Season Opener for Konnor!

I know some of my friends are almost done with their baseball season....but a few of us are just starting tonight. Konnor's team did a great job tonight....winning 14-4 in the 5th. Konnor played first base and catcher. He got hit by a pitch TWICE tonight. Not real happy either because he wanted to hit that ball. All and all a great way to start the season.

PS Could someone please turn down the heat, at least until June 7th....these hot days are gonna KILL ME!!

Double Trouble!

I think that it is really cool that Konnor and Steven are such great cousins and they play excellent when they are together. Steven came down on Sunday moring and is still busy going...going...going with Konnor. So far they have gone hunting, rode dirt bikes, jumped on the trampoline, watched a movie, gone fishing, and who knows what else. But my favorite thing they did this weekend was dig in the "hole". I love the picture of just Steven out of the hole....doesn't it look like he is saying, "Man Konnor, my mom isn't this mean! She would never make us dig a hole this BIG!!"

Minature YAK!

You know that in my heart there is no better breed than a Golden Retriever....but have you ever seen one that looks like a minature YAK?! What's up with that? Just some cute shots of Chloe doing some not so cute things....like eating the second ball of the season. She is at least doing better now that we have the training collar on her (staying in the yard and out of the road that is). Better get started shedding this one out....it might take me until winter to get it done.

HOORAY!!! May is almost over!

I will have to be the first to admit, I will not be sad to see the calendar flip over to June on Friday. May has been a killer around here. I know we aren't the only ones that suffer from the end of the school year crunch.....but HOLY CRUD! Wednesday and Thursday I spent two wonderouly HOT days at Camden-Frontier for the 4th and 5th grade track and field days. The kids were awesome and I think they had a lot of fun. Friday we were supposed to have K3's last baseball game but the weather didn't cooperate very well. Saturday Kraig was in a 3-0n-3 tourney in Pittsford. His team won their age bracket. Konnor and I planted my flower boxes and worked in the beds....then I spent 4 hours finding a dress for a wedding. Thank God Shirley (a.k.a. My Personal Shopper) was available to help me out. I think I probably tried on 30 dresses and have narrowed it down to two choices. I will return the one I decide not to wear. Sunday we opened the pool in the rain. That was fun?! NOT! Actually it wasn't that bad because you get wet and gross anyways. We are waiting for some "scum ring" cleaner before we fill it the rest of the way. Then I did laundry and escorted Konnor and Steven around on the excursions (see other post). Today K3 is in a 3-on-3 tourney....haven't heard how that is going. So my thought is Good-bye May...and HELLO June. I hope this month is a little less hectic.

Best of Times!

I spent a very enjoyable Saturday with these three lovely ladies. I sure wish I lived closer so we could hang out more than we do. There is never a dull moment when we get together to scrap. It's fun to hide out from our families, look through old photos, sing to the music (even the country I had to endure for a few minutes), crack really bad jokes , eat lots of great food, drink way too much pop, show our creative abilities, get "mama" advice from each other, laugh until the tears are flowing or you are snorting, and just be ourselves without worrying about what other people are thinking. A day with these ladies helps me recharge my batteries and forget about the BUSY lives we live! Thanks for being my friends.

What to write....what to write???

Konnor and Steven

Well, we spent an enjoyable 1 1/2 under the awning of the concession stand on Tuesday night at K3's baseball game. It actually was kind of fun. When else would you spend that much time watching for lightning? NEVER! Today was just baseball practice for Konnor. Kraig is done with track now. K3 has a game at Battle Creek tomorrow night and Konnor and I have our last soccer game here. Friday Kraig is going to Greenfield Village for his field trip and Kirk2 is chaperoning the 8th grade Chicago trip. He leaves at 6 AM and gets back at 12AM. Saturday morning I'm heading to Jtown to scrap with the girls. I can't wait to get started again... I don't think I have done anything crafty since the January crop. Ooopps! I'm starting to type my Heat Sheets for Track and Field next Wed and Thurs. Lots and lots of typing. Talk to you soon. K:)

Even the horses took the day off!

**Please don't be alarmed K3 was slouching in this picture.


K2 got this great picture of the horses taking the day off too. I think they were taking advantage of the warm sunshine. It amazes me that they will all follow suit at the same time. We partied hardy at this house today. We celebrated three birthday and 5 mother's days. I decided after having 18 people to feed that I need a bigger house and more dinner dishes. I had forgotten to get the plastic plates and silverware. Needless to say we were definitely packed in like cigars and some of us ate off of little plates. Food was good though, the cake was even better.

After dinner my mom shared with us that her cousin had passed away last night in bed. He was 62. To make a long story short....I will be taking my dad for a out patient procedure on Wednesday so my mom can go to the funeral with my Grandma. I think I got the best deal!

HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY DAY!!

LET'S CELEBRATE!!

This week is full of celebrations! Grandpa Kirk turned 65 on Wednesday, Shirley turned 36 (I think?) on Thursday, Konnor turned 9 on Thursday, today is prom for Kayla, and of course the ever popular celebration tomorrow, Mother's

Day! Konnor got up on Thursday morning and said, "mom, I don't feel nine!" I said, "but you sure do look 9 now!" Wow, does time fly when your having FUN?! As you can tell by the pathetic candle (yes, it is a tea candle) plopped in the middle of his cake, there wasn't a lot of time for forethought. Kirk had a double header that night and then Konnor picked Subway for his "birthday dinner". Wouldn't have been my first choice, but whatever makes him happy. Kayla had baked 51 cupcakes for him to take to school and I think I finished frosting and sprinkles around 10:00. Whew, the end of the school year sure does make for a busy time of the year. I now have to shift gears to get all of the track and field day stuff done. It was moved to Camden because of some grass issues in the infield - left over damage from the infamous "Mud Bowl" playoff game. Wasn't really excited to hear that change in venue but I might as just roll with the punches. Have a wonderful MOTHER'S DAY!!

TGIF

I can't tell you how excited I was for school to be over on Friday. This week was draining....quick picture of ACES...All Children Exercise Simultaneously. Of course this event falls under that unwritten job description of the PE teacher. Friday morning all 390 plus students walked around the back playground for 20 minutes. It is really cool to watch everyone working out at once. This year we tallied 700.75 miles, just under last year's total.

K3 had a double-header at Home friday night against Harper Creek. The first game was good...but unfortunately we fell short both times.

Saturday Konnor had a soccer game. We lost 5-3, but played really well. Kraig had a baseball tournament in Edon OH. K2 went with him while I stayed home and cleaned the house, did laundry, and took Konnor and Drew fishing.

Sunday- more baseball for Kraig at home today. He will have a double header that starts at 12 and then Konnor will have batting practice at 5 same location. Whew!! tired already.

This week at a glance....Monday K3 baseball at Bronson, Kraig track at Western, Konnor baseball practice at FOD (Field of Dreams)...Tuesday- K3 baseball at home, Konnor soccer practice....Wednesday Konnor make up soccer game....Thursday K3 baseball at home....then who knows. Oh, yeah throw Konnor's 9th birthday into the mix on Thursday....Aunt Shirleys bitrthday on the 10th also...Grandpa Kirk's birthday on the 9th and Mother's day (both sides) at our house on the 13th! HAVE A HAPPY SPRING WEEK!!

My adorable daughter??!!

Have you ever wondered what my daughter would look like? Well, here she is.....Ms. Konny. What a beautiful smile and the ribbon is oh so cute. Just a funny picture that Uncle John sent us from Linda's (The real Mrs. Putnam) 60th birthday party a few weeks back.