Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Snow Day!


Well, it seems like every day lately is a snow day. The kids were dying to get out there. I wanted to see how Emma would like it since it is her first time really playing in it. So we got as ready as we could. Emma and Gehrig's winter coats were in the car that Daddy had. Gehrig wore a replacement and Emma decided that she didn't really need one and that no one was going to make her wear one. We could only find one of Emma's gloves but no matter since she wasn't having any of that anyhow....I just love strong-willed children. :) Anyhow, we made it out and the boys started making Comet their Snow Reindeer. Emma wasn't much interested in anything other than eating snow...yes I made sure it was "clean". I guess she is more like her mommy than I thought. I was a little tempted myself, but decided to put on a parental face and just take pictures of her stuffing it in by the handfuls. As cold as it was and with eating handfuls of snow she didn't like being out there very long. So, we went back inside to watch a little Elmo and the boys playing outside. They finally came in an hour later and promptly requested a big mug of hot cocoa. It was a lot of fun and it kept everyone entertained...which is always nice for Mom.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Okay...for sure they are two boys

I know I already posted that they were (boys) and I guess I was still holding on that they could have made a mistake. At my doctor's appointment today there really was no mistaking that they are definitely boys. I am really excited though for them to come. The other day at Walmart I saw these twin teenage boys and I about walked up to them and asked them about being twins and if they liked it and whatnot.

Our next step is picking names. I hate referring to them as "the babies". I know I am only a little more than half way for twins but I like to have names early. I don't know how people wait until their born or after to decide.

Also she told us that they are both weighing in at 11oz. each which is normal for a single pregnancy but large for twins....I guess maybe I won't need any preemie clothes. Andrew told me not to count my chickens quite yet but I think that they will be fine when they are born.

Monday, November 24, 2008

A little bit of mischief...and a whole lot tired.

Emma has started pulling the sheets off her bed every time I lay her down...the pillowcase and everything. Then I hear her talking to herself and clicking the light on and off in her room. Eventually she calms down enough to get some rest...and when she doesn't I then hear her knock on the wall making up her own version of Morris Code to tell me to get her out of bed.

On Sunday she seemed really tired after church. I fed her lunch and put her down in bed and when Andrew came home we went to get her out and this is how she had fallen asleep. Every last cover was piled up with her bunny on top. She was actually kneeling while she slept. When we changed her bottom after we woke her up her little knees were all red. I don't think she even got to flicking the light on and off. She must have been exhausted. :)

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Well, she is 99.9% sure they are....

both boys! It was kind of a shock for me. I didn't really mind either way. I guess I secretly hoped that Emma would have at least one sister to play dolls and dress up with. I think Andrew is still harboring thoughts that it might not be correct because he mentioned that we are not to give away her old things though until we have had the "real" ultrasound with the tech to make sure. I guess it could always be the cord...but when they say it is a boy doesn't it mean that it usually is?

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Costumes...

(Satchel - Optimus Prime)

(Emma - Tinkerbell)

(Gehrig - The Incredible Hulk)

So I know that there are a few...I had such a hard time getting them all to look at the same time (below is a perfect example...don't ask me what they are doing...I think I asked for a silly face...). Also, Emma is at such a cute stage where she makes all these funny faces that it makes us all laugh. Enjoy. :)


Ward Halloween Party....

We had our ward Halloween party and it was a lot of fun. The kids of course loved getting into their costumes. Well, except Emma. She HATED it, and I am not sure that is strong enough to describe how she felt about her costume. Come to figure out later that it was scratchy and a simple undershirt could have helped immensely. Who knew? Not us. The only fabrics that the boys costumes come in are polyester. So needless to say we had a learning curve.

Andrew at the last minute decided to pull out the old Nacho Libre costume for this special occasion. Come to find out, all of the members of the Bishopric were dressing up so it worked out that he did. Everyone LOVED his costume. Probably because it was something that he wouldn't be caught dead in for any other event. We practically bought everything other than his flesh colored t-shirt in the junior GIRLS department...needless to say he was more than ready to be free of it when the evening was coming to a close.

