April is over?!

I still can't believe we're a week into May already! April flew by because we've started Nolan in T-ball and it has been keeping us plenty busy! Luckily he seems to like it since there are two games and a practice every week (totaling 12 games). He played his first game after having only one official practice with his team and he was pretty nervous. We practiced as a family several times though, so he was ready! He did so good, too! He chose to play first base and then pitcher. Pitchers don't pitch in T-ball, obviously, but a lot of the balls head straight for the pitcher. Nolan did a great job of getting the balls stopped and thrown to first base. We were so proud! He has decided that he likes to hit as a lefty and does a good job at hitting, too. Go #12! His team is called the Athletics and it's been fun to have his buddy, Carter, on his team.

I laughed so hard when I saw the picture below. It is the epitome of T-ball. The ball goes within the vicinity of one player but then a mob of other players comes running after it, as well. Then they fight over who gets to pick it up. We thought the "amoeba phenomenon" was exclusive to young soccer players, but no. They're still getting their heads wrapped around the idea of teamwork. It's so entertaining!

In other April news, we've had crazy Utah weather as usual. It's so nice when we can go out in the yard or when the boys can play with friends outside. But we've had cold, rainy days too. The boys were happy to get to use their umbrellas, but Ez is still getting the hang of leaving it over his head so that he actually stays dry. 

 Enjoying a day of seventy degree weather. The kids jumped on Clarice's trampoline with a sprinkler underneath while Justin and I worked in the yard.

Nolan also had his first piano recital. He's been taking piano for about 3 months now and he's learning so fast! We were proud of the way he stood up and gave a great introduction to his songs. On the drive to the recital, Nolan asked who wrote the songs so that he would know what to say. It's nice to see the he remembered his teacher's instructions and took responsibility to be prepared. He's growing up! I forgot to get a photo of him with the grand piano (which he was pretty excited about playing on)... next time.