Grand Slam!

With Luke playing Little League baseball this year, we spend a fair amount of time at the ballfield. It's quickly becoming a second home that we love. The little brothers find ways to entertain themselves, Mama loves watching and cheering, and Dad usually helps out keeping score or as a base coach. We play all our games in Palmer Lake, a cute little mountain town, with a local coffee shop and ice cream spot within walking distance!

This past game was quite a story! We set up camp, and the team warmed up. Right at the start of the game, the dark clouds rolled in with some thunder. They called a 10 minute rain delay, so we all retreated to our cars. We were pretty certain the game would be called off. A decent rainstorm passed through ... and 15 minutes later we were back out to the field ... play ball! 

Toward the end of the game with the bases loaded, Luke got up to bat and hit a GRAND SLAM!! Talk about quite the sight to watch! As Luke came across home plate, his team was cheering him on with high fives, pats on his helmet, and fist bumps. Go, Luke!

We put together a fun little video from the game. I didn't realize Reid had taken some video which made for a fun intro, then I was fortunate to catch Luke's grand slam on video, followed by Grant goofing around for the finale. Enjoy!

Spring Sports

This spring starts a new chapter for us ... two boys in sports! Luke and Reid both have Saturday games, so sometimes the games overlap. We are enjoying having Saturday be our sports day and spending family time together cheering on our boys. 

Reid is playing soccer through the Y, and Scott is coaching his team. This is Reid's first time playing soccer, and he's catching onto all the fundamentals. Great job!

 Run, Reid, Run!

 Contemplating his next move...

 On the first day of practice Coach Dad taught the players

how to trap the ball. EVERY time Reid gets the ball,

he traps it! Putting those skills to work!

 Watching and waiting...

Nice kick, Reido!

Luke is playing on a Little League team this year, which means 2-3 baseball events (practices or games) each week. This year the kids are pitching (no more coach pitch) so it's a step up in playing. The team is off to a great start this season and will play through early June. Our first few weeks were a little rocky with the weather, and for about 2 weeks the games and practices were cancelled due to April snow. Such is Spring Baseball in Colorado!  

 On 3rd ... ready to head home.

 Batter's Up!

 In the Dugout

Hangin' Out & Watching the Game!

Easter Weekend

Wonder what's in these eggs?

Oh, CHOCOLATE!

 Somebunny is funny!

 The Fellas & Mom

 Easter morning goodies for the boys.

 Hunting for eggs.

 I can't find any eggs ...

or maybe my big brothers 

are taking them all!

 The big brothers displaying the prized "rotten egg" ...

the egg dipped in every color of dye.

Thumbs up for dressing up.

Handsome boys!

Happy Easter!

The table is set for Easter brunch.

Why change clothes when you can ride

your bike in formal attire?!

Oh, what a joy this Easter was!

Brotherly Love

When Luke was away one night at a sleepover,

the little brothers enjoyed a sleepover.

Here's the before pic ... all smiles! 

 And the after pic ... all snoozing!

 The next night, Luke joined in the fun for a sleepover

in the family room with all 3 brothers!

Walking home from school 

on a beautiful spring day.

Love Oooo

Spring Break 2013 :: Cabin Adventures

Last Spring Break, swimsuits & flip flops in Maui. This Spring Break, snowboots & stocking caps in the mountains near Gunnison! Our dear friends Joe and Mary Fran and boys Cullen and Brecken invited us to join them at their family cabin about 45 minutes outside of Gunnison for a weekend escape to the mountains. What an absolute BLAST we had! We'll let the fun speak for itself in the many photos to follow.

Crazy Spring Breakers

With so much snow, the only way to access

the cabin ... by snowmobile! We had to leave the cars 

down the hill and shuttled all our gear, kids, 

groceries, etc. up the hill to the cabin. 

All Aboard!

Grant & Brecken are ready to GO!

Room for 2 on the back!

Our Home Sweet Home for several days ...

The fabulous Park Cabin!

Morning Playtime with the Milennium Falcon

So many fun toys at the cabin!

Ready for fun in the snow.

Cullen on the lookout.

King of the Mountain

Notice the roof on the left.

This big pile of snow is from

snow sliding off the roof!

Perfect for on-site sledding!

Time out from playing to remove

some snow from his boot.

Brecken on a snowy walk.

"Hmmmm ... wonder how you turn this thing on?"

Brecken & Mary Fran in the snow

Sweet Snowmen

Scott & Grant sled. Yes, that's Grant 

hiding beneath that camo hat!

Mama and Luke

Go, Cullen, Go!

After a morning of sledding and playing in the snow,

this is the result ... Grant fell asleep wearing his snowpants

and halfway sliding off the couch!

SuperBrecken, SuperGrant & Whitney the Dog

The Dynamic Duo

Who's ready for the hot tub?

Reid brought his snorkel gear.

You never know what exotic fish

may be swimming in that hot tub!

(Look at all the snow behind him!)

Hooray for the Hot Tub!

Dance Party!

My first time driving a snowmobile.

Can you tell I LOVED IT!?!!!

On Saturday, we geared up for a daytrip to Ouray.

We had to shuttle the boys from the cabin

down to the cars at the bottom of the hill.

Precious cargo here!

Mary Fran supervised the boys

as we headed down the hill.

Check out their dog Whitney running behind us!

The highlight of Ouray ... swimming in the Hot Springs.

It was steadily snowing and 20 degrees outside,

but in the water, it was nice and warm.

One pool was around 95. The hotter pool was 101.

We got a chuckle about our frozen hair.

Notice who brought his snorkel gear once again!

Parks in the pool

The town of Ouray sits in a valley with

mountains on both sides. Beautiful!

Notice the steam coming off the pool.

And yes, that person on the right is a lifeguard.

Here's a better shot. Full snow gear, full-length coat,

and the water rescue gear. Hilarious!

Downtown Ouray

Brecken, Luke, Cullen, Reid & Grant (and sometimes Whitney)

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Park Family 

for such a wonderful Spring Break trip

to your family cabin! We have so many
memories, adventures & laughs 
to treasure from this fun trip with you!