Play Ball!

Finally ... Owen's first t-ball game!

We got up early (some of us more enthusiastically than others) to be in time for his 9:00am game against the Phillies at Westminster's City Park.

Decked out in his Rockies purple jersey and hat, Owen had a good game. Hit the ball well in all three at-bats, ran to the right bases in the correct order, and somewhat paid attention in the field. Most importantly, he had fun ... and got cookies, apple slices and a juice box as an after-game snack (ask Cearra: the snack is really what determines the winner).


In the "dugout" with his team.


Next up to bat.


Slugger!


Coming home to a high-five from Coach Scott.


Looking somewhat ready in right field.


So cute!

WILW

First, I am loving all your comments on WILW! I love that my little weekly post has inspired you to, as Pam so beautifully wrote, "view life with all it's blessings with a sharper sense".

One of the character traits I most admire and strive for is gratitude. We all sometimes find ourselves in a glum mood, or feeling a bit down. Some days it seems that things just aren't going our way. I am trying to be positive in the face of anything that comes my way, and I've found that taking a few moments daily to recognize the places, people and things (be they big or little) that I'm loving helps me do so.

So thanks for playing along ... let's get started!


I'm loving all the flowers I've planted in our four flower beds over the past few days! To be honest I haven't liked gardening in the past, but this year it feels like creating something beautiful more than drudgery. Oh, and I'm loving that gorgeous Bradford pear tree in the pic, especially since I grew it myself from a little twig!


I'm loving that my wonderful cousin Kim is playing along! And p.s., those clean dogs of hers are adorable - Pam, she's another Westie parent! Now, Kim once commented they she preferred to be behind a camera (although I don't know why because she is beautiful!), so for her shout-out here I'm posting a picture of one of my favorite pieces of her jewelry. You can visit her online shop at The Beaded Dragonfly to see more of her gorgeous work.


I'm loving that one of my favorite charities, Two Hearts for Hope, is now going to be helping orphans in Russia as well as Kazakhstan! They offer an opportunity to impact a child's life in a very real and immediate way. A link to their site is always on the side bar over there, and right now for a mere $10 you can bring a little joy to an orphans life!


I'm loving that Cearra is in Auckland, New Zealand! I'm so happy that she has this opportunity to travel and experience new things. Looking forward to hearing all her stories and seeing her pictures when she gets home.


I'm loving how sweet our Owen (err, Sean) is ... yesterday I told him I wasn't feeling good, and he said I could have one of his "feel betters" because he has 12 of them. How cute is that?!

Looking forward to reading what you are loving this Wednesday! Have a positive one!

Sean?

Some of you may know that I can be a bit (ahem) particular about what Owen wears. I figure as long as I have control, well, I'm going to exercise it.

But today I wanted to finish getting myself ready and get out the door, so I told Owen to pick out what he wanted to wear.

This is what he picked ...


Not bad at all, huh?? I think perhaps I've taught him well! And you have to love the sassy pose; he was "working it"!

On another note, he told me this morning he thinks we should have named him Sean (sigh).

Hoppy Easter!

Serious egg hunting at school party.


Buggy creations from a fun day with friends Mackenzie, Reganne and Kerri.


The hamsters checking out the Easter basket Nanny sent.


Our Easter cantaloupe.


Hmmmm, now where is that egg?


Wishing you all an Easter filled with faith and family!

WILW

I'm loving all these April showers (cause we all know what that means for May flowers), and all this water is making the grass so nice and green. And the puddles are great fun for Owen to jump in. Oh, and all this rain helps wash away the pollen, and ...

well ...

(sigh)

Nope, not working.

Truth is, I'm not loving this wet Spring at all. So let's just proceed to what I am loving this week, shall we?


I'm loving that my sister is recovering from successful surgery to get rid of that nasty gallbladder that was causing her trouble!


I'm loving (l to r) Rivet, Azer, Thorn, Sarge, Drayko and Yama. We only have to feed them a couple AAA batteries once in a while and they never make messes on the carpet. Such great pets! (line-up and photo credit: Owen Mechem)


I'm loving this cutie as he's loving his ice cream cone!


I've only been using this for two nights, but I am loving the possibilities, because it may be wishful thinking, but I swear my skin already feels smoother!


I'm loving that this beautiful, talented, big-hearted woman celebrated another birthday this past Sunday! We love you Mom and are so blessed to have you in our lives! Her sister, the equally beautiful, talented and kind-hearted Aunt Pam celebrated her birthday the day before - we love you Pam!


Mmmm ... perhaps it would have been better to wish my MIL and Pam a happy birthday last week in WILW (you know, before their birthdays), so ... I'm loving that Aunt Maria will be blowing out candles this Saturday! Maria is truly beautiful inside and out, and one of the most joyful people I know. We love you!

Grab your umbrella and share what you're loving!