First T-Ball Season - Go Rockies!

I can't express how ecstatic Kieran is to be on his first team...the all American sport of t-ball. Kevin is co-coaching and having a blast too, although from the sidelines it looks awfully close to herding cats.

T-ball is a blast to watch though, and it's pure joy to watch them scramble after the ball and then not know what to do when they get it. On Kier's first time to bat he stood and admired his swing instead of running to base (see quick video below). Then once he got to first base he started running back to Kev at home yelling how he had forgot his glove! Then once he was on second base and his teammate hit the ball into outfield he instinctively ran after the ball...no matter that he was supposed to be heading to third base. The game was filled with classic moves like this. Truly hilarious!

First time to bat.

Looks like the T took a swing too!

Team leg hugger!

Bat girl...she all about dress up...note her purple team shirt!

Beloved doggy purse...thanks Auntie Miel!

Kier is #4...not sure why he still has his glove when he's getting ready to bat!

He's ready!

Serious warmer upper!

Go Rockies!

First time at bat!

So many things to learn, so much fun!

Spring Begins!

I can't tell you how relieved our family is for spring to begin. We spent our first afternoon in the backyard. It was still soggy, but we were anxious to get out of the house. It has literally been months, and I forgot how much I miss it. Each year we somehow power through the winter, but we're really spring/summer people.

We've been stressed because Kevin wants to give up Kiki, but the rest of us aren't ready to say goodbye. For a moment, we were all happy in the yard together...

Potty Girl

Makenna is a full fledged potty girl - yep, she's had three successful weekends in a row and went poop every time this weekend! We are so proud of her and you can see just how proud she is of herself:

Hopefully this won't embarrass her too much when she's older!

Sounds Roots Party Pics

Happy 5th Birthday Kieran!

Makenna's First Haircut!

Makenna's curls were mid way down her back (when wet!) at just now 2, so we decided it was time for a real haircut (beyond bang trims). Broadway Barber's came highly recommended for kids cuts, and we'll definitely be going back. She got to pick out a Barrett and a lollipop, and she couldn't have been happier. Plus Makenna sat like a little angle the whole time!

The bonus was that they have a policy that the first hair cut it free!

Then she hammed it up when we got home:

Makenna Turns 2!!

Happy #2 Makenna Rose!

Kevin's Birthday Hike

We went hiking today to celebrate Kevin's 41st. He had just recently read about a beautiful hike near the coast to Drift Creek Falls, which included both a beautiful falls and a suspension bridge (Grant McOmie's hike description)) Kev's a self-proclaimed fair weather hiker, so I was a bit surprised that he was anxious to get out on the trail on such a cold bleak day. We didn't expect snow either, but by the time we drove all the way to the trailhead, we were all ready to hit the trail. Kiki was in dog heaven and Kieran was proud to pick through the slushy mud with his hiking pole (even though he forgot his coat and had to borrow Daddy's!). I half expected Makenna to be grouchy since we started close to her nap time, but she was all smiles and loved snow hiking as much as the summer time. We were all soggy by the time we returned from the 3 mile hike, but the adventure was worth it. Happy Birthday Hubby!!