Weekend Wrap Up

This weekend was HOT! And by hot I mean scorching hot, sun beating down, sweating like crazy hot. 

It was the hottest weekend of baseball I can remember all year. 

Marmee was a trooper in the heat with us on Saturday. Carson was pretty good all weekend too. He voluntarily went to bed early tonight.

After baseball, we got in the pool as quickly as possible both days.

Miles had his first school dance. He wasn't really looking forward to it. I think he was tired from baseball in the heat. He ended up having a great time. The kids actually danced and seemed to have a lot of innocent fun.

My friends and I worked in the very busy concession stand during the dance. Who knew a concession stand was such a big deal during a dance, but it absolutely was. Those kids dropped some cash.

Today was church and then more hot baseball. We had a good time watching our boy do his thing. 

He's been putting in the work with hitting and had a good weekend at the plate. We were happy for him. 

Big bond between Miles and Coach Steve. Years of time spent playing this game together.

The weekends are never long enough. Back to the grind tomorrow.

Wordless Wednesday

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Thirteen

This is the party crew. They had baseball practice right before the party, so they came over directly from practice. I thought that might be the most convenient for the parents and that the boys might like to swim after getting hot at practice. 

I thought a few parents might stay, but we were the only adults. Several parents were able to go on a date since it was a 3 hour party.

There was corn hole...

and basketball...

and lots of swimming...

Miles didn't want a cake or cupcakes, so I did a random tray of cookies, brownies, and mini cupcakes. It made singing, candles, and serving super easy. They devoured most of it in minutes.

After everyone left, he sat down to open presents. This age consists of cash in envelopes and homemade cards. He racked up from his generous friends and their parents. 

He had a good time and hopefully his friends did too.

Happy Birthday Miles!

Miles is 13 today and we have celebrated all weekend! My blogging app is not cooperating, so I only have pictures from today. He and Darrin went to the movies on Friday night and he had a fun swim party with this baseball team last night. This morning he woke up to presents before church. He was very happy with some new baseballs to practice with.

He also got some corn hole bags which was the one thing he kind of expected. He and Darrin played a lot this afternoon and they say they make a big difference. 

We also got him a dart board which he had never mentioned. It was a little bit of a gamble, but I thought it would be fun for the family. So far, it's been a big hit.

We had a great afternoon with the grandparents. Poppyseed chicken and lots of play time outside.

Miles has already become very good at darts. Me, not so much, but I think it's fun. I wasn't sure Carson would be able to play because the board is kind of high, but he surprised us all. He throws better than I do. 

The guys got in the pool while the ladies talked. It was a very active day and now we are all chilling and getting ready for another day of school and work.

It sure is fun watching Miles grow and mature. It's crazy to think that he's a teenager now. So many fun firsts coming up and we are here for it! We love you, Miles! Keep doing you :)

Less Words Wednesday

Yesterday Darrin took Carson to school but he knew I was picking him up. He said he was going to put Steve in my car so he’d be there when I picked him up. When I got in my car to go to work, this is what I found. 

Carson was happy to see him after school, which is going well, BTW. He seems to be getting more comfortable with the new environment and new routine with every day. 

Weekend Wrap Up

The boys unintentionally matched on Friday for school.

Saturday morning, we cleaned the house as quickly as possible. Miles likes cleaning my shower above other chores, so I gladly worked that out. I loathe cleaning showers.

Carson helped....a little. He did a good job cleaning his room.

Darrin always gets side tracked on much needed chores like scrapping out the cracks on the dining room table and then vacuuming them out. It's safe to say that's not ever something I would get side tracked on :)

Carson had his first practice with his new baseball team for the fall. He did not want to go, so here we go again. 

Miles and Nate have been playing a lot of corn hole this summer. Nate's mom found a tournament for them to play in. There were 39 teams and only two other kids. 

They seemed a little nervous at first. They lost their first game, but then won the next three. They eliminated two teams of adults. They got put out in their fifth game.

Darrin played with Nate's dad, Jake. They went 2-2. 

They all had so much fun and can't wait to do it again. Hopefully we can find another weekend that works will all of our crazy schedules. 

Abby and I had fun watching them, but it was wild to try to keep up with. The games go very fast because there is no busting (for the corn hole people out there). Miles and Nate won one of their games, 21-0!

Carson was all about Memory this weekend. He did not want Miles to play with us, because Miles is probably the only one with a better memory than Carson! They make me look like the crazy, forgetful, hot mess mom that I am. They act shocked when I can't remember something that was turned over the very turn before me. It is what it is.

Today started with church.

I joined my friends for a workout this afternoon. I started working out and eating better last week. The eating has kind of clicked, but getting back to working out has been a s-t-r-u-g-g-l-e. I have been so sore even though I really tried to ease into it. Almost a week in, and I really do feel better already. The major difference is I have more energy. That change was much needed. 

Preseason for volleyball has started and it's been admittedly a little sad for me and more so for Darrin. We knew this would probably be the case. It was a lot easier to transition away from coaching when it was recruiting or camp season. I'm sure it will be a harder process for him to work through, but I was reminded this weekend how much time I have back in my life and we have as a family. I've been cooking a lot and our house feels like it is in order 90% of the time. That = happiness for me. I do hurt for Darrin, but we both recognize the good that we have already experienced and what the future holds. We have a busy week ahead, but it is much more manageable with both of us at home :)

Less Words Wednesday

Church started back tonight. I was happy to see the babies that I help with and Miles was happy to play 9 Square. I want to get a 4 Square net for our yard.

Wednesdays are always rushed to get to church. I called Miles on the way home from work and talked him through cooking dinner. He did great and we had chicken burritos within minutes of walking in the door.

Occasionally both Darrin and I end up working from home these days.

I rearranged my kitchen counters and took everything off the island. It makes me so happy when my kitchen looks like this when I leave for work.

Carson has been missing Ms. Traci, so we went by daycare to see her after school. He stayed like this for the longest time. He's been content at school, but it's still an adjustment.

His teacher took this picture. He seems happy with school lunch and no issues with carrying his tray or learning his lunch number.

A sight I've never seen....Miles doing homework. 

This was my Time Hop memory from 6 years ago. How far Carson has come!

Weekend Wrap Up

I took five pictures total for the weekend and they were all in the last hour. We had a very fun baseball party last night, but I guess I was too busy having fun to take pictures. We had the right amount of work and fun this weekend and then we all crashed on the couch around 6pm. 

We watched the season finale of Alone. Darrin and I don't typically watch TV together, but we both enjoy that one. Carson actually sat beside me and held my hand. He usually saves all his affection for Darrin, but every now and then he looks at me with complete adoration and love :) Boys are sweet.

We finished our case of peaches and we are sad they are gone!

Miles fell asleep on the couch during Alone which never happens. He is not a napper. A long and tiring baseball party combined with a two hour baseball practice in the heat got him. 

I'm never ready for the weekend to end, but we are excited for Carson to go to school on a full schedule. Our school year routine officially begins tomorrow!