Happy Birthday Aunt Anna! We hope this song will make up for the fact that we didn't get our birthday card in the mail on time (as usual)! I'm hoping you think that this is much better though...
After they sang, I asked them what their favorite thing about Aunt Anna was. Abby said "her pretty hair." Drew said, "playing with Kyle." I'm sure what they both meant was - how much we love her and she loves us!
So, happy birthday to my #1 blog reader and the best little sister a girl could ask for. We love you!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
It's A Little Bit Like The World Series...Only Not.
Today was such an exciting day! It was Drew's last game of the season and he was amazing!
It was actually the first game of the tournament, but our team lost 8-7 which is why it was our last game. However, Drew was phenomenal during the game so our family was on cloud nine!
The best part...well, I'll show you Drew talking to me about it...
That's right! HE CAUGHT A FLY BALL! Words cannot even begin to express the excitement on the field when it happened. The batter popped the ball up and it headed right for 3rd base which is where Drew plays. He held his glove up in the air and the ball dropped right in. The look on his face was priceless! Matt described it as "pure elation."
I was jumping up and down, waving my arms, screaming and clapping for my Drew! I had goose bumps all over my arms watching him celebrate on the field - it brought me so much joy! He ran over to his daddy and jumped into his arms as Matt lifted him up and swung him around. The players, coaches, and fans in the bleachers were all cheering for him. The coaches from the other team even made their way over to high-five him. His smile was enormous and it seemed to last forever.
That was definitely the highlight of the game, but he also had many other great moments. Like he said in the video, "I did a lot of good things so I got another game ball!"
In the last inning we had two outs and two players on base and we needed to score to stay in the game. It was Drew's turn at bat (no tee allowed at this point in the tournament) and I was so nervous for him. He got two strikes and then he hit the third pitch to get the bases loaded! Unfortunately, the little guy after Drew struck out, but that didn't take away from Drew's accomplishment under pressure!
Earlier in the game he scored a run. And, at one point he fielded the ball at third base and got a player from the other team out - something he has never done before!
So, to recap - one catch of a fly ball, one run scored, one hit (without the tee), and one out at third base!
He got the game ball for the second time this season. He is the only player to get a game ball twice!
We are so proud of Drew and so proud of the Tar Heels! We have terrific coaches and a great group of little boys.
As we were walking into the dugout, Drew turned to his coach and said, "Well coach, I'll see you next season in January!"
His coach said, "Drew, I'll see you at the team party in a few weeks."
To which Drew replied with a nod of his head, "Of course you will!"
I really love that little dude!
It was actually the first game of the tournament, but our team lost 8-7 which is why it was our last game. However, Drew was phenomenal during the game so our family was on cloud nine!
The best part...well, I'll show you Drew talking to me about it...
That's right! HE CAUGHT A FLY BALL! Words cannot even begin to express the excitement on the field when it happened. The batter popped the ball up and it headed right for 3rd base which is where Drew plays. He held his glove up in the air and the ball dropped right in. The look on his face was priceless! Matt described it as "pure elation."
I was jumping up and down, waving my arms, screaming and clapping for my Drew! I had goose bumps all over my arms watching him celebrate on the field - it brought me so much joy! He ran over to his daddy and jumped into his arms as Matt lifted him up and swung him around. The players, coaches, and fans in the bleachers were all cheering for him. The coaches from the other team even made their way over to high-five him. His smile was enormous and it seemed to last forever.
That was definitely the highlight of the game, but he also had many other great moments. Like he said in the video, "I did a lot of good things so I got another game ball!"
In the last inning we had two outs and two players on base and we needed to score to stay in the game. It was Drew's turn at bat (no tee allowed at this point in the tournament) and I was so nervous for him. He got two strikes and then he hit the third pitch to get the bases loaded! Unfortunately, the little guy after Drew struck out, but that didn't take away from Drew's accomplishment under pressure!
Earlier in the game he scored a run. And, at one point he fielded the ball at third base and got a player from the other team out - something he has never done before!
So, to recap - one catch of a fly ball, one run scored, one hit (without the tee), and one out at third base!
He got the game ball for the second time this season. He is the only player to get a game ball twice!
We are so proud of Drew and so proud of the Tar Heels! We have terrific coaches and a great group of little boys.
