Baseball...

I guess to say that summer is going to be busy would be an understatement. As I look to the month of June, there basically is no breaks. We are into full swing baseball season, and Jordan is having a blast. I am very thankful for the coaches that he has this year. They are definitely stressing the importance of respect and sportsmanship throughout the game in addition to really working on their individual skills.

We had our second game last night, in Viborg. They played the team of Hurley and Jordan got to see some of the kids he played Football with last fall. It was fun to see some of those parents too!

They are playing two innings, with everyone having a chance to hit each inning, with his grade playing all together. Jordan had a single and a double, and scored a run both times. Both hits were out of the infield, and he was VERY excited! He got to play catcher the first inning, which is one of his favorite positions to play. In spite of some equipment malfunctions (the elastic was broken on the catcher's helmet so it kept falling over his eyes), he did very well. The second inning, they put him in left field. Before we went to the game, he was really hoping to play a "base" (and catcher was his first choice). When he went to the left field for the second inning, you could see a little disappointment that he was in the outfield. BUT, he got a pop fly and also got the runner at second base out because he didn't wait to see if the ball would be caught and was part of a double play. BONUS! Not only was he part of the double play, but he realized how EVERY position on the team is an important one. Good life's lesson for all of us!

It always amazes me how quickly time flies. Kaylie is counting the days until we get to go to Dubuque to Aunt Jenn and Eric's wedding, (he's still not "Uncle Eric" - Kaylie says "mom that's just wierd". She'll get used to the idea!) Only 13 more days until Kaylie and I head out. Kevin and Jordan have 15 days to wait. I wish I could go out sooner, but that's just the way it is.

I have become VERY fond of my days at home. Even though I seem to put in more than 8 hours on those days, it is so wonderful just to hear Kaylie chirping in the background. And to be home when Jordan gets home from school.

The kids have become very excited about the Easter season. They are anxious for more than Easter baskets (although the Easter baskets are definitely a plus!).

I'm going to try this...

So I've seen others that have started a blog, and figured it would be a good way for me to keep in touch with people and let them know what's up with the Huitink's. As I watch Kaylie karaoke tonight, it hit me how fast the kids are growing up. She started with Shania Twain songs, and has moved to her favorite sunday school Cd and back to Shania again. Dancing, singing, she just loves music and it's awesome!

After the snow storm overnight, it's good to see the snow melting, but the mud underneath creates its own challenges. We are all so ready for spring!