Take me out to the ballgame!

I went with Jaycee's 6th grade class for their end of the year celebration, to our local "Tacoma Rainiers" baseball game, and what a beautiful day to go! I love it when they ask me to chaperone...this way, I am able to take all the pictures I want!! They had initially planned to go to a Mariners game, but their kid day was while the 6th graders were at camp....but actually, I liked the closeness of the Rainiers, and always wonder why we don't come more often! We had to leave early though, because the school bus was waiting for us, but when we left the score was

6-2 in the 7th inning, with the Rainiers leading!! But I guess we were their good luck charms, because after we left, they scored 3 runs in the 8th and 9th innings!!! Unbelievable!! So they lost 6-8...dang! And it was going so good!!! We had a great time anyway!

Jaycee was happy that she made a colorful sign at school, because the camera man loved it and had her on the reader board about 4 times...(course it did help that our whole section was shouting and screaming extremely loud!!
This is Rhubarb the Rainier Moose high fiving one of Jaycee's classmates!
This is Jaycee with Doug the pitcher, getting his autograph.

I decided to roll my shorts up so that I wouldn't have a line...well...not such a good idea when we forgot sunscreen and sitting in the DIRECT sun for 2 and a half hours before the shade reached us! My knees and just above got fried, and my right arm...dang it!! I hate sunburns...I better not peel! Jaycee just tanned...she was smart to wear a hat and NOT roll up her shorts!!

And this is Rhubarb the moose again STREAKING~ to the song..."The Streak"

A beautiful weekend!

Jaycee's rock creation says is ALL!! Life is GOOD, especially when you are married to a wonderful spontaneous guy like Kev! We used to go to Crescent Bar Resort every year in May, but with the Holiday, people get crazy there, and we get tired of fighting the crowds and the traffic! So we are going this weekend with Friends fishing to Eastern Washington!!

Initially we headed out to Steel Lake Park...YA right...so did everyone else and their dog!! So we continued on...and ran across Dash Point...which we had never been to! Couldn't believe it...it was relaxing...a little fishy smelling....but then we DO live on the sound...what do I expect? The kids found things to do, then later headed out for a bike ride!

Tanner just chillin' at Dash Point

Ridin' down by the Puyallup River...very very nice day!!!


Jaycee's new bike...good ole' Craigs List!! WE scored...she's been pretty patient waiting for a bike! She wasn't too crazy about the color pink....so I told her I would trade her...(I LOVE pink)...she said..no thanks Mom...I love it!! K...well that's good, because I'm pretty fond of my bike too!!

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON!!These 2 are fearless!!Tanner has always wanted to stop at this skate park, but there are always a ton of skaters there, so we don't...today...we gave in, there weren't too many there, now he's hooked and wants to come back with his scooter!!!!

Jace is always finding treasures to bring home!!Cool huge tree that had fallen...seemed to be quite popular by all the kids!!

Another photo shoot

Being self employed gives lots of opportunities to have photo's taken for latest flyers, ads...ect. going out for the business. Today, it was pouring down rain just minutes before...we got lucky enough to have it stop just before...whew!! Close call!

Tanner was especially happy when Kevin drove up in this loaner car from B&B for the shoot! Of course they had to take it for a drive first!!

This is a kodak moment...Tanner not bugging Jaycee long enough for a good shot!! ha ha
I think summer is actually REALLY trying to stay for a while!! YAY! Happy weekend!!

Oh my GOODNESS!!!!

I am the Mother of a Cub-Scout once again!! This little guy was beyond extatic to go to his 1st cub meeting! I think he was dressed and ready an hour before it was time to go! 10 minutes after coming home from the book store to pick up his shirt, book, patches..ect, he was already passing off stuff in his book!! Eagle Scout...in the making!! Like Father like Son!!

Such a handsome young man!!
He is really getting into reading this book!! Were glad!

And last but certainly not least~I DID NOT get the memo that SONIC had opened in Puyallup...on April 24th!!! What in the world!!!? It wasn't until Trina came over and we were talking that she just non-shalantly says...we should go to Sonic!! We were there!!! 10 pm...we pull up...and yes...it was packed...just like Krispy Kreme was when it opened here too!!

They had people in every stall....in the drive-thru, then lines for people waiting to be in a stall, and waiting to be in the drive-thru!! So I dropped Trina and Jaycee off and they ordered on the patio, and we got our CHERRY LIMEAID's at 10:30. Not bad for as busy as they were!! MAN...did that ever taste good!! So excited Sonic decided to come to Washington, and certainly glad they chose Puyallup!!! Hooray!! Sounds so good...I wonder if they deliver!!? ha ha

The BEST Birthday~Mother's Day EVER!

It all started off with these two sweet daughter's of mine coming home to visit!! I knew I'd missed them, but didn't realize just how much...till they were here again!! They are so FUN! Always making each other laugh, smile...and just a kick to be around!! They indulged me, and we played games everyday, till the wee hours of the morning! I loved that!

