What a great sports day!

What a day for sports!

Jordan had a 9 AM game so we had to be there at 8. While on the way, Jenna threw up. Oh what will this day turn into? So I dropped Jordan off with his coach and ran back home to get clothes. Something told me to pack her some clothes because I knew we'd be gone most of the day but alas, I didn't. Back to the game in plenty of time where Jenna slept in my lap for the first hour and then just sat there with me for the second hour.

Jordan actually swung this game! We think he's been having a bit of stage fright at the games when it's his turn. Not only did he actually swing but he hit the ball too! It was a nice hit but the 2nd baseball got it to the first baseman just before Jordan hit the plate. The guys on the team were really proud he actually hit it though. You'd of thought he didn't get the out. Next time up to bat, he walked on and then scored!

Jordan played right and left field.

The Muckdogs beat Damascus 17 - 7!!! It was an awesome game.

A few pictures from Jordan's game

Warming up



Playing right field



Playing Left Field



Pretty Jasmine



Jacob laying on the rocks



That game was over about 11:15. We took one of Jordan's teammates to his sister's game where his dad was at then headed home. I had a feeling Oma and Opa had been trying to call. They were planning on coming to James' game. Of course because no one ever listens to anything I say, Oma and Jamie weren't sure what time who's games where when. *Sometimes I wonder why I even talk.* Oma and Opa met us at our house at 12:30 and then we were off to James' game.

James had pictures and practice at 1. While that was going on, we sat, had hot dogs and watched the younger kids (they have to be like 4 or 5) play. There are some good little ball players there.

James game started a few minutes late and guess who actually got to come? Jamie! Oh man, if you could have seen the smile on James' face. I don't think anything would have made it come off. To top it off, James scored a touch down. Oh man, that was so cool to watch! And we thought the smile couldn't have gotten bigger! James made a lot of good attempts at getting the flags off of the other team and did a few times. He is quite a fast runner. They tied 24 - 24. They play for an hour and when time is up, if it's tied, that's how it stays. *No pictures from James' game. I completely forgot to take one. I wish I would have gotten a video of his touchdown. Maybe next time.*

It was a really great day for the boys. Beautiful weather. Both played great. Then we grilled at home.

This week is going to be one crazy week coming up!

Sunday ~ Baseball practice
Monday ~ Jasmine has gymnastics
Tuesday ~ Baseball game
Wednesday ~ Baseball game
Thursday ~ Jasmine turns 7!
Friday ~ Relay for Life walk
Saturday ~ Baseball game and Jordan has his team pictures
Sunday ~ Mother's Day

I'll try hard to update daily!

Jamie never ceases to amaze me

You know the saying ~ "Jack of All Trades, Master of None". Well Jamie is a Master of All. We got a really nice surround sound system for the living room. Most people would need the store to install in as these are the kind that go into the wall. Well not us, we have Jamie. He can do anything and personally I think he does it better than the *pros*. I don't know, maybe I'm biased. Anyway, he was off today and did the speakers.

Before ~ cutting the holes into the walls



*Yes, we have a dart board in the living room.*



After







Isn't he amazing? How awesome is that craftsmanship? And the sound is simply amazing. And we don't even have the subwoofer yet.

As if my life isn't exciting enough...

Jenna likes to make sure to cause as much trouble as possible. Jasmine had gymnastics tonight at 6 so of course this would happen tonight. Jenna woke up from a mini-nap at about 4 and was complaining her nose was hurting. Well I knew from a previous incident that Jenna probably stuck something up there. I figured we'd be off to the ER for a nice minimal 3 to 4 hour visit and Jazzi would be missing gymnastics.

She wouldn't answer my questions asking her if she stuck something up there. She just cried and cried. Upon a flashlight, held down investigation, it was apparent that Jenna had something up her nose. I couldn't really tell what it was. It looked like a pistachio which Jacob, Jenna and I had been munching on earlier. I attempted to use my fingernail to get it out which I'm sure is probably the worst thing to do but you do what you do in the moment. Her nose did start bleeding a teeny bit. Jasmine got me a tissue. For grins and giggles, I had Jenna blow her nose. I was hoping she'd at least just move it up some making it easier for me to get out. Well she said "oh Mommy, my nose feels better." So I looked in the tissue and what do I find....a balled up piece of tissue. *sigh* I asked her why she did it and she said in the sweetest voice "I don't know". I asked her if she would ever do it again and she of course said no.

Here's a lovely picture of the tissue and just to give you some perspective, sized up next to a dime.



I am pretty sure you can check back here in a few weeks to see what she decides to stick up there next.

For now, here's a list.

1) Bead
2) Tissue

Another day of baseball

Jordan had another game today. It was a great game and despite an awesome comeback, it wasn't enough for a victory. The Muckdogs lost to the Giants, 11-10. :-(

Here are a few pictures from the day.

Jordan doing what he does while he waits....eating sunflower seeds. These things are like crack to these kids!



Up to bat. Sadly, Jordan struck out.



A few more pictures.

Jenna being Jenna ~ the dirtier she gets, the better! Oh and her shirt is actually a dress. A dress she wore when she was 6 months old. It wasn't worth the fight. When Jenna wants to wear something, Jenna wears it.







One of Jacob



One of Jazzi

3-0 Baby!

Jordan had another game tonight. They played the Pirates. It was an intense game to say the least. Very close. Jordan didn't get a hit but did walk on one time and in turn, scored! He played right field and did very well.

The Muckdogs are 3-0!! They won 11-9. That is by far our closest game. It was definitely a nailbiter.

Jordan has another game this Saturday!

My furry baby

I haven't shared any pictures of Bear in a long time. Can you believe this puppy isn't even a year old yet? That's Mama's boy right there. Well until Jenna walks in the room.

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!