Adventurous kids – Page 57 – Letters from Home

Timothy’s shiner

A giant ant did this to Timothy. I’m not kidding. It was one of those big playground toys. He stood up beneath it, not realizing he’s grown 6 inches in the last 2 weeks (or so). He says it hurts. We’ve never had a black eye here at the Presidio. Am I stupid for posting a picture of my child thus bruised for all the world to see? Probably.

Take me out to the ballgame!

Baseball is in full swing for Daniel and Timothy. Daniel’s game tonight was one of his best yet. He hit a double that landed between the left and center fielders. He also got to pitch for an inning and struck out one batter. He doesn’t aspire to be pitcher, but it’s fun all the same. His dream position is second base. Here are a few photos from tonight.

Fielding a grounder

Pitcher taking the signal

Winds up

Cocked

Delivers the pitch!

Strike three, he’s out!

Easter 2009

This was our Easter. The kids decorated eggs after church. We then invited the Dedmone family from across the street to our house for ham, potatoes, asparagus, pineapple, homemade rolls & apple crisp. The Dedmones stayed for a long while so we had a good visit.

Sun in the eyes and wind in the face doesn’t make certain people very happy. But really, we were joyful and looking forward to the candy at home…

Timothy and Daniel sang and Paige accompanied them on the piano for sacrament meeting. They did great! It was the last musical number that I assigned in my previous calling. I was a nervous wreck, hoping the short song would be “enough” to satisfy the heavy expectations for an Easter song. I started to get teary when the first person complimented the kids, I was so relieved! As church progressed, Richard and I received so many compliments that I think I’ll turn over doing music in church entirely to my kids. It’s a lot less work for me but I still get all the glory.

Good boys

I love working on Cub Scout stuff with Daniel. Daniel made brownies and mashed potatoes for our family tonight. Richard came home sick from work, so we fed him dinner in bed. Timothy kept him company.

Agua Caliente Park Field Trip

Presenting our day at Agua Caliente Park, Friday, April 10th. We were in a group of about 40 people and it was a perfect day.

Here is Daniel looking at aquatic critters he and Paige collected.

Look at this perfect oasis in the desert! We stayed for a long time after classes, just enjoying the day. We came away with a few skinned knees from exploring, a true sign of a successful explore. Richard had the day off, so he came with us. Mark was still recovering from his illness, but he had fun.

There were a couple of Great Horned Owls in the trees. I love this photo that Richard took of Daniel.

Mark and Timothy are lizard hunting. 2009-04-10-Agua Caliente Park 104.jpg

The older kids went to one class, and the younger kids went to another. Timothy took careful notes. 2009-04-10-Agua Caliente Park 064.jpg

Mark took notes, too.

Paige and Daniel, collecting invertebrates and minnows to look at in the lab.

Kindergarten friends are best

This is Timothy with his friend, Sophia. We were on a field trip and the teacher was showing them a pair of Great Horned Owls nesting in the trees. Apparently they thought making faces at each other was much more interesting.

A moment from our Friday

Cupcakes, enjoyed on a big boulder in the front yard.

At the same moment, Paige was diligently practicing piano. — Meanwhile, Paige diligently practiced the piano...

I owe those big kids a cupcake, too.