Taking after Mommy

The last practice we had was a blast... The kids scrimmaged another team and this time we put on all the gear, learned what a batting order was, how to rotate on the field, run through bases and just how to play a t-ball game. Coach asked the kids who would like to play catcher for an entire inning and only two kids volunteered... One was Stephen!! I was so excited because that was my position when I played Little League and I think he enjoyed himself... (although the mask was a little big and it made it hard for him to see!) We will see if we have another catcher in our midst or if he will go back to his love since he was 2 years old... PITCHING! I look forward to this weekend as it is Opening Day on Saturday and we have our first official game (well at least as far as t-ball goes)... there are no outs, no scores, and everyone bats and runs the bases. I will be interested in seeing how Peter handles it since he is such a competitive spirit! Looking forward to this season and seeing how much Stephen improves his skills!

Training my boys right...

Scottie loves helping me clean the bathrooms... especially when Stephen is preoccupied with something else. He then gets to spray and wipe the mirrors. He is so eager to help. I just have to remember that these tender moments are training him to help his wife in the future, teaching him responsibility, and helping me to take the time to slow down and enjoy the sweetness my children want to bless me with. Sometimes its easier to "just do it myself" but in those moments I want to try and remember these life lessons. Thanks, Scottie!

Faces of Scottie...

Scottie was having one of those days.... and Mommy was playing with her camera!

I love my boy!

Fun in March

Here are some pics of what we are up to at the end of March...

We are enjoying the warmer weather playing with friends after school gets out!

Stephen is becoming a champion dirt bike rider;

now just to get him off the training wheels...

Scottie likes to pretend to ride

Dad can't wait to get him riding...

(Mom can though!)

Great Grammy Pat and Granddad were able to come out and watch one of Stephen's t-ball practices. We then went back to the house and had a good time visiting!!

Watch out Captian Hook is on his way!!

We enjoy Aunt Nana's visits and playing with her!!

Stephen and Scott coloring on a rainy day The Crew

Scottie learned to peddle a bike.

Stay tuned... Much more fun coming in April!!

Changes..

There has been many changes this past year in the Steyaert house... from a new baby, to pottytraining, to organized sports starting, but none as big as Stephen starting school. Yesterday I signed up Stephen for Kindergarden... is that even possible? I seem to remember just like it was yesterday the day he was born... and the hours it took to bring him into this world.Now I am getting ready for my boy to go off to Kindergarden, for a full day, and haven't been without him for longer than a couple of hours~ other than my trip to Korea~ since he was born. He was so excited though... we went to the school and he said, "Scottie, this is going to be my school next week." (as everything is next week to him if it is in the future...) Then we met the office staff and one of the kindergarden teachers and he just beamed. It was as though he was totally ready for this adventure. Me on the other hand, not so much... I can't imagine my life without my big boy around... having Scottie by myself for hours a day and him wondering where his big brother is, a new baby in the mix, and homework... Did you know they give homework in kindergarden??? I thought I would still have a few years to work homework out.. He has his testing on May 10th to see where he will be placed for reading and math academies... I know he will do great on the test but man, welcome to school! Here is your first test. Oh well... Big adventures here we come!!

Fun with Friends

We are enjoying the Spring-like temperatures and having a great time with our friends. We were able to go to the park a few times in the last week, and for sure boys will be boys! Stephen even helped teach Scottie about baseball as he was gearing up for his first practice on Saturday.. Enjoy these pictures of the boys with their buddies, Tyler and Carson Chinn and Michael and Nicolas Kerr-Hobert. They had a blast at the park...

And playing in our back yard with their buddies!

Fantastic Weekend with Daddy

This weekend we had a taste of spring... the weather was warm, the days are getting longer, and Daddy was home! We played baseball outside, got a trampoline and the boys had fun racing their race car with Daddy in the empty lots near our house. Peter also is teaching Stephen to ride a dirt bike so they can go riding together. Stephen did the best he has yet, riding laps around the empty lot! I think they are going to have fun doing this together. Scottie is chomping at the bit to keep up and wants to ride the "motorcycle" too... Not for a couple of years though (at least Mommy hopes!)

We put up a trampoline in our back yard. The boys love going to friends' houses and jumping so I finally talked Peter into getting one and man, its a hit! Peter even had a great time jumping and showing the boys how to do some "tricks" on it. Now Stephen shows everyone who comes over what Daddy taught him to do. Scottie gets up every morning and looks out the window and with a big smile on his face says, "Look, there's our trampline..." and wants to be out there every minute of the day. Its going to be rough when its rainy....

Enjoy our weekend pics!!