I had a pretty nice Mother’s Day.

Adam made me two gifts, one at Home Depot and one at Lowe’s. He was so proud of himself and I love them both. The flower delivery truck is holding one of the roses from the bouquet my parents got for me. I also got a new knitting bag from Maggie and Luke. I’m spoiled, I know.

We went to the playground and had a dinner picnic. The boys ran around and played, occasionally stopping by to take a bite.

I’m so blessed to have these three little ones calling me mama.

I’m a big fan.

Adam had his first game last night. It was fantastic.

I tried to get a video of Adam batting, but he saw me with my phone pointed at him and just held the bat and smiled. He told the coach he couldn’t hit the ball yet because his mom needed to take a picture.

I told him in the future, if he sees me taking pictures at his t-ball game, he should just pretend I’m not there and pay attention to the game and his coaches. So maybe we’ll be able to record a hit next game.

T-ball is so fun. There was a little boy on the other team that threw an epic tantrum on the first baseline, a little girl who picked the ball up and put it back on the tee after she hit it each time, and of course my kid provided some entertainment too. After his first at bat, when he made it to third, he got very concerned because he didn’t have his glove. He also was let out of the game early, because he had to go potty.

They only played three innings this game (it took about an hour and a half). I can’t wait until his next game.

Adam had his first t-ball game tonight. Before we went to the field I took a bunch of pictures in his uniform. My plan was to (hopefully) get a picture good enough where I won’t feel guilty about not buying the professional photos that will be taken later this week (holy expensive prints Batman).

Not a bad first attempt. I might try again another day, there were some shadows on his face in a few that I wasn’t happy with. I need to practice more with our camera and learn the settings better (maybe even take it off of auto once in a while).

For now though, I think we’ll be okay just ordering a copy of the team print.

Oh, and for those curious, Adam throws right-handed and bats left-handed. We weren’t sure about the throwing hand until about a month ago (he’s not bad with his left hand either), but he definitely hits better left-handed.

And his team name is not “Icky Doodles”, though he thinks it’s hilarious that the N doesn’t make an appearance in any of those photos.

It just recently dawned on me that Maggie and Luke look a lot alike. I’ve heard other people say it before (Dave included) and noticed it every once in a while in pictures, but for some reason, it just hit me that yeah, they look a LOT alike.

I’m not sure which rock I’ve been living under. I mean, it’s not like I spend every day with these children and I’ve only known them their entire lives.

Somebody went and turned one last week. I’m not sure who approved that, since it certainly wasn’t me!

She wasn’t crazy about the frosting, but did like the cake. I still can’t believe she’s one already.

This girl is crazy about peek a boo!

Adam had his first t-ball practice this week. I am so excited about the start of his little league career and can’t wait for his first game!

I think the boys’ favorite part about Easter weekend was that it was finally warm enough to get out Papa & Mabel’s fleet of vehicles. A couple of weeks ago, while throwing pennies in a fountain, Adam wished that they would get another green “behicle”. He was so surprised to see the latest addition parked in their driveway (thanks to Uncle Pete & Aunt Jane).

Thankfully all three were charged and ready to go.

The Easter Bunny even used one to help hide Adam’s basket in the garage.

Adam was all business the next day, helping Aunt Stacy with some gardening.

He did take a couple of breaks to chauffeur his brother around.

Which was good, because Luke isn’t exactly the best driver.

Maggie only sat in the vehicles for pictures, but I’m sure it won’t be long before she’s driving herself around the yard (or into the neighbor’s garage).