Summer #5 Summer is over but still catching up on summer*

*Jaguar Softball*

This was a season that seemed like it lasted FOREVER!

Courtlyne usually had a good time. This was the first year that the girls actually pitched to each other so it was a big step up. Courtlyne wasn't the best on the team but she also wasn't the worst. Ben worked really hard with her to get her to hit good in the games. She has a great stance and a good swing, when she doesn't think to much and just does it, but come game time she would never swing. Ben got so frustrated. But he kept plugging along.

One time after repeating himself about 100 times, while helping Courtlyne practice, he just about lost it. He had to take a break and come in the house. He later apologized to her and said-"Remind me when I am getting frustrated with you that I am not being a good Dad."

She would try to remind him but sometimes patience wears thin.

Towards the end of the season we got a little better and started to win some games. Sad how a few of us parents just wanted it to be over--but they learned a lot and got a lot better by the end of the year. Ben also learned a little more patience by the end of the year- so we all improved!

"Be patient enough to live one day at a time, letting yesterday go and leaving tomorrow until it arrives."

Summer #4

Happy Anniversary

June 27th 2009

I love looking at this picture and remembering the excitement of my wedding day 12 years ago.

It was so perfect--Perfect weather, perfect dress and the perfect man!

Flowers that Ben surprised me with on our anniversary.

I love when he brings me flowers-- I just wish they would last forever.

We had a very enjoyable day to celebrate our 12th anniversary. I made appointments for us at Holly's spa and arranged to have the kids watched for the day so we could enjoy ourselves and not feel like we had to rush home. My good friend Julie watched the kids during the day while Ben and I went to the spa and then to the mall to do a little shopping for ourselves. Ben had a facial and he felt a little silly about it, and I got a massage. It was very relaxing and needed, at least for me. After we went home to see the kids for a few hours, we were able to drop them off with my parents so we could go to dinner alone. Holly and Jared joined us and we went to Iggy's where Emma works. It was good dinner and good company.

I am so grateful to have a husband to loves and cares for me each and every day. He is the greatest husband and father that anyone could ever ask for. I love YOU!