Jonah plays t-ball

Jonah played t-ball in a Bubble Gum League (through Niwot Youth Sports) for 4-5 year olds. The kids get gum after every game. Each player gets to bat and run all the bases. There aren't any outs, so the kids get to learn how the game is played, and still do all the fun stuff. Each kid has a parent out in the field with them to remind them what to do, where to throw, etc. It's hilarious. Some of them draw in the dirt, some are go-getters, and some aren't too sure exactly what to do. Jonah really loves to play. He had one practice and six games (the last one is next week).

In Jonah's words: "I like it a lot, I love baseball so much that I'm gonna play baseball when it's over at home and at the park. I stay in the dugout when it's not my turn. I catch the ball, I get grounders that they hit to me and sometimes I get to bat and that's my favorite part, and I run all around the bases. I wish that I could just bat and bat because it's my favorite. Also I really like it so much."


Here's Jonah in his Nationals uniform (the 'W' on the hat is for Washington).


The lefty at bat.


And he's off - headed towards first (go Jonah, GO!)


He's rounding third - he's gonna score - way to go!


Jonah playing third base - the look on his face is exactly how he feels about baseball.

Field Day (2nd Grade)

Janae enjoyed a field day with her class run by all the 5th graders. They had several activities including relays, an obstacle course, different games and lots of fun in the sun.


Janae running fast in the obstacle course.


I think Janae is a little tired, but up for more fun...


Janae had to pick marbles out of this pool with her toes - she got quite a few!


Jonah came and watched the festivities. He also got to play with some of his friends (siblings of kids in Janae's class).


Janae's class won the tug of war and became the reigning 2nd grade champions.


Here's Janae with her super teacher of two years - Mrs. Joseph. It was both a happy and sad end of year - happy for the summer, sad that Mrs. J. won't be Janae's teacher next year. We are very grateful that Janae had two wonderful years with such an awesome teacher!

Arizona - April 2007

We took a quick trip to Phoenix the last weekend in April for Chad & Sarah's wedding. Chad was an intern 8 years ago at our church and lived with Amy's parents for a couple years. We think of them as part of the family. Janae was a flower girl and Jonah was also in the wedding.

We also had fun visiting with Amy's brother Drew, his wife Keli, and the cousins: McKenna & Cadence who live in Phoenix.


The fam - all dressed up!


Chad & Sarah taking a look at all the people who attended their wedding.
(Janae and her Papa are both in this picture.)


Janae is reveling in her flower girl privileges.


Super handsome Jonah.