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Yes, it's a very sad day for me! I LOVED Jakey's long hair! I felt like my baby was getting his first haircut! But, the poor guy was DRIPPING sweat after his baseball game today and he was afraid he "would die" tomorrow at his football clinic! I told him the girls were going to be so sad Monday at school :-))

THE FIRST HALF OF OUR SATURDAY

Today we had two different directions to be, so since I missed Jake's last Baseball game I wanted to go to todays game. He had a pretty good game. He hit all four times at bat and played great defense! He loves when he get to play pitcher! And, it was HOT out at the Baeball fields today! Can you feel the attitude coming from Joshy??? Poor guy, he was so hot!
Joe took Justin to his Track meet today. Thanks Steph for letting me steal this pic from you! He only was able to participate in two events today because of the amount of kids participating. I'm not really getting the two events but they were both some sort or realy medley....

A RARE GLIMPSE OF BROTHERLY LOVE!

Imagine my surprise when all is quiet in the house and I instantly assume the boys are up to trouble...but no, I find this..... Jake teaching Josh how to read!! HOW SWEET! I didn't have the heart to tell Jake he should probably teach him his abc's first :-)))

WOOHOO! I'M SO RELIEVED!!

Okay, I feel so much better now that I've got some blogging done! Oh how I've missed my little blog. Seriously, it is my "me" time to sit down and blog and I find it quite realxing and theraputic at times!!! My creative writing juices were not flowing tonight, so basically you're getting pictures with briefs captions! And, probably lots of grammar and seplilng errors! And, in case you need to see even more pictures of the boys check out my flickr-tones of pictures on there!! Happy reading my friends!

JUSTIN'S FIRST TRACK MEET

Justin is a busy boy these days! Aside from turning 12 and the regualer school stuff- Star Testing, Science Projects, Play Rehearsals, he is running track at the Middle School. They have practice EVERY day after school for TWO hours! On top of that he made (WOOHOO!! congrats Wolfie & TJ too!) the Dragons Basketball Team, which is the AAU summer traveling league team and they practice two nights a week. Oh and can't forget, Football Clinic this weekend for both the boys! (So now you know why my blogging is so sporadic these days between him, Jake's baseball and a crazy 4 year old) No complaints though, well, not really! Luckily my boys love playing sports and have no complaints!

Justin getting ready for his first of four events....I'm very proud of him for holding his own copeting with 7th & 8th graders... 70m Hurdles...Justin's time was ???? (I'll have to ask him when he wakes up in the morn) I know he came in 2nd in his heat...
Mile relay....Justin started off really strong for his team....

Long Jump...11"4" which I think is his personal best! 400m relay...Justin was the last leg and making up some time...

JUSTIN'S 12TH BIRTHDAY

We survived the sleepover! 14 twelve years olds and one 7 year old!! (yes, Jake was in all his glory with the big boys!! AND huge THANK YOU to Stacie for taking Joshy for the night!) Despite the rain and having to stay inside it was a fun night! Only a few crazy moments! The kids got very creative with two Wii systems going an had a game of Wario Smooth Move Knockout. It was hysterical watching these boys. They are a great group of kids and we are very fortunate Justin has such a good group of friends to hang out with! Watch out CAJ!!!

Wii #1 Knockout.... Did you get "forked" Saturday night? I don't think they have figured it out yet?!?!?
A little more sugar to wind them up!.... Instead of the traditional Happy Birthday they sang the Chevy's Happy Birthday song! Look for it on youtube soon!
And, with some of his cash he got THE WAVE strret surfer! He's been saving his money for it! I'm very proud to say he set some money aside for his trip to LA and put some in the bank!! Good boy....

BOYS CAMPING TRIP

What was supposed to be a backpacking trip turned into a camping trip. The boys-Joe, Justin, Jake, Wolfie & Rob (aka Wolfie's Dad and Steph's hubby) had this weekend set aside for months to go backpacking. As time got closer and they were trying to plan where to go they found that everything was still snowed in and roads closed. So, they settled for camping, but then it rained on them and they were only able to spend one sleepless, wet night. They had a great time though! And, I was happy I only had to spend one night alone!!!

Justin, Jake & Joe and their little two man tent.... Wolfie, Jake & Justin....

And, Rob, of course in the "kitchen" probably preparing dinner for everyone! I'm sure Joe was at the Lake fishing having a beer....

EASTER WITH SJ DENHAM AND FAMILY!

This year we spent Easter with our friends Tom & Stacie. The kids and I had the week before Easter off and had to be back to school Monday morning so we decided to stay home this yer. We got up early to see what the Easter Bunny brought, then off to Church. then over to T & S for an afternoon of relaxing, drinks and awesome dinner! Oh, and a little game of "Who loves the 80's" Which, by the way Stace we need to finish so we can beat the guys!!!

Jsoh, Jake & Justin with their goodies...
Jake at the Easter Egg Hunt at the Park....

