The holidays have come and gone...

...and I've forgotten to blog about them!!! Well, I didn't actually forget, but we have been SUPER busy (as usual), so the blog has taken a backseat. The holidays were wonderful to us all, and we were all thankful for a break from work and school! I will do a picture post soon with some of the highlights! Basketball season is in full swing around here! All three brown-eyed beauties are playing this year, so our Saturdays are taken up! I am also coaching the 7th grade
B & C teams, and Randy is already coaching indoor track. Jordan's team is the Nuggets (YMCA), and he is the best shooter on the team. I have to remind myself that he is only 3 and that he is not SUPPOSED to know how to play the game! He is very fun to watch! Jennika is playing for the Lady Coogs (Upward) and is proving herself as a skilled dribbler and shooter! She is also a heck of a defensive player who does not allow her girl to catch the ball! Jada is playing for The Fever (AYBA), and they have only lost one game! She is on the starting 5 and is one of the team's strongest rebounders and best defensive players! SO, as soon as I can sit down to breath and upload some pictures, I will give you all a glimpse of what we have been up to!

I've been blessed!!!

Just look at these three babies and disagree with me! I have been blessed! Here are a few updates on these brown-eyed beauties: Jada Elise

Jada is 8 years old and in the third grade. She makes straight A's and puts pressure on herself to do well. Jada is also a social butterfly...friends with anyone and everyone! She started a musical theatre class at Abilene Performing Arts Company this year and is loving every second of it! She is also playing third base for her fall softball team, Pizzazz! She is a leader for the team and often puts too much pressure on herself, but is an awesome third baseman and a hard hitter! She makes us proud every day! Basketball season is approaching, and Jada is excited to be playing again! I am helping coach her team this year, so we'll see how she feels about it after a few practices! She is a great big sister and still one of my best friends!

Jennika Ann

My skinny Jenny is growing up so fast!!! She is six years old and in the first grade! At her first six weeks conference, her teacher ranted and raved about how wonderful she is! She is an excellent student (straight A's as well), and she has a good group of friends. I think she is actually a better reader than Jada was at this point...probably because Jada is her teacher at home)! Those fingers still go in her mouth when she is nervous or tired, but her teacher just gives her a little wink and she pulls them out of her mouth! Jennika is FINALLY getting to play soccer, and, of course, she's the MVP of the team! I am not just saying that because I am her mom either! She is the only first-year player and is by far a stand-out! She is blessed with natural athletic ability and is very humble about it all! She moved to second baseman and lead off batter for the Pizzazz and is also getting geared up for basketball! The fits are few and far between these days, and she makes me a very proud momma!

Jordan Daniel

This boy!!! Just like his sister, Jada, Jordan finds a friend wherever he goes! He does not leave the house without at least one football in his hand, and he always manages to talk his new friends into playing! He LOVES to play catch with the football with his daddy...he can catch with his hands and has a mean rocket of a spiral! He's very thoughtful and sweet, just like always, and he gets his sisters a treat every time he and I go to the store! He is the pride and joy of his Miss Mary (Randy's Great Aunt & Jordan's babysitter), and she is sticking it out for two more years in the daycare business just because of him! We are blessed! He talks about wanting to play football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and golf, and if it's my guess, he'll be great at them all! His turn comes this winter with basketball at the YMCA! Both of the girls started when they were three, and now it is time for him! He can't wait!

Summertime Fun!!!

FINALLY an update!!!

I know, I know, it's been too long! Without a computer at home, it was impossible for me to update everyone on our wonderful summer! Back to work means back to the computer world! This summer has been full of fun! Jennika Ann had a birthday! She turned 6 on the 9th of June, and we had a fun Tinker Bell themed party in Breckenridge at Jeff and Decemember's house! We also enjoyed a trip to Six Flags, which was a blast, and a few weeks later we went to Hurricane Harbor and had a lot of fun! Randy and I took a mini-vacation to Austin for coaching school, and the biggest news of all JORDAN IS POTTY TRAINED!!!! This update is not much, but as soon as I have more time, I will put pictures of the summer up!

Jordan Daniel turns THREE!!!!

On June 2, my Jordan Dan turned 3!!! I can't believe how time has flown! Jordan is still just as sweet as he was the day he was born! His terrible two's were anything but, and I'm hoping that carries over into the three's! Jordan is still into all kinds of sports. He loves to play football, basketball, and baseball! He also LOVES hotwheels! He takes his cars everywhere he goes! Spiderman is also a favorite of Jordan's! Jordan is not afraid of much (he loves to run, jump, flip, kick, dive, etc.), but when he sees a bug, he goes into all out PANIC MODE!!! He thinks that he is the boss of his sisters, and they pretty much let him be! He is ready to play ball and is getting a little tired of just watching his sisters! In the fall, he will play fall t-ball, and this winter, he will be old enough to play basketball at the YMCA! He's going to LOVE it!

For his birthday, Randy and I were lucky enough to get to take him to eat lunch just the three of us! Red Lobster, yum! That night, we had a small family party for him. He had been talking about his football party for months, so he got his wish! His best present, according to him, was a big 18-wheeler that is a carrying case for all of his hotwheels. His famous birthday line this year, "I want more presents!" He said that after every one he tore into!

At Red Lobster with Momma & Daddy
The football cake

Waiting patiently...

Happy Birthday, my baby boy!!!

Softball...Totally Wicked!!!

Losing only two regular season games, the Bat Girls won first place in the AFSA league 8u!!! Jada and Jennika were both chosen as All-Stars and became part of Totally Wicked (the All-Star team)! Totally Wicked played in a Merkel tournament and placed second! This past weekend, they participated in the state tournament and placed 5th (should have placed better, but the umps cheated us in the last game...long story)! Hopefully, Totally Wicked will get to play throughout the summer! I am so proud of the way my girls have come along! They love the game, and have had so much fun! Randy was the pitcher for both the Bat Girls and Totally Wicked, and none of us are ready for it to end! This has definitely been an awesome softball season!

My All Stars!!!

Jordan and Ezra, sister's biggest fans!

Totally Wicked (All Stars), 2nd Place Merkel Tournament

Clyde Tourney, 4th Place

March of Dimes Tourney 2nd Place

Update Coming Soon!

Just wanted to let you all know that I have not forgotten about my blog! I will be updating very soon with all kinds of softball and end-of-school news! I'm just BUSY! So, an update, pictures and all, is coming soon!