Just Because

I love this picture of Andrew and Jacob, I just love the expressions on their faces. It shows their personalities perfectly.

Baseball

I am trying to catch up with my blogging!! Several weeks ago Jonathan had his end of season team party. This was Jonathan's first time playing baseball and he had a blast. In fact only a few weeks into the Spring season and he was already asking to be signed up for Fall season!! This season he was a Ranger, which he liked as they are the Texas team. He had two wonderful coaches who were very patient and encouraging with him as he had not only never played before, but didn't know really how to play. He usually kept us on the edge of our seats each time he was at bat as most time he went full count, watching and waiting for just the right pitch, but also not swinging at anything he didn't think was worth swinging at. The parents and coaches were brilliant and we have found a baseball family already. It all became a bit hectic with game schedules towards the end of the season and so many games got rained out and the beginning. But his team were triumphant and they finished the season first in the league. Sadly, they missed out on the championship title. I am so pleased that Jonathan has found a sport that he loves so much.
This was the cake that I made for his end of season party. It would have looked a bit better if Andrew hadn't thrown his bottle on it in the car on the way over!!!

My First Haircut

I have finally given up trying to keep up with Jacob's hair and took him for his first official haircut. He was so well behaved and sat in the chair and let the lady cut away. What a champ. He looks so cute!!

Club Granpda Is Officially Open For The Summer!!!!

Since we moved to the States it has become tradition for Jonathan to spend part of the summer at Grandpa's house. The first year we were here he went as Stuart and I were going back and forth to England, last year he wanted to go again, just because and this year he has gone because that is just what he does at the beginning of the summer. Jonathan loves having this time just the two of them, and Grandpa always has lots planned for the to do. He has only been there a week and already they have been to Oklahoma(a new state for Jonathan and for Grandpa!) and out to the fossil park where you get to keep what you find, and to a national park that has a river with dinosaur footprints in the rocks!! Next week they are heading down to Houston to stay with our friends Jess and Mary. We will be joining Jonathan on June 24 for a 3 week stay. The picture is Jonathan sporting he new summer haircut in Oklahoma.

Peter's Pavement Pounders

On Saturday the 21st of May we had the great honor of taking part in Great Strides Atlanta. This is an annual walk that raises money for Cystic Fibrosis Research. Our dear friend Peter, has brought this condition to our attention and how could we not help him. It wasn't that long ago that the life expectancy of someone with CF didn't go much beyond infancy. Now the prognosis is much better and sufferers are living well into their 20's and even 30's. Our family raised $103, the total for the walk was nearly 1 million!! We were delighted to take part and plan to continue to raise money for this cause that is so close to our hearts. Here is to getting Peter a cure.
Andrew blowing Peter's Pavement Pounders bubbles!!