This Is Not Baseball Weather

Nope. I wouldn't say that about 45 degrees was baseball weather but we had fun! Last night was Jacob's first game on his 6th grade school team. A new milestone for us. No time limit games-yuck. That game lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes and we only made it to the 5th inning! Thank goodness it started at 4:30! Anyway, Jacob got to pinch run, scored, and played 2nd for one inning. He got the last out for a 15 - 2 win for the Wolverines! We're proud of you Jacob!

The only bad part is I can't get any good pictures. The dugout is totally covered and I can't see much through a fence! What's a Mom to do?

We ended the night with pizza (what else?) at our favorite place, Fox's Pizza and a banana split party! (That's whip cream in his mouth!)

Thankful Thursday

Lately, we have been so consumed with being busy that it has been hard to stop and be thankful! I want to share today what the Lord has been telling me lately. About a month ago a friend of mine lost her 13 year old daughter to cancer. As I read her care page updates I am forced to get on my knees and beg for forgiveness for not being thankful for every moment the Lord gives me. Oh, how I have wasted so much time. So today, I am so very thankful for time (or lack of it). I am turning what feels like oppression into opportunity:

Busy schedule-thank you Jesus for my 3 children that make my schedule so busy.

finances-opportunity for God to show Himself to us in a mighty way.

homework and school issues-opportunity for God to show Himself to my children. He can help them through anything.

sibling rivalry-opportunity to teach the kids how to treat each other with kindness and with the love of Jesus (my friend wrote the other day how she wished she could hear her girls fight again. Her house is too quiet!)

I continue to struggle with this on a daily basis. It is my prayer every day that I cherish each moment I have.

Menu Plan Monday

Well, I spoke too soon about getting back on a schedule. Right after that Jared had his appendix out, Jacob is on 2 baseball teams, and Jared wants to do karate. So, menu planning is now more important than ever. We'll see if I can keep up with it!

Monday-salmon, fried rice, sweet potatoes, salad

Tuesday-sandwiches, Daddy's working

Wednesday-sloppy joe's, chips

Thursday-eating out after Jacob's first game to celebrate getting on the team.

Friday-not sure

Saturday-chicken parmesan, pasta, green beans

Sunday-going to try something new in the crock pot.

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Friday Fun Night

Last Friday David and I had a wonderful date night for Valentine's Day. We went to eat at Chili's then he took me to see Fool's Gold (with Matthew McConaughey-hee hee). It was a pretty cute movie. Chick flick, for sure.

Last night we had a family night and went to Steak N' Shake-my favorite burger joint. Jenna and I went to see Hannah Montanna and the boys went to see Junper? Don't even know what that is but Jenna was so excited to see Hannah Montanna. Yes, she LOVES that show. The "concert movie" was OK but it sure was fun watching her.
She was the only one dancing in the movie isle-so cute.

A Mamogram Can Be Fun

Yes, you are at the right blog. I just had to put this first picture on here. It's what you do to prepare for a momogram! It can't be any more perfect! I'm sorry if it offends someone but I think it is soooo funny.

Last Wednesday, my friend Chelle (not my bloggy friend Chelle)and I went to have a momogram. Some time ago we decided to make our appointments at the same time then go have lunch. Why not make the worst appointment ever into something fun? Well, the procedure was not fun. I went back first and thought I was going to pass out. The digital was not any better for me.

But, we had a great lunch at Long Horn (my favorite) and did a little shopping for the kids for Valentine's Day. I think we will make this an annual thing.

Who, me?

Well, apparently I have won a bracelet from Sting My Heart-host of Thankful Thursday. I never win anything so this was a big surprise. I didn't even know she was having a give-a-way! Can't wait to get my new bracelet.

Congratulations Jacob!

We were so exicted to find out last night that Jacob made the middle school baseball team. They only had three spots open so we were not sure what was going to happen. So, here we go. Jacob is also playing in a rec league. Two teams. Two practices. Two sets of games. One Dad who works nights. One Mommy. Now I have to put on my "sports Mommy" hat. At least Jared and Jenna aren't in anything right now.

It will be fun! We're proud of you Jacob, as usual.