Recommended Reading

So often I write about the comings and goings of everyone else in the house but I thought today I'd share a recommended book. There's several that I've really enjoyed but this one is definitely up at the top of my list. Yesterday I received from my best friend Jenny a book in the mail for my birthday. The book? "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch.

I know a lot of people have read it already and it's been on my list to read for quite some time. I didn't realize how good it would be until I started reading it. It's full of wonderful advice and ways to really live life to the fullest. I've gotten some great quotes from there that I've put up as inspiration on my black board at work. They include:

1. You can always change you plan, but only if you have one.
2. Complaining does not work as a strategy.
3. Not everything needs to be fixed.
4. I don't believe in the no-win scenario.

There's so many more. I can't wait to go back and start from the beginning again of course after I read the last 30 pages! So if you're looking for a good book - I recommend this one.

Monday Fun Photo

I had to share this photo with everyone. I think I could become rich if I just designed baseball pants that fit the kids. If you order a size small the length isn't so bad but even the skinniest kid can't breathe. Logan had to order a youth medium. They look a little big, huh? Good thing he has a belt.

Game One Twins vs. Rays

Logan's first tball game was today too at 5 p.m. They didn't win but it was still exciting for us because Logan played the majority of the game in the infield!! He was excited. His first two innings he played circle (i.e. pitcher) and was able to stop balls and get them to first base. He even threw some out at first. He played the third inning in the outfield (a little bit boring for him since no one on the other team hit that far). In the fourth inning he got to play 3rd base.

At every bat he got a hit. He did have one out since one hit was straight up the first base line. He did a great job and so did the team! We have quite a few new players at this level. Way to go Twins!

Game One Cubs vs. Braves

It's that time of year again - baseball game updates. Today was the Cubs first game. It was a tie as both teams (full of 3 and 4 year olds) did well for their first game. We did have one player that chased down his own ball after he hit and another that ran to the third after hitting his ball. All in all it was good. Alex did a great job fielding the ball at 1st and at 3rd today.

Way to go Cubs! Grr!

Friday Foto Finish Fiesta

I wasn't going to do a favorite photo Friday today but my brother sent me this photo and I really like it. It's my grandpa next to a plane. He truly loved planes and flying. This to me really captures that. For other fun photos visit Candid Carrie's.

Happy Birthday to Me

Since I right (I mean write) all the entries to the blog I thought I'd just say Happy Birthday to Me. :)

Happy 6th Birthday Logan!

Yesterday Logan comes home and says "I can't believe tomorrow is my birthday." I too can't believe that Logan is now 6! (Well at 12:49 p.m. he will be.) It seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital and heading off to watch Kayla cheer at highschool football game.

Logan you're growing so fast and you are wise for your 6 years. We always think of how at times you're an old soul in a young body. We love you.

Today we started the day off with presents because we won't be home until after 7 tonight. (Kids get up really fast when you mention gifts.) Tonight both boys have ball practice and then we'll let Logan decide what he wants for his birthday dinner. We'll return home for cake and ice cream and then it will be time for bed.

Happy Birthday Logan!

Kayla - The Blue Belt

Last Saturday was belt testing at Tomekichi Martial Arts. Watching them test makes me tired and I'm just sitting there. The endurance rounds are a killer and almost always makes Kayla sick to her stomach. The hard work paid off. Last night at class Kayla was awarded her blue belt.

Alex's Look

Alex didn't get his hair cut this past weekend but he wanted to sport a different look. We were able to get this look to stay until he went to bed. Is he really a candidate for a mohawk?

Looking Forward to the Games

I'm looking forward to this season of Tball. For the first time Logan will be playing in the infield. :) He's excited we're all excited. We're not sure which position that he'll play - either third, first or shortstop. Yesterday at practice (I wish I would have seen this - I have to retell Phil's version) Logan had his Coach cracking up.

Logan was playing first and when he ran was huffing and puffing making some funny noises. The coach was laughing so hard that he had to turn his back to Logan. Logan threw the ball to the coach and hit him in the back.

I'll get to see him practice on Wednesday so maybe I'll get to witness it.