Saturday, July 25, 2009
Texas League All-Star Game
On July 1st Michael and I went with Riler and his dad to the Texas League All-Star Game. There was even a home-run derby. Very exciting stuff and an end-of-the night fireworks display. We all had a great time.
Roller Skating
To help Michel ease away from The Sloan School bunch I promised him we would, on occasion, meet up with the group on one of their daily field trips. Well, as I'm sure you guessed, that was very hard to do with all of Michael's camps and other activities. So, we finally made it and went roller skating at the end of June. here are a couple of pics of Michael skating.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Texas Rascals
Michael was invited, along with a couple of other Storm members, to play as guests on the Texas Rascals in a tournament this weekend. The tournament was in Hurst and it was boiling hot out there! But, the boys all played very well even if the scores don't show it. Michael was the primary catcher, the position he loves the most, but found out just how hard it is to wear all that gear in the 100+ heat. He was a trooper and has a catalog of all of the times and places he was hit with the ball. As his coach told him though - "You know how to not get hit with the ball? You catch it." Better advice never given. Michael made some great plays, chased a runner back from home plate to third and even got a guy out at home plate. We're looking forward to possibly more games with the Rascals if they'll have us back.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Memorial Day and End of School
As usual, things have been very busy at the Bonner household. I've transitioned into working at home full-time, we had Memorial Day, and the end of 2nd Grade and The Sloan School.
Here are a couple of pictures of the 1st annual Memorial Day Mom vs. Storm Softball game. I believe the boys thought playing the moms would be a total piece of cake but we held our own and WON the game. Now, for a lot of us, other than helping the boys practice, we hadn't picked up a bat or a glove in a very long time (I can't even think how long for me). But we all did great, hit good balls, and scored some runs. We even managed to make a few outs. It was a lot of fun for everyone, especially the dads who got a great laugh at our expense. A big shout out for Angela who caught a major fly ball hit by one of those dads and got him OUT!!!!!
After Memorial Day Michael spent his last week at the Sloan School. It's been great but it's time to go and simplify our lives a bit. So the week was filled with fun activities at school. Wednesday was the promotion and awards ceremony. Michael was officially promoted to 3rd Grade. Michael was awarded a pin for making the A-B Honor Roll for the year (although straight A's for the six weeks). Michael also got the only Perfect Attendance award for the year (how'd that happen?). Finally, Michael received a character award from his teacher for being "Most Improved" for the year. Here are a couple of pics from that day.
On Friday they had the End-of-School Picnic including hot dogs and bounce houses. Here's a pic of Michael at the bounce house on his last day at the Sloan School.
Stay tuned for reports of our 1st Summer of Fun!!
Here are a couple of pictures of the 1st annual Memorial Day Mom vs. Storm Softball game. I believe the boys thought playing the moms would be a total piece of cake but we held our own and WON the game. Now, for a lot of us, other than helping the boys practice, we hadn't picked up a bat or a glove in a very long time (I can't even think how long for me). But we all did great, hit good balls, and scored some runs. We even managed to make a few outs. It was a lot of fun for everyone, especially the dads who got a great laugh at our expense. A big shout out for Angela who caught a major fly ball hit by one of those dads and got him OUT!!!!!
After Memorial Day Michael spent his last week at the Sloan School. It's been great but it's time to go and simplify our lives a bit. So the week was filled with fun activities at school. Wednesday was the promotion and awards ceremony. Michael was officially promoted to 3rd Grade. Michael was awarded a pin for making the A-B Honor Roll for the year (although straight A's for the six weeks). Michael also got the only Perfect Attendance award for the year (how'd that happen?). Finally, Michael received a character award from his teacher for being "Most Improved" for the year. Here are a couple of pics from that day.
On Friday they had the End-of-School Picnic including hot dogs and bounce houses. Here's a pic of Michael at the bounce house on his last day at the Sloan School.
Stay tuned for reports of our 1st Summer of Fun!!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Rainy Saturday May Update
Well, it's a rainy Saturday and the Bonner household is not moving much. We're also babysitting this weekend and while the little guy took a nap so did Edd and I. The only person who hasn't had a nap is Michael. So, he'll crash tonight while the rest of us are up pacing the floor I imagine.
