Perhaps I should keep my mouth shut . . .

So I'm at Joshua's baseball game and the first inning he literally stood in one spot and did not move. So when I had the opportunity I told him that the next time he was on the field I wanted to see him move toward every single ball hit. He didn't just move toward every ball hit he moved TO every ball hit.a
Quite frankly it was a little embarrassing.

Plymouth Rock 2012

Joshua & Logan sharing a seat, Joshua playing egg baseball, girls gone wild in the middle of a game of garbage ball, sky in pool w Joshua. We had a fun time camping. It's always fun in a large group. Between us all there were 18 kids!

Joshua at bat for his first baseball game of 2012–Raptors

 

Joshua's First 5k!

Well, he finished just under an hour. Maybe due to the temperature??? I don't know - I'm sure he'll get better in time. He says he still wants to do it again next year. Good job, Joshua!

Tyler Bryant, crossed finish line at 29:17

Nice Job, Tyler!!! It was so HOTTTTTT today!!

Story time!

Apparently Pebbles wanted a story before bed. And she was thankful and gave Joshua a kiss goodnight.

Ahhhhh

I just watched the mini-series North & South. I wish I had read the book (didn't realize it was a book at first). BUT, it was so beautifully done! I LOVE Richard Armitage! He played Lucas North in Mi-5. I want this mini-series!

Update to my earlier rant about the PTO. . .

Okay - so, all is better now. I vented before about how if someone were to ask me if they could just do my job for me - I'd be totally happy to step down. Welllllll, now I'm retracting that! :) I was nervous, but I made it through my first PTO meeting with flying colors! We had lots of discussion and came up with agreements on fundraisers such as the book fair and we decided to have every other month PTO meetings. Since then, I've put out one newsletter that I thought looked nice and I am working on the next one. I have new volunteers for some of our previously open positions and will be implementing Family Nights again, with the help of another, eager volunteer. Whew! Of course, I know there will come a time again where I vent, and vent loudly. But, that's just the way it goes. . . For now - All Is Good!

Pic nic table

Got this beautifully done pic nic table for$125. Sanded, edges rounded. Treated wood. Reinforced with a 2 by 4 under each bench and center of table, and secured with bolts versus screws. A father and son duo - last name Carpenter - fitting. Check them out at Gnwoodworking.weebly.com.

Us

On our anniversary.

Joshua and Mrs. Minzlaff

She's the best teacher - ever! (according to Joshua. I have to admit - he's right!). :)