RETIRE?

Kathryn told me yesterday that she was not going to go to work when she was older. I told her that she needed to work. She said, "No, I'm just going to retire!"

She was so serious too!

Baseball Take 2!

T-Ball or Coach Pitch has been fun to watch! I think the kids are as excited about the snack at the end as they are about the game, but it's been neat to have both of the girls play together.
Kathryn has worked hard to hit the ball from the coach, and has a great wind up when she throws.
Kaelyn was able to hit the live pitching a couple of times, and she follows Kathryn out to the field.

One time, Kaelyn headed over to the opposing team's dug out to help herself to that team's snack instead of ours... so cute, and so innocent! She happily returned it once she was given her correct goodies!

It's been fun to play with Avery this season too! I love it when my friend's kids and my kids are involved in activities together!

Hooray for baseball season!

Swimming!

We were blessed when our neighbors gave us their old pool! The kids have had a blast! Kaelyn can now swim across the pool with a torpedo or a crawl stroke, and Kathryn is working on mastering a handstand! It brings back so many fond memories of our backyard pool. I'm thankful they can create some too!

Summer Fun for the 3 Kids!

Startin' them young!

My kids love going to the Husky softball games. Kathryn started playing t-ball this year, and this week Kaelyn got to play too since they were short on kids. She played in sandals...nice attire huh?

They think they are going to play for Heather at the UW when they get older!

We'll see!

Swimming Lessons

The girls have been taking swimming lessons for the past four months. Kathryn has become a really strong swimmer, and can now swim the length of a pool with a decent crawl stroke,and has a strong backstroke as well. She's doing great!




Kaelyn passed out the preschool swimming classes too, and is now in a beginning elementary class. She is learning to swim, and can do a front float and back float well. Her goggles crack me up!

Mariners Game!

We had the chance to go the an M's game last week. It as a beautiful sunny day, and the kids had an absolute blast! It was really fun! I can't believe how much it made me miss my dad though! I realized that I hadn't been to a game since he died, and it really brought back so many fond memories of going with my parents. My dad refused to leave before the final out...EVER! He would always say "The ball game aint over til the ball game's over."

The kids had a blast cheering, eating peanuts and cotton candy, and really watched the game! It was a great game! The moose even walked right by our seats, and the kids ended up on the big screen!

Preschool Graduation!

Congratulations Kaelyn!




Kaelyn graduated from preschool last week. Now she's on to Pre-K next year! She was so proud to be up there with her friends singing and reciting the Lord's Prayer, Psalm 23, and many different ways to say Hello!

Spoiled Puppy!

This little Tate Man is one spoiled puppy! He gets treats for any cute or simple trick, and look at the love!

Kathryn even removed herself from her bunk bed so that she could sleep with him! Apparently, the puppy will be needing a new bed set huh?

He really has been a lot of fun! And today, he's even whining at the door to go out! Now that's impressive for an 11 week old pup huh!

Queen?

This weekend we were celebrating Peanut's birthday. Kaelyn was jabbering away to my mom. Mom said, "Well, you're the princess of quite a lot!"
Without missing a beat, Kaelyn said, "No, I'm the queen!"

She cracks us up sometimes! What a cutie!

Pictures of graduation to follow soon...I left my camera at school!