Category Archives: Outdoor Fun

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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Saturday was a Cub Scout outing at the baseball game. Joshua loves baseball and Jordan loves hanging out with his friends and staying up late, so we figured it was going to be an all-around winner – we were not disappointed.

Before the game, we got to hang around outside the park in a humid 93° and play with the other scouts. Jordan and his friends took Joshua right along with them in running around. They got a good look at a State Police display that was set up – including a wrecked car (remember to buckle up) and a display from the SWAT team which were both acclaimed as very cool. We also got to parade around the field before the game.

We took our seats and the home team hit a home run into the section next to us. We had our share of hot dogs and snow cones – which are key to enjoying a summer ballgame. After a while, boredom set in so one of the parents took a few of the boys over to the small playground which is inside the ballpark. Of course the boys all spent the time chasing a little girl around the play area.

As the game wound down, the boys were anxious for part 2 of the evening, camping in the outfield! After the game we went out and picked up our tent and sleeping bags and headed for center field (you can see the top of our tent under the Kindred sign in this picture). Once the tents were set up it was time for baseball, frisbee, and tag. We got to watch “The Sandlot” on the jumbo screen and the boys were surprisingly quiet during the movie. As the credits rolled, the games began again until Daddy and the other adults began calling a halt around 1:30 AM. It had cooled off to 90° so sleeping was oh so comfortable. Daddy got to sleep on the ground while Jordan and Joshua had camp beds, but everyone managed to get at least 2 hours of sleep. 6:00 AM came early and we packed out for home – where we all napped on the sofa during the day. It was great to see the boys just being brothers and friends as if they had always been that way.

Hey, It’s Snow Problem!

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When we moved to Kentucky they told us they hardly ever get snow. 3 winters later, we’ve had 2 major snow storms.

At least this one was on a weekend so it was really no problem. We had plenty of time to get out and play in the deep snow. Snowball fights. Snow angels. Later, snowmen!

Then, thankfully, it all melted away into the spring!

Fun In The Summertime

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Several people have commented how it’s been a while since we posted. Well here is your summertime update from the family.

Sarah and Jordan are both getting bigger (like that’s a surprise) and Sarah is now talking – what a little chatterbox.

Sarah has developed a fascination with putting things on her head – in this picture she had gotten hold of Jordan’s pirate hat from last year’s Halloween costume. Below, you’ll see a set of swim goggles on her head. She also has worn just about all of daddy’s hats, several necklaces, and a pan. Ribbons – not so much.

For the 4th of July, we went to our friends house and enjoyed a huge picnic and fireworks. We were concerned that Sarah would not like the loud noise, but she was even more eager than Jordan to see them. She especially liked the loud bangs and booms. We are now really worried about what her teenage years will be like – between her and her brothers, we may all go deaf, or at least need to increase our insurance.

Later in July, we went the Kentucky Highland Renaissance Faire, which has now become an annual family tradition. Jordan is really in his element with the swords and bows-and-arrows and medieval costumes all over the place. It’s a fun and affordable family day out and we really enjoy it every year.

Jordan got to try out the archery and the ladder climb during the afternoon (we had to pull Sarah away from the bows and arrows forcibly).

Sarah has continued to grow and blossom. It is really amazing, but it seems like she has never been anywhere but here at home. She is a precocious two-year-old just like every other.

We occasionally get comments about how wonderful we are to have adopted this little girl and how special we are and so on. What those people can’t know is that we’re not so special – instead we are really the fortunate ones to have the blessing of this little girl in our lives. People ask what the process cost or how long it took – the answer is the cost was nothing compared to what we have received.

So now we have turned the corner of summer and are heading full speed into the fall. Jordan went to soccer evaluations this weekend and he’ll be playing until the mornings are chilly. Our 6-month post placement interview is this week — time really flies when you’re having fun!