Summer Softball

I love softball! This school year I had the privilege to coach my girls softball team. I had a blast playing again. I hadn't played since I was in high school! Anyway, some of me girls loved it so much that they signed up for a summer league. I got to go to one of their games. I loved the bond that I have with these girls. It's cool that they invite me to things and they even will call and text me now and then. They were a wonderful group to teach!

Way to go Drew!!

This last school year Andrew received a scholarship based on his outstanding academic performance. He was also told he would receive student of the year for his department, but because he wasn't graduating in the spring quarter he wasn't eligible to receive it. Anyway, we went to an awards dinner for his honor and he received a certificate from the university president.

Camping in Big Meadow

This last weekend we went on a mini camping trip to Big Meadow, (Girls Camp). Driving up the winding, twisting mountain road, one would never imagine that a beautiful meadow awaits. it is absolutely breathtaking to see it emerge through the pine trees. The kids had a wonderful time playing with friends and being in the outdoors. It was pretty cold and damp, but that didn't stop them. Camping is wonderful!! But, it is definitely a lot of work when you have little ones.

Hannah's new earrings

For Hannah's 5th birthday Grandma Brown took Hannah to the mall to pierce her ears. She has an extremely hard time with shots and so I was sure that she wouldn't go through with it. And to make matters worse there was a little girl there in the chair ahead of us screaming her lungs out. Nevertheless, Grandma got on the chair and Hannah sat on her lap. She was apprehensive, especially as the ladies brought the guns to her ears. She did start to cry, but they were able to pierce them. After, the ladies gave her a lollipop and her crying was over. She really loves her
earrings!

Sacramento and San Francisco

Two weekends ago Andrew and I, along with some people I work with, took my graduating eight graders to Sacramento and San Francisco for a two day/ one night trip. It was an awesome trip! We went to the state capitol building, old town Sac., Alcatraz, Fisherman's Warf, Ghiradelli Square, China Town, and the Golden Gate Bridge Look Out. This year's class was an awesome group of kids! I'm truly going to miss them next year.