Just Because

Every once in a while, husbands get great ideas. Aaron loves to surprise me with flowers every once in a while. I LOVE these days! I love being surprised and I love that he is sweet. These flowers are gorgeous and I enjoyed them everyday. Thank you honey, I hope you know I appreciate you and all you do too! Love You.

T-Ball

I have always said that I couldn't wait for Ashton to turn five so that I could sign him up for T-Ball. I started wondering if there was a league that started T-Ball early. I started researching online and emailing around. Finally I found the National Youth Sports (NYS) league. They had a beginner team for ages 3-4. I was so excited that I signed Ashton up right away. I told Krystle about it and she signed Luke up and requested that they be on the same team. So in September we started going to our first practices.


The kids had no idea what was going on, but they loved to hit the ball and run around the bases. Then they all wanted to catch and throw the ball. Our first game was hilarious. I think most the kids just wanted to bat and when they were in the outfield, a lot of them were just playing in the dirt. The coach started working on their in fielding and a few games later, the entire team would be chasing each ball. Needless to say we had lots of collisions, but it was better than everyone playing in the dirt. Each week they are getting better and better. Right now, Ashton goes for every ball so our next lesson is letting other kids have a turn, but I love that he is going for it and having fun. Eventually they will get the idea of the game :).


These pictures are of their first practice and their first game. Ashton and Luke have so much fun together. I can't wait to sign them up for next season and see how they progress.

Soccer

Summer months are always hard in Vegas. There is no school and most of the day it's to hot to play outside, unless your in a pool. So I signed Ashton up for several classes at the Recreation center. One of these classes was soccer. Ashton absolutely LOVED it! It was indoor and the coach was amazing with the kids. They basically ran around for 45 minutes and learned how to run and kick the ball. The hardest part for the kids was not touching the ball with their hands. I just love watching kids learn and play. Ashton has loved every class we have done at the rec center. I figure its a good way for him to try it all and then decide what he wants to do. After the session was up, I went to sign him up again, but the classes filled up within two hours of the registration opening. He still loves playing soccer, but it won't be until next year before I can sign him up again.

*Make sure you watch the little video clip of Ashton scoring a goal, I think he is finally getting the hang of it.

Fun Swimming

Steve and Margie have always had the funnest pool to swim in. This summer we were able to go over with Krystle, Luke, and Dan and go swimming a few times. The boys love to swim and they love going down the slide and jumping off the rocks. I can't believe how fearless they are. Once Ashton saw Luke jump, he wanted to do it, and they just kept jumping over and over again. They would either be going down the slide or jumping. They are so fun to watch. One of our swim days Krystle was watching Kendra. She was so cute,as long as Krystle or I had here, she was happy. Even Kaylynn got into the pool for a little bit. It won't be long before we are watching Kaylynn and Kendra doing the same thing as the boys. It's always fun spending time with our family here and its a blast having kids all the same age.

*You might have to click on the pictures the see the boys, but they are worth viewing, so cute!

Lied Discovery Musuem

Downtown, there is this amazing museum called the Lied Discovery Museum. It's a place that you can take your kids and they are actually allowed to touch and play with everything in the museum. It is filled with activities for them to explore and figure out. It's a fantastic place that Ashton had a blast at.


This particular morning, we got dressed and had planned on going for a train ride with Krystle, Luke, and Dan. We were on the freeway when we were at a stand still in traffic. We knew we wouldn't make it in time so we decided to turn around. Searching for something to do, we decided to go to the Lied Discovery Museum. Not knowing what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised when we got there. The boys had so much running around and playing. We loved it so much, we bought a year pass so that we could go back over and over again. Its such a wonderful place where your children's imaginations can go wild. It doesn't hurt that they are learning at the same time too! :) We haven't made it back yet, but it's definitely over due. Thanks Krystle for the great idea.

Tommy's Wedding

As everyone knows by now, Tommy was married this last August to Caitlyn. Aaron was able to take a few days off of work and so we headed to California for their reception. The reception was at my mom's house and we were happy to help set up and get everything ready. It was absolutely beautiful and a wonderful evening. I love seeing everyone and having a reason to get dressed up. It was a quick and busy trip, but really fun. I'm very happy for Tommy and wish them the best in their new marriage.