"Fowl" Ball!

This is what happened while trying to record Zach while he was up to bat. (Notice the batter standing to the left of me.)

Fortunately, I looked up from the camera in time to see a ball coming straight for my face, and I was able to duck in time. Therefore, this video is entertaining, rather than tragic. Don't worry, two pitches later, the pitcher hit Zach in the arm, and he walked. I feel this was payback for almost hitting his mom in the face. All the boys in the dugout (to the left of me and the camera) gave Zach a hard time after that one!)

Just a few reasons why I love spring...

First, the way my planters (minus the weeds) look right now.

The nice warm days (the last few have been absolutely beautiful!)

Reading a good book out on the back porch, enjoying the fresh air and warmth of the sun.

And baseball. Right now, that is what our life constitutes almost every night.

How Does the Easter Bunny Know I Wanted This?

As my kids get older, I find it harder not to tell the little ones the true Easter bunny secret. Zach has known the secret for years, and last Easter was the first for Hayley, which then included the secret about Santa. Zach has been good about keeping it mum, but Hayley at times, likes to share parts of her knowledge, and drop little hints. It is only a matter of time before Tyler or Justin catch on to her hints, and then, maybe Easter/Christmas/Tooth Fairy will be easier, or will it. I think I like the innocence of the whole Easter Bunny/Santa idea. Kids are happy with what these two fantasized heroes bring them. Whereas, when it comes from Mom and Dad, the kids tend to drop lists and hints of things they want, then expect. Don't get me wrong, my two older kids are always grateful and happy with what they get, but as parents, we can see the disappointed look in their eyes, when the other two have sure joy! Things to look forward to...

Easter Spring Break

The kids just went back to school today and life went back to normal after having a week off for Spring Break. The only time the kids started to get on my nerves was last night at 8:30 pm. That is because it was bed time and for the last week and a half, they were allowed to stay up late. Some nights they got to stay up as late as 11 pm, which is quite late for me! We only let them do that one a couple times while we were in St. George for four days. We are lucky enough to live somewhere where you can get in the car and within 5 hours, enter the warm zone! We had 70 and 80 degree weather while we were down there, and were able to swim, hike through Zions and play basketball, racquetball, and tennis. It was just the pick-me up we all needed at the end of a very long, cold winter. Now, if only summer could come...