June Little Things

The phone camera was a great invention. Sure, the pictures aren't always top notch, but that handy device in my back pocket happens to be there to grab more often than my real camera. It captures so many little things that I want to remember.

June started out with a few swim meets for Blake.

Crew could often be found at our neighbor's house sliding down their railings.

We met up with cousins at Adventure Playground and built giant block structures.

We always love Sunday evenings at Salt Creek, playing corn hole with friends.

Blake and Nash spent their annual week at scout camp.

It was Blake's last year which meant he got to do some more advanced activities like "river raft" in a makeshift river.

I volunteered two of the days, which meant Crew and Finn got to tag along and go to sibling camp. Their favorite part was joining us at lunch time and plopping themselves in the center of all those older boys, where they were given nicknames and lots of attention.

The carpool rides to and from camp were filled with obnoxious Parry Gripp music on repeat. Gotta love 10 year old boys.

I was happy to get away for a girls' weekend after a long week of early mornings, packed lunches and daily scout camp laundry. We celebrated my friend Megan's 30th birthday in San Diego.

We hit Coronado Beach during full June gloom. There was no dipping our toes in the ocean, but we bundled up and enjoyed the view.

Our first month of summer in 10 years without an afternoon napper was a success. We could leave the house mid-morning, or even afternoon, and not have to worry about getting home for nap time. That is some life-changing freedom!

Games on the Sidelines

I love baseball season. Running into friends and neighbors and basking in the golden hour light on warm spring days. Watching my boys slowly improve their swings and make some plays in the field.

I also love what happens on the sidelines. Settling in on beach chairs and timing the other boys while they run across the field. Practicing batting and catching with them. Cheering on our players.

I especially love it when siblings of other players entertain them. Our cute friend Sadie gravitated towards Finn and brought games to keep him busy. Sometimes Crew was lucky enough to join in before or after his games.

We are lucky enough to run into Sadie at church and school and she lights up and greets Finn each time thanks to the special bond they formed during baseball season.

The Braves

Nash officially retired from baseball this year so I was really happy when Crew wanted to play Tball. I'm a sucker for Little League. There's just something about those practices and games on warm spring nights that make it feel like the whole town is coming together. 

Crew played for the Braves. He spent a lot of time picking grass in the outfield but he also learned some fundamentals and possibly had some fun along the way. 

I'm always so grateful for the village of parents and coaches that sacrifice their time and patience to work with rambunctious five year olds.

Our friend Lincoln was in town one weekend and snapped some shots of Crew.

We survived the first season of Tball in conjunction with two older brothers involved in activities. I can only imagine how crazy it'll be when we add in practices for another child.

Crew was ready to throw off his glove and wrap up the season.