American Idol Season 23 Auditions

So if you haven't noticed, Grace loves to sing. She made this poster book at school and has been singing the song ever since

The Big Recital

Here is the video of Grace's dance recital. We heard about this recital for weeks, and as you can see, it took her a while to get warmed up, but when she did it was really cute.

Not Quite the Major Leagues

This is Grace's 1st year of T-Ball (well... of any organized sport). She really enjoys playing, but keeping attention for the whole game is pretty tough.. not only for her but for the whole team in general



This is our little home run hitter in action. She loves hiting more than fielding (as you can tell from the videos)

Random pictures & Activities

Grace is winding down her year of dance. She really loves it and wants to be so independent. She begs me to let her go into dance herself, while I watch her from the car. She is one of the oldest in her class, which means she is probably bossing the others around. I am sure we will post many pics of her recital!

Grace and friends!

We have the absolute greatest city athletic center! I am really trying to go 3-4 days a week to lost weight for my brother's wedding, and the kids go to the childcare center for a little over an hour. They are building the outdoor pool facilities, but here is our indoor pool area. They have a lap pool, a pool for aerobics and swimming, a shallow pool for swim lessons, a current channel, and this shallow play area. Grace loves the water and has no fear. I have to watch her very carefully. Brady on the other hand was petrified and wouldn't even let me put him down in the water. He was a baby last year, and I guess doesn't remember the 200 times we went swimming and he was floating in a covered turtle floatie! Maybe he'll get used to it!

This is Brady's new pose for pictures. I don't know where he got the idea that you have to squat and "get ready" like Grace does during t-ball. But he's cute, nonetheless.

I always love pics of my kids before church. Maybe I like them dressed up with their hair slicked down. Anyway, this was a Sunday morning, and Grace wasn't feeling very well. We made it through our morning of activities though.

T-ball, Here We Come!

Grace was thrilled to be able to play baseball like her Uncle Zachary, so we signed her up with our church league, and Josh decided he wanted to coach. She loves the outfits, snacks, and water breaks, but doesn't care so much about the game. She actually hits well and knows to run to first base. Being in the field is pretty distracting though. She dazes off, or wants to come sit by me, and doesn't really chase the ball down. Maybe that will come in time, or maybe baseball isn't for her. We'll see...

Grammy, Pops, and Aunt Marisa at her first game! Uncle Gary must've been scouting other players. Grace loves all the attention!

If you can't tell, she's the only girl on the team. The other teams we played have had at least 3 girls, and one team was almost all girls. Oh well, she doesn't seem to notice, although she covets the other girl's pink bats and shoes!

Spring Break Week in TN

I am finally updating my blog with Easter pics. Trying to be hilariously funny or insightful isn't seeming to work, so I am just giving you the bare facts. Maybe next time I'll be more humorous. Part of my problem is that I need to learn how to download the pictures off the camera. I have to wait for my lovely husband to do it, and he has better things to do.

Everyone hunting eggs

Grace knew exactly what to do!

Micah and Erica hid the eggs for the kids. It was bitter cold outside and we were really in a hurry, so I didn't put anything in the eggs. Big mistake! Brady had never hunted eggs, but he was really disappointed that there was nothing in the eggs. He opened every one, and had this look of disgust when there was nothing inside. He started putting rocks in his basket instead. BOYS!

Easter lunch, which was delicious! Notice my mom's Easter table cloth, candles, serving dishes, and even Jell-O eggs, which are a tradition. When you try to eat them, they slide off your plate, but the kids love them!

Uncle Micah and soon to be Aunt Erica

Dianna and her precious kids- Easter 2008

Brady didn't care for his rabbit ears as much as sister, nor did he like his Peeps.

Brady was checking out his basket of goodies (mostly from the $1.00 section at Target). Daddy even sent a card since he was at home in Texas.

Getting a good picture is always hard, but at least they are looking in the same direction

Easter Sunday at my parent's church! He is Risen Indeed! It is so neat to teach your children about why Christ came, and the best part about it is when they begin to understand. We read the events of Christ's last week, and Grace had Resurrection Eggs that she made at school. She could tell everyone in great detail what each egg represented. It is so hard as parents to try and teach your children everything they should know, and you just pray for the day when they will accept Him as their Savior.

Watching more baseball with Uncle Micah. For these types of events, its key to have tons of snacks for the kids. Grace also brings a huge backpack of books, although she does cheer for the team. Without Granna's help, I would be a wreck from trying to entertain these kids!

St. Patty's Day

A Weekend of Baseball

The talented one

Grace and Granna- Rebel Fans!

Cousin Jessica, Aunt Patti, and Granna(my mom)

Uncle Scott and my grandmother, Mimi. She's 79 and still trucked it to Ft. Worth!

Brady and Cousin Justin
For those of you that don't know my extended family, sports is a big part of what we do. Well, my brother Zachary plays baseball for Ole Miss (The University of Mississippi) and they played TCU at the beginning of March. A lot of our family came to watch the action, but the best part was hanging out with everyone. It was still bitter cold and windy in Texas!