First T-Ball Game

Bailey had her very first game today! She played so well and we are so proud of her. She tried to field every single ball that came her way (she would have too if another boy on her team wasn't FIGHTING her for every ball - ANNOYING!!). She hit super well too and even got to be the last batter one time so she was able to run all the bases at once and felt like she got a homerun! Believe it or not she only got bored once. And that was because they put her on the pitchers mound and there was too much dirt to kick around. I am so stinkin proud of her and I'm especially glad that she's having fun out there.

Let go of her thumb!!

So we went to Red Lobster tonight, per Bailey's birthday dinner request. After we enjoyed our delicious meal we decided to let the girls take 1 last look at the lobsters in the tank by the front door. One of the employees there was kind enough to let the girls pick a lobster for her to take out and let them look at it. Of course they chose the largest one (ps, it was HUGE) and she put it down on a tray for them to look at and touch. The girls thought this was sooo cool, especially Maddi...She was fearless in going right in to pet the lobster and actually try to touch it's eyes and mouth. We quickly said, "No Maddi, its face alone." She then decided, "hey, these claws look interesting why don't I try to play with those?" They put rubber bands on these things so that they can't pinch anyone. However.....Maddi happened to put her thumb right inside the right pincher claw that apparently wasn't banded down tight enough and it grabbed her! The poor employee started panicing immediately saying, "oh my gosh! oh my gosh! oh my gosh!" over and over and Stephen jumped in to help. Maddi of course was screaming and crying and none of us knew what to do. After a few failed attempts to get the thing to let go of Maddi's thumb Stephen got panicked and finally was able to get down and use all his strength to pry the claws open long enough for Maddi to pull her thumb out. Thankfully, her thumb was still attached to her hand. (Stephen and I both checked to make sure this was the case right away!) So Maddi was fine although she was more scared than I'm sure she has ever been in her life and she cried for about 15 minutes. Hopefully no serious mental scarring has occurred. I just feel so bad for that poor employee who just kept saying how sorry she was and how nothing like that had ever happened before. I tried really hard to assure her it was not her fault and that Maddi was ok and that we were not upset with her whatsoever. I hope the rest of her shift went better!! Glad nothing worse happened!

Note where Maddi's left thumb is. This is right before it grabbed her.

I couldn't even wish any ill will on the lobster since I knew he was going to get eaten soon.

Happy Birthday Bailey!

Today is Bailey's 4th birthday! We are so blessed to have Bailey in our family. She brings happiness and laughter to our lives every single day. Bailey already has a strong testimony of the gospel and especially of the love that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for her. She loves to help me cook and especially loves going to Grandma's house. Bailey has a sweet tooth just like her mommy. Bailey is such a special girl and we are so lucky to have her as our daughter. We love you Bailey, Happy Birthday!!

Birthday party for Bailey's 4th!

We had a grrrreat time at Bailey's birthday party today! Bailey requested a party at the park with a pinata and that's what she got!! (well she also requested a party at pump it up but we're too poor for that kind of stuff and this was much more fun!) We had great family and friends come over for playing on the plaground, a cakewalk for prizes, some pinata action, cake and presents. Bailey loved everything she got and we really appreciate everyone who came and especially those who traveled so far to see Bailey! Thanks again!! We'll be celebrating her actual birthday on Tuesday so pictures to come from that.

T-Ball

Bailey started T-ball!!! I can't believe I have a kid playing t-ball already. It's worth crying over. She started practices this week and her first should be in the next week or two. She has been dying to play every since she saw her cousins play in their games the past few weeks. We are lucky to have 3 nieces older than Bailey who have been generous in handing down their old mit, bat and cleats! Thanks Makayla!! Bailey has a cute pink glove and bat. When Mak was her age she was playing soccer so Bailey is wearing soccer cleats but hey, free cleats!! There are 3 boys and 3 girls on Bailey's team and it's very obvious who has played before. But super cute! Aside from Bailey throwing the ball to her coach backwards and between her legs she is trying really hard and we're so proud of her. She really loves to hit (of course) and she is very good at running the bases. (The coach tells her to run to first and she doesn't stop there, she goes for a homer every time) Here's some pix from her practices but we should have some pictures up from her first game soon.

Pretty much a professional

So excited!
running with her team

ready to field

at least she tried to get the ball!

back off sucker, this one's hers

not that she needs his help but...

imagine what would have happened to the ball if she'd hit it

a swing and a miss but she kept her eye on the ball the entire time!

this one flew!

Easter 2010

We had a great Easter this year! We got together with a bunch of families the Friday before and had an Easter egg hunt and played Easter games at a park in our neighborhood. The kids had a lot of fun and Stephen is proud to have dominated the egg toss. He did regret smashing a confetti-filled egg on my head when I got him back with one though. :) We enjoyed watching conference on TV and then went to my mom's house for Easter dinner on Sunday. We had a delicious turkey and ham dinner that my wonderful mom made. The kids enjoyed spending time with their cousins and I just loved the cute rice crispy eggs I made for dessert! Then we had another Easter egg hunt with the kids. Needless to say they have more than enough candy than they know what to do with.