BP

We had a great time Saturday night at the Brad Paisley concert!  It was very hot but we were in the shade most of the time so it wasn't too bad and our great seats made up for it.  We didn't really care about the openning acts (there were five!) but we got there in time to see the last two...Justin Moore (I had never even heard of him) and Darius Rucker.  Both were pretty good but when you're outside in hundred degree heat, everyone just wants to see the headliner.  Thanks to Aunt Liz for babysitting so Mommy and Daddy could have a night out!!

We're on our way!

Justin Moore

Hootie - He actually sang a couple of Hootie & the Blowfish songs and I think the crowd liked them better than his country stuff.

Waiting for Brad

Brad Paisley

P.S. What is it obout concerts that makes people lose their minds as soon as they walk out their front door?  While we waited for each act, we did a good bit of people watching and most of the people there had completely forgotten how to dress and act.  Does this make me sound old?  I mean, seriously people, just because your whole chest, stomach, and back are tattooed doesn't mean that the tatoo takes the place of a shirt!  And to all the 16-year-olds out there, you have to wear clothes no matter how hot it is...a tube top with a belt and cowboy boots don't count. 

Rookie

With each new season comes a new sport in our house.  Last Fall was the first real sports season that Eli got into and he LOVED Football.  He was only 14 months but he could recognize when it was on tv and he got very excited.  He also loved to throw and catch his little football.

Then came basketball.  He had a new love.  He was even more obsessed with basketball than football.  During March Madness, Daddy got Eli his own basketball goal and he has spent hours shooting baskets (he is actually pretty good.)  He is always on the lookout for basketball goals in driveways when we drive around the neighborhood and he loved to watch it on tv too.  I was certain basketball was going to be his favorite sport.

Well, we are now in baseball season and not only does he whine for baseball if I try to change the channel when it is on, but he wants to play ALL THE TIME.  Sadly for him, we don't usually have time to spend hours pitching to him, but we play as much as possible.  It is the first thing he wants to play in the morning and he often tries to take his bat in the car.  He usually wants to bat so he brings you the baseball to throw to him, but he also likes to pitch.  We haven't tried to teach him anything, but he has picked up lots of details from watching it on tv.  He has a routine for when he gets ready to bat, and he usually goes into a full wind up when pitching.  He needs some work on accuracy when pitching but he has gotten really good at hitting.

Take a look at our little rookie!

America's Game

Last weekend we took the kids to their first baseball game!  We went out to Frisco for the RoughRiders game and had so much fun!  I was a little worried it was going to be too hot but we had seats in the shade and it wasn't bad at all!  I was so sure we were going to have to leave early since the game didn't even start until 7pm, but both kids did great and we didn't leave until the 8th inning!  The games in Frisco are so much more intimate than Rangers games and a lot closer to home so I highly recommend it!

On the way to the game!  Eli loves his sunglasses!

Eli and Uncle Marty, who was in town for the weekend.

Mommy and baby girl

The view from our seats behind home plate!

Eli giving Daddy back the bite of pretzel.  I think it was too chewy for him.

Eli was very attentive during the game!  He didn't want to miss anything.

Eli and Daddy cheering.  Eli would cheer everytime someone hit the ball.  It didn't matter if it was the other team, he knew someone on the feel deserved a cheer.  haha

Father and son watching the game

Jillian got a little nap in before we left.

Pretty in Yellow

and blue...

and purple...

and flowers...

and stripes

and white...

and, of course, pink!

New Toy

Daddy bought Jillian a new toy!  She loves her new exersaucer, but Eli might like it more.  He loves to show her how to play with all the toys on it.

Her legs don't even touch the ground yet!

She's lovin' those fingers!

Fun with Friends!

Jillian had a few friends over this weekend!  Of course, we got some great pics of the BFF's!

Jillian Jane & Avery Grace - What beautiful girls!!

Happy face!

 The girls...just chillin

 

The mommy's decided it was time to add Mr. Dean to the mix!  The girls loved having such a handsome and mature playmate!  (he is older by 3.5 weeks!)  :)

Sister has had some fun with brother lately, too!  He likes to play with her bows.

 

Jillian isn't too sure why she is stuffed next to her brother on his changing table.