Let's play ball!

Well, it's time. He's no longer my little baby. In fact, he's registered for kindergarten and is now a baseball player, too. (Hold me.) 

He's on the young side for t-ball, but they made an exception because he only missed the birthday cutoff by a few days. His team is the "Fire Rocks." This league focuses heavily on teaching the game and making it fun, so there isn't a whole lot of skill yet. They can't really catch, throw or hit...but they're learning and working on it. Already since opening day--which was April 11--I've seen some improvement. 

Here's our sweet #7! He's our favorite player! :)  

Their season is actually semi-intense. They have a lot of games for little kids. This week alone, there are three! Can't wait to see how much my little Fire Rock grows in his baseball skills. GOOOO, Carter!! 

Easter in NJ

We were in New Jersey for Easter this year and I actually had off on Friday for Good Friday (one of the many benefits of working at a Christian college!) so we left around lunchtime thinking the kids would nap in the car. Silly us. :) Needless to say, we made a Starbucks stop on the way so mama wouldn't lose her mind! On Friday night, we hung out at Ben and Salli's so all the kids could play. 

Saturday morning, I gave the kids their Easter baskets because I knew Easter morning would likely be crazy. I kept them simple this year but they loved them anyway! 

We headed to World of Wings on Saturday morning. It was a cute place that had lots of reptiles, butterflies, and other fun exhibits for kids. (Yes, that is a band-aid on Addison's forehead. No, it was not necessary.)

The kids were running around so quickly to each exhibit--which they could do because we were basically the first people there that day. It was awesome to have a lot of it to ourselves for a little bit. 

The kids did the extra add-on of the bounce houses...of course. :) They had that to themselves too, which was so awesome. Free run of giant bounces is probably every kid's dream! 

On Sunday, we made the kids do the obligatory Easter photos. Thankfully, I was able to snap a couple cute ones before we headed off to church. Love these munchkins!! 

After church, we went to Aunt Cindy's house for a delicious brunch. Getting this bunny sunglasses photo was pretty hysterical. :)

And in a fun twist, Oma and Opa kept the kids for a sleepover through Tuesday night! After a tiny bit of apprehension from Addison we headed out. Thankfully she was totally fine. We had a PEACEFUL trip home (rare these days), and enjoyed a full night of sleep. On Monday, I worked a half day so that we could have a date day. We went to see a movie and tried a new restaurant, which was fun. On Tuesday, we worked normal days. We were planning to meet Seth's mom part way for the hand off but she ended up bringing them the whole way home. The kids had so much fun at the park, wrestling Opa, playing checkers and playing with cousins, and already ask when they can go back. Thanks for the fun memories, Oma and Opa!

Easter-ish things

A couple weeks ago, Seth and I formed a small group with three other couples from church. We did not know them prior to this but matched up with them during a meet and greet one night back in February. We are so thankful for this group already and we are only a couple weeks in. All the couples are similar in age and all have kids, so it's perfect. On Palm Sunday, we got together for an Easter "party"--we painted eggs and had dinner as part of our weekly get together. 

Carter and his new BFF, Lucy. They get along so well and every time we see them, Carter asks if we can have a sleepover. :) 

Addison got a little dirty. Surprise.

The set up for the party! 

This is just some of the 40 eggs we painted that night.