Gymnastics

I have been meaning to get a picture of Jasmine before gymnastics posted on here. I always remembered half way down the road or just ran out of time. Anyway, here is Miss Jazzi before we left.



Jacob and Jenna kept trying to get into the pictures. Here's a few pictures of that *fun*.

Makit & Bakit

Remember these? The suncatchers that you make yourself? Well Jasmine saw them in the store a few weeks ago and got one. I got one for Jacob and Jenna to attempt to make. Jasmine hasn't done hers yet but Jacob and Jenna did today since the rain is keeping us inside.

Here are the pictures at the process. I think there are little beads everywhere! Oh well.





And the results!

Saturn



Dolphins

Jenna and her trike

Oma and Opa got Jenna her first bike for Christmas. She has been riding it around the house and on the deck and finally *got it*. She wanted to go out today and try it again. Doing this usually ends up with Mommy just pushing her around. But not today folks! Today she actually did it!





And a little video of her actually doing it! I'm so proud of my girl.
**Yes, I fixed the helmet and tightened it up shortly after this video!**

Another Saturday, Another Sports Day!

Both of the boys had their games today. And because Murphy and his law love me so much, both of their games were at 2 and Jamie had a busy day at work. Oma and Opa took Jordan to his game while I took James.

I don't have any pictures from Jordan's game but they won! They beat Damascus Regional #1 13 to 5!! Jordan is still getting comfortable with his bat but catches everything that comes near his glove.

James' team, the Giants, tied with the other team, the Packers. The league only allows for them to play for one hour so if they are tied at the end of that hour, that's how it ends. James played really well and even got to be quarterback a few times! Here are some pictures from James' game.











James got a medal today for being the "Best Listener" on the team.





And here are a few pictures of Jenna at James' game. **Jasmine and Jacob went with Oma and Opa of course.**

Jordan's First Game

Since Jordan's last game was canceled over the weekend, tonight was his first game. Jordan played right field. He got up to bat a few times. He walked on once and then scored! Overall, he played really well. They won 16 to 10!

Here's some pictures from the game...

Jordan and James' BIG Sports Day!

Well, it's official ~ I'm a taxi cab mom! Jasmine started gymnastics. James is starting flag football. Jordan has baseball, although he's already had quite a few practices.

Today is the big day! Both boys are starting their games. Well, supposed to anyway....

It stormed last night and Jordan's game was canceled. It wasn't all the games. Just some of the fields. Unfortunately, his was one of them. They are supposed to have a game Tuesday night. I'm really hoping so. I can't wait for his games. He has a great coach and a great team. They have been together for a long time and have really pulled Jordan into their team.

James still had his game but he was at his mom's this week. She took him to his game. Because of Jordan's game being canceled, plans got changed up for going to his dad's and I was in Manassas around James' game time. I missed his first game unfortunately. He called Jamie right after his game though. His team won and he even scored a touch down!! I'm so sad I missed it but I will be there for next week's game.

It's going to be a crazy season for us. Jordan has some games on Monday nights at the same time Jasmine has gymnastics. The boys have games at the same time as well. I'm pretty dissappointed that I won't get to see all of them but such is life when your kids are all in sports!

I'll have pictures up soon in their sports gear!

Easter 2008

We had a great Easter in the mountains. I just love spending holidays there. Everything is just slowed down and enjoyed so much more. You never stop wishing that Richard and Sandy were there but being there, you feel like they are.

We celebrated on Saturday even though Jamie, Jasmine and Jacob were staying until Monday. I had to be back to babysit on Monday and get James back in time to get to his mom's. Instead of rushing on Sunday, we just did everything on Saturday. Jordan spent this Easter with his dad's family.

Jamie was off mowing something or cutting down a tree; something wilder-nessy. He told me to go ahead and get the kids started on the coloring of the eggs. He'd be back in time. Um, dude, do you remember how quickly our children color eggs? Anyway, here are some pictures of the coloring.

While I was getting the colors ready for the kids, I told them to go ahead and start drawing on their eggs with the white crayons. When I turned around, tis is what I found. Apparently drawing on eggs makes you hungry!



Getting into it







What's coloring eggs without colored hands?





Having fun





Yup, you guessed it ~ Daddy missed egg coloring. I knew that was going to happen!

Later on, Jamie's cousin David, his wife, Michelle and their son, Bradley, came over. They were going to eat with us. We also had an Easter Egg hunt! We had over 130 eggs!! So much fun! And of course, some pictures of the fun!











Now we had a special silver egg which had $5 in it! The kids looked and looked. We even gave clues and finally, Jasmine found it! Am I good or what?



Easter morning with their baskets of goodies!









And right before we went home, Jenna had to take a spin with Daddy. She came home with me. She is just way too mean to her poor daddy to be able to stay with him.