Monday 5/11
Grandma flew out this morning. We had a busy, fun visit with her though. Next time we’ll see her will be when we fly up for our summer visit. The countdown is on for the end of school!

Sunday 5/10 MOTHER’S DAY!
I think it means ‘Mother’s Day…In The Kitchen’! I got up at 6 and went to Walmart to get a brisket. Come home and put it on. Kids brought in flowers and Kiley’s stuff she made at school along with some cards for the occasion. Then, Linda and I went back to Walmart later to finish shopping for ‘our’ dinner. I made brisket and she made some yummy roasted garlic/parsley potatoes and we had a salad and bread. YUM! She and I worked in the kitchen forever it seemed. We did get a couple of games of Rumicube in and taught Rich how to play, too! Tricia, Chris, and the kids joined us for dinner. I totally forgot big news..........KILEY LEARNED TO RIDE HER BIKE TODAY!!!! FINALLY!!!! She is a two wheelin', crazy driving girl!

Saturday 5/9
We got up early this morning for more ball! We watched Nicholas’ team play a great game! Then Rich played. FINALLY we are back to a W-I-N! YEAH!!!! WHOOP WHOOP!! He didn’t get a hit this game, but made some fantastic plays at 1st! Good job, Mets!
Michelle’s sister ended up sick and we weren’t able to go over for dinner. They decided we would go to Spring Creek BBQ instead. I was fine with that, but it sure makes me and Rich miss ole Pop Pop! That was his MUST when he came to Texas. There were a few times we had it more than once a visit when they were down. He loved the ribs! Everyone came back to our house afterwards to hang out.

Today is Friday!!!! The day Grandma is coming in. We got an early call that she was on the plane and headed south. I took off early so I could pick the kids up and they could be waiting at the house for her to arrive. We were all excited to see her! Kiley had a game tonight. After a lightening delay we ended up on the losing end of the score. Kiley struck out twice and got an RBI her last at bat when she hit the ball straight down the 1st base line but got out. After the game we all (Uncle Stephen and his family, us, and Grandma) all went back to our house and ordered Pizza Hut (yucky! But I was a good hostess and went with what they wanted!). We were invited over to Stephen and Michelle’s for dinner on Saturday. She is making spaghetti! Guess we’ll take mom out another time to Joe’s…her new favorite place to eat when she is here.

Thursday 5/7
Today was ‘Signs of Appreciation’. I did the ole standby of pens with flowers stuck in a pot. But I did love the mini pinwheels that went perfect with them. I made some way yummy brownies with chocolate chip cookie bars. These were for the specials teachers and Rich’s other 2 teachers. So he had to carry in 6 bags this morning! He was loving me. He’ll be glad to see Teacher Appreciation Week end tomorrow. More baking tonight for tomorrow. Speaking of tomorrow….Grandma Due is coming in for some baseball and softball!
When picking Kiley up from school today she sorta hurt my feelings and made me feel as though I didn’t mean anything to her. So I showed her! I didn’t help her get ready for her game at all….she got in the car with her hair still in the morning’s ponytail and carrying her socks and cleats that she depends on dear ole Mom to put on for her. NOT TODAY! She did convince Aunt Tricia to do her hair but she didn’t have her cute ponytail holder I made for the whole team.
Kiley had a game tonight and they WON!!!!!! She got some good hits and scored and even caught! I missed it as I was at Rich’s practice (and updating my over due blog!!!!)

Wednesday 5/6
Today was ‘You’re A Star’……I really was proud of myself on this one! I found some star shaped candy dishes at the Dollar Tree, spot glued some ribbon with dangly beads . I was lost as to what to put in them! Then it hit me………STARBURST!!!! Filled them with candy and wrapped them up. Of course Rich is done with carrying gifts in for his teacher. He claims NO ONE ELSE IS! I highly doubt it.

Tuesday 5/5
Teacher Appreciation Week! Today was ‘You’re So Sweet’. Kids took bowls of fruit for their teachers.

Monday 5/4
Teacher Inservice…NO SCHOOL! Kiley spent the night with Tricia last night so she could go to CiCi’s Pizza. Rich didn’t want to spend the night, but ended up calling and asking her to come pick him up anyway to go. Of course he enjoyed it.

Sunday 5/3
Last day of Catechism for the school year and the Crowning of Mary. We had a few pretty roses from our rose bush that Mike cut for the kids to take for the crowning.

Saturday 5/2
We are doubting we have a baseball game due to all the rain we’ve been having and more to come. So we went to the baseball fields early to catch a game or two. Sure enough……rain and no game for us!
Instead, we went to Tricia and Chris’s to hang out for the evening.

Friday 5/1
Kiley had a softball game tonight. According to Mike it was the best he had seen them play. She got a few hits and even scored a time or two. Enjoyed dinner at Whataburger with the Prater Family. It was fun catching up and getting to know them.

Wednesday 4/29
Science TAKS today. Mrs. Villa has Rich very prepared…as long as he tries his best he should do well. He did tell me he fell asleep a couple of hours…not really sure about that.
And yet another day of signing the book… Sometimes she just has a hard time keeping her mouth SHUT.

Tuesday 4/28
Of course not pulling the stick will last forever! It did though until today. Today Kiley decided to spit her highlighter at her friend. Not did she just get her stick pulled, but she also signed the book. All good things must come to an end.

Monday 4/27
Back to school…boring!

Saturday 4/25
Today was softball picture day. Luckily the rain held out! Then on to Rich’s baseball game. He was so excited because he FINALLY got to pitch. I think he was so excited that he sorta forgot that when you pitch, you also have to field the balls hit back at you. GREAT JOB PITCHING. Rich’s first at bat he was hit by the pitch. Ended up losing to the Astros. A little Jimmy’s after the game and all is good! 

Friday 4/24
A miracle occurred this day in history! Kiley made her 2nd week in a row not pulling her stick!!! Let’s hope it can last. We were invited to Razoo’s for Chris’ birthday. Enjoyed dinner with the Williams family, Aunt Reda and Uncle Billy, and Uncle Bubba and Aunt Mary. Oh, and a guest appearance by Kay Kay! Mike brought in my 2nd love…my iPhone!!! It only took 2 weeks of absolute begging.
Storri stayed overnight.

Thursday 4/23
OK….I’m guessing not much has happened this week…I’m not remembering much anyway.

Saturday 4/18
No baseball! But we did have a very fun time at the Sock Hop last night. Great family night! We ended up bringing 2 of the neighbor kids as they weren’t going if we didn’t.