Indians game and VBS

VBS wrapped up yesterday, and it was a GREAT week. When we got home, Silas and Nolan both said they were going to miss it! I think that's a great sign of a successful experience.

I enjoyed meeting some lovely ladies, most of whom were also "Swift team leaders." We took this photo together yesterday:

Last night we enjoyed another Indians game. We watched 6 innings, but took off a bit early because of an approaching storm. The kids are SO good at the games, and they just make it a great time! Here are a couple pictures I took last night:

And one picture from a couple weeks ago that I'm not sure I've blogged before??:

VBS, Baseball, Splash Pad

This week has been a busy one! We have been attending VBS at Park Chapel each day from 9 to noon. Monday and Tuesday the boys played in two baseball games each night, and they play against one another's travel teams tomorrow night. Yesterday after VBS, we went to the free lunch at the park and then played with friends there for an hour or so. Today we went to the Splash Pad after and met friends there too. It has been a lot of fun!

Here are some pictures from our week. First, Silas pitching last night:

And Avery pitching too:

Some pics from VBS:

The Splash Pad:

 And one final picture from AFTER the Splash Pad:

End of Season Baseball Party

Today Nolan had his end of the season baseball party at Mozzi's. He was so excited to receive his trophy! The kids really did learn a lot this season and they ended with 4 wins, which was a huge feat for an inexperienced team. Here are a couple pictures from his party:

Happy 10th Birthday, Avery!

We had a SUPER busy day, celebrating Avery's birthday! I still can't believe my baby is 10. Where does time go?

We started the day with breakfast with my parents at Lincoln Square Pancake house. Avery loved his new sunglasses and money from them:

 

The waitress asked if he was turning 21, and then announced to the restaurant that he was turning 16 and brought him a piece of carrot cake. We got a lot of laughs about her teasing him about his age.

We went to some garage sales, and then to pick up his cake. After that, we picked up Robbie and headed to see Monster University:

They were SO good during the movie! Then, we headed home for pizza, cake, and presents before going to the Indians game. I took most of the cake and present pictures on my camera and not my phone, but this was his cake:

The game was a lot of fun. The Indians lost, but we enjoyed watching and then the fireworks too. Avery's name was on the screen for his birthday, and ironically, they also had a Jennifer Frye celebrating too! And, I had tweeted the first picture below to the Indians and they used it on the big screen during the game too:

Summer fun

We have had a lot of fun in our first week of summer! And we have found lots of free things to do too. Today we went to the free movie again, and then to the park for the free kids meals they offer. We enjoyed going with friends, and staying in touch with Jen-Jen and the kids while we are off!

The pictures are from yesterday. First from Nolan's game. He had a rain delay so he and Chey had to hang out in the dugout:

This is from lunch. We met Sarah at the pizza king station:

After we got home from baseball, the boys played catch with Steve in the backyard and Chey and I took a walk. I couldn't keep up with her on her bike!!! I ended up jogging behind her to keep her moving! It was a fun day. Today has been too!

Pitching Debuts

Avery was so excited all day yesterday, knowing that he was the starting pitcher for his baseball game last night. Little did Silas know that he would also get to pitch!

Avery actually pitched a full game, although the other team only had 3 nine year olds so he didn't have to throw too many pitches. He did a good job and struck out two batters. 

The boys ended up playing on opposite teams the second game, because the two teams that were playing were both short players. In the last inning, the one teams starting pitcher ran out of pitches, and Silas was asked to pitch. In his two thirds of an inning he also struck out a batter. He did a really good job too!

Proud of these boys: