Times are changing.

Summer with Wes at home everyday has really been fun! I think we are both enjoying having more time to have just choose the things we want to go do together.  All of a sudden he has become so grown up in the things he can do and his interests.  He wants to talk and act so big but deep down he's still the sweetest little boy.  He's reading everything he can get his hands on,  requesting music in the car that I actually enjoy listening to, riding a bike without training wheels, and swimming (pretty good, but I still have to stay close by). He always has a baseball cap on which means Grant always wants to wear one too.  He loves to watch Baseball anytime the TV is on.  This morning he got up early, drug himself to the couch and turned on the TV.  I came in the den to find him shirtless in a TV trance and asked "What are you watching?"  His reply without looking up was "The (baseball) draft."  For a moment life flashed forward 10 years! 

Spring

We've really enjoying Spring this year.  We celebrated a few birthdays, took a few trips and spent lots of saturdays at the ballpark. Then just spent some days playing at home soaking up the beautiful weather!

It's tough being the little brother!

Before Grant was born I had hoped for another boy so Wes could have a brother.  It's been so much fun to watch these two interact, especially now that Grant's personality is really starting to show.   They can fight one minute and then go straight into being best buddies without missing a beat.

Today when I picked up Wes from school he was so excited that his teacher had brought him a sucker from her recent trip to Disney. He wanted to eat it first thing in the car so I opened it up and handed it back to him.  Grant likes Mickey Mouse so Wes was very sweet and wanted to let him have a taste.  He hands it over to Grant who of course pops the whole thing in his mouth and puts a death grip on it and won't give it back.  Wes was tears, Grant was in tears... all while I'm trying to drive.  I managed to reach back and pry it out of Grant's little chubby fingers and hand the sucker back to Wes.  Grant melted down screaming "Me-MOUSEEEE" the rest of the way home.  Meanwhile, I was trying to not let my laughing be too obvious.  I'm guessing next time Wes will not be so quick to share with that little stinker!

Then when we get home and Wes takes off his shoes I noticed his socks are only covering half his feet.  We can't seem to keep his wardrobe in line with all his growing these days.  I tell him those socks are too small and he needs to put them in Grant's sock basket next time.  Wes says, "I'll just give them to him now."  He proceeds to take Grant's shoes and socks off and shove his sweaty socks onto Grant's feet but you can tell Grant thinks it's the greatest.  Later when I was getting Grant ready for his nap he points to his feet with a big smile and says "Wes Gock-es (Socks)"

The sock exchange.

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First T-Ball Game

The much anticipated First T-ball game finally arrived this weekend.  I don't know who was more excited Wes or Jon!  Jon's parents were able to come down for the weekend and since there was an extra set of hands to corral Grant I was able to take plenty of pictures.  A good time was had by all!

Game Face.

A rare family photo!

Little brother trying to steal baseballs from a random bag.

Listening to the coach

Ready for his first at bat

Ready to run home

He's intense. 

 The best moment of the game by far was when a ball actually made to the outfield.  And the entire infield ran after it.

The coach looking confused.

 Except for one child who was busy making dirt angels. You gotta love sports at the age!

An empty infield.

 Wes was in the outfield for the second inning.  He asked Jon before going out, "How am I supposed to get the ball all the way out there??"

All smiles!

He's been asking for weeks if he could have a gatorade for his game.  

Staying hydrated.