Silly boys

What's wrong with this picture? Why is it that as soon as he is too big for the stroller, he wants to ride in it all the time?

Henry loves sunglasses!

Rookie League

I once said that I dreaded having children that would play baseball. It seemed that games were always sweltering hot or frigid cold, dusty, and way too long. My opinion has changed now that my child is the one playing!

Buzzy started Rookie League this fall and he loves it! He is playing with the Greenville League. As far as I know his friend Cooper and one other boy are the only one's from CC that signed up. For those of you that don't know, Rookie League is what they play between T-ball and Little League. They use a pitching machine instead of a pitcher.

He was a bit nervous. When I saw the crowd that had turned out to watch, I was nervous for him. His first trip to the plate was a success with a single hit. His second trip he struck out. He needed a bathroom break and on our way, he told me that he had gotten out. I told him that it happens all the time and to just try real hard the next time. He ended up with a total of 3 hits and only one strike-out! We were so proud of him! He has improved so much in just two short weeks. Pappy told us he wasn't sure if he got more nervous over Steve's races or Buzzy's games!

His very first trip to the plate!

Run, run, run!


Henry's just too cool!

He's growing up way too fast.

Monkey in the House

We have a little climber, and he's sneaky about it.

Steve in the "News"

There is a photographer at the racetrack every Friday night. While we were waiting for Steve to qualify last night, the photographer came over to take some pictures of Henry with Steve's car. This photographer also has a blog and informed us that Steve had gotten his award from the week before. This is the link. It tickled me to death. Steve just smiled!!

http://turnermotorsports99.blogspot.com/2009/08/posted-8-3-09-hard-charger-award-this.html

First Day of Kindergarten

What a day! After many days of dreaded anticipation, the day finally arrived. I didn't cry, and he didn't cry, so the day was a success! I cried two nights ago. I lay down with Buzzy most everynight. Two nights ago, he had already drifted off to sleep, and my tears began flowing and flowing and flowing. I guess it has left my system, because I didn't feel the urge at all today. When I took him to school, he went to his seat and began coloring. I told him I would see him afterwhile to which he answered "See ya in seven hours!" He looked up at me with those blues eyes and gave me a big smile. That was all I needed to walk out of there tear free!

When I picked him up, he was still smiling and anxious to tell me all about his day. The highlights included a trip around the school looking for the Gingerbread man, going to the gym, learning that he has to sit on his bottom on the slide at the playground, and having lunch with Cooper and Chase. He was hungry after school. His request was an oreo blizzard ASAP!

We went to eat supper tonight. While eating, he asked if we could go straight home so he could go to sleep. He and Henry were both in the bed and asleep at 9:00! That NEVER happens at this house. That could be the one highlight of going to school! Steve and I have enjoyed the early quiet the last two nights. Well, one day down, and I don't have a clue how many to go!

Henry was waiting on me when I got home! This put a smile on my unsure face!

All dressed up and ready to go!

His pencil box was waiting for him at his seat. He was excited to see his stuff there.

He wanted a snack before bedtime. When I went in to lay/lie (help me out English people) down with him, this is what I found. He was so sleepy, he didn't get to finish his cookies and milk.

Driving Lessons

I felt it was time for Buzzy to learn how to drive the Rhino. He did great on his first trip up the driveway! He had to show Daddy how good he did by taking him for a ride also!

Henry says "HELP!!"

Catch of the Day

Anyone that has needed to purchase a gift for Buzzy knows what a difficult tasks this can be. He's not like most children. Instead of HotWheels and action figures, he would rather have duct tape and a box. Regular toys are tossed to the side within hours of being opened. He has watched too many episodes of "How It's Made" "MythBusters," and most recently "Junkyard Wars." He loves building and seeing , hands-on, how things work. For this, I am extremely thankful.



He went to town with MiMi yesterday afternoon. She offered to take him to the Dollar General to pick up a little something. He requested Uncle Lee's, since they were already in Greenville. He took her to the fishing department and picked out a fishing net. He brought it home and stood on our second floor balcony, giving me orders of when to walk under him. Of course, I was caught in his net several times, to his enjoyment! Henry was outside with Steve, riding on the Bobcat. When it was time for Steve to use his chainsaw, he brought Henry into the house. Little did Henry know that he would become Buzzy's Catch of the Day!