The Softball Tourney...

Sorry, it feels like forever ago, but I am finally posting a few pics of the games. The girls went undefeated all season which has never happened in the Fast Pitch League Minors Division! WOOHOO! They won their 1st 2 games of the 3 in the tournament and then came game 3...sigh...1st inning we are outfield, the catcher hurls the ball to the 2nd basemen and it beams her right in the face so so hard she is screaming all the girls start bawling and keep bawling all game long. It busted the little girls lip, gave her a shiner, is was a very hard throw. It was so sad, the little pitcher just pitched tears streaming down her face, the girls outfield cried, they cried up to bat :( They just couldn't shake this trauma, I guess under the pressure too to win the tournament and go undefeated through the whole year. I dunno, but it was sad. I LOVE these tournaments, win or lose, they are always a blast. and this time :( No fun. Truly no fun. The worst part was these girls were amazing all year & all they left with were sad crying faces :( It was a bummer. Anyway, after the game, Hal tried to get Haliee's mind of it with a little ice water what a TERD!! The pics are priceless though! He had planned it so my brother was ready with the camera! Afterwards was the bbq/awards and they took 1st in league and 2nd in the tourney. They were stoked about their trophies. WAY TO GO LADIES!

Haliee getting everyone "Pumped" They are ALL about the cheers in Fast Pitch Softball!

***PUMP PUMP PUMP IT UP, P-U-M-P PUMP IT UP, KEEP KEEP KEEP IT UP, KEEP THAT SOFTBALL SPIRIT UP, WERE PUMPED WERE PUMPED, WERE P-U-M-P P-U-M-P P-U-M-P PUMPED, PUMP, PUMP IT UP***

I LOVED watching their cute little pitcher Bree, she is really good!

Haliee in the outfield. Dang the pics are kinda small, Can you see her face paint?

Haliee up to bat. Of course she has a pink helmet, gloves, and bat! :0)

Walking back to the dug out, I think I made the pics too small, but Haliee's lip is quivering (poor baby) The next pic is the coach trying to get their heads in the game. He kept saying why are you still crying, Please stop crying, lol, it was so sad. :(

The Mean Daddy, The Parking Lot Bandit, lol!

An unsuspecting kiddo, FREEZING Cold Ice Water, The Laughs, The Snap Shots, The Memories, PRICELESS!

Little Entrepreneurs!

The kids wanted to do a lemonade stand but we were out of lemonade, so they improvised! Too funny! LOVE the Tip Jar :0) We'll see how long this lasts, it's hot today!
PS~When I went out to snap a pic of them Drew said, "Blog, Blog, Blog" LOL!

Bow Frenzy!!!!

Phew~ I have spent most of this day listing NEW auctions & working on customs! (We won't talk about the laundry, right!) In addition to Pink Panther & Lil' Einsteins, I wanted to share my other new listings with you! I have fun making these :0) *well minus the listing part, lol

The kids were so helpful today!! Haliee cooked and cleaned up her mess. She unloaded the dishwasher without me even asking! *precious girl* Drew helped by resetting the table, I just had to share how it looked, sweet boy, he had several place mats and napkins upside down :0) That just goes to show you how oblivious men are to detail, ha! Nonetheless, I am so thankful for helpful babies!!!

Out of this world launch...

Ok, I know my listing is a stretch, lol, but alien bows? :0) They have a rocket ship...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=390058257324

Are you ready to THINK PINK?...

I LOVE how this super fun collaboration turned out~ We will all be listing in a little while, but I just couldn't wait to share! :0) Be sure & Search LemonLime Pink for all the yummy goodies!!! Brother/Sister Sets, jewels, bows, and of course the TDF Purse! A MUST HAVE for any boutique family :0)

One Proud Momma! :0)

Well, School is officially out. HOORAY! We are all very excited! I had to upload this song per my son's request. :0)

Anyway, I received their report cards yesterday & I just have to say I have the most amazing kids! I am still an emotional wreck with my babies growing too fast, so bear with me, lol! But I just have to say "again" how thankful I am they are my precious gifts!

They are so much fun, have great personalities, great in school, active in all kinds of activities, etc. I am so proud of how they always give 100% in everything they do! (Well maybe except cleaning their rooms, ha! They are kids right!?)

They both got straight A's again!

Haliee has been in AP Math & Reading since 2nd grade and the teacher is tough. I have had a few conversations with her *friendly(ok mostly friendly) little reminders they are just children, elementary children, not college aged young adults* So I am extra proud of her for continuing to apply herself so well under sometimes extreme working conditions!

In addition to the straight A's, here are her EOCA (end of course assessment testing state & district scores)

Reading: 98%

Writing: 98%

Math: 100%

Science: 100%

Social Studies: 100%

Health: 100%

WAY TO GO HALIEE!!!!

So...apparently...She is ready to move on to Middle School *sniff*

Drewy also did amazingly! He will go into AP Math and Reading next year as well (they only offer it in 3rd grade and up now due to the budget)

They don't test them in every subject for the EOCA at this age, but...he did awesomely.

