Summer is supposed to be full of rest...not for us!
Gracie has been training a Peanut the Pony for a couple of weeks now. She is loving it even though Peanut bit her on the shoulder. She has such an amazing love for all animals but especially for horses and ponies. She got to jump poles on Peanut the other day and she absolutely loved it. He is just her size. Although, she loves Peanut she really loves riding the big horses...Sunny, Touscan, and Pie.
Hayden has been practicing like crazy with travel ball and Middle School ball. Plus hitting and pitching lessons. Oh and don't forget speed and agility....and people wonder where we are all the time! My days are so busy filled with all the things my kids enjoy. Hayden's pitching is looking good but it is a lot of work. This mommy has to suit up in shin guards and a face mask to help her practice. That says a lot about how much I love her because I never even played ball as a kid. I have taken many hits to my thighs and legs....and it HURTS like crazy....but I hide my tears and push through so she doesn't lose confidence or see me cry like a baby! She has a fantastic batting stance that we are perfecting. When she puts it all together she is going to kill the ball! Right now she is playing 2nd base, 3rd base and pitching. She plays the outfield on some occasions but not lately. She looks good no matter where she is. She has a huge love for sports!
Colton is practicing his hitting this Summer. He decided this all on his on. He gets his bucket of baseballs and bat and finds Daddy or me to pitch to him. He prefers his Daddy...I can't imagine why...being that I am such a great ball player! He said he has to practice hard because he is going to be a home run hitter all season in the fall. I sure hope he is. I love watching him do his thing. However, I think he may need to work on his fielding. He likes to play in the dirt rather than field the ball. Hopefully this season that will change. I think he is going to be a baller like Hayden.
As for Mark and I all of our enjoyment comes from making our kids happy. The camper is our thing! The kids love it too and always want to know where we are going for the weekend. It is like a vacation every week to somewhere different....but these vacations are the kind that we can afford. Our budget doesn't allow spontaneous beach trips or any of that. The camper is like our home on wheels...we can go anywhere that is cheap!
