A and B, another year older

Today is Avery and Bryson's eleventh birthday. They want the usual birthday meal, hot dogs and pizza. Avery requested orange ice cream and told me the cake didn't matter. Bryson said he would take whatever Avery said. So, looks like I get to pick the cake. What goes with orange ice cream? At some point this weekend I'll have to take them birthday shopping. So far all they've requested is their very own box of Cheez-Its and a can of Cool Whip!

Bryson at birth.

Avery at birth.

Happy Birthday "Baby A and Baby B"!!

Ashton's weekend

Softball season is in full swing again for Ashton. They lost their first game thanks to some bad coaching, (how 'bout it Shell?), but managed to squeeze in a win this past weekend by only one run. This swing by Ashton led to a single and one RBI, enough to end the inning. After five runs in they stop the inning, except for the very last inning, then it's unlimited runs. Also this weekend, Ashton's friend Marissa was baptized! We have a picture of Marissa at Ashton's baptism, so we had to get another picture of them together on Marissa's special day. Ashton also gave a talk on baptism, as requested by Marissa.
My mother is still in the York Hospital, still in the ICU, just waiting for the bad bacteria to leave her body. This battle with her health has been dragging on and on. Dad continues to do much better. Every one's prayers on behalf of my family are greatly appreciated.

Bryson's turn

Back in October of 2008 Avery was inducted into The Littlestown Thunderbolt Society for displaying good character. This month it was Bryson's turn to receive that honor! It is suppose to be five fifth graders and four fourth graders that are chosen each month, but looks like there was an extra one this time! Bryson was nervous to have his name called and to walk up in front of everyone. Kaden and I were there for the big day. Afterward we got hugs and kisses from Bryson and a few pictures to help remember the day.

Bryson with Mr. Mitzel, the school principal.

After this picture Mr. Mitzel said, "Now you have a double set! Congratulations!"

Congratulations to you Bryson! We're so proud of you!

Pictures of Kaden

Toward the end of last summer I found two cute Bob the Builder outfits at a yard sale. They were too big for Kaden at the time. With several days of near 90 degrees weather earlier last week, we pulled out the summer clothes. Kaden discovered these outfits and now that's all he wants to wear!