365 ~ 2016: Day 152

Happy Birthday to my most favorite person!  I love that we have shared a half a lifetime of birthday memories together.  I'm looking forward to many more.

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Love these stinkers!

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One day we'll get everyone to look and smile and be in the picture without Dad hiding in the back!

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And then there was one.

All the birds flew off this afternoon, but this guy stayed behind for a while.  When I came in after mowing the lawn (early evening), I came to find the nest empty.  This little guy had flown away too. I think that is the end of our bird watching adventures.

365 ~ 2016: Day 148

The last recital of the season!

California & Rock Around the Clock

Brisk March

I like Jazz

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Sometimes you just need a little space from your siblings.

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It's getting crowded in there!

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Breakfast of champions!

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And not to be left out, my little Rhino!  This was the best picture I could snag of my littlest on stage.  He loved being in his first show!

365 ~ 2016: Day 143

The show officially closed today and it was so much fun!  For 2 of the 4 performances, David played a giraffe.  This production was very ambitious and had their giraffes on stilts!  David was determined to make it work.  The taller kids were able to use drywall stilts, however David was not tall enough for them.  You can see from the picture below that the upper clasp would have been above his knee.  The directors husband had made a set before they decided to go to the more stable drywall stilts...and it turned out that with a little bit of tweaking (thanks to Charlie!) we were able to get them to work for David.  It was a lot of trial and error and he still made me feel uneasy watching him walk across the stage, but he didn't fall and he had so much fun using them!  I'm so thankful for these cool experiences that my boys get to have.  What a great show and I'm sorry to see it end, but they are all ready for the next one!

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Shaun's version of Ed was just as good as his big brother's.  His snaggle tooth (aka the missing tooth that make him look like he has a snaggle tooth) helped make the character.  He got lots of laughs and told me tonight that playing Ed was his most favorite thing ever and he can't wait until he can do another show!

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Opening night success!  And some flowers to celebrate!

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We have babies!  Four to be exact.

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One month left with my little buddy.  Next year he'll be in school all day.  I'll miss our lunch dates the most!

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Evan had his well check today and he decided to read some while he waited.  He's turning into quite the little reader.  I love listening to him sound out and stretch his words like he's being taught in school.  He continues to grow and is in the 75th percentile for his height and 99th for weight.  Kid is still a beast!

365 ~ 2016: Day 137

Shaun's turn as Ed the Hyena!  Their music school's production of the Lion King is this weekend!  It's going to be so fun to see how Shaun interprets the same role his brother had back in March.

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David has his best game of the season yesterday.  He was 2 for 3, he hit 2 singles, with an RBI and 2 runs scored!  His team lost in the end but he was pretty pumped about his personal best performance!

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Evan getting some tips from his big brother, who was helping out as first base coach, during the game this morning!

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On Monday David had his last concert of the year.  He played 6 songs with the orchestra and then sang a medley of famous songs from the 50's, 60's, 70's & 80's.  It was such a great concert, and I was so glad that I was able to see their afternoon show they did for the school because I was with the other two boys at their show rehearsal during the evening performance.

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With all the excitement from Mother's Day I am just getting around to some of the pictures from Saturday baseball. It was far from baseball weather outside (48 degrees with a constant drizzle), but we survived.  Shaun had a great game, walking twice and scored a run!  His team won 13 to 4!

365 ~ 2016: Day 132

It's never easy when you have to play against your good friends.  David's team lost by a run, but it was such a great game.  They high fived each and posed for this picture together.  There were no hard feelings and David was genuinely happy for his friend for their win!  That is what I call great SPORTSMANSHIP!

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Me with some of my favorite Mothers!

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Celebrating Mom yesterday!

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Happy Mother's Day!

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Evan tried out the catcher position today during his baseball game.

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A Momma bird has made a nest on top of our front door.

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Every moment in the game is a teaching moment with Coach!  He is always talking to the kids, giving them tips and advice.  Here David is getting some coaching during his at bat to choke up and put his elbows up.  He ended up striking out, but his coach made sure to run up to him before he got to the dug out to tell him that it was his best at bat of his season!  He took some good swings and showed some aggressiveness at the plate that his coach has been trying to see from him since the season began!

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Zoey is ONE! (Let's pretend it didn't happen back in January!)

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And last and certainly not least...the middlest!

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If someone has the formula that stops children from growing up, I think I'll use it now!  Of course, it doesn't help that he is constantly reminding us how many years until he can drive and how many years until he goes off to college.  Three more months and he'll be officially double digits!

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My littlest is SIX today!  He's stubborn and tenacious - a born leader.  Happy Birthday to my baby nugs, I look forward to seeing how you conquer this world; you're already on your way!