I wish I had more pictures from that night. There was a lot of cute costumes and it was fun to see all of our friends and be able to hang out. It was decorated so cute and the committee did such an awesome job. I was only able to take a few pictures before my camera died and upon downloading I noticed that it was on the wrong setting...I HATE when I do that. Anyhow, the one picture that survived is of Emma who saw the doughnuts on a string from across the room and fell in love. She kept trying to grab them while our friends, Alison and Stephanie, were setting up. When they were done they were trying to let her play but she just wanted to grab it and go. So, she tried to share it with Dad instead.

First Sleepover…


I know I am posting this late. I will have to refer to the details on the picture to remember the exact night but it was an event for our family for two reasons. #1 – It was the boy’s first sleepover and #2 Andrew and I actually got to go on a date (with Emma, but really when you are use to three and are down to having only one it is kind of like being together alone).

That afternoon my friend Jessica called and asked if the boys could sleep over. Her two sons are the same age as Satchel and Gehrig. As soon as Gehrig woke up from his nap I told him the exciting news and he spent the time till Satchel came home from school peeking out the front window waiting as patiently as a 5-year old can to tell his brother about the sleepover.

From the moment Satchel got home it was all about how much time was left until they could leave…and that wasn’t me wondering…it was them. :) We got out sleeping bags and loaded their backpacks with clothes, stuffed animals, and treats. Well, that only took a couple of minutes so we were then left to wait for a while.

When it was finally time they ran outside and I had to yell after them to be good and that I loved them…to this day I am not sure they actually heard me with all the commotion going on. Anyhow, when they came back the next morning they talked about how much fun it was and what they did. Thanks Jessica!

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Update on the twins....

I went into the doctor yesterday and they are doing well. I would post the pictures but they are kind of blurry and I don't think you would be able to see much of anything. They are still measuring the same. Currently they are each 2 inches long...you wouldn't think that if you could see how huge I am getting. One is laying vertical and the other is horizontal. Also, she said that if they are cooperating she should be able to tell me if they are boys, girls, or one of each at the next appointment (in a month). I feel like there is so much to prepare. Knowing what they are would give me at least something to think about. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Friday, October 10, 2008

My Quirks....

So a few of my friends have done this and I have been challenged to provide my list...I must add that a few of these are influenced HEAVILY by my pregnancy AND most deal with food....hopefully that will change. :)

#1 - The smell of butter or any substitute makes me dry heave. We will just leave it there...I don't think you need the play by play.

#2 - I like my garments folded a certain way...which poor Andrew has yet adapted to after ALMOST 9 YEARS....I guess we really can't change the men in our life. :)

#3 - I DO NOT clean toilets. (I should specify that I do not clean the boy's toilet. I figure if they aren't going to make sure it ends up where it belongs I will not be the one wiping it up.)

#4 - I don't think floors are really clean unless you scrub them with a brush on your hands and knees...hence why my floors are so dirty. :)

#5 - Meat tends to gross me out (no hamburgers, most chicken, hot dogs, etc.)...especially if it is fragrant....again the pregnancy thing.

#6 - Last of all the quirk that Andrew always teases me about....I am ALWAYS thinking about food and what sounds good. Sometimes I know that I can't even have it because it is say 11PM but can't a girl talk about it? (Secret desire - that really isn't so secret because I have told a few people - I can't wait for it to snow because lately I have REALLY been craving snow...I know that is gross and who knows what is in it but if you see me in my yard on a snowy day look the other way. :) )

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Gehrig and "his baby"....


You know how when you are pregnant your kids notice stuff and you don't even know it. Soon they are mimicking you and the next thing you know all of you are "pregnant". When I was pregnant with Gehrig, Satchel use to pretend to run to the bathroom to throw up. With Emma it was all about listening to each other's tummies to hear the "baby". This time Gehrig has created a new twist.


This morning he began holding his stomach. When I asked what was going on he said that "something" was kicking inside him. Later he said, "I think it is my baby." I tried to explain that only women get that privilege and he was absolutely convinced that I was wrong because he had "a baby teddy bear in there". Then I said how exciting it is going to be for Daddy when he gets home to find two "pregnant" people. Gehrig then said that it was okay to tell Dad, but not to tell Satchel because it is going to be a surprise. :)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Not one, but TWO!


