To Be Continued

William started baseball a couple of weeks ago. No, we are not trying to make him into some protigy, we just want him to be around other kids and according to his Kindergarten screening* results, he is still way behind in his gross motor, so he needs all the help he can get. He has his last soccer game Thursday. On the first baseball night, I the diligent mom had her camera, in my pocket, Nathan the little turd, who now speaks nonstop by the way, took the camera out of my pocket, took off running into where the kids were throwing balls and spiked it into the ground when I caught up with him. Needless to say it is broken. Which worked out great because I graduated with my Master's yesterday and today was Mother's Day and Keith needed a gift idea. So, I have a new camera but the software needs installed and I need memory. So, hopefully in less than 2 1/2 months, I will have some fresh blog.

*William is not going to kindergarten. His preschool screens everyone. He missed the cut off at Crestview by 2 days. I said, "couldn't you have just been born 2 days earlier."

WE'RE IN THE WOODY HAYES AND YOURE NOT

On April 19 we went to the OSU Spring game. I surprised Keith with 2 tickets for a picnic and practice facility tour with the entire team. My friend Terri had 2 extra tickets (her son is on the team) so that is how we got to go. The game was unpleasant and we didn't really watch it because of the rain, but the "after party" was so worth every second. After the tour we went to the Funny Bone and saw Greg Warren, very funny, to continue our celebration of Keith's birthday.

Cross Country Soccer

William started spring soccer. He enjoys being around the kids and of course getting the snack afterwards. He combines soccer with long distance running. Mainly he tries to avoid the ball at all cost. He runs way out around all the kids, makes a few loop de loops and by the time he catches up it is time to go the other way. It has mostly rained, we have had few nice games.

Bunnies, Baskets and Bacteria

Of course the Easter bunny came. Hooray. Actually bunny doesn't shower the Hummel boys with much candy. They got their swimming clothes etc...bubbles, kites and a little candy. We went to grandma and pa one's on Saturday. It was at that time that the bacteria was really setting in. I had to brace myself to swallow. When I woke up Sunday I couldn't take it anymore. My neck and throat were under attack. I threw the baskets at the kids, took a picture and made way for the ER. They all went to great aunt Sue's for an Easter party with the Hummel's and mom got to rest and enjoy her Easter bacteria.

We forgot the Easter buckets and Nathan found the pumpkin for egg hunting. That's my boy!!!! William hicked it with a Kroger bag. I'm such a good mom, wait I had strep throat.

Risk Taking-Dying Easter Eggs

Yes, I do enjoy life on the wild side. We colored eggs at the Y the weekend before and Nathan loved it. I had already planned on doing it at home, so we were ready to go. He did really well. He only dunked a corner of his sleeve in the blue (it came out) and none was spilled by either participant. William is very neat and tidy, so I wasn't worried about him making a mess. Plus, he had done it before. There were tears when I made them stop.

Soccer, Now That's A Sport

William is going to start soccer on Monday, March 31st. Nathan received his own soccer gear from grandma one for Easter. He kept the shin gaurds on all day. He isn't going to be much fun when William gets to play and he doesn't. I am sure he will be a hit in his Bob Bob guards and matching ball at all of the games.

Keith got William a net and new ball to practice. We have only been out once due to yucky weather. Today looks promising for some practice. His games will always be on Thursday and Saturday.

Worth The Effort

Playing in the snow is all fun and games. But getting them ready is a major undertaking. Keith and William pack the snowman together.

Our finished product. It didn't even last 24 hours, but it was so cute.

Nathan was sneaking some buttons off of the snowman and I thought it would make a great shot. I was right. That is so cool. I love those windmill sunsets.

William launches a snow ball from the snow hole Keith made. Keith also made us a run in the front yard for the sled. I enjoyed it the most.

Monkey do.

Nathan launches a whammy on William.

Yes, that is Nathan jumping through the air. He was aiming for the hole. He was successful. He had his 2 year check up. "Boy he's solid" 30lbs, 36 inches tall. 90th for height and 75th for weight. Same as last time. To me his speech seems behind, but he is actually ahead for what is required for his age. If I didn't have William (Mr. Smarty) to compare him to he wouldn't seem like such a cave man.

We're Just Chillin

Nathan celebrated his 2nd birthday on Monday. The party was Saturday. Grandma 1 got him a hat and glasses which he obviously loved. He likes to accessorize.

He blew out both of his candles and managed to get cake on himself. Problem solved.

I got out their winter gear to go sledding and Nathan wouldn't let go of his. It was pretty funny. He kept trying to put it on. He got the hat right as you can see.

Ok, that is so cute. Look at their faces!!!

William had just belted me upside the head with a snowball. And yes, he is wearing my girly scarf, Nathan is also but it is black and you can't tell.

What a face. Oh, here you can see the girly scarf. I love this picture.

Who Said Anything About the Winter Blahs

To beat the winter blahs you can... kick back in a comfy chair

sit and spin

coodinate your clothes with the rest of the house

color your world(pants not required)

dress in funny costumes (or save the universe) depends on your perspective

Accessorize your costume and eat at the same time

Ride bikes outside because its 65 degrees (duh)

try on your brother's undies

sit on your brother's lap in front of grandma and Poompa's christmas tree

visit with your cousin by grandma and poompa's christmas tree





ride your pony

dress your entire family in matching clothes

Santa Obviously Has Little Regard for His "Naughty or Nice" Policy

Nathan definitely falls into the "naughty" catagory yet he made out like a bandit. He was sliding into home on the right, on the left he is being covered in shreddings (grandma will not do that again).

This is what the tree and presents looked like before the attack. Actually Nathan lost interest and didn't finish opening until the next day. William, also on the "naughty" list models the goggles he got with our family set of nerf rapid fire machetties (I don't know how to spell that). He won't have that look on his face once he finds out how bad they sting when they hit you. I found out upside the head courtesy of Keith ("I wasn't aiming for your face").

Here little naughty Nathan stole Williams camera and wouldn't give it back. William models uncle Jeffs glasses. It will take some elbow grease to get all of those smudges and finger prints off. No, he doesn't have grandkids of his own. He would have already learned that lesson.

Nathan has been getting very comfy in his Elmo chair that he got in Ft. Wayne.

The "Yo Gabba Gabba" shirts I made for us, because it is our favorite show. THAT'S AWESOME!! Wanna see our Dancey Dance? And remember "Dont Bite Your Friends"

William makes the mistake of inviting his brother to sit on his lap. A wrestling match ensued. Looks like Nathan is picking the nits off of William.

Guess who did this on not one, but three of our oak doors? We believe in organic, cage free kids around here.

William made his first snow angel. I was really quite impressed.