Hey Batter, Batter

Holyn had her second baseball game today. The first game was a tie, but this one was a win. Holyn got a hit in practice, but just missed one during the game. She played second base and centerfield and always ran to get the ball. Her buddy Lauren (in pink) is on her team along with the coach's daughter, so she is not the only girl this time. We still haven't gotten our jerseys yet, Holyn suggested pink for the color, but that didn't sit so well with the 10 boys. Oh well, she's still fabulous!

Speed, I am Speed!!

Before leaving Badgertown, the kids and I got to take a spin in Lightning McQueen (Papa Jim & Boppa's corvette). Max and Holyn sat side by side, for the first time in the front seat. They really loved the roar as Papa Jim stepped on the gas. Too bad our van isn't a convertable too.

Grandparents, Garage Sales & Graduation

During our visit to Iowa, we got to see Grandpa & Grandma Hoyer, Uncle Chris and lots of cousins! It was a quiet visit for me, I lost my voice on the way home and had to whisper to everyone. The kids didn't seem to mind the silence! First we setup and held a windy Garage Sale in Badger. Next we helped with Alex's Graduation Party and got to see Will get confirmed. It was a quick trip, but we really enjoyed seeing all our family!

Silly String

Had a great time at Boppa and Papa Jim's house today. After 10 long hours in the car, they needed to blow off some steam (or string). Holyn and Max chased Papa Jim around the backyard laughing and screaming. Max did his best to run and spray, which is a hard task for a 3 year old. Holyn got Papa right in the face too. One word to the wise, silly string stains (say that 5 times fast)- so wear black!

Pinky Out

Holyn and I attended an English Tea at the local floral shop and loved it. We dressed up in our finest tea party outfits, including hats. They served us little tea sandwiches, desserts and strawberries. And Tea, which Holyn has anxious to try. She added two sugar cubes and cream, just to make it sweeter. Then she did her best to lift the cup and keep her pinky out while she sipped. After the snacks, Holyn won best dressed at the event and took home a fluffy pink pen that resembled a septer. Holyn thanked all the little people in her life as we left. Look out Miss America!

Stop Kicking the Bed!!

As you might already know, there was an earthquake in Illinois this morning. I awoke to the bed shaking and immediately thought one of the kids had wandered into my bedroom and was laying beside the bed. To my surprise no one was on the floor kicking the bed! I felt the bed continue to shake quickly for another few seconds, and I was ready to get off that ride! When I later got up, Lant said he felt something while he was in our basement at 5:40 AM too. We turned on the Today Show and realized we had experienced our first earthquake. Clear out here in Indiana! The kids, well they slept right through it.

Gone to the Dogs

Holyn accompanied me to the dentist office yesterday and carefully watched the hygenist clean my teeth. She also checked out the rest of the office. When the dentist came in to check my teeth, Holyn found the models of teeth and asked the hygenist what they were. She said, "What are those long teeth for?" The lady replied "that is a model of your molar teeth, and then you have the K9 teeth and so on." Holyn paused a moment and said, "OH, so you guys do dog's teeth too!" The dentist and I burst out laughing.