Take Me Out to the Ball Game

The casual T-ball spectator might find the game a little boring and maybe even painful to watch. It couldn't be less true for the parents.

Watching Hyrum hit the ball two feet and run to the base looking like a bobble-head doll is delightful.

Then, I beam with pride as the other team hits and Hyrum joins the dog pile of teammates attempting to grasp the ball first -words cannot describe the joy.

All joking aside, it was a really fun time, and so entertaining!

We were so happy that Hyrum was on the same team as his good bud Brayden too.

(Brayden was the best tackler on the team)

Hyrum loved everything about the game- we can't wait until next season!

-please try to ignore the terrible sound on the vid, that's what we get for buying a cheapo-

Proud to be an American

Mark Twain said:

“Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions.

Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe

that you too can become great.”

We were so dang lucky to spend an amazing Fourth of July weekend with some truly GREAT friends, the Essigs. Even though they are super successful and busy, they are so sweet and humble and attentive. Ivy kept us all (including the entire block) up one night with her screaming and they were still so kind and understanding. You guys are one in a million!

Ali watched the babes so we could visit the beautiful DC Temple with her adorable friends.

Then she lead us on a personal US Capital tour which was so inspiring.

Every space is breathtaking, Ali was the best tour guide!


Ali and Chelsy took the kids to the dress rehearsal concert on the Mall so we could cheer on the Nats.


Natural History Museum Lincoln and Ali were so cute with the kids- they'll be great parents:)
Tired little baby.

I was amazed to see so many foreign tourists (I assume they're not American) celebrating the holiday with us. I was so proud to celebrate the country where so many lives were and are sacrificed so that my dear children can live in such comfort and simplicity. I love my country and feel so privileged live on this hallowed land.