Grasshopper invasion

OK, these pictures do not do it justice but we have a grasshopper infestation in our front flower garden and along the side of the house. It is the most amazing thing!!! If you look closely at the pictures, you can see all of the grasshoppers.There are hundreds of them, all different colors, shapes, sizes, and types. It is so weird. They must have heard that large families are welcome here! You have never seen anything like this. All you hear is hop, hop, hop, almost like large rain drops. It is certainly something to behold!

Our first baseball game

We all joined my Mom's extended family for a local ball game. It was a lot of fun and the kids really had a good time. Of course, like anything else, it takes an army to go with us in order for us all to survive but I guess that is what family is all about. We had all sorts of treats and made at least 100 visits to the little girls bathroom, but we had a blast non the less. It was a lot of work but very nice to do something besides sitting at home.

Paul and I actually had a minute to share a quick meal without the kids hanging all over us! Grammie and Poppie had them all occupied with ice cream!

Jamahl thoroughly enjoyed the Dove Bar that Poppie bought. That face sums it all up!!!

Sidney is just too cute for words! She loved spending time with the family and getting spoiled with the special treats.

And than there is Keyan....we didn't know if she would be healthy enough for the game but she was doing alright so we decided to give it a try. She was so happy to be out and about. It was great to see her completely engrossed in having fun. She clapped with every cell in her body and cheered the loudest of all. It was wonderful!

McKenzy liked the ice cream too but only the vanilla part. She doesn't really care for chocolate!We were very proud of McKenzy because she made it thru the fireworks after the game without crying. She sat with her ears covered but was able to enjoy the colors. It was a great night with family!