Softball Dad!

Word's cannot express how happy this dad was last night during Kaylie's last softball game of the summer season. The girl was 3 for 4, with two bunts and one infield single. It's worth noting that the single she hit was on a full count and the one time she didn't get on base she walked but was called out because she stepped off first base too early. This is a new rule for U12 softball that she nor the team knew. Even the coach had to go ask what happened. If you step off first after a walk you have to run to 2nd (steal).

I was and still am so excited for her and how she played. I am only sad now that the season is over and that there will be no more games. I wish the hot streak could continue.

Happy Dad!

Derby Days!

Last week I had all these plans while the kids and I were in Kansas.  We planned some painting, some swimming, spending time with family and other fun things.  None of my plans included spending 3 days in the hospital! We made it up there on Sunday and on Monday I was in some horrible pain and had to stay in the hospital until Thursday.  Friday and Saturday were spent resting up for the 6 hour drive back to TX on Sunday.  Like I said, not the plans I had in mind for a vacation.  We did, however, get to have a little bit of fun going to our little towns annual festival called Derby Days.  Friday was the parade and then my mom, kids and I went to the carnival on Saturday night.  It was so strange being back on high school grounds since I hadn't been there since graduation but we had a nice, short time riding a ride, eating ,playing skee ball and listening to the band play.

Swimming with the KS Everharts

Matt made it home safe and sound from Afghanistan a few weeks ago and we are so thankful for it!  Once he got a little settled back into life at home they made their way down here to Tx to visit family and have a short vacation.  Last Saturday we headed over to Emily's parents house to spend some time catching up, eating and having a great time! All these kids sure do love to swim! Welcome home Matt!

So, so, SO far behind!

Where in the world do I catch up?  I guess I will start with Memorial Day.  After living here for almost 8 years now, we realized that we have never been on the lake that is a whole 2 blocks from our house.  Thankfully on Memoral Day we had some great friends invite us out for some eating and relaxing on an evening boat ride.  Even though it was a little on the warm side, and all the kids were tired from a long day, we all had a great time.  All 3 kids, including Mason, got to spend some time behind the wheel (yes there was adult supervision) and now they cannot wait to get back out there.