Sherman Family

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Cool Thunder and Lightning Storm

A couple weeks ago we had a crazy thunder and lightning storm. We had already put the kids to bed, but we got them back up to watch it. Ben was especially amazed and had lots of questions. I think they mostly liked getting to sit with dad on the deck after bedtime :)

Heidi's Purple Hearing Aids

Heidi outgrew her ear molds for her hearing aids so when we went to her appointment to order new ones, she adamantly wanted PURPLE ones. If you know Heidi, you know it is not worth arguing with her about certain things. So we ordered the purple ones and she is very proud of them. She was very excited to show them to everyone, especially Grandma T. She must have asked me ten times on the way home when Grandma could see her new hearing aids. After her appointment we stopped at Noah's to get her a bagel for being so cooperative.

She picked out her outfit for her appointment

Heidi and Kate outside the office

Heidi with her new purple ear molds

and her bagel!

Warriors Last Game & Awards

The Warriors had a great season. The boys really learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Ben's favorite part of baseball is hitting and being on the same team with his cousin Andrew. He was very excited about his first trophy.

Ben turns 5!!!

After much deliberation, Ben decided to have a bowling party for his 5th birthday. He invited his cousins and a few of his friends and we had his party at Strikes. It was a fun party!
Ben is a busy 5 year old. Some of his favorite things are fishing, golfing, hanging out with his cousins, hunting for bugs, working with clay (thanks Doug Wylie), going to the park, hitting baseballs, counting his coins, riding his bike and the dumptruck, reading the Bible and doing any kind of work with his dad. He finished his second year of preschool and is ready to start Kindergarten at Sierra Elementary. He played his first year of Tball on the Warriors, is swimming on the Gators and learned how to ride a 2 wheeler recently. He is very helpful with his sisters and around the house. He has a kind heart and is very smart- it is neat to see how he has grown this past year. We are very proud of our boy!
Ben's party crew

Hoping for a strike

TT & Luke

Got a strike!

Heidi really got into bowling

Ben & his bowling cake

Kate saying "Grandpa"

Happy 1st Birthday Kate!

It is hard to believe that Kate is already ONE!!! Her first year has flown by, but she has been so much fun. She is a very happy baby who loves to play, loves her brother and sister, loves to be outside and loves music. She does have a little temper when she gets frustrated (wonder where she got that!) She says, "Daddy, Mommy, doggie, Heidi, ball, and birdie". She signs: water, food, more, all done and play. She's so smart :) She has a beautiful smile and loves to dance, especially when Ben sings for her. She makes us all laugh and I really can't imagine our family without her. Happy Birthday sweet little Kate! We love you!!!

Ben and Heidi were very happy to help Kate open her presents

Cutie Kate

On her birthday we had a picnic at the park

Ben was very proud of himself for climbing the rope

Eating our picnic dinner

Heidi was excited about Kate's princess cake

Grandpa and Grandma joined us at the park

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Kate & Allie's 1st Birthday- A Pretty Pink Pony Party!

Kate and Allie had a very fun Pink Pony Party for their first birthdays. It was a hot day but we still had a great time with our family and friends. Grandma T. and TT (the great party planners) surprised us with a petting zoo and pony rides which the kids really enjoyed. We had a BBQ, pink margaritas, ice cream sandwiches, and of course the birthday girls had cake! Kate was not very excited about her cake, she tried a little, but then wanted to get out of her seat. Allie loved hers and it was so fun to watch her dig in and enjoy it!
Pictures of the first year with Kate and Allie- it went by so FAST!!!