Jump Rope for Heart

Lucas is doing Jump Rope for Heart on March 29th. He told me he wanted to help raise money to help kids who didn't have a strong heart like he does. He set his goal at $100.00 and he has been able to raise double that amount so far. If you would still like to donate you can do so online at his Jump Rope for Heart page.

Thank you for all those that have donated so far. He is so excited. This is his second year in a row participating.

Dear Lucas (5 years 10 months 1 week and 3 days)

I guess the biggest news this past month is that our family has grown by four paws. Once again we have a kitten and it is the sweetest little at ever. You decided to name her Squeakie because when she meows she squeaks a little bit. She loves to play and snuggle. She even gets along with Jadie.

The day we got Squeakie we also went to Matthew's graduation. It was really cool to see him graduate. After it was over you were so excited to run up to him and say congratulations.

Thursday was your kindergarten awards night, it was kind of like a graduation with out the cap and gown. You looked so handsome all dressed up and you even wore a tie.

During the awards ceremony you guys sang songs and had different lines to say. You had a line at the start of the program and it was, "we weren't sure exactly what to do each day." Then everyone got a special medal. Afterwards we went out to dinner with Grandma, Grandpa, Tony, Lori, Joseph, Josh, and Matthew. You even got presents afterwards.

The day after awards day was field day and man was it HOT! Your class was supposed to do 12 events but I think you guys only made it half way. I remember doing field day when I was a kid so it was cool to get to see you guys do some of the same stuff.

I can't believe you just have a few more days of Kindergarten left. Next year you will be a big first grader. You will also be in the gifted program next year.

You are still good friends with David and Gabriel. They spent the night a few weeks ago for the first time. You all had a ball. I'm sure we'll do all kinds of fun stuff this summer and next year they'll be at your school.

I love you to the moon and back,

Mom

Tee Ball Pictures

Luc's Third Tee Ball Game

Last weekend, Lucas' glasses got broken the night before his third tee ball game. The poor kid was a trooper though and played without his "eyes."

He was able to hit with no problem but when it was time to be in the outfield he just had to stand there because he could not tell when the ball was coming towards him. He also had trouble seeing the bases when it was time to run.

Lucas was excited that his Grandma came to watch him play.

We left right after his game was over to get him a new pair of glasses. He was so excited to see again that he thanked that guy that made his glasses by saying" Thank you! You are so awesome!"

Dear Lucas (4 years 9 Months and a few days)

It is so hard for me to believe that your first year of school is almost over and even harder to believe that you are almost five. Time seems to be on fast forward lately. I am looking forward to the lazy days of summer when we get to go on mini adventures again.

Your friends David and Gabriel still spend quite a bit of time with us and if you go a day or two without them you seem to go through withdraws. Then when you guys are all together you guys fight and argue. I guess they are more like your family now then just friends. Next year the three of you will be going to the same school and probably riding the bus together. I hope you boys stay friends for many years to come. The only thing I hated about growing up as an Army brat is that I didn't get the chance to grow up with kids I knew from the sandbox years.

Our new house is right around the corner from Lowe's and it is becoming one of your favorite places to spend a Saturday morning. They have free projects for kids and it is right up your alley. You love working with your hands and building things.

One other activity that you are really loving right now is Tee ball. I am so thankful that we signed you up. I might be biased but you are pretty good at it too. You can hit the ball pretty far and you have quite an arm on you. It is really teaching you how to be a good sport and teamwork. Plus it is so darn cute to watch. In the middle of your first game an airplane flew overhead while you guys are on the field and half your team is looking up at the sky going "ooooh look, an airplane"

We just got back from your third trip to California and your first time seeing the Pacific Ocean. The first thing you did when you hit the beach was ask me for your swim clothes. You were a little shocked when you felt how cold the water was and when I told you that the water there NEVER gets warm, the expression on your face was priceless. The cold didn't keep your feet out of the water and when we finally left they were BRIGHT red from the cold water.

While we were in California, we stayed in this awesome rental house with a ton of our family. I think I heard there were twenty five adults and 9 kids staying on the property. That wasn't counting everyone that came and just didn't sleep there. You had a ball playing with your cousins and it really made me wish that there was a way to move Georgia and California closer to each other. You are already planning our next trip back, and this time you are insisting that your Daddy HAS TO GO. I couldn't agree more.

Luc, I love you more than hammer head sharks,

Mommy

To a Tee

Throwing the ball to the coach

Lucas at bat

Wrapping up practice

"Dad! Dad! Look, I got a hat and jersey!"

"I'm number 4!"

Lucas at Bat

Today was Lucas' first tee ball practice. He got off to a rocky start. He was one of the first ones to bat and round the bases and he started crying when the other boys were trying to tag him out.... because they did not have the ball. He kept going and finished up with tears down his cheeks. He is really good at batting and throwing but needs to work on sportsmanship. By the end of practice he got the hang of tee ball and wasn't getting mad when he couldn't get the ball EVERY TIME. The couch handed out jerseys at the end of practice and Lucas was VERY excited to find out that he is #4, his current favorite number.

Excited for Tee Ball

Lucas starts Tee Ball on Saturday and he couldn't be more excited. Every day when he gets home from school, he gets his glove on and has us throw to him so he can practice catching them.

Lucas' Last Night of Soccer

Today was Lucas' very last night of soccer and I'm kind of glad. The Early Goal Program was amazing and Lucas' coach was awesome but with the time change a few weeks ago 5:30 practices where just too late!

Lucas was excited all day to go to soccer but by the time we got there he was tired and cold and didn't want to participate for the first twenty-five minutes.

Lucas finally started to participate in the last few activities because I was able to bribe him with a PB&J (good thing he was playing soccer and didn't have to use his hands!)

After a few soccer games the kids all sat on their balls and the coaches called each player one by one and gave them a certificate and a little medal. Then when everyone had their awards each player got a chocolate cupcake.

I'm not sure when the next round of Early Goals soccer starts up again but I think we will take a break for a while because of the weather turning colder. However, I would recommend the program in a heartbeat to anyone else and I'm so glad Lucas got to play. He loved his coach and you can't beat the cost of the program either. $40 for 2 months of soccer and that included a t-shirt, certificate, medal, and a yummy cupcake topped with a single mini-marshmallow.

(More Pictures on Shutterfly)

Kicking It

Waiting for practice to start.

Learning the basics

How cute is he raising his hand?!?!

Concentrating hard on kicking the ball and picking up "treasure."

Taking a break to be silly.

Soccer Mom?!?

We just signed Lucas up to play soccer on Mondays. I'm really excited and I hope he enjoys leaning something new. I guess that now makes me a soccer mom.