He had a direct writing assessment which he received a 4.0 for. The kid hates to write, lol, and he got 100% on a huge state writing assignment! I wish I did as well at things I hate!

EOCA Scores

Language Arts: 100%

Math: 99%

YAY for my sweet babies!!! Thanks for letting me brag! :0)

On the morning before graduation, Haliee's Teacher & his sweet wife held a grad. breakfast for the kiddos for his class and their families! They are the best! They had a yummy pancake bar with strawberries, whipped cream, & chocolate chips!

Here are some pics of my baby girl receiving her diploma! LOL @ her flip flops, my Mom was less than impressed with her,I had to hear all about the dress being too nice for flip flops, lol! I say choose your battles! When Haliee got home she had 3 pair of shoes from her closet that were "more appropriate" laid out to show her, lol! ;) Gotta LOVE Grandma's!

I also have LOTS of new bows in the works for next week, so stay tuned...

Outtakes!!!

Ok, I am so so busy this time of year, I have about 10 things to blog whenever time allows (probably 2 am, lol) Anyway, graduations, bdays, family, trips, tournaments, etc...I have been an emotional wreck with my babies moving at the speed of light!

Since my Brother is am amazing photographer with a Super Cool Camera...he took some family pics one evening when he was here! We were down at the lake and I made everyone take their shoes off cuz it's cuter right...hee, hee, hee...Hal is beyond tender footed, he wears shoes in the house even, so when I mentioned the kiddos would jump on our backs, he about threw me into the lake, lol! Here is a pic of one of the outtakes, my brother was shooting away as we bickered, lololol! I will post some of the family pics when he edits them! HUGS and Happy almost schools out day! :0)

I hope to catch up my blogging soon...

Happy Birthday Drew!!!

Oh My Gosh! I can't believe my BABY BOY is 8 today! WAH! Time sure flies! He is such a joy! I have loved every minute so far! Even the crabby ones! I wouldn't change a thing! I am so proud of the little guy he is becoming! Such a perfect little man!

Here are 8 things I LOVE about My Drewy:

1. He loves all sports and fully believes he will become pro in each

2. He is so close to his Sister it's scary

3. He is a great friend, always there to help

4. He is a hard worker, he can outwork me in the yard, seriously

5. He LOVES hard rock, lol, LOVES, too funny! Thanks Guitar Hero

6. He LOVES all animals and wants to be a zoologist (def. Dad's genes, ha)

7. He is so OCD like both his parents, he is a total perfectionist

8. He is great in school and such a well mannered boy (he saves it up for Mom :0) )

Drew is such an amazing kid, kind, caring, compassionate, stubborn oh man, he talks non stop like Me & my Dad! I am so thankful God chose me to be his Mommy! I LOVE this little man SO MUCH!

Here is the questionnaire I always ask the kiddos every year:

1. Favorite Color: Blue

2. Favorite Food: Lobster (ha! He has champagne taste for sure)

3. What do you want to be when you grow up? Rockstar

4. Who do you want to Marry? Mommy

5. Who is your best friend? Aiden

6. What is your favorite Movie? Planet Earth

7. What is your favorite T.V. Show? Suvivorman

8. What is your favorite Hobby? Tetherball

9. Favorite Song or Singer: Bon Jovi Livin' on a Prayer

10. Who did you most look up to? My Parents

11. What is your biggest yearly accomplishment? Getting straight A's again.

Ok, I am off to get my brother from the airport, he flew in to see Haliee's last tournament day, and also Drew's BDay and Haliee's Graduation next week! HOORAY! We LOVE Uncle Matt! Drew is still sleeping so I made him a little note & Some oatmeal with 8 candles, lol. I will post it later. Then we are off to the ball fields (Surprise, lol)! HUGS Tab

Penguins, Picnics, Pizza Parties, & Precious Babies!

What a week!~ I have been running around like a maniac! I promise to edit the best camping trip ever pics, SOMEDAY, lol! Anyway, here is a few little moments of our life this week!
Thursday was Drew's last game, then the pizza party/awards ceremony immediately following! Zoe & Sophie went with us and everyone had a blast! Here is Sophie on the way to the game with Haliee's Peace Scarf on, lol! :0)

Here is Drew waiting for and going to get his award, I swear he ran away so fast I couldn't even snap the pic of him receiving it. UGH!

Today was the Chorus Picnic for all the kiddos who were in Chorus this year! These girls are such goofs! LOVE them!

Drew had to an Animal Report due Monday and he chose Penguins! They are his total CRACK! He LOVES Penguins. He did a diorama too, ALL BY HIMSELF! I held my OCD back and let him have free reign, ahhh...it was so hard! So cute!

Today while I was making dinner the kids were just hanging out! They ran through the sprinklers, colored, etc. Sophie is addicted to all our webkins! She was a crack up trying to carry them everywhere. She would take about 3 steps & scream Hadee...HELP...really heabby! LOL! Silly Girl!

I am so glad to have these girls! They love to be here and we love them here!!!

Haliee has a Softball Tournament all weekend and an awards ceremony afterwards! Crazy Crazy time of year! Never a dull moment for us Hunters! :0) Happy Weekend! HUGS Tab