Anyway, I'm trying to decide if I'm ready to embark on my continued painting adventure and decided I needed to delay my decision just a bit longer and update the blog. A lot has gone on in the last few weeks, as usual, and I've (also as usual) done a poor job keeping everyone up to date. So, here goes...
First, we've had a pair of ducks decide to adopt our pool as their place. They've been here on and off for a few weeks and are quite scared of the humans although they seem to be a bit immune to the dog - imagine that. Well, because they are prone to fly off at the first sign of people I've had a hard time getting a picture of them. So, here's my best shot...
Another exciting adventure was Field Day for the Sloan School. Michael's class is small this year, only 10 children, and so it didn't take us long to run through the 50 yard dash, frisbee throw, long jump, hula-hoop, three-legged race... Here are a couple of pictures of Michael at field day:
We've also been trying to wrap up baseball season. There have been a lot of things getting in the way like rain and the swine flu shut-down. Have to point out, though, that while we were shut down for the swine flu the weather was perfect... wouldn't ya figure. Don't get me started on all of that. Anyway, here is a picture of Michael warming up and one of the team. Another shout out to Wendy who did a wonderful job taking the team pictures again this year - she's AWESOME!!!
The Storm has had a banner season and performed well. They finally beat the Rangers which have been their arch-nemisis for a few seasons now. We've still got two games to play, maybe next week if the weather would cooperate, and then we'll see about some summer tournament action.
The next exciting adventure was Michael's class play. The name of the play was Camp Wise'n Up. It was mostly singing but Michael got to dress up as a "gathering" ant. He liked that because we decided, with Mrs. Page's help, to make him a farmer. Here are a couple of pictures from the play:
Immediately following the play we took some random pictures of the kids. Here is Michael with two of his buddies, Riler and Isaiah:
And yes, he is that much taller than his friends... I'm in trouble.
After the play the 2nd Grade hosted the Mother's Day Tea where all the mothers were served sweet tea and cake - what more could you ask for? I took careful note of the picture Michael drew for me which shows what he is grateful to me for, here's a picture of the drawing:
In case you can't decipher the writing... it says something to the effect of - My mom is special because she sets up sleepovers and has a drawing of Michael, Brandon, Riler and me... Hmmmmmm.
True to form, after the Mother's Day Tea and school was out, Riler came for a sleep-over and we all went to the Rider's game. I had a little trouble getting cooperation for a picture, but here's some proof we were there.
We hope everyone is having a great May and enjoys the end-of-school festivities as much as we do. Summer here we come!!
Anyway, I'm trying to decide if I'm ready to embark on my continued painting adventure and decided I needed to delay my decision just a bit longer and update the blog. A lot has gone on in the last few weeks, as usual, and I've (also as usual) done a poor job keeping everyone up to date. So, here goes...
First, we've had a pair of ducks decide to adopt our pool as their place. They've been here on and off for a few weeks and are quite scared of the humans although they seem to be a bit immune to the dog - imagine that. Well, because they are prone to fly off at the first sign of people I've had a hard time getting a picture of them. So, here's my best shot...
Another exciting adventure was Field Day for the Sloan School. Michael's class is small this year, only 10 children, and so it didn't take us long to run through the 50 yard dash, frisbee throw, long jump, hula-hoop, three-legged race... Here are a couple of pictures of Michael at field day:
We've also been trying to wrap up baseball season. There have been a lot of things getting in the way like rain and the swine flu shut-down. Have to point out, though, that while we were shut down for the swine flu the weather was perfect... wouldn't ya figure. Don't get me started on all of that. Anyway, here is a picture of Michael warming up and one of the team. Another shout out to Wendy who did a wonderful job taking the team pictures again this year - she's AWESOME!!!
The Storm has had a banner season and performed well. They finally beat the Rangers which have been their arch-nemisis for a few seasons now. We've still got two games to play, maybe next week if the weather would cooperate, and then we'll see about some summer tournament action.
The next exciting adventure was Michael's class play. The name of the play was Camp Wise'n Up. It was mostly singing but Michael got to dress up as a "gathering" ant. He liked that because we decided, with Mrs. Page's help, to make him a farmer. Here are a couple of pictures from the play:
Immediately following the play we took some random pictures of the kids. Here is Michael with two of his buddies, Riler and Isaiah:
And yes, he is that much taller than his friends... I'm in trouble.
