Take Me out to the Ballgame

It was time for another "special" day for Evan.  Saturday morning Matthew took just Evan to Lowe's to their building class for kids.  The theme this weekend was Toy Story and he got to build a RC.  This was his first time going to one of the classes and he really enjoyed it.  He is already registered for the next class!

Reading his instructions

Nailing RC together

Safety first

Getting his certificate & patch 

 After the class Matthew picked up Joni and took the girls to Naw's for the day.  Then we headed to Atlanta.  First stop was The Varsity for some lunch.  Evan definitely has a good appetite because he loves to eat.

 He ate every bit of his hamburger and one bite of hot dog.  He was a fan of the Varsity.

Of course he had to get 2 extra hats for his girls.  He really misses them when they are not around.

 Next stop - the Braves game.

 We knew we wouldn't stay the whole game, so we got the cheap seats all the way at the top.  We were right behind home plate and you could see everything.

 Of course we had to have some Cracker Jacks.

 This little boy was having the time of his life.

We left our seats at the top of the 7th inning and went and walked around.

 His Chipper Jones' jersey is a size 24 months - I think it is time to retire the jersey.

 Since the real game was 0-0 we went a played a little game ourselves.  In the kiddie area they have a little game going on.  Evan up to bat.

 Running the bases

 We left at the top of the 8th and on the radio heard the Braves finally scored in the 8th for a final of 2-0.  

On the way home we stop and ate at one of his favorites - Olive Garden for some soup and salad.  I think this little slugger had a great day at the ballpark and time with just mom and dad.  

Cool Weekend

We love our annual camping weekend at Vogel State Park.  We go for a DeMore family reunion.  This year we got the same camping spot and mom, dad, Lisa, Joe, Michelle & Victoria got a cabin (or cabinet per Ellie).  It was a very cool, overcast weekend and it was great.  We didn't get to swim in the lake because the water was super cold, but we did take a paddle boat ride.  The kids loved it.  

Gathering some firewood

Enjoying a ice cream break

Taking a quick nap

Getting ready for bed

Ready to ride some boats

Joe & Michelle racing Lisa & Victoria

Playing badminton

Enjoying the fire

Leaving them for the night

My 3 cute campers

We didn't see any bears this year, but we sure did enjoy our weekend

Red, White & Blue

How does your garden grow?

We decided to have a garden this year.  We planted cucumbers, squash, zucchini, green beans, corn & a roma tomato.  The kids have been lots of help and of course love the results.  

 Helping get the soil ready.  

 Planting her cucumber plant

 Watching Granddaddy tilling the spot for the corn.   And yes that is a dog lot.  It's great to keep critters out.  

 As you can see Charlotte likes to supervise!

 She finally got up and helped out.  

 Then Ellie stole her seat with her dirty garden feet.  

A few week later they were helping Granddaddy fertilize the corn.  

 Is that a ballerina in the garden?  Don't you just love their outfit choices!

   

Tuesday night we got our first cucumbers of the season.  

 They were so excited and daddy got home just in time for them to run and show him their harvest.  

Eating their produce.  

  Are we raising any Future Farmers of America?