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.