After the play the 2nd Grade hosted the Mother's Day Tea where all the mothers were served sweet tea and cake - what more could you ask for? I took careful note of the picture Michael drew for me which shows what he is grateful to me for, here's a picture of the drawing:
In case you can't decipher the writing... it says something to the effect of - My mom is special because she sets up sleepovers and has a drawing of Michael, Brandon, Riler and me... Hmmmmmm.
True to form, after the Mother's Day Tea and school was out, Riler came for a sleep-over and we all went to the Rider's game. I had a little trouble getting cooperation for a picture, but here's some proof we were there.
We hope everyone is having a great May and enjoys the end-of-school festivities as much as we do. Summer here we come!!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Painting Project
My painting project. Well, for those of you who know, I've been in the process of repainting our "study". I decided a long time ago on red. It took months, which Edd will verify, for me to pick the right red. And, about 6 or 8 weeks ago I started painting. I know you'll think I'm exaggerating but I'm not. Turns out in addition to the tinted primer I ended up with 5 or 6 coats of paint to get the color to be consistent across the wall. It has been a slow and pain-staking process. But, I'm proud to say, I put the final coat of red on the wall in the study today. Here is a picture of the red where it looks best, in contrast to our bookshelves.
I'd like to say I'm done with red but the total idea was to also do the walls in the adjoining dining room at least below the chair rail. It may take me a year to get all of that done. Stay tuned. For now, the house is a wreck with furniture and stuff everywhere but at least the ladder is out of the study and the floor is not covered in painting tarps (thanks Edd).
I'd like to say I'm done with red but the total idea was to also do the walls in the adjoining dining room at least below the chair rail. It may take me a year to get all of that done. Stay tuned. For now, the house is a wreck with furniture and stuff everywhere but at least the ladder is out of the study and the floor is not covered in painting tarps (thanks Edd).
Spring Fever Week
Every Spring Michael's school has what they call "Spring Fever Week". Each day of that week the kids get to dress in a theme and the best boy and girl are chosen from each class and then one for the school. This past week was Spring Fever Week. On Monday the theme was 50's, on Tuesday Career Day, on Wednesday Hippy Day, on Thursday Backwards Day and on Friday was Sloan School Spirit Day. Michael really got into it this year which was fun.
On Monday he wore the typical white t-shirt and rolled up jeans. We rolled a pack of cigs (tic tacs) in one sleeve and I put a tattoo on his other arm. He thought he was Joe Cool.
On Tuesday he chose his career as being a football player. However, it should be noted that before we even left the house he was having second thoughts about ever wanting to play football. He was very uncomfortable. Here's a couple of pics of him dressed in his football gear.
On Hippy Day he wore a "tie-died" t-shirt, beads, we "frizzed" his hair (very hard to do with a mostly-buzz cut) and painted his face with peace and love. Here are a couple of pics of that outfit.
For backwards day Michael wore his underwear backwards, his pants inside out and backwards, his shirt backwards, his sock inside out, and a pair of socks on his hands. He also put his backpack on his front and tried to walk backwards but I'm sure that didn't last long.
Hope everyone had a great week!!!
On Monday he wore the typical white t-shirt and rolled up jeans. We rolled a pack of cigs (tic tacs) in one sleeve and I put a tattoo on his other arm. He thought he was Joe Cool.
On Tuesday he chose his career as being a football player. However, it should be noted that before we even left the house he was having second thoughts about ever wanting to play football. He was very uncomfortable. Here's a couple of pics of him dressed in his football gear.
On Hippy Day he wore a "tie-died" t-shirt, beads, we "frizzed" his hair (very hard to do with a mostly-buzz cut) and painted his face with peace and love. Here are a couple of pics of that outfit.
For backwards day Michael wore his underwear backwards, his pants inside out and backwards, his shirt backwards, his sock inside out, and a pair of socks on his hands. He also put his backpack on his front and tried to walk backwards but I'm sure that didn't last long.
Hope everyone had a great week!!!
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