Where did summer go??????

Sorry, I have been terrible about not posting to my blog.  We have just been busy and summer went entirely too fast.  I decided to post a few pictures from this summer since it is now officially fall!!!

The below picture was on our 14th Anniversary on June 10th. Grandpa Holub won 4 tickets to the Kernel's game and decided to give them to us.  The kids had a great time.  It was a little chilly that night, but we snuggled! :)

 

The below pics are some of Kali and Hoyt playing around.  They really play great together!!! :)

Do you remember doing this to your shirts when you were little!?!?!? Hoyt is going to kill Kali for doing it to his shirt when he gets older....or kill me for taking a picture. :)

 

At Cherry Hill pool!  The kids are little fishies!!!  They love ot swim.

 

At Brad and Becky's pool.  Jackson and Kali!

 

The kids did the rodeo again this year.  This year Kali moved up from a calf to a little bull....yah it was a little much for her (would have been for me too) and the rodeo clown didn't have a hold of her like he should of.....Kali didn't stay on for too long and face planted in the dirt!  She had a few tears, but she said she wanted to do it again next year...but with a calf! :)  Hoyt did really good too!  He got a calf and stayed on.  Hoyt is definitely fearless!!!  The kids had a lot of fun and we were very proud of their courage!!!! Good job Kali and Hoyt!!! 

 

Jordan tutored Kali several times this summer with her reading.  Kali worked really hard in 1st grade on her reading and she made major accomplishments.  We didn't want Kali to lose what she had worked so hard for, so we wanted her to continue this summer!!!  Thanks, Jordan!!!

 

The Washburn's  made their sauerkraut again this year!!  The kids enjoyed mixing the kraut in the crocks...and taking a few nibbles. Hoyt loves cabbage....I think he ate it by the handful!!!  Sorry, I didn't get any pictures of Hoyt :(

 

Hoyt could go fishing every day if you would let him!!  He definitely is going to be like his Daddy and love to fish and hunt!!

 

 

 

Hoyt got his big boy bed!!!  He has slept in it a handful of times....he still likes to sleep with Mommy.  Hopefully, soon both kids will be out of our bed!!!  WE HOPE SO!!!!

Next post will be the kid's first day of school!!!  I'm gonna try to get caught up and do frequent posts!!!  Try is the key word!!! :)

Mushroom Hunting

This year we took the kids out mushroom hunting.  This was Hoyt's first time hunting for mushrooms.  The kids did great.  They enjoyed being outside and in nature.  We probably went out for over 2 hours of constant walking through very steep hills and thorn bushes and the kids never complained....not even once!!!!!  WE didn't even get very many mushrooms, only like 20 of them.  But, the kids still had fun!!!  They were definitely troopers!!! 

Kali's Softball Season

Kali improved so much in her quick little softball season.  Due to the spring weather, they only had 2 1/2 practices and only 5 games.  This was Kali's first year playing with all girls (1st and 2nd graders).  The coach pitches the ball, they went through the entire batting line-up, and the girls can get out. 

Kali was able to hit the ball every time from the coach pitching the ball.  She never had to use the T-ball.  She also improved in fielding.  She had a little trouble playing First base one inning and instead of paying attention to the throw she was paying attention to the runner and the fielder made a perfect throw for Kali to catch....if she had been watching the ball.....however since she wasn't, the ball hit her right in the eye!!!  Kali was tough and had a few tears, but once we put some ice on it, she was back in the game so that she could hit!!!

All the girls improved a lot this season!!! We can't wait for next season!!! :)

 

Kali is back/top row, second girl from the left!

 

 

Like her Purple/Black/White Zebra print socks!!! :)

 

Kali is bottom row firt girl on the right!  This was the last game of the season!!!

 

We are so proud of you, Kali!!  Great Job this season!!!

Hoyt's Birthday 4/18/2014

Hoyt's actual Birthday was on Good Friday. Hoyt was so excited that we were going to go to Grandpa's farm to celebrate.  Hoyt loves going to Grandpa Holub's farm to see the cows, especially his favorite cow named Junior, the sheeps, and watching old Western's with Gpa and Great Uncle Gary.  Chalk it up to one of Hoyt's favorite things to do!!!  He loves being one of the boys!!! :)

Junior is in the above picture!

Hoyt used to be scared of sheep, now he is a BIG boy!!!

 

I love the above picture with Hoyt and Dad!

 

Kali didn't go to the farm with us. Aunt Tasha invited her over to spend the night.  Nash loved Kali....Tasha said he couldn't get enough of her!!!

 

Kali reading Nash a book!!

 

Aunt Tasha painted Kali's nails and toes!!  A true sleepover wouldn't be the same without a mani/pedi!

 

Everyone had a great time!!!  Next post will be about Easter.  I know I'm waaaayyy behind. 

Hoyt's 4th Birthday Party

We celebrated Hoyt's 4th Birthday on Sunday April 13th, since his actual birthday was April 18th (Good Friday).  That Sunday it rained and rained, I think we got like 5 inches of rain that day, so good thing we had it at the CP Library, like we normally do. 

Hoyt's theme this year was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!! He loves TMNT that is for sure!!!

Hoyt is looking sooooo BIG!!!  Hard to believe he is 4 years old!!! 

Grandma Dolores made/decorated Hoyt's TMNT Birthday Cake.  She did a wonderful job.  Hoyt loved it...and it tasted yummy too!!!  Thanks Grandma!!!

Hoyt and many of his boy cousins plus Kali!!!

 

Hoyt showing off his Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Singlet that we got him!!!  Doesn't he look adorable!!!  I think Daddy was pretty excited!!!

Make a wish!!!

Austin was my buddy that day!!!

 

The TMNT BIG Wheel was a BIG HIT!!!

 

Hoyt and Gma Roseberry!!!

Baby Nash!!!  I guess he isn't a baby anymore.  He looks so grown up!!!

 

Hoyt received so many wonderful gifts from his wonderful family!!!  Thank you guys so much!!!  We know how busy everyone is, so it is nice that people can make the time to help Hoyt celebrate his special day!!!  WE LOVE YA, BUDDY!!! Happy Birthday!!

 

Visit to the Easter Bunny

On Saturday April 12, we went to Fross Park to see the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs that was put on by the Center Point Lions.  This is the first time we have ever gone where the Lions had it outside.  It turned out to be a really nice morning/afternoon but it was super windy....however we weren't complaining.  It definitely is better than 30/40 degree weather which we have been having a lot of!

The kids took pictures by the Easter Bunny.  It was funny after seeing the Easter Bunny, Hoyt said, "Mom, that Easter Bunny is not real.  I could see the Easter Bunny's shoes."  LOL  He was very observant.  The Easter Bunny was actually our Dentist, but I didn't tell Hoyt that.

 

Hoyt and Avery.  Avery is Hoyt's "Girlfriend" from Preschool.  He likes tall blonds! :)

 

Kali with her friend Mia from school.

 

Many of the daycare kids were also visiting the Easter Bunny so we all took a picture together!!!

 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!!!

 

Next post will be Hoyt's 4th Birthday party!!!