So, I went into the doctor today for my first check-up for this new baby. If you didn't know that I am pregnant...sorry. :) Anyhow, the doctor did the ultrasound and was REALLY quiet. Normally she talks with me the whole time. Finally after switching around she says, "I feel like I should tell you that you aren't having one baby. You are having TWO." My response is of course, "ARE YOU SERIOUS!" For a week at least I had been feeling like I was having two and had talked about it with friends and family. In fact this morning I said to Andrew that I thought we were having two and he said that he was pretty sure it was just one. Needless to say that when I called him immediately after he didn't believe me. He said that until he sees some proof he won't believe....really I just think he is in shock. He is the sole provider for our family so I am sure he is feeling the pressure.


Anyhow, that is it. My due date is May 4th but she said that she would be surprised if I lasted past the 20th of April. Thanks for letting me blab. I am excited and scared all at the same time.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Superhero turns 5!

(The birthday boy playing his new DS this morning.)

Gehrig, the lover of all things "super", has turned one year older. He is my emotionally charged little man. Luckily with his growth in years has come maturity. The angry Hulk doesn't appear very much nowadays. So the tantrums are far and few between. He has finally accepted that like Clark Kent he MUST wear his glasses. In fact he just got a new pair of glasses that he dubs his Harry Potter glasses. He and Dad picked them out and he worked for 2 weeks to earn them. He saves the day like Spiderman whenever his sister is crying or needs a friend to play with. He really is "SUPER" and I hope his birthday is incredible.

(Spiderman & Emma)

A couple of days ago we took him and a couple of his friends ice skating to celebrate his upcoming birthday. It was fun to see them all start off with their kung-fu grip on the wall and then to gradually try to skate on their own. To have friends and family there made it really special too.


(Baleigh, Gehrig, Aiden, Drew, Satch, and Abby)

(Gehrig getting ready to start skating.)



(Liam, Brant & Aiden)

(Uncle Jeff, Emma & Aunt Lexi)


(Grandma and Grandpa Sproul)





Miniature Golf


We had a gift card to Boondocks so we took the family to play miniature golf. It was interesting to see how their personalities affect their "game". Satchel who tends to be less aggressive would have a hard time making it up the hill (or even near the hole - if I am honest). Gehrig on the other hand is completely opposite and in turn shot WAY past the hole and into the water or rocks. They both had to learn to moderate what they were doing. In the end they both made the transition quite well. They almost won in fact....too bad mom is just too awesome and won. Andrew would have had me if he hadn't given me a couple of mulligans. Emma wasn't a huge fan except when we would let her hold the club and she would try and swing it around. It was really hot and she was wilting. :)

Friday, September 5, 2008

Chocolate Bars....

Satchel's school is raising money for their new building. To earn money they are having the kids sell chocolate bars. He REALLY wanted to do it. Mom and Dad weren't really excited about it but thought that it could be a good experience to teach him about money, math, sales, responsibility, etc. So, he gets home yesterday and says, "Mom I want to go out and find some customers to sell my chocolate to." Already he is so excited because if he sells 2 boxes he gets to go to an ice cream party. I thought it would be "better" if Dad took him. Well, by the time he got home we already had 3 kids come by. Not to mention we got more later. So, the neighborhood is tapped out.

Plan B began by calling family. Satchel calls my mom and was so professional it was funny ("Hi Grandma. This is Satchel. I am selling chocolate bars for my school. Would you like to buy some?...Oh how much? They are only a dollar......You can buy as many as you want I have a lot.") Needless to say, Andrew and I were laughing. Who knew he was such a salesman and only 6.

That isn't even the funniest part. After he talks to her I got on the phone to make sure she understood what was going on and she did. She then asked what Gehrig wanted for his birthday since it is next week. I asked Gehrig and what does Satchel shout out..."He wants a candy bar!" I guess he takes after his Scentsational-Scentsy-Selling-Momma. :)

Monday, August 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Aunt Breezy!!!



(Me & Bree with what we affectionately call our "Jazz Hands".)


I just wanted to quickly make a post for my sister Breezy. She is awesome and we don't fight nearly as much as when we were younger (which is a big improvement). She is turning the big 3-0 today...should I have written that? :) Which makes me grateful that she is OLDER (and always will be :) ) to experience those milestones before me.

All joking aside, I love you Bree. You have been very supportive of me. When times are tough I know that I can call you and if I call enough...you will pick up. Okay, I am joking again. Thanks for putting up with me all these years. I hope your birthday is awesome!

