Congrats on the story making it into the book - we will be sure to get a copy!

Another Saturday of games and practices has come and gone. We are all sandy, tired, and sweaty. Parker managed to scoop a few base hits today...he was beaming. Taylor actually HIT the ball today - something we have been waiting for. It's not as easy as it seems. These kids play machine pitch, so the ball is coming at them at about 40 mph. And Isaac hit a homerun and two doubles! It was great. We shut the other team out. Lots of happy kids.

I had softball practice today - Dave helped out with coaching. He's been really great - helping me practice this week. Lots of constructive criticism, of course. Along the lines of, "Are you AIMING for my feet?" and "You do have your contacts in, right?" Well - I'm happy to report that the criticism works and I am doing better. I'm excited for our game next week.

Tomas - sorry to hear about your finger. I'm sure it was a great catch. I worry all the time about Dave injuring his hands during baseball, football - or whatever. One of his latest ambitions is wood working. Wants the table saw - the whole thing - and I'm terrified he'll saw off a finger or something. Anyway - you gotta live - just need to be careful. Hope you recover quickly.

The tooth fairy is making her rounds here tonight. Earlier in the day, Dave and Taylor were fooling around, and Dave bumped Tay or something and knocked a tooth out. It was ready to come out anyway. But, sure enough, Taylor heads outside to show all the neighborhood kids (and parents for that matter) and was sure to tell them his Dad punched him and it fell out. It's probably a good thing we are leaving soon - before social services shows up. Then, Parker lost a tooth at dinner. His first, so he's excited. Now Morgan is convinced her teeth are going to fall out at any given moment.

Anyway - so glad to hear that everyone continues to do well. Time for baths and bedtime stories here. Love you all.

Adina