Cousins!

My sister and her family moved back to Vegas 4 months ago and we couldn't be more thrilled! Not only do I have my best friend back in the same city (and about 2 minutes away) but the kids have all their cousins! It has been a lot of fun this summer watching them build close relationships with their cousins that they used to see maybe once a year. We have had kids born almost every year since David was born, so they are all pretty close in age. (except for Anthony and Raelyn who were the only grandkids on my side for quite a while) Here are just a couple of pictures from the summer!

Welcome home Villa family!!

School Days

Yes, we are almost a month into the school year, but I wanted to get pictures of the boys on their first days up before Christmas ;)

Spencer started Pre-K at Lamb of God a week before David started the 2nd grade at Tarr. They are both LOVING school so far! Spencer is really happy to be back with his best friends from last year! David didn't know too many of the kids that were in his class this year, but he hasn't had a problem making new friends.

Better late than never, right?!?

Ball Player

David has been keeping extremely busy (which means, we are extremely busy) playing baseball. He currently plays on two teams, the Stealth and the Blue Jays. Currently he has been playing 3rd base, pitcher and outfield. He absolutely LOVES everything about baseball. He wakes up in the morning and turns on baseball or ESPN. (yes, he is only 7) He loves studying plays and practicing as much as possible. When we go to the library, he checks out stacks of baseball books. If you ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, you guessed it, he wants to play in the majors. (specifically for the Dodgers, but I am sure he would just be happy to play) Since he loves baseball so much, Chad and I have gotten more involved. Chad coaches for both teams and is the GM for the Stealth, our travelling club ball team. I have taken a board position with Western Little League as 'Team Mom Coordinator'. Between meetings, practices and games, we have baseball almost everyday. Spencer's season hasn't even started yet, so we will just be getting busier in the coming months. I promise I will try to post more pictures of the boys playing baseball (and whatever else we are doing) when I find the time. If anyone wants to come by and watch a game, call me and I will let you know the schedules. =)

(these pictures were all taken during scrimmages. I will post some pics soon of him in his actual uniforms!)