Satchel's First Day of School


From the moment he was awake to the time we left Satchel kept saying: "I am SO excited for school today." He finally got to wear one of the new outfits and put on his Transformer backpack. (Thanks Grandpa Sproul!) He was also excited to see his friends, but I secretly wonder if he really is just bored of home.


Going back to school is nice in some ways though. By this time the boys have been together WAY too much and have begun the all-day bickering. Now when school is out they will be excited to see each other and share what has been going on in their different spheres. Satchel gets all his wiggles out and learns new things. Not to mention the fact that a worn out body and a full brain make going to sleep at night SO much easier. :)


Gehrig won't be going to school this year (misses the deadline by 7 days) so he is a little sad to be left out. I told him we are going to make our own school at home and do fun projects and learn new things. That seemed to appease him. I might try and get him into an activity though just to keep him busy and give a little variety to his day.


I am waiting for lunch time though for Gehrig to really start missing Satchel. Last year we sat down for lunch and he said that he wanted to say the prayer over the food and what did he pray for? That his brother could come home and eat lunch with him because he had been gone too long.


We Miss Our Cousins....

Starting at the bottom of the dog pile: Trevor, Misa, Asia, Satchel, and Gehrig


A couple of weeks ago my Aunt Tina and her family came in town. The kids LOVED having someone to play with. The fact that Trevor would play almost anything with them was a big plus. Misa and Asia were great at keeping Emma busy and it was fun just to hang out. After they left the boys kept asking when we would see them again. I guess we will just have to save up for a trip out there. Oh, and it was nice to see Tina and Ed too. (The parents always get forgotten don't they?)

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

What in the world have you been doing with your life?

Do you ever think that? Recently I have been amazed by some of my friends accomplishments and all the things that they "know". I have never been a really awesome cook or baker. I don't know how to sew without pulling my hair out. Not to mention that I don't know how to knit or crochet. I don't play one single instrument (I can't even sing on key - those who have sat next to me at church know that one). I have no idea what is "new" on the radio...okay that one really isn't that important but if my husband who didn't even listen to the "regular" radio stations when we first got married now knows more than me...it is a definite blow to my self-esteem. So, the list is actually quite long but I am not going to go on. Instead I want to post what I want to accomplish and I hope that you will comment with your own list.


1. I MUST learn how to cook (and not from a box or cook book)...my poor husband.

2. I will learn to play at least one instrument...even if it is just singing on key for once.

3. I will actually grow a garden (next year since it is kind of late- AGH! I am already procrastinating) and NOT kill them.

4. I will graduate with my Bachelors...some day...in something. (Maybe I should have said: "I will decide what my major is. :) )

5. I will go on a mission with my husband for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

6. I will conquer my fear of needle and thread and make something that I am really proud of and not just tired of unpicking...


Okay, now it is your turn. What do you want to learn or do?

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Satchel and the Giant Spider Bite (Caution: Not for the faint at heart)

Well, the poor thing always seems to be ailing somehow. Usually he has Strep. He is one of the few people that carry it around with him and tend to get it 3-4 times a year. Not this time though.

He had complained that he had a bug bite. No big deal, we have all been getting them lately. Then yesterday at lunch he sat down and started crying saying that his bug bite hurt really bad and that it was on his bottom. So I look and behold it is the size of a quarter and black. Needless to say I immediately called the doctor and got him in. We (the doctor and I) are thinking he was bit by a Brown Recluse and the bite was black because the venom kills the surrounding tissue. He was put on antibiotics and now we are just watching to see if anything changes for the worst.

So, funny story....I was talking to a couple of friends (Stephanie and Keli) and I had jokingly mentioned that I was thinking about posting a picture of his injury on my blog. Both didn't think it was too bad, and I was a little surprised. Don't worry. I didn't post anything...I didn't want to scar you for life...I will save it for the scrapbook page (yes, I am just kidding). Anyhow, the funny part is at the end of both conversations I mention that it was on his "BUM" again and they finally figured out that I was not talking about his "THUMB". What a shock they would have gotten when they looked up his picture to see how bad it had gotten. :)

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Breaking Dawn....

(Me, Stephanie, Roxy, and Keli)


The festivities started early...okay not really early, around 6:30pm. I dragged my friend Stephanie (who was on bed-rest unbeknown to me) out to go shopping with friends that were in town. Then we picked up two more friends (Keli and Roxy) to go to Barnes and Noble.

