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.

Go Dodgers!

This morning facing the bone chilling temperatures of 51 degrees and rain, the kids had their baseball/t-ball pictures. Somehow they both got placed on the Dodgers which I think is really cool. We would have preferred Angels but we're glad they have the same team name. It makes for less bickering between who's team is better. Drew complained a bit that she looked like a boy so I think that's where her "girly" pose came in. Her team has 4 other girls on it so that helps as well. Peyton has the same coach as last year and 4 of the same kids he's having a blast with his old friends. We can't wait for the games to start next week!!

Peyton Turns 8

We celebrated Peyton's birthday with miniature golf, pizza, beautiful weather and 6 of his great friends. They're all great kids and it was so fun seeing them interact outside of school. It's hard to believe that he's 8 already. Time flies watching them grow. I wish I could make it stop and keep them this small forever.

Birthday Fiesta

Mexican food, margaritas, a friendly game of Blackjack and delicious icecream cake that turns your tongue blue was how we celebrated Al's birthday. The kids had a Wii challenge of their own which made for a night of a ton of laughs and great memories. Not to mention that AGAIN, the birthday boy's wife took off with the pot of cash.

New Years Eve

New Years Eve started off with us knowing we wanted to do something but not really sure what. Each of us in our own way had a rough 2009 and couldn't wait to start fresh in 2010. But, with the guys working that night we never know if they will be home in time. We decided for everyone to meet at our house and then head to the casino for dancing. It was the best New Years we've had in years. Cheers to a great 2010.

Christmas

Christmas has come and gone once again. And once again, we had way too many gifts, way too much food, maybe even a little too much champagne but an excellent day with family and friends. Mark and Peyton got matching shoes, Drew was most excited about her pj's and sparkly guitar and Peyton was in awe of the bike, ripstick, and most of all, the total of 11 Wii games given to him from Santa, friends and family. I will say this was the best Christmas yet. It was the first year the kids actually woke up before us screaming in our room that Santa had came. I thought my heart would fail on me. They had taken count of the gifts, let us know that our stockings were full and to hurry, hurry, hurry because we had to see it. It was amazing seeing the awe in their eyes and being so happy that they were on Santa's good list. I loved every minute of it.