ANOTHER SWEET BABY BOY!

So here he is, the newest little Rinehart boy. We thought this ultrasound was great. You can really see his little hands, arms, feet and legs. We took Bay and Jackson with us to the US appointment to see the baby and hopefully find out what we are having. Good Luck was with us because it was very easy to see that he is a "he". So now we are throwing around names and of course the boys get a big say in what they think their little brother should be named. We'll keep you posted.

Look at that sweet little profile. He'll be such a cutie, Just like Bay and Jackson!

A GIANT SLIP N' SLIDE

With the rain out the infield was covered with a giant white tarp. Of course, there was water standing on it. Some of the baseball players decided to use it as a giant slip n' slide. It was hilarious to watch. Our boys were all about wanting to go down and be a baseball player just so that they could play in the water.

The baseball players on their starting "mark" to race and see who would win.

All 3 guys flew through the water on their bellies with water spraying everywhere. It looked like soooo much fun.

Bay took this photo of Joe and I. As you can see we have on some ponchos...I told you it rained all day.

Bay and Jackson's favorite part of any trip is getting souvenirs. Jax picked out a red monkey, Bay got a stuffed Rocky the Redbird and Joe found a cute little jumper for the baby to wear next spring.

MEMPHIS REDBIRDS

We all loaded up on Sunday and traveled to Memphis, Tennessee to watch the Memphis Redbirds play the Iowa Cubs. The Redbirds are in division AAA and owned by the St.Louis Cardinals Organization. We almost felt like we were back h0me, with all of the fans wearing Cardinals gear. It did rain most of the day, but we still had a great time. Ballpark food, souvenirs, and lots of photo ops...great day! It also happened to be Breast Cancer Awareness day at the ball park and we got free pink commemorative t-shirts. We have free tickets for another game this summer since our game was rained out...YEAH!

Ok, leave it to me, I can find a girl in a crown ANYWHERE! If you look at the board you will see her MAO title and her white sash in the jumbo tron. I had noticed her when we entered the park and then there she was, singing the national anthem.

Rocky the Redbird looks alot like Fredbird doesn't he?


Joe with Bay and Jackson as we watched the players warm up and get started. We had awesome seats!

BEAVERS-BAY'S BASEBALL TEAM

This year Bay is playing for the Beavers. Yep, that's right he played for the same coach last year. I think Bay really likes having the same coach for 2 years. Joe is also assisting with coaching. The only problem is that most games are the same time as Jackson's so Joe and I have to split and go to each game separately since they are not at the same location. Remember my frustration with the white baseball pants last year well, I've just decided the white pants will forever have brownish red knees. It doesn't matter what I spray on, paste that is applied or what they are soaked in that Alabama dirt is going to leave it's mark.

Post game encouragement and "pow-wow".

Bay playing the outfield. He also sometimes plays 1st base.

There's my lefty....and those knees tell you he plays hard.

THE BOYS GO FISHING

Joe and the boys are finally getting to do some fishing. Here in northwest Alabama we have lots of lakes and rivers that attract fishing enthusiasts from everywhere. There are several contests held each year with one of them having a very big prize. We even have a professional bass fisher who lives in the neighborhood across from us. Let's just say fishing is a big deal around here.

Bayley using his fishing pole he got from Grandma and Grandpa Rinehart for Christmas.

Joe showing his "catch of the day" with Jax peeking in.

THE HUNTSVILLE DEPOT

The second part of the field trip was spent having lunch and then touring the Huntsville Depot. It is the original structure and railroad that was used in the Civil War. Bay and I really enjoyed this part of the day. He has inherited my love of history and interest in the Civil War. The Depot building is off to the right of the photo below. It is huge! There are 3 levels that I am aware of complete with hidden stairs and the upper level where soldiers were kept prisoner.

Bay is in the dark shirt with the union hat on...there weren't many of the union hats around...hhhmmm, wonder why? Oh yeah, we're in ALABAMA! The civil war medicine presentation was very interesting. She explained how they cared for the wounded and ill soldiers. I'm glad I wasn't a nurse back then!

Bay standing at attention.

Even in the south we found information about a union soldier from Illinois that was held prisoner in the upper level of the depot. Of course, Bay wanted a photo with the story.

Bay being silly and wearing a very scratchy burlap uniform jacket.

4TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO CONSTITUTION VILLAGE

The fourth grade field trip was to the Constitution Village in Huntsville, AL. You would never guess this little community is nestled in the heart of downtown Huntsville. It really was beautiful with all of the freshly green trees and blooming flowers. There were tons of thing to see, so many that we didn't make it to all of them. We saw the toys of yester year, the bee keeper, animals, candle makers, toured the home and visited the kitchen. We missed the Indian and blacksmith, so Bay wants to go back and take Jackson.

Can you believe how tall Bay is getting? He's still my guy!

Bay posing with his friend Jerry. Check out the hats...the Union and Confederacy.

Bay has great balance and did quite well on the stilts.


Bay making candles.