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Thursday, May 10, 2018

It's Ball Season!

This time of year is crazy for so many people.  School is wrapping up and spring sports are in full swing.  Not to mention church activities, yard work, warm days and playing with friends.  

This year William is playing baseball and Katelyn is playing softball, both of which are keeping us busy.  They each of 1-2 practices during the week and 1-2 games.  Practices started over a month ago.  Katelyn had her first game last week, William this week.  We are looking forward to watching both of them have some fun on the fields and grow as players.  

Katelyn is spending quite a bit of her time on the field in the catcher position.  She also helps out at first base and even pitching once in a while.  She is still batting left-handed and learning to bunt.  William is also spending some time behind the plate catching, along with playing first base and short stop.  He bats right-handed.  He also likes to coach other kids on his team and the other team.  I see his future as a professional coach.  :)

Here are some pictures from the start of the season.  Enjoy!

Katelyn usually lays off the high ones, but once in a while she swings.  


 William catching

 Getting ready to bat.

 He's got rounding third down!

 Shortstop- it was pretty quiet out in the field when he was there.





 Katelyn catching - I am amazed at her growth at this position.  She has good movement to stop the ball and is getting closer to being able to throw to second.  At this game she almost threw a girl out at third!











What is she thinking or what is the coach saying to her?!?!



Thursday, September 14, 2017

The Eclipse

On August 21 we took a little road trip to Fort Laramie, Wyoming to watch the solar eclipse.

The morning started out early (6am) as we had to "tear down" camp and get on the road.  The kids were less than thrilled to get up early, but in the end they all agreed it was totally worth it.

As we hit the road, there was a little napping, lots of music and even some learning.  We headed north  from the campground and the traffic was moving and light.  Our first stop was for a little caffeine and gas.  Our next stop was once we got to Fort Laramie.  We were greeted with smiles as we pulled in.  We unloaded our cooler, blankets, the stroller and the kids.  We found a nice shaded area and got all set-up and ready for the amazing event!

Words and pictures do not do the solar eclipse justice, but here are some pictures that I did take.

The beginning...

Sweet Caroline hanging out and enjoying the shade.


Exploring Fort Laramie

It continues...

Checking out the eclipse



A rare picture with mom!






Still hanging out and enjoying the shade!

So close to complete!



IT'S COMPLETE!
What an amazing sight.
The weather changed - it cooled off,
the wind stopped and there was a weird "calm" around us.  
The total eclipse was over just 2 minutes, but it 
felt more like 30 seconds!  

The horizon during the total eclipse



One of the planets we could see.

And, it's over...




 The ground during the eclipse.



And it all tuckered Sweet Caroline out!

What an amazing experience this way!  Brian is already thinking ahead to 2024 when the next solar eclipse will be passing over the US. The kids are onboard and are looking forward to it too.  

If you have the opportunity to see a solar eclipse, GO.  Don't walk, RUN - well, actually drive.  

Until the next eclipse I will enjoy the memories and the pictures.  

Now, go out and make your own memories!