Kyson is Baptized!

We've had some very exciting things going on around here!  For starters, Grandma and Pa showed up for Kyson's big day.  Since it just so happened to fall on Pa's bday (Feb 1) we decided a little celebration was in order to welcome them here.  The kids made a birthday banner and we hung it up.  We also made him an ice cream cake.  It wasn't DQ but it will have to do......Happy birthday Pa!

Lexi made this bagpipe pin for Pa's birthday.  He loved it!

Next on the weekend agenda.....Kyson's baptism. 

It was a wonderful day filled with family and friends.  Kyson asked Aunt jenni and Gamie to be the speakers.  He had Grandma say a prayer and the Pa's were witnesses.

 

We enjoyed the baptism and then had everyone come back to our house for  some Mr. Pickles sandwiches.  We loved the celebration and are proud of Kyson for making this choice.

Grandma Suzette and Pa

Gamie and Pa

Uncle Brendan and Kyson

Take me out to the Ball game.....

Ryan took Kendri to the Giants game this weekend.  These kids love hanging out with their dad and they love the Giants!

Kendri was lucky enough to get a baseball from one of the players during batting practice. Whoo hoo!!

Meanwhile, at the home front, Kyson has been taking care of his own baseball duties......

Now back to the game.....

Goooo GIANTS!!!!!

Teacher appreciation

 Kendri was awarded 1st place this year for the most AR points for 1st-4th grade! I think she had somewhere around 540 ish.  She loves to read.  Her good friend Ella Gregory took 2nd place. 

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We also spent some time at the school for Kyson's assembly.  And no one loves Dexton. Nope.  Not a single soul. ;)

Kyson's letter to his teacher, Ms. Woodall.  Is there anything sweeter than a 1st grader in all their innocence?

Dexton turns 1!!!

My baby is 1.  How did this happen??
Thank goodness this happened!
Do any of you have conflicting emotions when it comes to your babies growing up? On the hand, its a special bonding phase of life.  On the other hand, moments to yourself are so rare.  Motherhood depletes you.  But it also fulfills you.  I would have it no other way. 

Dexton loved his big day.  And Lexi totally came through with some clay creations to make the birthday cake spectacular!  Poor Lexi.  She had been planning on doing this for Dexton but then she came down with a bug and has been running a fever and feeling terrible.  But being the good big sister she is, she muscled through and got the little circus figures done. And she did a terrific job!

 One little taste and he was hooked......

 At one, Dexton is fast little mover and loves to climb.  He also is a terrible sleeper.  I'll sleep when I'm dead.  I guess.  He loves to try new foods and is notoriously grouchy.  But we love him just the same!!! Happy birthday baby!

Random Happenings in May

Spirit Week at school calls for Sports day and you know how crazy this family is about the Giants.....we were ready!!

  Dexton does not understand that sometimes climbing is NOT going to get you where you want to go.  #stuckunderthetable

This kid loves watermelon.  It's so juicy and delicious, who can blame him??

  Summer time!!! Let the pool parties begin!  And the coronary heart problems for the moms with babies who love the water and don't fit in their floaties......I'm talking about me in case there was any confusion.

Not Picky.....yet!

Who is this kid?? He enjoys eating raw broccoli and lemons.  I'm guessing that won't stick but for now, Dexton is happy to eat whatever I put in front of him!

Happy Surprise Birthday Kendri!

So I know I already posted about Kendri's 10th bday, but she got lucky and had two parties!  A family party and then a surprise birthday party with her friend Lauren Silcox.  Lauren's mom wanted to do an early bday for Lauren so Lauren would never suspect it coming.  And Kendri never saw it coming either because she already had her cake and presents!  It was a win-win and the girls were super surprised!