Meanwhile, in Maycember...

If you haven't yet seen the Maycember video, I recommend watching it!  It captures the insanity that the month of May has turned into.  Between all the end-of-school craziness, though, we somehow managed to squeeze in a few more things, like...

doing some good for others at Feed My Starving Children.

Madi and Lila worked one night and helped pack meals for over 200 kids.  We are planning to go back as a family this summer, it's such a great organization.

Cami is just getting old enough to start having playdates.  One of her favorite, Miss Hadlie, came over and they had a total ball.  They played dress-up, put on make-up, had a dance party...

and then a super-fun afternoon in the pool.

The pool was just getting warm enough for us, and the kids even braved it at night one weekend.

Mid-May also brings dance picture time!  Cami and I just love this.

It's a fantastic practice run with everything, from hair and make-up, to ensuring the costume fits.

And I know one little diva girl who doesn't mind one bit!

Get it girl!

We loved this dance season with these girls and their mamas.

But alas, it is almost summer, and these lifeguards must report for duty!

One bonus to less baseball on Sundays...

more pool time in the comfort of our own backyard.  So far, we've done diving lessons, swimming lessons, and our latest...

stunts in the water.  Ta da!

Bring on summer.  We're ready!

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day 2019

We started the celebration a few days early with a Mother's Day Regatta at NSLC. 
Cami and I assembled and decorated this sailboat...

then she and her adorable classmates sang us a few songs to commemorate the special occasion.

Afterwards, she gave me this adorable hand towel.  Isn't it just the cutest thing ever? 
You can bet it's front and center in our kitchen. 

We were supposed to leave town the next night for a soccer tournament in Georgetown.  Lila's team was planning to win the big trophy on Mother's Day weekend.  Alas, there was too much rain, and the tourney got cancelled, which left us with an open weekend.

Why not run up to Lake Texoma?!  Even Maverick got to go!

We awoke to a gorgeous day, and I had my coffee on the back porch while getting to chat with our kids.  Isn't he so handsome?  His mother sure thinks so.

Our youngest child was so well behaved!  I couldn't believe it. 
Must have been his gift to me on Mother's Day.

Although they can frustrate me like no other, I love these three monkeys with all my heart. 
Jackson is this close to being taller than me, but he's still my baby!  

We had nothing on our agenda, so we decided to explore the flooded lake. 
All my ducks in a row, following some ducks out to the water!

So much sass in her small body! Love it.

They were sweet to me the whole day...

and even let me snap a few pics in the bluebonnets!

Happy Mother's Day to me!

Go Team!

There is no "I" in Team.  That's what you are always taught growing up.  Playing a team sport means much more than just personal growth and achievement.  It's one of the reasons I am thankful that all our kids play them.

Jackson has had a pretty good season, but his team has not.  It's been tough to watch, especially since they enjoyed so much success last year.  They finally started to turn a corner a few weeks ago, though, and their smiles came back.  Really, really great to see!

This is such an amazing group of boys.  We feel very fortunate to have found this team and will ride out the rough season together.

We love cheering for these boys.  Cooper has struggled for most of the season, with pitching and hitting.  He has been hitting 9th in the lineup for the a while now, and wasn't having much luck at the plate either.  A few weeks ago, though, he pitched an excellent game and then...wait for it...hit a grand slam!!!  Everyone was SO HAPPY for him!

And speaking of home runs, #7 got one himself in that same tournament!  

Go Jackson!!!

The Angels have had a tough season as well.  It's their first time in kid pitch, and they are playing in the 10U division, which means some kids are a whole 2 years old than our girls.

We are so proud of Lila for her sweet fielding skills, though!

She was extremely solid in the field this season, and played short-stop a little, 

but mostly third base, just like her brother.

They both have the arm to make the long throw to 1st base.  Get it girl!

Madi and Lila no longer play soccer or basketball together, but they are still the best of friends.

Next season, we hope to see Lila gain confidence at the plate.

I have no doubt that she can do it.

Hey batter, batter...

swing!

When she gets the hang of it, I know this smile will be on the field the whole time.
I can hardly wait.

The team that had a winning season were our precious little Superheroes!

Cameron still loves playing soccer...

and is always ready to warm up and score some goals.

Having Callum, aka "Goal Scoring Machine" on her team is a big bonus!

These kids are hustlers, for sure.  Stop that ball, Cami!
Most of the time, she was able to do just that.

All the kids love their coach...

and get as much enjoyment out of giving him hard high-fives as they do scoring goals!

Next season they are going to work on not playing defense against their own teammates!

Way to go, Cameron.  We love cheering for you!

Gooooooo Superheroes!