Biscuits Ball

We haven't had great luck with watching the Montgomery Biscuits.  One night when we were a family of 3 we went and Walter got sick so we had to leave early... very early.  Another time Walter took David and the game was rained out. 

Last Friday, David was supposed to have a baseball game of his own.  The rain earlier in the day rained the game out.  David saw a Biscuits commercial earlier in the week and stated he wanted to go to the game.  They were doing free food for kids and fireworks. I came home from work and we decided we would go to the Biscuits game.  Carrie, who keeps the babies, was working as a Biscuits Bunch that night too.  We wanted to go see her in action too.  Our tickets were awesome.  We were on the second row right behind home plate.  We could see everything. 

David enjoyed his food.  He always does.  He had a hot dog, Sprite, and an ice cream sandwich.  As the night went on it got colder so we had to have us some hot chocolate too.  The team played great and was up 17 to something.  We saw some homeruns hit and a foul ball that went into one of the suites.  David was bundled up in a jacket, two hats, gloves, and a blanket.  He was still freezing.  We kept asking him did he want to go home but he wanted to stay for the fireworks and to do a game or something with Carrie.  She got him up with a bunch of kids to dance and he was on the jumbotron.  He said he was embarrased to dance at first but then he wasn't.  It was almost 10 when the game was over but we made it.  The fireworks were great and David made sound effect the whole time.  The boy can't be quiet.  He says he is like his Pawpaw.  His words, not mine. 

Anyway, we had a great time making memories.  We are thankful my Mom stayed up late to keep the babies too.  We are blessed to have so many people who are happy to help us with our team... kids.

Here Batter Batter

Baseball season is here!  Usually it's Walter and I playing ball.  This year we are sitting out and David is playing.  This is his first time.  We never signed him up before because we didn't want to start him too early.  He has many years to play!

He had his first game about a week ago.  His first.time at bat, hittin off a machine throwing 39 mph, he got a hit!  He was smiling ear to ear and so were we!  He played left field and didnt have any action.  No need to worry.  He has some mad dance moves in the field.  His team won the game.

His second game, he moved to lead off batter.  He didn't have as much luck.  No hits.  The third game he was 2 for 2!  We are so proud of him and he is having a good time.

Spring is Here

I love Sring time.  It is such a beautiful sight in Alabama.  Kids can go out in the yard and no one gets too hot.  This year we had Spring Break the last week of March.  E first several days it felt like January.  It was cold and the wind could blow you away.

We planned on going to Gulf Shores the first weekend for David's birthday.  We were going to go to Mobile and take the kids to the Explorium.  Well, baseball and two of his friends' birthday party got in the way.  David decided to stay here and do those things and go to the beach another time.  This decision took a lot of processing for him.  First, he had to make sure he would eventually do all activities.

Saturday he had birthday pancakes, went birthday shopping, and to baseball practice.  That afternoon we all went to the mall and played in the arcade.  David loves playing games.  We ate in the Food Court.  Then it got too dark to stay at the mall.

Sunday, after church, we went to the party at Wonder World.  The kids had a great time playing laser tag, skating, and jumping in the inflatable.

We hung out at the house the next few days.  Thursday I took a road trip with my friend Amber down to Orange Beach.  We met Marcy, Amy, and Jenny there.  It was some much needed relaxation, eating, and shopping time.  We all fell asleep on the beach.  That's a first!

Saturday the Easter activities began.  David and I died eggs.  The babies' cold turned into a low fever.  Walter ended up staying home with them while David and I went to Pine Level to Easter with some of the family.  We had an egg hunt, fished, ate, and rode around on 4 wheelers, golf carts, and mules. I love spending time with family.

 

Sunday was a day to celebrate the Ressurection.   The music at church was awesome!  We went to Aunt ReRe's for Easter lunch.  I met Calloway people I had never met before!  Again, we ate and fished, and had an egg hunt.

I love my family, friends, and the fun times we have together.  God has blessed us, and blessed us, and blessed us some more.

Our 1st Baby is 7

Our first miracle baby will turn the big number 7 Saturday, March 23.  Seven years ago our 7 lb 15 oz baby entered this world at 3:14.  Walter and I had prayed and prayed for a healthy baby.  After 2 miscarriages ( at the time) healthy was all we asked for.  God gave us that and more.  