Can I just say how fun it is to make fun of others to make you feel better? I mean, I thought I had mania...no not compared to others. Okay, you don't really think I was making fun of a bunch of gals do you? Well, there was one who practically painted herself with white-out and I was REALLY tempted...but refrained. Maybe she was just primed her walls and spilled paint and fell into it OR maybe she is really albino and had trouble putting her makeup on....you never know.

So while we are there the first thing that needed to be done was...get painted on bite marks of course! After that we did a little quiz and headed over to Sonic. It is amazing how hot a store can get with all the bodies in there. Too bad their weren't any vampires available...you don't get it? You'll have to read the book. It gives me a whole new love of air conditioning. :)

(Stephanie showing off her bite mark.)

With all the crowds at Barnes and Noble we were not going to wait there til 2am for a book. So we went to Walmart and met some nice people while we waited for it to be released. Talked theories. Ate cake...Okay, I was the one who ate cake. And laughed. The time just flew by and soon we were in getting our books.

(Roxy and Keli at Walmart)

After that there was no way I was going to be going to sleep so I dropped Roxy and Stephanie off and Keli and I sat on my couch and read until our eyes could no longer see. It was so much fun! Thanks guys (Keli, Stephanie, & Roxy) for being apart of it.






Monday, August 4, 2008

Come out, come out, wherever you are!

(I got this from my really good friend, Keli)

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Mill Creek Canyon

We got the opportunity a couple of days ago to go to Mill Creek Canyon with my in-laws. It was fun. Drew got to dunk the boys head in the river and I got to take pictures for my blog...see how we belong together. He does the naughty stuff and I take a picture of it. :)
Exhibit A: Satchel getting dunked

While we were there we got to roast hot dogs and make s'mores...LOVE s'mores. It was Emma's first taste and she was just as in love as I am. Don't we make the ultimate mother-daughter duo?



Other Pictures:

Pops - Gehrig took this picture.

Grandma Sproul and Emma

Gehrig with "Antlers" (Satchel is in this everyone-has-to-have-bunny-ears phase and Gehrig was having none of it. I thought it was funny though because Satchel couldn't content himself with just one set...oh no, it had to be two.)

Highlights of Lagoon....

Lagoona Beach was fun even w/o the tubes (stinking $5 a tube - who needs them). Not to mention that Emma finally got over her aversion to water.

Emma rides on her first merry-go-round and to be truthful...she got a little freaked out. Oops.

Emma learned to drink out of a straw now she can start having her own Slurpee...okay maybe not quite yet.
And FINALLY, the boys didn't fight...I know it might not seem like much but for us it is a miracle. It was so nice though. They stayed in line together holding hands and would clothes-line anyone who tried to butt in line (thank you wrestling videos). Those are my boys!


Friday, July 25, 2008

Lagoon


So if you ever wondered what we would look like "way back then" (I have no idea what time period it is suppose to be) well then here we are. It truly is amazing how much the camera puts on a person...no I think it was the EXTRA puffy dress the gal at Lagoon picked out for me...no, I am just fat. My head doesn't look that bad though, so therefore I posted it. :)


Lagoon was really fun. It was our stakes Lagoon Day. We got to see friends from before our ward split and those that still have to suffer though seeing us every Sunday. We went to Lagoona Beach first. The boys (and I mean all of them: Andrew, Satchel & Gehrig) had a ton of fun. Even little Emma enjoyed herself and she has been afraid of the bath ever since we visited Arizona and I had her dunked (I know, I am a mean momma. Really I was just trying to get her all wet. Instead I scarred her for life....). After that we (meaning Andrew) took the kids on a few rides. I love theme parks and roller coasters, but for some reason I was not wanting to ride any of them today so I spent the time with Emma. Finally after spending six hours there we went home exhausted and sunburned (okay, both of those were me). :) I will post pictures when I finally download them from the camera....hopefully that won't be too long from now. I know you are on the edge of your chair with anticipation.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Well, I am officially old....


