Twisters kick some butt!

We spent this last week at a Nationals baseball tournament. 120 teams from around the country, with 40 teams in our age group. We had a blast trading pins & playing a TON of baseball - 7 games this week. We ended up being placed in the Gold division, after a tough start and a VERY tough bracket. We were beat in the game that would put us in the winners division of the Gold bracket, and ended up playing for 5th place in the Gold (in large part due to an EXTREMELY poorly called game by an umpire that apparently just wanted to go home!) Not making excuses here, but even the other umpire apologized to us! Don't mind losing when we just get beat, but it really hurts when it's due to poor officials!!! Anyways, that game put us in the top end of the losers bracket, playing for 5th place in Gold. We played that final "championship" game today & played a fantastic game, winning 9-7. Cade pitched the last two innings & pitched a no-hitter, to clinch our win - facing only 7 batters in two innings (1 got on on error)! It was a great team effort & the Twisters kicked some major butt, coming in ahead of many AAA teams! Good week!!!!!

Just the boys....

Trying out my new backdrop. LOVIN' IT! Damn...these are some handsome boys!!!!

Beach Trip!

We spent 4 very fun days at Surfside Beach, TX. Brad & MaryAnn were gracious enough to rent a beach house for the week, and it was really wonderful!!! We all had a great time. I got a *tad* sunburned, and we all boogie boarded to our heart's content!

Saphira & Cade!

Just for fun, I took pics of Saphira & Cade. I just really wanted to play with my new lens. Saphira was the perfect model for me...she stayed where I put her! She couldn't move, because it was too slippery for her. Oh darn! :)

Last day of school & Cade Elementary School Graduation!

My new bookmarks...

A little late,but...

I forgot to post this back a few weeks ago. Cade's team came in 2nd in our Area Championship. Wish I could say we took first, but it came down to the two teams in the league that were both undefeated - Us & the Cobras. Cobras just brought the bigger bats...we had a tough time hitting. On the upside, although we got a bit "trounced", Cade had all 3 of our RBI's for the game & hit a nice double! Oh....and I LOVE to play with the images...the kids get a kick out of it.

Cade's new HAIRCUT!

Finally, after much encouragement (and begging), Cade FINALLY agreed to cut the mop! I came in the other day to find him working at the computer with his head completely sideways, trying to see the screen through his hair! It was definitely time!!! Blake also had to cut his, but I haven't been able to get his "after" photo. I'll post one as soon as I can grab him & throw him into the studio for a few minutes!

Colorado!!!

I made a *last-minute* trip to Colorado this weekend, to see my friend!!! Man, I miss those Schmidts! I had a great time, and the weather was beautiful! Kristi & I just enjoyed talking & hanging out. We *did* get a little time for a manicure & pedicure and some shopping! Zach is HUGE & sooooo teen-agery. Kristi is beautiful as ever, Steve is a stud & my girls, Jill & Holly...well, they're as pretty as ever! Kristi is mean, and MADE me do a 'spin' class with her - which I have to admit, kicked my butt! It was a great trip. Just wish they still lived here!!!!

Cade's Birthday!

OK...so these were taken at the beginning of April, I just got around to putting them on here! Cade turned 11 - only one more year until he gets out of Primary!!! Cade got a new bat ($240 - can I hear a "cha-ching!"), and two new games from California & Texas Grandmas (& Grandpas), and a couple of nice presents, but Austin and I had the best time buying him "funny" presents from the dollar store. He got a knight figurine, a plastic bowling set, and oh yes...a fake barbie! LOL. Cade didn't appreciate those gifts so much! Oh, and also a deodorant! And of course...the traditional "Garrick" face plant in the cake!