Memorial Day weekend and the end of sports season...

We had a very busy Memorial Day weekend. We headed out Friday morning at nine for Glenwood (yes, we pulled the kids out of school - Garrett was very excited that he was getting to "skip" school.) Cousin Brooke came with us too. I think spending time with her was the boys' favorite part of the whole trip. We got to the hotel around 1:00 pm and then headed over to the Glenwood cemetery to plant flowers and wait for Sonya and her family to arrive. The cemetery there is always so beautiful and peaceful. We spent an hour or so there and then headed back with John, Sonya and the kids for pizza dinner. The next day was beautiful and we headed out the cemetery again (after an awesome breakfast at the cafe at the Shady Tree Inn). I couldn't believe it but ALL of Quinn's brothers and sisters made it. They haven't all been together in one place at one time in over 5 years! It was great. We spent a few hours together and then had to head out.



When we got home we headed out to a few local spots to take senior pictures for Brooke. They turned out beautifully.


This week was also the end of soccer and baseball for the boys. They both had great seasons. Nathan played with older kids, on a bigger team and a much larger field. The loved getting to play forward but his sweet spot is midfield. He did great and had so much fun with the new team. Garrett played his first year of coach pitch baseball and loved it. He wasn't a big fan of the T. He is a slugger. He makes contact on the first or second pitch every time. Today he sent one way over the second baseman's head far into the outfield. His favorite position to play is third base. He loves when he gets to throw the ball all the way to first. Part of me is sad that spring sports are over but I'm SO happy that our weekends are free now for camping!!! We're heading to Fish Lake the weekend of the 12th, and back to Glenwood for fishing on Father's Day weekend.



And...we FINALLY got the new sport court in!!! YAY!!!! It turned out even better than we expected. We still need to get the fence put up and some fill dirt and bark work done around the borders of the court but it is awesome. The boys love it. Yesterday and today they spent the entire afternoon going back and forth between basketball and the water slide. What a GREAT weekend.


Nathan also had a solo in the 5th grade concert this week - "Oh Susanna"! He did GREAT! He wasn't nervous and belted it out perfectly and in tune!