Papaw visits and takes us out to "the old ballgame!"

When Papaw comes for a visit we usually end up at the ballpark and we always have a blast! Even though the game was called in the 5th inning due to rain, it didn't dampen our spirits at all :) As you can see on their faces, they loved it! God even gave us awesome seats that were covered from the rain with an incredible view. The kids enjoyed watching the tarp being put on the field, and removed, AND put on again! - to cover the rain - as much as the game itself. Ahhh, the simple pleasures bring so much joy! Thank you God!

More pics with Papaw!

The kids love playing with Papaw and sitting in his lap. They even got to get Muddy the Mudcats autograph - although Noah was not too thrilled with being that close to Muddy, Nathan and Anthony enjoyed it and the game!

Noah - all tuckered out!

As we spent a couple of weeks packing up all our stuff to move across town, the kids got pretty bored pretty quickly with all the preparations. So, one day amidst all the boxes and all the noise, Noah decided to catch a cat nap right in the middle of the living room! Isn't he the cutest thing ever??? (except for Nathan and Anthony, of course!)

Awanas Awards Night 2009

Nathan finished his first year in Sparks and Anthony finished his first year in Cubbies. To say they love Awanas would be a HUGE understatement. They both completed their Scripture memory books and got all their attendance awards. Nathan even got a review emblem for completing the book twice. Anthony got a special stepstool handmade by one of his leaders. We are so excited at how much Scripture they are "hiding in their hearts" and how much they enjoy learning God's Word. Congratulations boys!

Night at the Mudcats with ODBC!

An annual tradition with our church has been the Night at the Mudcats! We love baseball, but we especially enjoy getting together with friends, laughing, and fellowshipping! The kids love all the crazy music and free giveaways - AND being with their friends. Don't let their faces fool you!

Nathan's tooth #7

Pretty soon Nathan may not be able to eat at all :) This is the 7th tooth he's lost in a less than a year! He helped this one along a little bit by hitting it with his knee a few days ago! Its becoming old hat to him but to Mommy its always special!

A special baseball :)

At our recent outing to see the Durham Bulls, Anthony received a special gift - albeit from the opposing team! We were seated behind the Louisville Bats bullpen and one of the players gave Anthony an official game ball! He was thrilled! It was a great family time!