Meet Patryk's new friend Steve

My nephews are off school this week so they are spending their days at my house with my dad and me. Christian is pretty much in his own world most days watching cartoons or playing video games. Patryk on the other hand......

This is how Pat spends his time......creating new friends out of my back roller for physical therapy. Too funny...I'm telling you, you must spend a day with this kid, he will brighten even the darkest days!

Meet Steve and his favorite hats for all occasions.....

His Knight-time hat

Hat for when it rains...
and his hat to keep the sun out of his eyes...

**Steve did have different attire, but he didn't want me taking pictures of him in his boxer briefs!

The past revisited with new eyes

We went to the Osteen's pumpkin farm today to share a little bit of my brother and my youth with my nephews. My brother and I went to school with the Osteen kids and we used to go to their farm to pick pumpkins for Halloween growing up. Christian and Patryk had never been to the farm I suggested we go this year for them to see it. It was a zoo and we had to park pretty far away because there were so many people there. The line to purchase was so long, my mom and sister-in-law opted to skip buying a pumpkin there so we didn't stay long. The boys weren't too impressed...Well, I tried. It was nice to see the farm though, been a long time.

Triple Birthday 4/26/09

April is the month of birtdays in the family. Christian turned eight on April 15th, Patryk turned six on April 24th and Chrissy turned thirty-one on April 26th. My dad and I baked a cake for the three of them.

Chrissy, Patryk and Christian

Patryk
Christian

Between the kids; little and big ones....this cake didn't stand a chance!

On the Delta

April 19, 2009

Trip out to the Delta with my family. Mine and Timber's first time on the family boat!

A beautiful afternoon for little league

Today was Patryk's softball game in Antioch. The whole family went, including Timber. Pat played well, he managed to hit the ball 2 times from the pitch (one being a foul ball). He also hit it off the Batting T...since this is "T-ball". lol

The way they play the game is really well thought out for the young group of boys and one girl. There are 2 innings and each child gets a chance to hit with one of their coaches pitching the ball. If they can't get a hit from a pitch, they place the ball on the T and swing until they get a hit. I watched a little of the game and took some pics for my brother. Most of the time though, I walked Timber around and managed the various children at the park as they pet and played with Timber. I think he was the only dog there and he sure got a lot of attention and sticks! He was one happy pup!

Patryk covering 1st base

Pat was more concerned about the dirt on the ground than the ball!

This shot is too cute
For some reason Pat reminds me of Charlie Brown in this pic







Pat hit a foul ball, but ran any way...
Back at bat to try again...
... and again...
...and again...
...until he finally hit it on this swing.

Running to second base...
Don't they look bored? lol

"Give me 10!"
Running home
This little guy, Matthew was consumed with interest for Timber...and staring into my sunglasses....Papa was trying to get a pic of Timber and me, but this little guy came running to pet Timber again. lol
Yep, that's a wooden sword tucked into Bub's shirt. lol