Future Baseball Star

Hey, this is Adam. I know Maartje has pretty much taken over the blog updates (and I'm so glad she has), but I took some video last week that I wanted to share. We've finally been having some spring weather so we went out to the back yard and let the boys get some fresh air. Will started hitting balls off of a tee, and he's really improved since last time we played ball. He was knocking the ball crazy, and I got so excited, I ran into the house and grabbed the video camera to document the turning point in his career. It's all up hill from here. Just so you know, I'll continue to update everybody on his talent level all the way up until he's drafted by the Braves. Then you'll be able to get what you want from ESPN.

Here's a shot from behind the plate.

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This is a shot from the mound (wanted to cover every angle). Turns out it wasn't a real safe spot.

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I moved to first base, trying to avoid getting plunked again. I think he's aiming for me.

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I can't wait until next year when he gets to play t-ball. At least we've got a whole year to train.

Our Mini Adventure...

Again, it's been a while since I last posted, but better late than never. So, since finding out about another kiddo on the way I have been extremely fatigued, nauseous, moody and just about all the symptoms that I better not mention. This goes on all day and I cannot wait to be myself again. Last week we headed to Tennessee for a short 3 days to celebrate our Anniversary and also made it a family vacation.

Pigeon Forge was our destination and we made it safely to our cabin, which was at the top of a mountain, with a phenomenal view. As soon as we got there, the kids were wired and loved our cabin. We had a bit of trouble with Jack wanting to run down the 2 flights of stairs, but over all, we had a lot of fun just in our cabin. The kids loved the Air Hockey table and played with it every morning. While there, we decided to hike one of the smoky mountains with a paved trail and visit the Dixie Stampede.

This was taken from the balcony of our cabin.

It was cool the day we arrived and the day after, but that did not keep us from relaxing on our balcony.

Guess who took this picture?

Family shot by a fountain on the Gatlinburg strip.

One of the perfect views on this nature walk.

They couldn't wait to climb over the wood fence.

One of the many fireplaces we got to see on our walk.

One of my new favorite pictures of the boys.

Adam created a mountain cave for the boys. How he loves to pretend he's a mountain lion.

Jack loves this type of playing. It must be a boy thing!

Saying goodbye from our Star Struck Cabin.

I would have loved to post pictures of the Dixie Stampede show. The only one I was able to take is not a good one. For some reason cameras aren't allowed during the show. I will always remember how much the boys loved the entire show. How much they enjoyed our trip to the mountains.

Good News. BIG News

Guess what! We just got news that this fall we will welcome a new baby into our family. Are you surprised? So were we. We have always talked about having another child and we are very happy that God has planned it this way. Will and Jack are very happy to become big brothers, and have started with the questions. Will wants to know the details of where the baby is, and Jack says "baby tummy?". Cant wait to hear what they will be asking next.

We are very happy to share our BIG news with you, as we begin this crazy, but sweet journey one more time.

-Maartje