Registration!

It's official Cole is no longer a Pacelli cardinal but a Platteville Pioneer! He signed up for classes and went through orientation. He was so excited and he doesn't get that way to often. He was very relaxed and was able to show us around campus. He met 2 other students he really enjoyed. One was a girl and the other was a guy he'll be playing football with. Both are in his criminal justice program. If yesterday was any indication of how he'll be on campus he'll be just fine. I got a couple of little heart squeezes during the day. It's wonderful, scary and a little sad to see him all grown up and ready for the next step. The only thing he did that I went "OH COLE!" is when he said he put his name down on a couple of Frats! He's off to Oshkosh for the music fest with about 10 other guys. He had a great time last night and got to see the Zac Brown band. Tonight Darrius Ruckers is the big one.

Kyle is still excited about driving. Can't wait to get the licence. He has had all ball games and practice cancelled this weekend. He's not very happy about that at all. He enjoyed his day of peace and quiet at home yesterday. He really needed to sleep in. He had a pool party last night.

Clay has had Bailey and Afton over the last couple of days as Bill and Bill work on the car to get it ready to paint. We are having a Clayton night. Movie, Toppers pizza and popcorn.

Happy Belated Father's Day

Father's day at our house really demonstrated what a wonderful father Bill is to our boys. The night before he's cooking beef roasts, mowing lawn in the dark, setting up tents on 3 or less hours of sleep all to get ready for Cole's grad party. He had time to do this but on top of being a good father he is also a good son. He's helping his dad get ready to paint his car. Bill's trying to the best for everyone sometimes he forget to breathe. Got to love the guy! Thank you for being the best dad to our boys. They love you very much even if they don't always show it.

Temps are here!

Kyle passed his temps test. He took the test @ 3:30 and then we were rushing to the DMV before they closed at 4. He was so excited. He wanted to drive home. I got him off the highway then let him drive. He actually did very well. I was quite surprised. He double booked himself for work tonight. He got a replacement for umpiring. We also got a call he had ball practice. Geez the kid never gets a break.
Cole's out disc golfing tonight. They put glow sticks on the Frisbee and let her fly.
Clay is ready to do something. We've been trying to get to see Shrek 4 but every time we get time something comes up.
Busy end of the week. I just need a weekend to sleep.

Rain Rain Go Away

I usually like it when it rains. It's calming for the most part and kind of exciting when it lightening and thunders. I love to sit on my front porch with a good book or just a blanket. Lately Amy's been coming over for a chat on the front porch when it rains. This is great since we hardly see each other anymore. However, the rain won't let Cole work, Kyle play ball, or get Clay outside. I'm feeling like I should be saying Bob's your uncle. Also it isn't helping me to get ready for the grad party. So really rain could you just go away for a little while?

Here We Go Again!

Wow! I can't believe we have another kid who's going to be learning to drive! Kyle started driver's ed today. He is eligible to get his temps on Wed. We'll see how they do it. He of course can't wait.
I'm glad it's raining today. Kyle had to umpire at 5 and also had football 7 on 7 which hopefully is also cancelled. He's just to busy.
Cole got to work today but ended up leaving early because of the lighting. Not a good thing to be sitting on metal during lighting.
Clay was up at the crack a** of dawn today. I can't believe he's stilling going strong.
Just getting ready for the weekend of fun coming up. Can't wait to see everyone.

Taking one for the Team!

Kyle played in Bayport this weekend. After waiting out the rain delays for 5 hours they played yesterday and lost 5-3. Today we went and Kyle had a sacrafice bunt which brought in an RBI and then a long fly to center which brought in 2 to tie the game. Our infielders struggled and we ended up loosing 9-5. Kyle then went to the Mall in Appleton and bought a new wooden bat which makes him very happy.

Cole's at yet another grad party (I think there's two today and there were 5 yesterday. One even had a bouncy house). Hopefully the rain will stop and allow him to work tomorrow.

Clay is just busy. He doesn't need to much and begs not to go to the parties.

Now it's off to another Monday. YUCK!

Working Men

It's amazing how fast the kids grow up and how fast they discover how nice having thier own money is. Cole is enjoying his job doing yard work. Today he came down to my office with blood on his leg. He chopped up a gopher with the weed wacker. One of the downsides. He thought it was cool. He gets his first paycheck Fri. I'm sure he'll have it spent by Thurs. I have to remind him he has college to pay for. Kyle was asked to ump twice last night. To bad he couldn't be in two places at the same time. Tonight he was working the food booth at party in the park. Every Wed and Sat. he's available he's working for the park and wedding events. He got tips tonight which he thought was really cool. Clay was chasing foul balls at the playoff games and earned $5.

On a side note, how are two kids who are 10 years apart and raised in two different cities by two different moms be so alike. If you read Jensconsin yesterday you found out Ironman is the hitting song for C-man. When I told this to Kyle he said "Yeah so (Some other AC/DC song with a big bong in it) would be mine. After talking to him I found out he hums this to the plate. YIKES!!! It's got to be genetic. Let's hope they both make it to the MLB

Life's just one big party!

Really this is what our life seems like right now. We have had Graduation Parties every weekend. Let's just say that dieting is not happening right now. It's great to get together with everyone on such a happy occasion.
Even during Mom's surgery on Wed. we had a great time. A big family is great to have when you need to keep your mind off of things. Mom's home and sounds great. Those magic doors of home always seem to work wonders.
Boys are just busy. Cole started work this week and seems to enjoy it. He got sent home Friday because it was raining and he couldn't do anything outside. He even comes and has lunch with me. Kyle is playing ball and is very happy with his decision not to play legion this year. He needs to get his confidence back again. He umpired 2 games yesterday and then worked in the back kitchen for a wedding today. Clay has been home very little and it's starting to show. He had a mini meltdown at the party last night.
Today is just a nice quiet day for the family.