Play Ball - Go Indians!



Mason is on the Indians this year and having a blast.  He's been pitching and catching.  Let me tell you, he's a pretty good pitcher too!  I think he may be the best one.  During his first game, he was the winning pitcher and got a triple.  He was so excited because he got the first game ball.  I could watch him play all day.  He has great coaches this year as well.  I don't know how we get so lucky with his coaches each year.  I couldn't resist ... had to post a bunch of pictures of him pitching.

 

 

 

 

He sticks his tongue out when he concentrates like I used to.

 

 

Cyr Family Silliness

Mmmm ... good.  One of our favorite places to eat is Texas West Barbeque.  Here are a couple of fun pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Random March Photos

 

So innocent and peaceful while they're sleeping.

 

 

Poor Roscoe, in a headlock.

 

 

Gobble, gobble.

 

 

Smelly dog.

 

 

Rescue me, please.

 

 

Morning lovies with Granny.

 

 

 

 

 

A ginormous strawberry. 

 

 

Go Indians!

 

 

My camera is full of Kyla's self portraits.

 

 

Resting his heavy head on my very Pottery Barn bedding.  Not sure how I feel about that.

 

 

Brian's ankle after his injury at Crossfit (his first day).  Ouch.

 

 

Mason hanging out with his old Westlake buddies for a birthday party.

 

 

Open House at School

We recently went to the Open House at the kids school and had such a great experience there.  (Bummer, Brian worked)  One of the things I missed about our old school was knowing all of the parents and being able to chat during school events or after school.  It's not easy being the new parent either.  ;-)  Well, I'm starting to get to know some of the parents and kids ... I think having both kids in sports and other activities has helped a ton with that.  We started out in the MP Room (Multi-Purpose) room and then went to each of the kids classrooms to see some of their school work ... my favorite part.

 

 

 Kyla's picture is on the bottom with the white dress on.  Looks like a nurse to me.  Smile.





 

So colorful. 

 

 

Mason made some sort of tribal mask for his project.

 

 

So cool.  Want to see him put it on.

 

 

We were blessed with such wonderful teachers this year ... love her.

Mason's persuasive letter to me.  Such a crack up.

 

Dear Mom,

 

Do you need time?  If you do, please send me to soccer camp.  Can I please go to soccer camp?  First, I will pay by doing chores around the house.  Secondly, you can stay home, lie in bed while playing on your iPad for a week.  Lastly, I could have fun with my best friend, Jack.  You like Jack and I to spend time together.  I would like to do soccer camp.  You would like me to get out of the house. 

 

 

So, there's a girl in Mason's class (that sits right next to him) that chases him around the school and tells everyone that she likes him.  He's definitely not liking girls at this point (thank goodness) and to put it nicely, finds her such a nuisance.  Well, of course, they had to draw each other.  He was so stressed out by it.  Kept saying, "I just can't do it mom."  Here's the masterpiece.  Too funny.

 

 

And here's Mason.  Brian and I think it sort of looks like Beavis.  See below.

 

 

 

 

 

Mason made a book about baseball.  Can't wait to see it when it's done.

 

 

Kyla is lucky enough to have 2 teachers and she loves them BOTH.  Yay for teachers!  Such a great picture of her with them. 

 

 

Kyla's note about me.

 

My mom has brown eyes and brown straight hair.

She like to eat grilled cheese.

Her job is at Kaiser.

Basketball & Cheer

As basketball and cheerleading are coming to an end, baseball is starting up and it's been crazy around here.  We aren't the type of parents that over-schedule the kids but for about 2 weeks, we'll have both going on.  Mason has really turned into a good little basketball player.  He wasn't as aggressive in the beginning as some of the other kids, but a lot of them have been playing for years.  Now he's stealing the ball, taking shots when he can and is dribbling so much better.  Love my little sporty boy.

 

Kyla has been doing well as a cheerleader as well but has proclaimed that she'd rather play basketball next year.  Not sure this was the best experience for her, the coaching wasn't so hot and there was too much of an age difference between all the kids.  She had more fun cheering Mason on during his basketball game on her own.  This girl ... not afraid or embarrassed by anything.  I love that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kyla Funnies

Oh my goodness, is Kyla a crack-up right now.  I wish she would just stay this age forever.  She's sweet, kind, hard working and so affectionate.  Here are just a few of the cute things she's said recently.

Kyla - Mom, if I had 25 cents for every time I love you, I'd be rich.

Me - Kyla, you should eat your cheese.  It has a lot of protein.
Kyla - That's why mouse's get away from cats so well.

Kyla - So Mom, how's work been going?
Me - Good Kyla, really busy though.  Thanks for asking.  How's school going?
Kyla - Good, good .... we're making a lot of progress.

Me - Kyla, stop being a Debbie-Downer.
Kyla - Mom, stop being a Debbie-Dork.

Mason - Mom, I don't know why my Kindle isn't charged.  I thought it was.
Kyla - Mason, I don't think aliens came down from outer space and used it last night.

Kyla - Mom, you're believable.  That's why I love you.
Me - You mean unbelievable.
Kyla - No, I mean believable!!

Kyla - Mom, every time I yawn, I think of Granny and how she does it.
Me - How is that?
Kyla - Huh, huh, huh.  Sounding just like my Mom.
Me - Rolling on the ground laughing.

Just can't get enough of this girl.  Will post an "All About Mason" soon.

Hanging out with the boys

Mason went to one of his friends house for a birthday party a few days ago.  They ate their cupcakes without using their hands which always makes for a good photo opportunity.

 

 

A little cleaner this time.  Eating pizza.