spring break laziness, a sweet sixteen, and a photobomber



We just finished up with our Spring Break and this pretty much sums it up:

 

 

 

OVER IT. I am absolutely ready for warmer weather.

 

So, our Spring Break was pretty low key and I didn't hate it. We had a couple of things planned, but we did a whole lot of just hanging around. :-)

 

 

Baseball season officially started back. I asked Maggie if she wanted to play T-ball this year, but she just gave me that "deer in the headlights" look and said no. So, while Levi is at practice, Maggie does a lot of exploring. 

 

 

She asked me if it was okay to "cross the sea" and play on the rocks. Ha! I told her that was fine, but in Indiana we called those creeks. ;-)

 

Easter was early this year and fell on the weekend of our break. I LOVE Easter - loooove it! - but there is one little downfall each year. I sing in the choir at church and we usually have to be there for sound check before the sun wakes up. This means that Eric is in charge of getting the kids ready and in their cute little Easter attire (and no cute Easter morning family picture - eyeroll). As the mom of a little girl, this scares me a little bit. But, I've learned I just have to let it go. One thing is for sure: as Maggie has gotten older, Eric has learned to rock a little girl ponytail with a bow!!

  

 

One special highlight of our week was that our niece turned SIXTEEN! That's just crazy to me because she was a baby at our wedding. And, since I'm only 27, all these numbers just don't add up...

 

Anyways, sweet Megan is 16. So it was time to celebrate! What better way to celebrate than a day of shopping?! We had a fun day together. Found some good deals and Megan learned that we had to keep Maggie reigned in. She likes to shoe shop and love to TOUCH EVERY SINGLE THING in Sephora! She loved hanging with the big girls all day.

 

That evening, we took the whole fam to P.F. Changs. We had a fun time, but joked that my kids are just really small rednecks. Take them to a fancy place to eat and they don't know what to do. They are totally happy with Chick Fil A or McDonald's. Ha! Such a fun experience, though!! Happy Sweet Sixteen, Megan! We love you!

That pretty much wraps up our break! Lots of family time and lots of time just playing outside - perfect! Oh, and I ordered a new hat for our upcoming vacation (did I mention that we are going on a cruise??). It came in the mail and I was so excited! Of course, I took a selfie for the bestie and got photobombed. He was proud of himself.
 

 

One more pic, just because they're cute:

I'm officially an obnoxious baseball mom

Levi played T-ball last year and I have to admit, other than seeing your child dressed up in their cute little uniform, it is pretty boring.  ;-)  This year, we have progressed to PeeWee ball.  This is more like it!  It's faster paced and they actually play with rules!  Last night was our first game -- OPENING NIGHT!  

Our church just dedicated and opened our new Sportsplex and it is AWESOME! 

There are four new fields, complete with dugouts and everything. ;-)

There is also a pretty awesome concession and restroom building!  There are tables and seats on the top floor so that parents can hang out and watch the games.

Since last night was opening night, everything was new.  The stripes were bright white.  The grass was nicely laid and a pretty green.  The rocks were all even and hadn't been ventured upon yet.  

Insert a bunch of six and seven year olds!  You can't put a bunch of boys on a field and expect them not to play with the rocks or slide in the dirt, can you??!!

Since Eric is coaching, we got there a little early so I could be obnoxious and take 50 pictures and get a front row seat to pick out a field.

I was nervous for a couple of reasons: 1) because I wanted Levi to do well AND to have fun! 2) because I was afraid Eric would lose his temper with the kids!  Kidding.  Not really.  ;-)

Maggie only cared about two things.  Wallering in my lap...

...and conning Papa into taking her to the concession stand!  Ha!

While they were there, it was time for the Star Spangled Banner.  Dad taught Mags how to put her hand over her heart.  PRESH!

Alright - prayer time and then the game is ON!

Levi up to bat -- he hit an awesome hit!

Off to first base!

 Unfortunately, Bubby got out at third base. :-(  It's sad when you want to yell at a little six year old for "outing" your son.  Kidding.  Not really.  ;-)

Next time up to bat.  I think my mom was yelling harder for Levi than for me!  I had to tell her a couple of times that at this age, we kind of root for both teams.  She just gave me a "whatever" look!  Ha!

He hit it, seriously -- way out in the infield!  SO PROUD!

AND HE SCORED A RUN!!!!  

 Levi also played 1st baseman.  He caught the ball twice and got two different kids out!  Woo hoo!

 Both teams did a really great job!  I can't wait to see how things progress as the season goes on!!  Giving their high-fives...

Such a really great night at the ballpark!  I cannot wait for his next game!  I am one proud and obnoxious baseball momma!!!