Tball

T-ball has been a great adventure. I was one of the coaches in the beginning but then we went to California and then I was sick so I passed my shirt on to someone else. It was pretty easy to do. I have been proud of Cameron. When he hits the ball he knows where to run and then also runs to the correct base after someone else hits the ball. Its not rocket science, but that comes from someone who was raised at the baseball field, so I may be a little biased. Here are a few pics of Cameron and JJ playing with Grandma. Thank goodness for Grandma, JJ would have been lost without her.

Chesterfield

For Memorial Day we went to Chesterfield with my mom and cousin Payton. Chesterfield is a small township in southeaster Idaho that was settled in the late 1880's by our Anson Call ancestors. My great,great grandma Ruth and my great grandma Charolette Vienna are both buried there in their cemetary with their husbands. These women inspire me and give me strength. They lived difficult lives and still pressed forward showing love and serving those around them. The pictures of me and my mom by the cabin is Ruth's actual home that they are restoring. The fun pictures of the outhouse were taken at my great, great uncle Ira Call's home.

Happy Birthday Cameron

My big boy is 5! Yeah. Cameron is so happy that he is getting older. His only concern about turning 5 was that we were going to take his training wheels off of his bike. He said that if he woke up in the morning and they were gone he was going to get daddy's wrench "an wrench 'em back on".

We did the same thing for his party that we did for JJ's party. I mean really, if it is easy on mom, it is easy on the rest of the family. Have any of you seen me stressed out? It isn't pretty. I am either passed out or hyperventilating. This party was also Transformer theme, great for me! I made two different ice cream cakes which I have to say were pretty yummy. We had a great time at the bounce house too.

We love our Cameron boy, he is growing up fast, but I like it. He says funny things all the time. My favorite is when Brian is reasoning with him and Cameron is reasoning right back. It cracks me up!!!!!

Happy Easter Everyone. We had a great time at our neighborhood easter egg hunt and had a family dinner on Sunday. It was at Bev's, so of course we ate too much, but it was worth it. We kept it simple and they boys were so happy about their Transformer light up shirts that I found at Walmart for $1.50. It doesn't take much to make them happy. My life's goal is to keep holidays as simple as I can so that they don't grow up expecting too much. It takes all of the fun out of it if your kids are too spoiled. The other day Cameron found a toy he wanted on the internet so he printed out "Cameron's Chore Chart" so he could get the toy. I was so impressed that I followed through with it. He had to make his bed 10 times to get the Jetfire Transformer. Now, I just have to stop making his bed for him (since it is easier ) and not let him get out of the habit.

JJ is 3!!! After a few experiences of overdoing the birthday parties I decided it was better for all of us if I kept it simple. This year we went to the bounce houses and then came back to the house for ice cream and cake. The party had to be Transformers theme, what else? JJ made out like a bandit and we had so much fun sliding down the slides. It was a great party.

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