End of one thing and the start of another

SS baseball season came to an end today with a loss to LR Central 7-4. Usually this is Craigs chance to rest but football is starting Monday. I really think he is going to enjoy doing it and I look foward to going to the games and getting to know some new kids, parents and coaches wives that I normally dont get to know.

This was a quick week of school for me this week. Not that Im complaining but I just felt like everything was rushed. I did paper mache again this year with the kids and boy was that an experience. We still arent totally finsihed but I think the messiest part is behind us. They had fun doing it so that all that matters, right?? hehe

I usually keep these things to myself, but going to share a thought today. I am not perfect in any shape, form or manner but I am doing the best I can with my life. I have made mistakes and made choices and have said things that I am not perticularly proud of but I realized today that I am in a place now that I sometimes never thought existed.  I used to think this is "just how things are" but I know now what happiness can be. I have an amazing family and the most amazing, kind hearted, REAL friends. I love that I can be myself and not someone I thought I wanted to be. I love that we are each others biggest fans. I love to know that my friends dont judge me for mistakes that I have made but for the person I am to THEM. I have not been the most perfect friend to some, but it feels good to know that I KNOW that I was a great friend to others and I feel sad for those that are in the position I have been in. I hate it for the people that have insecurity of where they stand with their friends bc I have been there and done that. Prayer has gotten me through a lot of hard times and I continue to pray for those that may feel the way I did. God forgives and that is an amazing feeling. He knows what is best for us and will lead us there if we ask for it.  He knew exactly what I needed and I pray others can have the peace and security I have now.  So, to all my friends, THANK YOU!!

Now, enough of my feelings. Lets play some ball!! Off to Tulsa tomorrow for some baseball!! GO LITTLE REBS!!

Student of the month

We were so proud of JT for being chosen as student of the month. He really is a sweet, kind hearted kid and I hope that he is his best at school. I just cant believe this is the last year he has the chance of being chosen as SOM. So glad we are leaving "elementary" school on a good note.  He had quite the crowd at his breakfast. Everyone is so proud of our Jonesy.

Making good on a bet

Craig had a bet with his baseball boys that if they made it to state playoffs he would bleach his hair. Well, he made good on his bet and Jonesy joined in on the fun.

All the boys that joined in on the fun!!

Mother's Day Weekend

What a beautiful weekend. Couldnt have asked for more perfect weather. I spent the whole weekend with family and friends. Exactly what I LOVE to do. Friday night I walked 6 miles at relay for life at the high school. That was a neat experience. I wish I could have stayed longer but I had to be up early Saturday for JTs ballteam yard sale. They made a lot of money to go towards World Series. Went straight from the yard sale to JTs game in FS, We played awesome Saturday beating 2 great teams. They played up again this weekend in 11s. Came back Sunday for 2 more games. Made it to the championship game but didnt pull it out. Those boys were a wee bit bigger than us. We stuck with them until the 5th inning and then everything fell apart. They had a great tournament and played hard and never gave up. After the ball games we went to the Whittingtons to swim and the kids had a blast. We have such a fun group this year. Once again I had an AMAZING Mother's Day and am SO blessed to have 2 beautiful, healthy children.

LOVE this pic. We are so glad our Debra is cancer FREE!!!

My gosh he looks old to me in this pic :0(

Silly girls.

We love Bailey

Perfect Mother's Day with my "big" baby

First Swim of the year

Love that little dare devil

she's a natural :0)

Book Character Day!

Today was book character day at school and this year I was Pippy Longstocking. It was a lot of fun. All my kids looked so cute. I posted all the pics on my facebook so I wont post them all on here but I have to post a few bc they looked so good.

Beach Boy!

Tonight was JTs 5th grade performance at the PAC. It was really cute. He was a Beach Boy this year. I wish my parents could have been in town to see it bc the music was right up my dads alley. "Oldies but Goodies".
Here are a few pics I got. I forgot my big lens so I only got one from where I was sitting during the performance and the rest after.

Dane, JT , Luke and Cade   "Beach Boys"

Crazy Boys!

Love these kids. Such a great group of boys.

JT and Dane

Seriously????

Seriously?? Rain again??? Im not even gonna start the griping. Enough said.

We made the best of the wet weekend we had.Friday night Pate spent the night with her "Gama" and cousin Katelyn. JT and I actually had some one on one time which was really nice. Craig had a game and so we ate and relaxed at home.  JT's team managed to get the first two games of their tournament in on Saturday morning. It was cold and windy and a little rain but they got them in. This morning the rest of the tournament was called off. JT has a project due tomorrow that he has been working on the last couple of days, so we got that finished up. We all went to a movie today to see Rio. It was really cute. I had to run on the treadmill again which is always tons of fun, NOT!! I am so ready for warm weather and sunshine!!
I cant believe there is only 26 school days left. I have mixed feeling about it. I am ready to be home with my kids and get some things done around the house but I really am going to miss my kids. This really has been a great year with some of the sweetest kids. Every year just goes by faster and faster. I think that has a little something to do with my own kids. :0( They are growing up entirely too fast.
JT was chosen as student of the month!!! He has his breakfast next week. We are SO proud of what a great kid he is.
Busy week ahead. Baseball for both JT and Craig (big games on Thurs for him), JT has his 5th grade program on Tuesday, tumbling for Pate and running for me.


Quote for the day "God never gives us more that we can handle, even though some days it feels like too much". SO TRUE!!