Brackets, Baby!

It's that time of year again!  I absolutely love this time of year and for many reasons; Lent, orange blossoms, budding flowers, Mike's coaching basketball, Josh playing baseball, perfect weather, and MARCH MADNESS.  And for those that know Michael know just how passionate he is about March Madness.  He lives for this stuff.  And there for so do I, because really who would I be if I didn't enjoy March Madness....certainly not someone Michael would marry!  Eeesh, I hope he would still marry me anyway! I kid!

We actually almost had tragedy strike this year.  Michael wasn't going to do a wall bracket (I know chin dropping).  Now, don't fret I was on this like white on rice.  I just stood there  and asked, "What?! No, bracket?!  What did you do with my husband?!  What am I supposed to tell Lummen (Michael's best friend)?!  That's it, I'm calling Lummen?!"  I was truly baffled and I think he could see that.  I informed him that I even had a wall picked out for the brackets.  Well, way to go me.  He is now baffled and may I say a tad bit touched that I would go out of my way to make sure he had the right place to put a bracket.  Yes, that is the kind of wife I am! 

So needless to say, the bracket has been completed and I think he is quite happy about it!

Baseball

We are now in full swing of RBY Baseball season for Josh.  Josh is playing in coach pitch this year on the Baltimore Orioles team.  It's been fun to watch as the kids seem to get a bit better with each game.

At this level they don't have set positions for the kids yet, so Josh has had the opportunity to try out different spots.  Right now his favorite position to play is 3rd base or short stop.

And here are two of his three biggest fans!

Go Orioles!

Gender Prediction Poll

Someone asked me the other day if it's been hard knowing the gender of the baby and keeping it from family.  Honestly, the hardest part has been keeping the gender a secret from friends that I see on a daily basis.  I feel like I have done a fairly good job of keeping it a secret, but I have probably slipped a time or two without realizing it.  Good news though, not too much longer will the gender be a secret...only a month away!

Sooooo.....What do you predict the gender of the baby to be? And why?

I am absolutely giddy about hearing your predictions and reasons as to, why?!

Turning 7

Josh is 7, and relishing every single moment of it.  There is something magical about 7 so far and watching Josh really come into being a wonderful role model, big brother, and friend to Carter and others.  He is quite intuitive, asks great questions, and has really enjoyed reading the Bible and discussing the stories.  It has been an absolute joy to watch as a parent.

The week of Josh's birthday was tons of fun!  Treasuring each day leading up to February 21st and even some days after.  Some of the fun included: bringing brownies to share with his class, receiving a surprise Chik Fil A chocolate milkshake for lunch, cinnamon rolls for birthday breakfast,  waking up to a streamer and  balloon filled room, a birthday party w/ our framily, The Layels, and a birthday party with some 1st grade friends.

 Birthday party with his buddies and their dad's at RCS

 The dad's in a game of bombardment...

 Josh and his buddies...

 Cinnamon rolls for breakfast... And who doesn't enjoy breakfast in their underwear?!

 Singing with his 1B class and teacher, Mrs. Wit.

 Josh's new bike...

 Family favorite chocolate cake...

Love you so much, Joshua!  Your father and I are so proud of you.