Tristan is 8!

I know I say it every year but I can't believe Tristan is eight. Eight years old seems to be a turning point from little kid to big kid. He loves to read chapter books his favorite this year has been the Wimpy Kids series. He spends his days building Lego's, playing outside and having Bakugan battles with his brothers. Tristan is an awesome baseball player he's got a powerful swing and a strong arm. I look forward to another wonderful year and am excited to see what changes come for Tristan.
Tristan's Favorites
Color:Red
Food: Pizza and his favorite restaurant is O.
Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Movie:Diary of a Wimpy Kid
TV Show:Bakugan
Toy(s):Bakugan, Lego's
Sport: Baseball

Take me out to the ballgame ....

..or three. We began baseball season last Saturday with our first game. Followed by our second on Sunday and our third on Monday. Each time the team seems to get a little better. Both Tristan and Colin are enjoying being back. It is a little harder this year since it is coach pitch and they have to know their positions when they are on the field and what to do in them. The team is still learning where all the positions are. It's difficult when the last few years the whole team would go out and play wherever they landed. Liam of course likes to get in on the action too and plays a little catch with his friend Sam on the sidelines. I'm looking forward to seeing the boys progress this year.

Baseball Time Is Here!

Baseball is starting back up again. Tristan and Colin have moved up to Farmers League. Which means no more T and the whole team does not go on the field at once. It's becoming more like baseball. Both boys are really excited. They are the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers this year.
If you look to the right under Links you will find the words Baseball Schedule. Click it and you will be taken to a calendar with their games listed. Click on the time and it'll tell you what field they are playing. They will play at the same ball park at 80th and Western Street. I believe they are to the east as you pull in to the parking lot similar to where they have been. I will let you know if this changes as well as any change in the game schedule.
Let the games begin!

February

It seems as if February has come to an end and I have not posted anything so here is a little overview of the past month. Greg made a wonderful four course Valentines Day dinner. The dinner started with cevihe, Mexican corn chowder, duck carnitas, and lamb chops with a chipotle sauce. We also had sangria and a smoothies for the boys which they thought were great! Here are a few pics from the dinner.
We also were busy getting ready for the Pine Wood Derby which was quite the family affair. Papa cut and helped sand the cars, Daddy helped paint the body of the cars and Uncle Brendan came over and helped paint the details of the cars. Colin won first place in his den and second place overall in the pack! Tristan won second place in his den! We have also been enjoying outings with friends, eating lunch with Tristan and Colin at their school and loving the cold weather and snow. OK maybe I'm DONE with the snow but we have had a pretty good month and look forward to spring.

Potty Time

I am not the best potty trainer and really dislike the task. Of course I understand it comes with having children so here I am again with a 2 1/2 year old boy needing to begin the process. Monday I tried to put a pull up on Liam and he broke down crying hysterically. Not quite what I expected. So the other night after his bath Liam peed on the floor. When I acted very sad he said he was ready to go potty on his Diego potty chair. He tried really hard but nothing came out so he sat down on the steps to wait for the potty. (pictured above)About ten minutes later he said he was ready and this time a little came and he was very excited. He ran up and told his brothers right away. For the next hour or so he kept wanting to go potty, each time he wanted to call someone to share his accomplishment and get a little piece of chocolate. It was approaching 9:30 so I pretended not to hear him over the next half hour when he said he had to go potty. I'm thinking he just really wanted chocolate. Whatever works right!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

It truly is my favorite time of the year. I love watching and listening to the boys eagerly await Christmas morning jumping to the window because they thought they heard Santa. Tristan was up at 6:10 and had to let his little brothers sleep until 7:00. I'm sure he was in agony but he did it. Right on the dot he ran to get Colin and Liam up. Tristan and Colin had so much fun passing out presents and tearing into them. I enjoy seeing their faces light up as they see what is inside. Liam was excited but is not a 7:00 a.m. kinda guy so he was a little quiet at first. After a few minutes of watching his brothers he thought he better see what was waiting for him. We headed out into the winter wonderland (with the help of Mom's 4wheel drive) to Gramma and Papa's house to enjoy the festivities with them, Aunt Lindsey and Uncle Brendan. This time Liam was really into the elf part and helped pass out the presents with his brothers. After we opened presents we enjoyed our traditional Christmas Morning breakfast of grapefruit with brown sugar, bacon and Christmas bread. Delicious! Then off to the family room for stockings where Liam found a huge Hershey kiss and thought he was in heaven. We spent the rest of the day in pj's playing games and with new toys as there was no getting around town. We had to postpone the Towey family Chrsitmas due to the snow. Sunday we hosted the Shockey Christmas at our house. Aunt Jasonea, Uncle Jonathan, Sheridan, and Grandma Shockey enjoyed a brunch made by Greg and spent time unwrapping more gifts and playing together. Colin and Aunt Jasonea played Battle Ship while Grandma Shockey and Tristan played connect four. Between Christmas with families we took the boys sledding, ice skating, and to see a movie. Then it was time for the Huskers to play in their bowl game which they shut out the other team! And before I knew it it was 2010! We spent New Years Eve playing games, and snacking on great food. Papa lit a few fireworks to kick off 2010 and we cheered as the ball dropped in Times Square. All three boys stayed up for the new year and slept in the next day. A wonderful holiday time spent together with family.

Tristan and Colin Baseball Calendar