Softball

 She's back at it- Claire decided to try out this year and made the gold level.  Go, Twisters!

The first game was on Thursday and she pitched.  Fun to see her pitching progress since last season.  She just keeps getting better.

Memorial Weekend

 We cleaned, worked around the house and got caught up on a lot that needed to get done.  Next up will be some fencing on the sides of the house to complete the yard.

We did make some time for fun, too.  Claire and I got matching jammies and went to the new Lilo and Stitch movie.  Nick and Charlie stayed home and watched the Minecraft movie.  Charlie also went fishing and got a Northern in a lake near our house.  Of course there was hot tub time and playing catch in the backyard.

This taste of summer always makes me want to be done with school SO much!

Gussy!!

I have about 3,000 pictures of Gus on my phone but here are a few.

He learned his first command, "sit", in about a day.  Such a smartie pants!

Choir Concert

 Claire had her spring concert.  Short and sweet!

Mother's Day Baseball

 The boys didn't win but Charlie pitched well and struck out a couple kids he hangs out with from the Byron team.

The best part?  One of the coaches bought tulips for every mom and had each player give them to their moms on the field.  LOVE!

GUS SMALLS!

 Lindsey and I've been plotting to get sibling puppies for a few months.  She sent me these two pictures and we hit the road for Dysart, Iowa the next day!

HOME!

First trip to the pet store

Puppysitting for Phil and Lindsey

First baseball game for the brothers

Playing with Charlie after school

Phil and Lindsey named their dog Fleury (after the MN Wild goalie).  We had name ideas but couldn't nail one down right away.  Our little guy is named Gus (after the other Wild goalie) Smalls (after the character in The Sandlot movie).

He's doing great with kennel time and potty training so far.

HE IS THE BEST AND IS SO LOVED ALREADY!  

Final Curtain Call

 Charlie performed in his last band concert.  He's pretty happy to be done with the trumpet after this school year.

Chuckles

 Chuckles is back at baseball and turkey hunting.