Our Graduate!

In June Thomas will be "graduating" from VPK. It seems so official since his class wore cap and gowns and will even have nightly graduation rehearsal as time gets closer. The next time I see him in a cap and gown will be in the year 2023! We are so proud of all that he has learned this year and we know that he is going to have so much fun in Kindergarten!

Let's Go Thomas!

Yesterday the Braves played the A's for a nice 3pm, 90 degree game. Yep, it was hot but we still had fun. Thomas was first to bat and he hit the ball without using the tee. He also played catcher. It has been exciting to see the team's improvements each week. We only have three more games until the end of the season. Thank you to our biggest cheering section to date. We were so glad that Papa Buddy and Nana Ruby, Uncle Russell, Uncle Brian, Aunt Pat and Uncle Benne, Grandma Seiko and Aunt Michalle, and Nana and Papa could come see a great T-Ball game.

Party Fun

This weekend we went to a fun birthday party for our good friends children. They had a popcorn machine, a snowcone machine, a bounce house and a kiddie pool set up for the babies. Thomas stayed in the bounce house the entire time and Nathan got to splash in a kiddie pool for the first time. I was excited that I got to buy him his first swim trunks. He loved the kiddie pool! He even tried to aim the sprinkling water into his mouth!

Future MVP

While Thomas was gathering his equipment for his baseball game he thought it would be funny to let Nathan try on his helmet. Guess who loved it?!

"Smiley"

Another happy moment from "Smiley". He was eating cereal puffs and having so much fun! I was trying to get a picture of him making his first sign. We have taught him how to sign "more" and he finally caught on!

Game Ball Winner!!

Today was Thomas' lucky day! He even woke up saying that. Thomas has been working hard to be a "game ball" winner. Kids win the ball for various reasons. Thomas won for doing his best during the entire game and for always arriving early to the games and being prepared. We are so proud of our winner! The coach gave him a Brusters Ice Cream certificate and of course we had to go celebrate right after the game. As soon as we came home he found a special place on his dresser for it and Ken said that he'll go to a Trophy shop to buy it a special plastic case.

10 Months Old

I can't believe that Nathan is almost one! He continues to live up to his nickname "Smiley". I have never seen a baby so happy all the time! (And I'm not just saying that because I'm his mom! ha!) This month he got his 2 bottom teeth. It's about time! He also began to walk. I was so excited that he did BOTH during Spring Break. I was so glad to be home to see those teeth pop through his gums and to see his first steps. He typically takes 3 or 4 steps without falling down, but the other day he took 16 steps! I'm not sure if I am excited about walking. It's going to be crazy chasing two! I can't wait to see what other milestones he accomplishes next month!