Play Ball!

Payson's second T-ball season is up and running with 11 other little boys from our neighborhood. This year he is proudly playing for the Red Sox.

It's really neat to see how much the boys have grown-up and progressed since this time last year. Instead of each child having 4-5 swings, the boys can connect with the ball on the first or second try. The game moves faster and more smoothly and it's fun to watch too!

Payson with his friend Marc. He just loves having his boy time with all of his buddies!

Hayden celebrating a great game with her brother. His sisters cheer him on and he loves it!

Grandma came out to support Payson too. Way to go, bud!

We kicked off the season with a barbecue at our house for all of the boys and their families. I am "Team Mom" this year so I have been quite involved in this season.

The weather was beautiful and the kids enjoyed playing in the backyard.

Keith grilled up some mean hamburgers and ballpark hot dogs for the boys and their #1 fans.

And everyone enjoyed homemade banana pudding and baseball cupcakes for dessert!

In other news, we first took the kids to the circus when they were 2 1/2-years-old which was a little on the young side. Then for over a year now Madison has been asking when are we going to take her to the circus. Seriously, the girl asks at least once a week! We decided to skip the Barnum & Bailey circus last fall and instead took them to the Shrine Circus at Fair Park this spring. It was quite a different experience but I loved how it felt more like a circus rollin' into town like the good ole' days. The tigers were a hit with the kids!

Mighty Bo the elephant stole the show and was truly spectacular. In my mind, the circus is more for the kids, but Keith and I were definitely entertained by his talent and tricks.

Hayden and Daddy enjoying the show. Now Hayden wants to be an acrobat!

Just prior to the circus we attended the Dinosaur Train exhibit at the MNS on the other side of Fair Park. Can you spot three familiar dinos riding in the train?

The kids are getting more and more out of the museum each time we go as they develop and learn how to manipulate and understand various exhibits. Our membership has truly paid off!

This visit's special attraction was meeting Buddy from the Dinosaur Train series on PBS Kids. The girls are  holding his hands!

Madison gave Buddy a big dino hug as we left!