. E did a great job hiding the eggs and leaving a cute note for the boys.
Egg hunt and yummy brunch at Gail's house with cousins!
Maybe a little too much chocolate...
So crazy what technology can do these days. We had the big ultrasound on Friday and everything looks good and the baby is measuring right on track. We were also surprised to find out we are having a girl this time! Sam was so excited - he has been asking for a baby sister. I told him the news after school and his response was something like "YEAH! YEAH! YES, YES, YES! It IS a girl!!"
The boys wanted to try gum the other day. Sam changed his mind before he even put it in his mouth. Here is Ben trying to decide what he thinks. He chewed it for about 30 seconds and then wanted to "put it down in my tummy".
