Everything Has To Come To an End

We are in the last week of our summer. Axel starts school next Monday and Caytlynne starts the Tuesday after Labor Day. It was a summer filled with baseball, t-ball, summer camps, golf, swimming, parties, movies, and friends. Now that the school season is upon us we have football, ballet, school events, grandparents visiting, hunting, golfing, and of course friends to look forward to. I hope that you will continue to look in on us every once in awhile and see what is taking place at the T-MAC Ranch. I promise I will try to do better at posting the pictures. We all hope you have enjoyed your summer as much as we have.

T-ball 2008

This year Caytlynne played T-ball at the YMCA. We lucked out and got her in with the older kids where they actually get to learn something. It helped that the coach is one of our best friends. By the end of the season Caytlynne was hitting the ball well and grasped the concept of running around the bases. Of course once she hit the ball and ran to first base she had to hug whoever was standing there, Mr. Mike, Daddy, or Mr. Shawn. The last game of the season the kids got a trophy, medal, and the best thing of all, a snocone.

Rotary Golf Tournament

This June, Axel participated in the Junior Rotary Golf Tournament at the Elks. The week before Axel attended the golf camp that the Elks put on. He learned a lot and he always likes to play in the tournaments. I don't think he realizes the seriousness of the tournaments yet so it was good practice for what he learned the week before. Axel did do well and came in sixth place.

Final Baseball Game

Axel's team did really well this baseball season, but couldn't defeat the undefeated team. During the last game Axel made a great play. He caught a foul ball off the first baseline and sent the batter home. It was a great game up until the end!

Field Day

You know when it is the end of the school year when field day comes. I actually had jury duty this day, but luckly, Thom was off and was able to go. It sound like they had all kinds of fun as you can tell by the pictures.

Caytlynne's Awards

At the end of the school year Caytlynne received an award for listening. I don't know why, but I became emotional at the end. I couldn't believe the school year was over and we would be saying good-bye to her teachers. This last school year we were blessed with great teachers for both of our kids. I pray that we will be so lucky this fall.

Stay Beautiful

Caytlynne had her dance recital over memorial day weekend. She was so excited about her performance. She loves to dance to any kind of music. The little girls were so cute and as you could tell, they were all over the stage. They danced to "Stay Beautiful." In a couple of weeks we will be signing her up again for ballet and tap. She also wants to try out gymnastics. Who knows, maybe we will have a 6'7" ballet dancer.

Crabbing

Axel went with his class to Crisfield and went crabbing. I am always amazed by what Axel remembers and learns. He came home and told us all about it. Plus, he brought home something to show for all of his efforts.

The Dairy Farm

Caytlynne went to the Dairy Farm with her class back in May. They had a great time looking at the spring animals. In the first picture Caytlynne was petting a calf that was only two days old. The second one she was holding a baby chick. Now she wants a baby chick so that it will follow her all around. She would name it Chicken Little. (Thanks Grandma) The farm also had all kinds of different things for the kids to do. The third picture is of Caytlynne learning how to milk a cow. The last picture is Caytlynne playing "find the needle in the haystack." She had a great time and still talks about it.

Thom's Birthday

For Thom's birthday this year we went golfing. I pulled Axel out of school at lunch and we all went as a family to the Elks. We had a great time. I think that this will become a regular family outting. After golfing we took Axel to baseball practice and then we came home and had Thom's favorite dinner...meat loaf, mashed potatoes, and spinach. We had a yellow cake with chocolate frosting, another favorite of Thom's.

Aren't They Pretty?

So Thom got me some new golf clubs. I just love them and they are pink! Thom's birthday was the first time that I got to use them and I liked how my game turned out. Of course Thom had to throw some of his Kentucky blue into the picture.

Hangin' Out with Friends

During our visit at Grandma and PaPa's we went and visited my friend Danielle. She has a little girl named Morgan and a son named Parker. Caytlynne and Morgan always play well together and anytime we are around babies Caytlynne turns into a little mommy.

Bakin' A Cake

Caytlynne and I went to see Grandma and PaPa for my birthday. It was my Birthday present from Thom. Of course when we go see Grandma we always have to have a party. So Caytlynne and Grandma baked a cake and went shopping for party hats. Uncle Thomas came over for dinner. The rest of the week consisted of getting my hair done, having a pedicure, shopping and hanging out with friends. The week went by fast and it will be a while now before we get to see Grandma and PaPa.

Caytlynne and George

You all have met George before back during the football season. Here is a picture of Caytlynne and George at the baseball field watching Axel. They were sharing some snacks and having a Gatorade together.

Axel's Opening Day

April 19 was opening day for Little League. This will be Axel's second year playing with the Dr. Pepper team. I don't know if you know this but, our Little League went to the Little League World Series last year. We are praying for continued success of the league.

Easter Weekend

We had several things happening on Easter Weekend. On March 20, we closed on our house. Seems ironic that we closed on the house on Easter weekend. New beginnings! Then on Saturday, March 22 we had a garage sale, an Easter Egg hunt at the church, and colored eggs. Sunday we had an Easter Egg hunt at the house and then went and celebrated Easter at church. It was a busy weekend but a blessed one.

HOME SWEET...SOON TO BE HOME

So after about six months of searching and waiting we have found the home we want to buy. We actually put a contract on it after only seeing it once, which is not like Thom and I. Luckily, our realtor has been looking out for us and suggested we go look at it again before we signed our final contract on it. It is a 2400 sq. foot house with four bedrooms, family room, formal living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, nice laundry room, 2 1/2 baths, huge yard, and an attic which could be turned into another room. We are currently doing all of the inspections and so far everything is coming out fine. If all is well we will walk away feeling pretty good. The house is in a great neighborhood and our kids could go to the best elementary school in the district. We continue to pray that everything continues to move along smoothly this time and we have no bumps in the road. Our closing is scheduled for 11:00 on March 20. We do have painting that needs to be done so we don't plan on moving until the following weekend. So we will keep you posted on what happens.

Our Little Ballerina

Caytlynne decided to do ballet again this year, but we are at a different dance studio. I am so glad we changed. The studio is very conservative when it comes the costumes and moves. She actually gets to be a little girl. As you can see she loves to be with her BFF CJ. She is learning both tap and ballet which she is glad to show you anytime there is music on. Her recital is in May for those of you who are interested and her costume will be PINK!

Caytlynne's Party

Can you believe Caytlynne is four? She had a great birthday. We had our family of friends come over to help celebrate. I did learn from Axel's birthday to do something simple and so we had a taco bar. Of course we had to have a pink cake and pink ice cream. Lilly, Chloe, George, Hannah, Hannah, and Danny were all there to play and they had a great time. Caytlynne's BFF was not there because she went to see her Grandparents but that was okay. Caytlynne and CJ went and saw the Princesses on Ice this last weekend so they were able to celebrate just the two of them.