Ben the Basketball Boy

We went to a friend of the family's graduation party this weekend, and Ben and Hunter got their first taste of basketball on a hard surface. We have a basketball hoop on the grass in the backyard, but having a real hoop, with a hard surface to bounce the ball, was a whole different ballgame, literally.

I never saw Ben's excitement coming! He loooooved it! He ran around the driveway for the longest time, trying to dribble, and making a dozen baskets!

The amount of joy making a basket gave him was pandemonium! He ran like a crazy kid to dad and me to share the news.

The amount of sweat and dirt was alarming for this mama. I was icked-out, and realized what a long life of more ick I have ahead of me!

First ever T-ball practice.

For me, the most sentimental parts of my kiddos' lives thus far have been first words, first day of pre-school, first signed Mother's Day cards. For Theo, I think, the first day of T-ball practice marked an emotional and exciting stepping stone. In fact, from his baseball-centric viewpoint, I think this may have been his best day as a father yet. The occasion was even more special since dad got to play "Coach Theo" to twelve little kids.

The boys loved finding the field, and watching dad lug out his the water jug, and round up the balls and bases.

I love this picture of my boys so much!

Ben, learning to stretch.

I have to say, watching Theo struggle to keep 12 kids attentions was wonderfully entertaining! he was exhausted afterward! So many more twice a week practices to come, too.

Happy Summer to you!