Sideline Jonathan

Jonathan REALLY wanted to be on the other side of that white line. We kept having to tell him to get on our side, but the grass is always greener...

Busy Day

Yesterday was one busy day. First we had the Opening Day Parade for T-ball. Thomas is wearing blue right under the T-Ball sign.
The Dodgers who braved the early morning chill.
Then the opening day ceremony.
Followed by his very first game. He's number three, the catcher in this inning.
First hit.
Yeah! Made it to first base.
Proud after scoring his first run.
Then onto his soccer game.
Run Thomas!
Kick that ball!

Go Bulldogs!
And last but not least, Gallery Night.
And his art.

Whew!

Hugs Galore

I was taking a pic of Jonathan and Natalie hugging per Natalie's request and only later realized I also captured Thomas and Dayton hugging in the background.

Butterfly

We went to the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit today at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. I'd enjoy going next year without kids so I could focus more on the photography aspect. But it sure was fun for all.

Easter Clothes

Handsome Socks

A shot of the boys' "handsome socks" today. One boy wears a big boy size 1 and the other a baby size 6. Growing up fast! Oh yeah, and a little Elmo Easter basket for emphasis on the holiday.

T-Ball Practice

Dayton (blue hat) and Thomas at T-Ball practice. Thomas had just gotten a hit and was waiting to run to second.

Shadow Run

Watching Tomato Plants

Thomas and David bought a couple plants over the weekend. One of them is a tomato plant. Jonathan is the only one in the family who likes them but Grandpa in Lubbock grows them so Thomas thought he needed to as well. Many times a day Thomas checks on his plants. Seeing if they need water and just watching them and waiting for a tomato to start growing.

Key Kid

Jonathan got my keys out of the diaper bag this morning and tried to make a break for it. Thank goodness he's too short to reach the lock, or might have had more success. Then he turned around, saw me with the camera, and gave me the silly smile in the second shot. What a character!

Big Boy

Jonathan decided he wanted to play t-ball too and headed out onto the field during practice the other night.

First Soccer Game

Took this pic of Thomas at his first game on March 8th. Just now getting it out due to Grandpa's funeral and then a monster cold that is just now getting better.

Twopa and Thomas

My Grandpa, Tom. September 9, 1920-March 8, 2008. I love you and miss you.

Here's my favorite photo of Grandpa and Thomas. It was taken last summer. Thomas called him Twopa. Don't know why, but they both liked it.

Birthday Buddies

Happy Fifth Birthday to Thomas and James! James is four hours older and at least 4 inches shorter. ;-) He's even wearing his skates in this pic. Thomas is also very tall for his age. Height doesn't matter though. They're great friends.

Mess

Check out the mess one boy can make in the space of about 20 minutes. Dirty pajama shirt, Flippin' Frogs game set up, frogs lined up across the floor, empty box from new soccer ball, Take Me Out to the Ballgame singing teddy bear, Star Wars figures, and more.

More Party Pics

Two of my favorite pics from the party. Thomas and Natalie and Thomas and Cole.

Watching James

We went to go see James play hockey today. James is the middle green jersey and Thomas is the dark blurry blob watching him from the bottom left corner.

Thomas' Birthday Candles

Here's a pic of Thomas and his birthday cake/candles at his party today. It was an awesome party. Hope to post more pics soon. Jungle theme arts and crafts, jungle themed cake WITH Tarzan since that's what Thomas is going to be when he grows up.