The Brittons

We have all enjoyed the softball and baseball season this spring and I'm so glad the kids are involved.  They had their last games this week and both did awesome!  Even this morning, they both asked me before school to play catch again.  Gracie had a really good hit last night up the third base line and got all the way around on one overthrow after she reached third.  Gracie has been invited to play competitive softball this fall, but I think we are going to wait on it still.  She wants to do dance, tumbling, and soccer again, so we'll see how that goes and how much time is involved with those activities.   I have loved watching them this spring and am so glad Nick loves being involved with the kids' activities. Gracie has become quite comfortable behind the plate.  She also played outfield last night for an inning.  She hasn't pitched as much in the past couple weeks, but still says she likes it. Nick helping out Owen's team. ...

This month is flying by and the temps are soaring!  We have been busy with softball, baseball, hiking, water activities, and may other outdoor activities.  Of course, there is summer school still going on, too.  Gracie and Owen have one more week and then are done with school until August.  I can't believe how fast this summer is going.  We leave for vacation in less than two weeks! We finally went to the Devil's Icebox, which opened up recently.  The kids had so much fun exploring the cave at Rock Bridge State Park.  Next time, they want to bring their water shoes, though.  There are supposed to be bats in the caves, but we didn't see any. A couple weeks ago, we spent a day working outside.  Nick cleared out trees from a fence line and let the kids help by driving the mower, pulling tree limbs over to a burn pile.  They thought it was great!  Owen and Gracie have to ride together.  Owen doesn't weigh enough to k...