Then...Tanner boy got baptized on my birthday...pretty special day I'd say!! It was fun to share the day, and have 2 reasons to celebrate!! He was SO happy to be 8 and get baptized! And especially happy that his Sisters could be here too!!
Dad baptized and confirmed him, Kaylee gave a talk on baptism, I gave one on the Holy Ghost, Jaycee gave the opening prayer, and Shaylin was our pianist!! Such a sweet spirit there!! Lots of good friends came, which made it wonderful for us all!!

Next...we GOT all FIRED UP for the BBQ and games at our house to celebrate even more!! I absolutely love having get togethers and enjoying the deck and our backyard! Kevin had been doing yardwork all week, to make sure the yard looked nice, and it DID! Kaylee and I tinkered in the kitchen most of the morning making various things to eat that day, and it all worked out wonderful!! Shaylin and I ran to the nursery and bought some flowers to plant in my pots from last year...which made me SO happy!! We had a marvelous day!! And of course games into the night!!! YAY
We played croquet on Sunday after Church and before the girls had to go home...(this is where I would insert the frowny face!) The weekend was beautiful, so we really enjoyed being outside....especially on Mother's Day!!
Nice of Kevin to snap some photo's for us!

Darin had to work all weekend, but luckily stopped by to visit!! I love being a MOM!

Shaylin made me this ADORABLE explosion box for Mother's Day....and KNEW I would cherish it!! So cute and beautiful colors...glad she is creating once again!! Kaylee bought me lots of jewelry...dear girls, and they picked me out an adorable purse and wallet and helped Kevin with his shopping!! I was SPOILED rotten!! Such a fabulous Family I have, and what would I do without all the friends I CHERISH?! I feel loved!!

Jaycee givin' Shyn a piggy back across the street! We were having a photo shoot on the tracks!Hope all the Mom's had a great day as well!!

Our newest members of our Family!

My kids are pet deprived...so one evening, I decided to just give in to the hermit crab idea!! Jaycee was so funny, she said,,,,"hurry Tanner get in the car before Mom changes her mind!!" ha ha..she knows me pretty good! Jaycee had saved up quite a bit of money, so she bought 3 of them...hers are Michelle, Brooke and Hermie.

Gettting their homes all ready for their stay here! These are 2 happy kids!!

Tanner got 2, Obie and Flash...after 10 days...we had to say goodbye to Obie, but the store gave us another friend...so his name is Cocoa. So far so good...they take them out and play with them...they have races, and they seem to be loving their new pets!!

6th grade camp

Jaycee comes home today from camp! I can't wait to hear about her fun at Miracle Ranch! It has been pouring down rain here, so I hope that didn't spoil her fun! She was SOOOOOOO dang excited to go!!

There was me and one other Mom there to see the kids off to camp....wasn't sure weather or not she was embarrased or glad that I was there!!
Until she gave me a WAVE just before she boarded the bus!! I don't think she minded after all. Adison Picha sure didn't want her picture taken...notice her hand on her face...ha ha!!

I pick up Kaylee and Shaylin at the airport today too....WOW what a GREAT day this is going to be!!!

Tanner's 8th birthday!

Does he look older to you?! He does to me!! Tommorrow night he gets to go to his 1st cub-scout night!! He couldn't wait to be 8!! He's even missing a baseball game! So off to the bookstore to get him a scout shirt, book, scarf and all!! I can't believe I have a cub-scout again!! It's been 16 years...I've had all girls stuff...here we are though, back again!! Kevin is an Eagle Scout, so pretty sure Tanner will feel this enthusiasim from Kev....hooray!!

So when we asked Tan what he wanted for his birthday, he said...I don't want a party or anything, all I want is to go quading at the dunes with my family...oh...and one more thing, " A bucket of Superman Ice-Cream!"

And this is a muddy faced kid...VERY happy to have his ice-cream!! We put candles in it!

Kevin made a jump for Tan at our campsite, just for the heck of it inbetween rides on the sand dunes...he was diggin it!! And gettin some air too!! He totally keeps up with us...he really is a good rider! He loves his new Blaster 200...clutch and all!! So then he figured out if he can ride his, he should try my 350, because it has a clutch also...SO that he did....then he comes back from a ride with Kev and says..."Mom...I found the MUD!!" Were in trouble...he can ride them all now!
Nice job on my quad ~findin the mud Tan...he and Dad had a quad washing party tonight...I got to wash all the clothes....amazingly enough, they always seem to come clean!
And this was his request for his 2nd grade class...he wanted to take Lemon Poppy Seed muffins to school...not cupcakes!! He also had me bring in his hermit crabs to show the class...they were a hit as well. He's got a great teacher!

The kid knew exactly what he wanted this year!! He says "MY 8th birthday ROCKS!!"

Baseball season is here!

Although Tanner didn't get on the same team as last year, he had such a great attitude about playing baseball! He was super excited about his bright orange shirts...since at the present moment~this happens to be his favorite color!! And he wanted number 4 on his shirt, but settled for number 14!A great Catch!!


Tan was excited to have Dad be one of the assistant coaches!

Contemplating, getting ready to bat next,...I love these pictures!

And this is his Coach!

So glad to have children in sports and keep us young at heart!!

I get to see my girls in 4 days!!! YAY