Take me out...

We went to the D-backs game with both boys. We were planning on taking off early but the kids really enjoyed the game. We had plenty of snacks and a couple other distractions up our sleeve for Josh. By the 7th inning, Josh and I went to the new area for kids. It has a playground with 4 slides and a batting cage to test their skills. Brett and Mike joined us later and we ended up staying for the whole game. Of course Brett and Josh didn't leave empty handed. They got new t-shirts and hats and I caught a t-shirt they threw into the crowd. Actully, I was pretty surprised that I caught it, fans can get pretty rough when they are handing out free stuff. Obviously, I looked like someone who they wouldn't mess with - HA!

Looking forward to a fun game!!




Mike gave in and bought them new D-backs gear. Right before the picture, Brett told Josh to move his hat to the side...too cute :)

I'm Sick, Gimme a Break..

I started sneezing while I was outside watching a baseball game, so I thought it was my allergies, but...It kept going. Despite my great efforts to deny this cold any space in my body, it overtook me anyway. The next day, I was pretty miserable. Sneezing every second and a soar throat to ensure this was a cold. I wanted to curl up in my bed and hide, but as a Mom, you don't have that luxury. So I went along my way.

I planned to go to the temple that morning and I went ahead because at least I can sit quietly for a good hour and a half. I had my kleenex's and tic tacs and I was good. The rest of the day required errarnds and cleaning and kids. By the evening I was pretty much done. With my boys, you need to keep on top of what they are up to or else it can turn into a free for all pretty quickly. I was tired, so my mothering skills had started to slip. Mike didn't get home until 9:00 pm because it was Young Mens so the night kind of took a turn for the worse. Here is my scenario. If you don't have boys, maybe you can get a peek to the other side. I know growing up with all girls, I had no idea.

Dinner - Sandwiches outside on the picnic table. Good for me because easy prep and easy cleanup. Also, the birds can pick up the floor..that is their territory. Brett and Josh decided to have fun with eachothers meals. Brett put rocks in Josh's sandwich and Josh dumped punch on Brett's. When Brett asked for another sandwich, I told him too bad, he should have eaten faster.

Bathtime - I sent Brett to the shower ( he is 7 and can handle this himself..usually). He took this opportunity to streak around the house and Josh joined him. Now, when two boys are running around the house naked, nothing good can come of it. Brett told me to come quick because Josh is peeing in the sink..huh? When I got to the bathroom, he showed me a few places he thought would be fun to pee. Hmm, Now I have to clean the whole bathroom to make sure I'm covered.

Bedtime- Yea right. This turned into baseball practice with the culmination of a light being shattered. I swear I put the bats and balls outside everyday, but they keep coming back!! After Baseball practice, its wrestling practice. Soon, I have to put each child in separate ends of the house and turn off the lights so everyone can go to bed.

Finally the day is over until Dad comes home from YM and brings treats for the kids. Great..Dad it's your turn this time, I'm outa here. :)

Baseball Season

I love Baseball Season. It is fun to watch the kids and hang out. Mike is coaching this year, so we are there early and stay late...so on Game days that means no cooking dinner for me...yay! This year the kids can catch, throw and hit pretty well. They really get a sense of accomplishment because the team is actually working together rather than all converging on the ball and crying when they don't get the ball.

I have also been working part time so that is keeping me a little more busy than I am used to. I have probably bitten off more than I can chew, of course, because I think I can do everything, sound familiar?? So I have had to learn to back off and take baby steps. I am so ready to move forward and I am going to have to wait until my family is ready to move with me.

Brandon Trent

Cynthia finally had her baby...He was 4 days over due, but everything went very smoothly and he looks perfect. Congrats to Cynthia and Trent, first time parents. The fun has just begun!

Cupcake Anyone?

So this is Brett eating a purple cupcake at the Suns game. Mike and Brett went to the game and it was the Gorilla's Birthday. So, in Gorilla style they threw them into the crowd. Brett picked his up from the floor. Good thing he is 7 and not to picky!! They had fun and the Suns won the Kings 127 - 99! They also sat next to Shaq's brother. How do we know that?? He was lucky enough to sit next to Mike Barney :) Poor guy probably had no idea. Mike even got Shaq's new AZ address. Leave it to a UPS guy to find the address right? Mike told me all the stats on Shaq and his bro. I'm sure if the wife was there, Mike would have got a not so gentle reminder to leave the guy alone and watch the game.

Love Notes

Brett made this last night and he put it in his Dad's cooler that he takes to work. No one saw him make it and no one saw him sneak it into his Dad's Lunchbox. This morning when Mike was filling up his cooler for the day, he found it and left it out for me to see. When Brett woke up, he said, "Hey, where did you get that?" I told him his Dad thought it was so nice, he wanted me to see it. He got an cute little look on his face..He has his moments :)




This is a picture of Joshy. He usually helps himself to a drink all the time. When I came into the kitchen, I noticed he had something other than liquid in his cup. It was sugar. He had loaded his cup up from the sugar bowl. I had to let him have one "Sip" of his drink before I could take it away. I guess I need to hide the Sugar bowl now...