T-ball & Easter

Well, this past weekend was pretty eventful, to say the least. We started it off with Jacob's first T-ball game Saturday. It was so great! Funniest game I've ever watched, and so sweet. I actually teared up the first few minutes of the game, it was so sweet. I told Mom and Dad, 'I am SO pregnant, if T-ball makes me cry' But, my little boy is growing up!!! I am so my mother's child! :) Anyway, the game was great. Jacob had a hard time at first understanding when he didn't get every ball. He would even throw his glove down when another player would get the ball. It was hilarious! But, Ronnie finally convinced him to root on his teammates, and he started saying 'good job' with a thumbs up every time another one would get the ball. The field was full, by the way, with parents. A parent for every player, I think. It was just so cute. Two highlights for Jacob I think: One ball, he caught on the ground-- rolled right into his glove. He was SO proud. Then when he hit the ball of the 'T' and got to round the bases. The rules are very fair. Each child gets to hit each inning, and you only run one base no matter where you hit. Then each child runs until they make home plate. Jacob was grinning from ear to hear when he got to home, and just stood there watching all of his fans cheer for him! :)

Sunday, as always, was a busy Easter. We started the day with a wonderful service at church, then kept the nursery the 2nd hour. We headed to Mom and Dad's afterwards for an egg hunt and quick bite to eat, before heading to the Messers'. Easter's tough for us since both families have lunch and egg hunts around lunchtime. But, we manage, as we did this year and seemed to be able to enjoy our time at both houses. Dad's devotional was special as always reminding us what Easter is all about. HE IS ALIVE!!!! Lunch was delicious at Mom's, as usual, with her best ham yet, in my opinion. And, at my mother-n-law's house, her dressing was, as always, the best thing on the table. Yum! We enjoyed lots of family time there as well with aunts and uncles, and several cousins, with a huge egg hunt. Ethan actually knew what he was doing, and gathered several eggs. Jacob filled his to the rim, and I had to empty it midway through for him to get more. Lets just say the Messers don't play when it comes to egg hunts. Estimating about 600-700 eggs for about 10 kids!!!

Hard to imagine next Easter we'll have a 6 mo. old to add to the mix. But, I welcome it, and am so excited about it!!! Sure, buying a frilly yellow, pink, or purple dress would be fun. But, I'm prepared to find a 3rd sweater vest to handsome-up another little boy! We'll see!!!