Kyla Time

I absolutely love hanging out with Kyla.  We enjoy most of the same things ... even Starbucks.

 

 

 

 

The "Wild" Indians - Farm Division League Champs

One of my favorite moments from the year is when Mason's team, The Indians, won the championship for the Farm Division.  Let me tell you, these boys played their hearts out.  They lost one of their playoff games and ended up having to play that team again for the championship game and won!!  The other team had some poor sports (parents and kids) and our team held their heads high and were very respectful.  It was awesome ... so proud of these boys.

 

 

Mason getting the game ball after one of the playoff games.

 

 

Coach Steve giving him the ball.  Yay! 

 

 

A team photo - they were less than thrilled to take this ... can't you tell?

 

 

Winners! 

 

 

A great photo of Mason getting his Championship Pin from the league director.

 

 

 

 

That's my boy.  I can't believe how fast he's growing up.

 

Interview with Mason - Age 9

What are your favorite things to do?

Play sports, be with family, vacation.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Major League Baseball player.  (shocker)

What is your favorite food?

Popcorn Shrimp from Joe's Crab Shack.

Who do you like spending time with?

My family and Baseball Players.

What do you do really well?

Play sports.

What is the best time of the day?

Bedtime. (love this kid)

What are you afraid of?

Tornado's, hurricanes, earthquakes and murderers.

What do you enjoy doing with your family?

Going to baseball games and traveling.  (obsessed with baseball)

What do you love to learn about?

Baseball and baseball players.

What have been some of your favorite trips?

Chicago, Disneyland, Kings Games, camping and fishing.

What is your favorite book?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Dog Days.

If you had one wish, what would it be?

For a million wishes.  (smart kid)

Foods you'd rather avoid?

Bugs and Octopus.

What is your favorite color?

Blue.  Oh yea and green - the color of money.

What do you like to do during your free time?

Play baseball, watch MLB, play Dragonvale on my Kindle.

What are your favorite television shows?

MLB Network - Countdown and Intentional Talk.

What things do you need to practice more?

Math, cursive and baseball.

What are your favorite things about home?

Our big backyard and having lots of friends in our neighborhood.

If you had to do chores, what would be your favorite one?

Cleaning the bathroom. (news to me)

What is your least favorite chore?

Picking up dog poop.  Yuck.

What are your favorite songs?

Can't Hold Us by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.  Tessie and Fields of Athenry by Dropkick Murphy.

What has been your favorite part of this year?

Winning the baseball championship for Little League.  (one of mine too)

What has been your saddest part of this year?

Roscoe dying.  (mine too)

When I get up in the morning I like to ...

Play Dragonvale and Watch MLB.

What is your favorite holiday?  And why?

Christmas.  Presents and spending time with family.

What are your favorite drinks?

Shirley Temple and Dr. Pepper Cherry. (when mom allows it)

What's something new you'd like to learn?

How to be a better basketball and baseball player.  I want to learn Pi.

Tell me the five best things about you.

I'm smart, athletic, a good friend, kind and loving.  (yep)

What are 2 veggies you'd like to never eat again.

Broccoli and Brussel Sprouts!!

On a scale of 0/10.  10 being the most strict.  How strict am I?

3/10.  Just right.

What's the ideal allowance?

$100/week.  I'd spend in on eBay (baseballs), Lego's and gifts.

What's the hardest part of being 9 years old?

Going into 4th grade.  I want summer break to last forever.

If you're feeling sad, what meal would cheer you up?

In-N-Out Burger.  (me too)

What is the most important decision you'll ever make?

Choosing a wife.

On a scale of 0/10.  10 is the best.  What do you think of Mom's driving.

I give it a 9/10.  Your a good driver.

Dad also gets a 9/10. 

What do you think are the characteristics that make a good parent?

A little strict, nice, fun and generous.

What's the best part of having a sister?

Having someone to pick on.

What's the worst part of having a sister?

She's annoying and get's into my stuff.

Would you rather be world class attractive, a genius or famous for doing something great?

Famous for doing something great.

Fun with Jack

The only friend Mason really wanted to stay over on the night of his party was Jack.  Jack gave Mason a Nerf water gun and they battled each other the day after his party.  I had a good time watching but was worried about being in the danger zone with all that water around.

 

Tough guys.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 Jack nailed Mason right while he was posing for me.  Too funny.

 

 

 

  

Sky High and Gift Opening

After playtime at the house, food and cake, we took the kids to Sky High Trampoline.  Always a good time for the kiddo's.  Just look at these sweaty kids.  Yuck. 

 

 

 

Must have a silly photo too!

 

 

 Brian got Mason a very special gift this year (I'm jealous). 

 

 

An official autographed ball from Oakland Athletics, Josh Reddick.  I love him.  Enough about me.  Mason was thrilled and has shown it off to everyone since.

 

 

 

 

Oh yeah ... Lego Chima!

 

 

Mason's 9th Birthday

I can't believe Mason is 9 years old.  I'm sure I say that every year.  We're half way!!  Mostly sad about that.  We celebrated Mason's birthday a week early because his birthday usually falls on Mother's Day weekend and so many people have plans that weekend.  Plus his bestie, Jack wouldn't have been able to come that weekend.  We decided to have a get together at home and at Sky High Sports this year.  He was able to have some of his new friends along with his very first good friend, Jack and some old friends from Westlake Elementary.  Such a happy boy.  I loved seeing the smile on his face while he was surrounded by his favorite people.

 

We started out at the house.  They ran around in the backyard, had Nerf Gun wars, played Ladder Ball and jumped on the trampoline.  Good times. 

 

 

 Racing.  Who's the fastest?

 

 

 Brian wasn't sure they kids would like Ladder Ball but I talked him into setting it up.  They loved it.  Huge hit.  (told ya so)

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Hot dogs, fruit and chips.  They hardly ate because they wanted to play. 

 

Cake Time and Craziness

 So, Mason is OBSESSED with all things baseball.  His 2 favorite teams are the LA Dodgers and the Oakland Athetics but he follows just about all of the teams by checking the scores on my phone multiple times and day and watching MLB Network constantly.  I found it fitting to have baseball themed decorations and cupcakes.  Didn't decorate much, just a few simple things.

 

 

 

Mason doesn't like cake but he'll tear up some cupcakes.  Go figure. 

 

 

 We're singing Happy Birthday to him in this one. 

 

 

Laughing at all the Cha-Cha-Cha's.  Cutie pie.

 

 

Make a wish!

 

 

The kids chit-chatting and eating cupcakes.

 

 

 

 

Mason's Bestie ... Jack.

 

 

Boys being boys.

 

 

Nerf guns are always a huge hit.

 

 

A group shot.  Smile.