Our Very Own Texas Ranger!

Bryton is on his very first baseball team -- The Texas Rangers. We've had a lot of rain recently, so the team hasn't been able to practice as much as Bryton would like (daily). However, Bryton's coach is trying him out in a variety of positions to help him find his "niche." Bryton's favorite thus far...

The best seat in the house of course -- behind home plate. Do you recognize the catcher in this photo?

Yep! That's our guy. Watch the videos below to see our man in action. Keep in mind, first game, a very small amount of practice, and (most importantly) equipment made for people a bit taller than he is! Despite all the obstacles, Bryton did a tremendous job and we loved being his cheerleaders. Isaac clapped and said, "Bubba yea. Bubba yea. More?"

Life's Simple Pleasures

One day I was in the kitchen and I could hear Shae and Isaac laughing outside. I came outside and saw this...

We had experienced quite a bit of rain. The rain filled up the end of Bryton's b-ball hoop. Shae would stand on one end and jump. Isaac stood exactly over the hole and would get sprayed. He laughed and laughed! Shae stayed dry as a bone and secretly I think she thought it was pretty cool to get to soak her brother and not get in trouble.

For me.. I thought... this is the life. Finding the joy in those simple pleasures.

Photos I Love...

Eric was reading on the trampoline one afternoon and soon found several folks who wanted to read with him!

The three guys I love most in the world!

Ice cream on Sunday nights. When I took this, all I could think of was that there would one day be a time when I missed these...

We went to Cracker Barrell on one of our trips and I took this shot. I think Shae looks like a model (okay, I am biased)!

Bryton in Bente's kitchen making cookies. What a great idea Bente!

Kennedy's smile after she got her backpack -- Christmas 2009. Love all those Rodriguez kids!

Our MSU Easter

Every year at MSU, the President holds an Easter Egg Hunt for the families of faculty and staff. This year, Eric was unable to attend (Family Engineering Night) so Grandma S., Shae, Isaac and I went to the event. Note: Conflict did not allow Bryton to attend and Emoree is way to cool to attend something that has a life-size rabbit in attendance.

This was Isaac's first real "crowd-like" experience so I wasn't sure how he would do. I lucked out though, as we arrived to the event a shuttle bus was waiting to take us to the President's house. Isaac LOVED it! We could have just rode the bus around the entire time!

Hope you all had a great Easter!