Easter

Yesterday was Easter and we all went to Grandmama's house for the annual Easter Egg hunt.  We had some excited kids.  The Easter bunny did stop by and leave 6 baby chicks and some goodies for them.  They loved all of it and were so excited.  Colton really had fun, last year he wasn't really into it.  They all had chocolate for breakfast and got dressed. 

My girls were simply gorgeous and Colton was the most handsome little boy I have ever seen.  We have beautiful kids! 

They really enjoyed the egg hunt, Colton was a little pro at it.  He knew exactly what to do.  Hayden and Gracie really scored big on the Easter eggs and found lots of them with money in them.  They had so much fun playing with all of their cousins and enjoying a beautiful day at Grandmama's.  Well I think the pictures tell the story better than I can type it. 

Friday night we painted Easter eggs and had some Easter cookies!  Got to make sure we keep up all the traditions!  It is really hard to get every thing done sometimes but somehow we always get there. 

There are also several post today, trying to catch up on all the important stuff!

Game Ball Gracie

Saturday was a really busy day.  Both girls had ball games.  Hayden's game was a 10am.  This is the first game that she actually got struck out.  The bad thing is that she struck out twice.  She was so upset.  She couldn't get her face mask on fast enough so that everyone couldn't see the tears.  However, Mommy knew what she was doing so I handed off the line up sheet to go have a talk with Hayden.  After all she is my biggest concern.  I told her that it was okay, it happens to everyone at some point.  She was so upset and of course as her Mommy I was so upset for her.  I just wanted to tell them to give her one more try, I know it isn't the rules but it is so hard to see her like that.  Even after I talked to her, Mark came over and tried to cheer her up too.  She still couldn't shake it off but she went back out and played 3rd base like a champ.  She made several outs and she didn't let that ball go past her.  After the game, her Coach had a little talk with her too and he told her that it happens to everyone and that she is still one of the best ball players he has ever seen.  Good Job Hayden, we are so proud of you.

Gracie's game was at 3pm.  We all went to lunch and went back to the field.  We got there early so Hayden and Gracie watched some of the bigger girls play.  Hayden even learned a few things.  Gracie was so excited about her game.  Hayden and I had walked over to watch a little bit of another game when Gracie's coaches showed up.  Evidently because I wasn't there in the dug out and throwing with her she started crying for Mommy.  When I got there I got her settled down and from then on she was all smiles.  She had some really big hits and she even went after the ball several times  and threw it to the pitcher.  I think her Daddy was the proudest person there.  She was all smiles when she heard Mimi, Pop, Kim and Daddy cheering her on.  The best part of the whole day was that Gracie got the Game Ball.  Words cannot describe how excited she was or us for that matter.  We love you Gracie.  Good Job baby!

Cotlon was such a good boy for all of this.  We are so proud of  him too!

We are so proud of both of our girls.  We are the luckiest parents in the world!

The Cannon

Hayden had an awesome game on Thursday.  They wore the black out stickers and hers said THE CANNON.  Everyone is always referring to her as The Cannon because she has a Cannon of an arm.  She can really throw a ball, it is always so nice to hear complete strangers talk about how that 3rd baseman throws a ball.  I LOVE it!  Well, The Cannon had two really, really big hits and I really wish her daddy had been there for them.  Mimi and Pop got to see them and I know they were as excited and proud as I was!  She ran those bases with pride and smiling from ear to ear.  She also played 3rd base very well and made several outs.  I love watching my girls play ball.  Go Hayden aka The Cannon!  We are so very proud of you and love you to the moon and back!

Go Gracie

Gracie and Hayden both had games on Thursday!  I wasn't expecting Gracie to have a game but she was really excited about it.  Aunt Linda made sure she came to stay with Gracie since I am already the dug out Mom for Hayden's team.  Thank you so much Linda for making my baby girl feel good and special while Mommy wasn't there! Kim also went to Gracie's game, which made her a smile a little bit bigger.  She was so excited.  Thanks for all the help since I can't be in two places at once.  Kim and Linda said that she had big hits, ran real fast and most importantly she smiled the whole time.  Kim also took some amazing pictures for me and I love all of them.  Gracie Leigh, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you and as always we love you to the moon and back!

"Nuts"

Hayden did great in her play.  Thank goodness the stomach bug was a fast one.  She had worked really hard to learn her part and would have been very disappointed if she didn't get to go.  She was a wonderful Red Bird and she spoke very clear and loud when it was time for her part.  As always, I was so very proud of her and I watched smiling and tearing up.  She always sings where you can hear her, which is so funny because she is pretty shy.  Good Job Red Bird, we love you to the moon and back!