Crazy / Holy Weekend

This is the time of year where we usually get a break from our busy sports schedule and can enjoy a relatively quiet weekend.  Not us! This weekend, while relatively sports free was just as busy and exciting.

We started off the weekend Friday night celebrating Cole's 12th Birthday.   He invited  some friends over for a night of doing what kids his age do best. Playing Video Games, Card games and eating.  Lots of eating.  The boys had a lot of fun and got an early education on what late night poker playing is like.

Saturday, we were treated to Jordan's Piano Recital.   She was AMAZING.  Not only did she play both her pieces beautifully but she had completely memorized each.  

Here she is performing one of her pieces.

Saturday Night, we were  back to Baseball.  Cole was so excited because he knew this was going to pitch.  He doesn't get many opportunities so he was determined to prove to the coaches he's ready.  He did great.  Check out this diving stop on the final play of the inning.

Final line - 0 runs on 1 hit, 1 BB, 1 K and 2 assists.

Sunday: Not only was it  Mother's day, it was also Noah's First Communion.  It was really a special day for him.   He looked very handsome in his jacket & tie (no fighting!) and did a great job.   We are so proud of him.   Here he is looking very angelic, although there still a little devil in those eyes.

We ended our day, celebrating Mother's Day at Aspen's for a wonderfully filling brunch with the family and cousins. 

In what was yet another long, event filled weekend in our lives and we could not be happier.

Atlanta Hawks Co-Captains - April 15, 2012

I received a call late last week from my local Atlanta Hawks rep.  As a way of saying thanks to the affiliates, teams that partnered with the Hawks for uniforms, he invited me and Noah out to the game Sunday Night.

All he said was bring the Jerseys & about an hour before game time, they would call out our names, we show or wear the jersey and wave to the crowd.     

Well it turns out that it was also Youth Sports Day.  As we they announce the different programs, we are wearing our jerseys and they announced Shaw Park etc.. Unfortunately there were about 16 people in the stands at the time.  Then they stopped us at center court, told us to turn around for some pictures.  All of a sudden, Dominique Wilkins, some cheerleaders and all the mascots from the Atlanta teams show up (Homer the Brave, Freddie, the Falcon, Atlanta, Silverbacks, Harry the Hawk, Skyhawk, Atlanta Beat etc), for a photo op.

I thought it was a cool experience and Noah had a blast.

We thought that was it and started to head up to our seats.  As we were standing in line for our food, one of the guys we just met, asks us if we can help him out of a jam.  Some of the folks they were waiting on, did not show up and he asked us if we wanted to be co-captains for the game.  We had no idea what that meant but we say "sure".   Noah is starting to freak a little bit & kept saying "What does that mean?  What do I have to do?
Anyway, back down we go and the jerseys go back on.  We head back out to Center Court for the pre-game rules, shaking hands with the refs, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith and one Freakishly tall Toronto Raptor. 

Noah is by the Toronto Raptor's butt

Getting his #2 Jersey signed by #2 Joe Johnson

It was an awesome Once in a Lifetime Experience and hopefully one that Noah will not forget. 

Spring Sports 2012

The basketball season is finally wrapping up and we quickly moving full swing into the Spring Sports.

Cole's basketball team is currently 11-0 and looking to close out the season undefeated.  It was his first time playing on an organized team and he has had a lot of fun without any pressure or expectations.

Noah & Jordan's teams were not as successful but they played hard and had a great time.   Noah was the leading scorer on his Bulldog team avg about 8 points a game for a team that averaged 20 points total.
Jordan learned so much and we are really excited about next years team.

Soccer 2012
Jordan has re-united with the Rock-Stars for spring soccer and they look to have a very formidable team. We are really looking forward to the season.

Baseball 2012
I know it's only February but Baseball season has already started.  Welcome to the world of Travel Baseball.

The boys Tournament season started last week. Noah with the 8U Shock, Cole with the 11U Jacket's.
It was Noah's first experience facing Kid Pitching.  He was so excited. He singled in his 1st AB and more importantly he made his 1st ever pitching debut.

 He struck out the side and was all smiles the rest of the day.

Both boys teams went 1-1 in pool play and unfortunately we never made it to the playoffs due to the heavy rain storms.  It was a great start to what will be an extremely long season through July

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Disney 2012

Christmas and New Years went by so quickly because the kids were so excited about our trip to Disney this year.

It did not disappoint.

It was probably the best trip we've ever had.   I've been training since August for the Half Marathon and am happy to say not only did I finish but the entire experience surpassed expectations.  It was a blast.

We were fortunate to have the entire family along with us and the kids had so much fun.  They hit all 4 parks multiple times and rode all of their favorites with their cousins.  It was awesome to see how much fun they had the entire week.

Ludwig Von Drake

At The Wilderness Lodge