This  seven year old has amazed us.  His intelligence is amazing.  He is great at math, reading, and science.  He reads on a third grade reading level in the first grade.  He probably knows more about the Bible than me.  He cares about others.  He uses manners... Most of the time.  He loves and plays with his brothers.  Talking is something he really seems to enjoy.  He can come up with an excuse like no ones business!  This boy is way more than I could have ever imagined.

After saying all the above, yes, birthdays are a celebration around here.  A celebration of life and love.  Since David is a "Spring Break" baby we decided to have his party a week early.  We had it last weekend.  He invited friends and family over and had a nature hunt outside.  The kids ran around and played.  They hunted items in the woods on the trail and followed clues.  David also got a cool rocket they played with after opening presents.  Everyone had ice cream cake from Venice Gelato, dirt pudding, Goldfish, and s'mores snack mix.  

Walter and I had planned a trip to the beach to surprise David.  We were all going to go to the museum in Mobile since he loves science museums.  Those plans have changed due to ball practices and another birthday party.  David decided we would go a different weekend.  We will stay home and enjoy each other for now.  

Happy Birthday to my biggest baby...other than Walter!  

New Things

Things change so quickly.  It's amazing how fast children learn.  We went fir Dillan and Daniel's 18 month check- up a couple weeks ago.  dillan is 28 pounds and Daniel is 26.  They look like there is more than 2.5 pounds in between them.  I guess because Daniel is shorter too.  His head is larger.  It's a different shape.  We went out to eat Friday night and a lady asked me what is their age difference.  I didn't think fast enough and I said none...they are twins!  Like I've said, they are so different

They are saying so many new words!  Her are a few:

Daniel-

•  Mama
• bubba
• pow
• paw (for pawpaw)
• sponge bob
• hot (in a Granny voice)

Dillan-

• Mama
• sponge bob
• granny
• no
• Snack
• More
• Boat
• Pop

David James is turning 7 this month on the 23rd.  We are planning a nature hunt here at the house for his party.  David is excited and so am I.  He is such a special kid.  God has blessed us with him for 7 years!

We have another celebration this month.  Walter and I celebrated 9 years of marriage on the 6th.  9 years!  Time sure does fly.  I'm not sure he would say the same.  Haha!  

Life is Busy... And Happy

Life has been busy and quiet frankly I haven't thought about posting.  So much has happened in 2013.      First, Daniel and Dillan's child care changed.  Unfortunately, Erica could no longer keep them due to health problems.  We prayed about it and waited.  We didn't want them in a day care.  God answered our prayers and provided us with trusted people.  Between Carrie, Betty, and my in-laws all 5 days are covered.  The best part is they are at home and happy!

David is still doing great in school.  His lowest average so far is a 97.  He reads on a third grade level and enjoys it!  He really likes true books, Dr. Seuss, and graphic books.  He will begin playing baseball for the first time in March.  We will take a break from gymnastics.

February brought Valentine's Day... Or Singles Awareness Day as my friend Marcy calls it.  Walter and I had a date to Ox Yoke while my Dad kept the kids.  It was very nice to have a full conversation while enjoying shrimp and steak.  David was excited with his goodies and the babies didn't too much care.  I also went to David's party at school.  We made brownies, drove off and left them at home, and had to turn around.  But we made it...And the first graders enjoyed them.

Alabama Basketball Game

Road Trip!!!  David, Amber, and I had never been to an UA basketball game.  All of us plus Karla and Walter took a Sunday afternoon to go to the Alabama vs Tulane game.  We left early so we could see the Bear Bryant Museum.  It was neat seeing all the old and new trophies and accomplishments. 

The museum closed and we walked across the road to the Coleman Coliseum.  The glass windows on the front were beautiful.  We had a good view from our seats behind the goal.  We sat for a few minutes and decided to walk around.  What's the first thing we do???  Buy a funnel cake and Dippin Dots.  What else?  It's time to splurge.  The food was David's favorite part.  My favorite was watching the cheerleaders at half time.  Unfortunately, Alabama lost at the last second.  We had fun anyway.  Next sport on my agenda... a gymnastics meet!