As we were walking into the dugout, Drew turned to his coach and said, "Well coach, I'll see you next season in January!"
His coach said, "Drew, I'll see you at the team party in a few weeks."
To which Drew replied with a nod of his head, "Of course you will!"
I really love that little dude!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Way Back Whensday #3
Has it already been one week? Cleary, I need to get on the ball with my blogging duties...
Thankfully, this way back whensday stuff is easy and fun!
Here is my favorite photograph - EVER!!
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Thankfully, this way back whensday stuff is easy and fun!
Here is my favorite photograph - EVER!!
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Way Back Whensday #2
I don't want to leave Abby out of all the alphabet fun! Here she is at 22 months singing her ABCs...
Monday, November 3, 2008
Trick Or Treat!
We have been so excited about Halloween! The kids have loved all of it - getting the costumes, decorating the house, carving the pumpkin, class parties and parades, Halloween crafts, and buying all the candy - they were more than ready for the big night when it was finally time to trick or treat! Here is my very own Luke and Leia-
Drew and Abby usually go to bed very early, so they love any excuse to be outside when it's dark! They weren't shy about running up the doors and ringing the doorbells, but we did have to remind them to say "trick or treat!" And, everyone in the neighborhood loved their costumes - the kids really enjoyed all the attention!
By the end of the night they had baskets full of candy that were too heavy for them to carry! Sweet Drew doesn't even like candy, so after they left each house he would say, "Abby, I got you some skittles!" or "Abby, I got your favorite - lollipops!!" He is such a sweet brother.
The last house of the night was our own. Grams was there to hand out candy so Matt and I could both go trick or treating with the kids. It's really so much fun to watch them and neither one of us wanted to miss out - their enthusiasm is a joy to experience! This is the 3rd year my mom has come over to give out candy for us and the kids love having her there when they get home!
And, they loved handing out the candy to the trick or treaters that came by. They didn't want to go to bed because they were afraid they would miss all the fun!
A happy Halloween, it was.
Drew and Abby usually go to bed very early, so they love any excuse to be outside when it's dark! They weren't shy about running up the doors and ringing the doorbells, but we did have to remind them to say "trick or treat!" And, everyone in the neighborhood loved their costumes - the kids really enjoyed all the attention!
By the end of the night they had baskets full of candy that were too heavy for them to carry! Sweet Drew doesn't even like candy, so after they left each house he would say, "Abby, I got you some skittles!" or "Abby, I got your favorite - lollipops!!" He is such a sweet brother.
The last house of the night was our own. Grams was there to hand out candy so Matt and I could both go trick or treating with the kids. It's really so much fun to watch them and neither one of us wanted to miss out - their enthusiasm is a joy to experience! This is the 3rd year my mom has come over to give out candy for us and the kids love having her there when they get home!
And, they loved handing out the candy to the trick or treaters that came by. They didn't want to go to bed because they were afraid they would miss all the fun!
A happy Halloween, it was.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Way Back Whensday #1
Last week, I spent several hours copying all of my picture and video files to DVDs. There are thousands of pictures on my computer and I am a happy girl to know that they are all now safely backed up - twice (one set to keep here and one to keep at my mom's house).
In the process, I took the time to look through old pictures and watch videos from when the kids were younger. It was amazing - I loved the walk down memory lane and I thought it would be fun to share it with you!
I've seen this Way Back Whensday idea on other blogs and loved the concept. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I'm going to copy this great idea!
Check back each Wednesday for old pictures or video of the kids - I promise it won't disappoint!
This video is from April of 2006. Drew was 2 1/2 years old and Abby was 1.
The next video is much shorter, but I had to share it because I just love his sweet voice as he says "uh-oh."
In the process, I took the time to look through old pictures and watch videos from when the kids were younger. It was amazing - I loved the walk down memory lane and I thought it would be fun to share it with you!
I've seen this Way Back Whensday idea on other blogs and loved the concept. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I'm going to copy this great idea!
Check back each Wednesday for old pictures or video of the kids - I promise it won't disappoint!
This video is from April of 2006. Drew was 2 1/2 years old and Abby was 1.
The next video is much shorter, but I had to share it because I just love his sweet voice as he says "uh-oh."
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