Halloween

My two are the heatblast kids in the middle.

Kevin's cool pumpkin this year. I can't take credit because

Rob is the carving man.

Halloween was great this year. We were at a new house with a great neighborhood and to top it off we had great weather! The social gal that I am, I had a party for a few neighbors and friends. Everyone brought a dish and we had a great dinner before everyone hit the streets for some candy. It was such a great night and I think the weather helped in a big way. The boys have made such great friends here, and we are very lucky to have found such a great neighborhood.

It has been a while

Yes, it has been a while since I have posted. We moved, had a death in the family, and just a busy fall. I have promised myself and others that I will now post at least once a month. Here is hoping I keep up with my promise. So I guess I will start with Halloween and go on from there.

May 24th Spring Training

He is ready for anything that comes at him.

His first trophy!! He was soo excited to show us.

Kyle just finished his spring training with the Grayslake Park District. It was a great program that taught the kids the basics of baseball. He was able to run the bases, bat, field, and learn all the positions. Since Kevin was on a team Kyle loved having his own team and day for baseball. I have to say that Kyle has one heck of an arm. I have played catch with him and you for sure need to have a glove on. For a 4 year old he can really get some power behind the ball.

Graduation May 22nd

Kyle with his teachers Miss Karyn and Miss Kathy

Here is my baby graduating from preschool. Gloryland Preschool had their graduation on Thursday and it was very nice. The kids sang a couple songs and then they walked across the bridge to get their diplomas. Kyle's favrorite part was the ice cream at the end. He is now onto 4 year old preschool in the fall. He is such a little angel at school, which is good since that is not always the case at home. Ha! Ha!

Baseball Has Begun

Our big baseball guy!!
Here are the Rockies!

Kevin is in his first year of coach pitch baseball. Since he is still six, he is one of the younger ones on the team but you wouldn't know it. His hand eye coordination is great! He has been hitting great and will hit the first or second pitch everytime. Their team is the Rockies and the kids are learning a lot from their coaches. I only wish the weather was a little warmer. A couple of nights with the wind blowing have been a little chilly. I guess that is something I will have to get used too. Kyle is also playing baseball and some pictures will be coming soon.

Mom's Tea

At Kyle's Preschool they had a Mother's Day tea this past week. Kyle looked very handsome and we had cake, apple juice, and cookies. The kids made the cutest flower pots and decorated them with their fingerprints. Days like this are very special and I look forward to them every year.

Florida

Here is the real Buzz Lightyear!!

One, Two, Three, Jump!!!

It has been a while since I posted something, which means I have been very busy. :) Anyway, I thought I would share a couple of pictures from our vacation. We went to Florida with my mom and our friends the Irwins. The kids had a ton of fun swimming in the pool, golfing, and going to the Magic Kingdom. Yes, we went for a day and the kids had fun. The biggest thrill was to see buzz lightyear. He is one of Kyle's favorite characters and he was so excited to see him in person. As far as the travel goes, Kyle and Kevin loved flying and they both wanted to sit by the window on both trips which was an issue, I guess it's good our kids know the phrase taking turns. Family vacations are great! I loved being together and also having some down time to lay by the pool and enjoy the sun.