Taylor's Family Picture Album

A few weeks ago, Taylor had an school assignment for his spelling words. He had to take 5 of his spelling words, take pictures, and then make a "family album." He came up with some fun ideas and took some good pictures. Here is what he came up with:

1. DEFIANT: Kristen is being defiant by not practicing the piano.
(Note: Taylor just happened to walking by and saw this occurance. It's what really inspired him to do the family album....Fun times...Fun times...)


2. RELUCTANT: I am being reluctant about getting off of the computer.

3. ENVIOUS: Ryan is envious of my scooter.

4. CURIOUS: I am curious about this piece of paper.

5. ADVENTUROUS: Ryan is being adventurous climbing the basketball hoop.

Getting a Sunburn at a Freezing Baseball Game

Last Saturday was a very pleasant day. By afternoon, it had warmed up nicely so I thought capris would be a very nice apparel option for Taylor's baseball game.

The first 15 minutes of the game were rather lovely. After that, I thought we were back in March. The wind was blowing so much, one would think we were at the bottom of the Grand Canyon -- or any canyon for that matter. But Illinois has NO canyons. It's flat as a pancake. The biggest hill is a speed bump.

Nonetheless, I thought I was going to FREEZE. (And I wasn't the only one.) After about 45 minutes, I could stand no more, and went to the car and pulled out my winter jacket and blankets (notice the plural ending to that word.) In Illinois it is manditory to carry winter coats and blankets in your car year round---even in July--so you are prepared at all times for the weather abnormalities.

Later that evening, my arms hurt......I GOT A SUNBURN AT THE FREEZING COLD BASEBALL GAME.

Only in Illinois.

P.S. Taylor took one for the team at last night's game. The pitcher from the other team slammed him in the head with the baseball when Taylor was at bat. OUCH! He recovered, and went up to bat his next turn and hit the ball very hard!

Baseball, Baseball, Baseball

We are in full swing with baseball season. Ryan is on the Red Sox and Taylor is on the Twins. Both teams are doing very well. Taylor is an excellent first baseman, pitcher and catcher. Ryan loves pitching as well and is so much happier this year with his coaches compared to last year.

It can get more than complicated trying to get everyone where they need to be on time. Both of them play two (sometimes 3) games a week and then they both usually have one practice session, usually on the same night. I really think I need an assistant, if not a wife, to help me!

I'm not choosing favorites with these pictures---I will post pictures of Taylor from his game tomorrow....