What a difference a year makes...

Tyler started fall ball a few weeks ago and I can't even explain to you the difference from last year and this year. Last year Tyler was extremely shy and intimidated and this year he is confident and outgoing. Last year I remember saying to Tyler, "Tyler you have to run after the ball and get it you can't just watch it roll by you." Tyler's response was, "Mom don't worry all my friends go get it I don't need to!" And that's exactly what he did...he would stand there the entire game and watch the ball go by while the others piled on top of each other trying to get it! I am proud to say that this year he is running after the ball and is usually the shortstop or first baseman. And last year when he would get up to bat he would stand there for what seemed like 10 minutes looking back at his coach before he would finally swing the bat. This year he walks up to the plate with such confidence like he has been doing it for years! We are really looking forward to watching him play this year and I know that he is just as excited to be out there playing!

Tommy and Tyler working on hitting together.

Tyler's #1 Fan




Tyler's first game is on Saturday which Tommy and I will miss, but Mema and Papa are going to take him. I am leaving Mema in charge of pictures so hopefully she will get a few!

Backyard Camp Night...

The boys are practicing for our big camping trip that we are planning on taking as soon as the weather cools down a little bit. Tommy got our tent and camping supplies today, so we decided what a better way to practice then a trial run in our backyard! Tyler and Dylan were busy little bees this afternoon helping their daddy get set up for their first night sleeping in the tent. Once the tent was set up the camping fun began. They ate pizza outside, swung in the hammock, read books in the tent, played with their flashlights, searched for frogs, and couldn't wait until it was time to tell stories in the dark! Since Tommy has gotten home they have been all about daddy so it wasn't a shocker when I realized that I was uninvited to the sleep over. They told me it was boys only...I have been getting that a lot lately! I thought that Tommy was going to have a hard time getting them to sleep, but when I went to check on them I couldn't believe that they had already fallen asleep. Looks like they are ready for our big trip because they were great little campers tonight!

The boys playing in the tent.

Tyler enjoying chips and a book and Dylan playing with the sleeping bag.

Best Buddies!

Heading into the tent for bedtime.

One more book before lights out.

Sweet dreams.

Beach Day...

The sun finally decided to come out today and we weren't going to miss out on a beautiful beach day! We packed up headed to dunkin donuts for our usual beach day necessity: two ice coffees light and sweet and 25 munchkins and then we were off to the beach. The beach was beautiful! We had such a great time! After two hours of fun, a sunburned daddy, and two worn out children we headed home. The boys just love the beach and I don't just mean my little boys. Check them out...

Nothing like watching your husband ride a spiderman boogie board with a bright yellow mask on....Now that's HOT!

My sister-in-law and kiddos joined us for the fun!