On Saturday I turned 28 and clinically depressed. I know, I know, I am still young. You know though, that only old people say that (love ya Dad!). :) Seriously though I still feel like I am 23 or at the most 25. Now that I am nearing 30 I feel like I have to be more...more...more like my age. How depressing is that? I guess that means that I have to stop watching Disney Channel (without my kids), stop living on Slurpees and chips (come to think of it...it is starting to catch up with me), and stop throwing tantrums when my kids are (it really makes them mad :) ). Oh and I guess I did have plans to go to the release party for a "young adult" book (Breaking Dawn)...but you know the more I think of it I don't think there will be chaperons. Someone needs to be there to make sure all the teenage girls don't go crazy...that is something like a responsible 28 year old would do isn't it?


On the brighter side, I did have a nice birthday. We had gone camping the night before and arrived home on my birthday. My sister came up and we went to the craft store and got Slurpees. Then we just hung out until she left. Then I was starting to feel old again....so the family and I went and got hair cuts. The gal who cut my hair is so cute and I love it when she does it because she is so good. Anyhow, she said that because it was my birthday that she would style it for free...Heather likes FREE. Then later that night we fixed dinner and watched Penelope. It was REALLY cute. In fact I watched it on Sunday again because I liked it that much. Oh, AND Andrew gave me the most awesome jewelry box for my birthday (I keep telling him that I need one) and he got it engraved with words from "our" song (The Book of Love - Peter Gabriel --It is on my song list). I did tell him that it has WAY too much room so he better get shopping though. :)

Camping....

A few friends from our ward were camping up in Logan Canyon and so we decided to crash their party. We ended up only staying one night but it was really fun. The boys loved being there and busied themselves with telling scary stories, digging in the dirt, and playing with their friends. Emma was in love with the camp fire...thank goodness I had a good hold on her. Really she was just excited about everything because it was all new to her. In fact, she took the longest to go to bed because she was just bouncing in her playpen and talking.

(Emma trying on our friend Mark's hat)

Me, being the good mom I am, packed poorly. It is so hot where we live that I didn't even think that it would be cold in the mountains. You would think that I had never camped before! In the morning we all kind of lingered in our sleeping bags - in part because of my poor packing skills. Finally we got out and made pancakes on our new stove...you might notice that my pancakes are burnt...I was still trying to figure out what the correct temp was on that thing. Anyhow, we hung out for a little bit and then went to the lake. They had canoes and everything but we decided just to walk around for a bit and then came home (the flip-flops I was wearing weren't best for hiking...).

It really was beautiful and fun to hang out with friends. We are glad we were able to go.



(Andrew's biking buddy and friend Tim and his little one Gracie)



(The lake by where we camped. Doesn't it look beautiful?)

(Another friend of our family - Jason and his girls fishing... and yet another thing we didn't think to pack.)





Bowling is finally over...can I say that I am happy????

For the summer I wanted my boys to be able to do something fun, other than hanging out with their awesome mom... Anyhow, I came across Hilltop Lanes that has a program that enables kids to come once a week and bowl 2 games for the whole summer for only $25! They were on a team with friends and it was really fun. At the same time though it was REALLY crazy.


All the kids love to bowl but they don't always like to wait for their own turn. Then there is the fighting over who's turn it is and followed by someone inevitably smashing their fingers by not listening and sticking their hands in the ball return shoot. After that is the injuries sustained on the way to the lane (slipping and doing the splits, and sliding into the lane with the ball).


The best part though was watching them grow and learn a new skill. Initially they were all pretty uncoordinated. Thank goodness for the bumpers because it could have been really awful. But now they can actually send it down the middle. Not to mention that they each have developed their own style.


Gehrig likes to do what I call the "Fred Flintstone". Which means that he basically picks up the ball and launches it down the lane. He throws it by far the hardest and is more often getting strikes and spares.


Satchel is more careful. He calmly approaches the lane and lines up. He is more fluid. The ball doesn't bounce when he is up as it does with most kids and adults...it glides. He picks up more spares and occasionally gets strikes as well.


They really have come a long way and have enjoyed playing. Unfortunately the bowling alley is getting renovated and they decided it would be easier if the leagues weren't playing. They did refund $10 though of the original $25 so I was happy. I guess now I will have to find something else to entertain them with.

(Satchel getting a strike.)



(See that blur...that is Gehrig running with the ball.)







(Their team - Baleigh, Satchel, Kaylanee, & Gehrig)







(Emma - trying to get out of her stroller....she was rather good about that..being in her stroller I mean.)