Joshy going for a record amount of eggs....
And, Justin, too cool for egg hunts...how embarrassing MOM! But, he had no problem taking eggs from his brothers' when he got in the car!!
The boys with Trenton & Allsion getting ready for another egg hunt....

A TRIP TO THE NUT TREE

Yeah, this was way back on Spring Break! (My, how my Spring Breaks have changed!!! LOL) I've been wanting to check this out for some time, and now it's been done! It was actually a beautiful day, and other than the fact it's a bit overpriced (in my opinion) and 2-3 rides (out of about 8-9) were closed we had a great time!

Joshy & Jake....
Taylor and Anna Grace.... And, two girls who shall go unnamed...but, most of you know who they are.......
Joshy on the Crocodile....

SLEEPYHEAD JOSH

As per several requests...a sleepyhead....

WHAT DOES 14 TWELVE YEAR OLDS, 1 SEVEN YEAR OLD AND RAIN EQUAL?

...MASS CRAZINESS, NO SLEEP and LOTS OF CANDY WRAPPERS!! LOL! Yeah, it rained on Justin's sleepover...but it's all good! Stay tuned for all the details! My last week and half has caught up to me today! I'm a bit tired and burnt out...I have lots to blog though-the boys trip camping, Easter, day at the Nut Tree, Bunco/Girls Birthday Night out, Jake's Baseball, Justin's Dragons Basketball and Track & Field, Justin's Birthday and a few Sleepyhead Joshy's!

I miss my little blog and will try and update this week!!!

Until then, here's a little of our night last night.....

A HUGE thank you from Justin to all his friends for everything! The boy SCORED!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BIG BOI!

Okay, so I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that Justin is TWELVE years old today and will soon be off to Jr. High!! How the heck did that happen?!?! One more year 'til he's a TEENAGER!! We are very proud of him in so many ways...he's a good big brother (for the most part...) loves school and loves sports! He's very responsible and takes things very seriously. And, luckily he's not into the girls yet...thank goodness :-)) I know there are big things out there for him as he gets older! As his Elementary School days come to an end we look forward watching him grow thru the next phase of his life!!

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY 20th MATT!

Happy 20th to Dave & Cat's oldest! I can't believe he is 20 today! Wow! So, that would've made him about 4 when Joe & I started dating! How did that happen?!?!? He's growing into a great "man" and his cousins adore him! Hope you're day is a good one!!

SLEEPYHEAD JOSH

Cuz you can never get enough Sleepyhead Josh!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HUBBY!

It's the Birthday before the BIG 4-0! I couldn't find "the" picture I was looking for, so maybe next year!! The boys have big camping plans this weekend. Backpacking was out...it's still too early in the year and roads are still closed! Anywyas, hope they have fun and don't get rained on!! Happy Birthday love bug!

Here's my little angel 31 years ago! For those mathematically chellenged (heehee) that would be 8 years old!

And, here's my handsome hubby 31 years later....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY SISTER!

Happy Birthday Sis! Hope your day has been a great one! Hope you have a FUN party this weekend! TOo bad we live so far away! I'll have a drink for you! My Sister Rhonda and her Family at a Hockey game last month (I think...) My nephews Gunnar & Christian and niece Brittany are getting so big! We can't wait to see them in a few months!!

HAPPY EASTER!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SIS-IN-LAW SARAH!

Hope your day was a great one!

Justin received
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G'DAY MATE!

My dear friend Helen is here visiting from Australia! We have known each other since I was a Sophmore and she was a Freshman in High School. She moved to AUstralia right after she graduated and we have always kept in touch! Over the past 20 years we have only seen each other a handful of times but it's like no time has passed when we do get together! We got to visit a bit Saturday as her, Louise and the kids were passing thru heading up North then again Monday night we got together for drinks and a litlle reminiscing! Hopefully we will meet up again before she heads out to New Orleans and Disneyland!

Me & Helen....
Helen and Louise....

BASEBALL HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN!

Jake's very first Coach Pitch Baseball game! He was so excited to finally move on from T-Ball! It's going to be a fun season! The boys did a great job...some of them are quite the sluggers! It's a GREAT group of kids and lots of fun families!

Jake's #14 at bat.... And he scores!
My little catcher!!

Lookin' good Jakey!

JAKE'S YEAR END BASKETBALL PARTY

A little behind on posting...Jake had his team Basketball Party a few weekends back. The kids had a great time just playing and having Ice Cream Sundaes! One last look at the team with their "trophies". It was a great season and huge thank you goes out to the Coaches!!
Jake showing off his trophy! He was quite proud of it! I tried making these cookies on a stick that were "supposed" to look like Basketballs. They came out okay...certainly don't look like the ones Katzen made... though next time I will get the right kind of writing frosting and put something inside the box to hold the sticks up straight!
And, can anyone gues who this is?? Love the bike!!! Hint...think Sanchez....