Baseball

Baseball has officially begun!! Drew is actually liking t-ball. Her first game she hit off the tee but we then bought her a pink bat and voila, she's hitting off the pitcher. Funny how that was all it took for her to swing. She plays outfield wherever the coach places her and usually watches the planes go by, the flowers grow and the ball roll right by her. She not that into actually trying to get the ball, she'd much rather bat and drink gaterade on the sidelines.

It's Peyton's second year and he's doing great. He's pitching again and playing shortstop. He's much more confident in all aspects this year and is actually swinging the bat rather than waiting for 4 balls to go by then having the coach come in to pitch. His pitching has improved although it stresses me out on the sidelines. Thank goodness Big League Dreams serves beer. I need something to calm my nerves.

Rodeo

A few weeks ago the rodeo came to Palm Springs. A rodeo along with a carnival. It was a HOT day but the kids were troopers and were excited to put their cowboy gear on and go. We had great seats despite being directly in the sun, and watched the bull riding, bronco bucking and steer wrestling. The kids sat patiently through it all knowing that after they'd get an icee and ride the rides. We even spent quite a few bucks trying to win a goldfish. After was Las Casuelas for a little dinner and some daddy/daughter dancing.

Palm Springs

Mark recently suprised me and ordered a bike I've been hoping to have. I was so excited. I couldn't wait to ride around the neighborhood with the kids. Well, I then had the brilliant idea of taking a day off of work and while the kids went to school we could ride all around Palm Springs for a day of tourist like fun. We parked the truck at Drew's school, unloaded the bikes and set out for a short ride into Palm Springs. We had breakfast, did some shopping, had lunch did some more riding around before heading back to Drew's school.
It was a fantastic day with great weather, good food, fun conversation and lots of laughs. Unfortunately for me the most laughs came as I was trying to stop the bike and completley crashed and fell off. Not at all gracefully either. A complete wipe out with my purse flying out of my basket one way and my glasses flying off my face the other. My elbow hurt at first till the next day I had a black and blue foot. Nothing broken but my ego sure is bruised.