Sports for days!

Drew made the All-Star game for his Little League division!

Ben volunteered to coach the game with his coaches and they had a blast! They didn't come away with the W but it was very cool watching players from each team to come together to play.

The players from the Giants team... Starting at the left: Ronan, Max, Drew, and Caleb!

With the best Little League coaching team!

And of course, with our FAVORITE coach ever.

Then the Giants had their last game for the season. We had so much fun!!! Drew love it! And I know, Ben absolutely loved it! 

Here are the Giants warming up for the last game. Luke got to help out a lot this season too. You can see Luke (red shorts), Drew in the middle (white pants), and Ben getting ready to throw.

Go, Drew!!

This team loves Coach Morin! They gave him all kinds of love after our last game.

Season is over but the practicing continues

Ellie was in a basketball camp at her future high school, Stoney Creek High, the first week of summer! The camp was put on by the SCHS Ladies Varsity coaches and team. She had so much fun and loved it! It was pretty special to see her playing in her future gym.

Ellie playing the recorder that she learned in Music class during her 4th grade year.

Summer is for friends!

Luke was also at a basketball camp this week! His camp was at Rochester College and his good buddies Danny (pic below) and Joey went with him.

GO, Luke!

I got a Banchie night in with my besties at Bing's house in Grand Rapids! Always the best time.

Elite won their tourney in Flat Rock!

Summer, we love you!

Elite, Art Show, Gymnastics, Memorial Day, LAST DAY of SCHOOL

 

Ben was driving Luke to his baseball tourney and on our group app all the dads were taking selfies driving their son. Ben posted this pic and I laughed so hard!

Michigan Elite baseball is up and going full throttle. Pic below is from the tournament in Canton.

Pic below is tournament in Columbus, OH.

Pics below are from the tournament in Grand Rapids.

Grilling out after the games...

In between games we had time for a haircut and pizza!

We make as many games as we can! However, there are some times we have to send Luke with another family. Here is how we roll when we are not with Elite...Watching the app to cheer them on from afar!

This is what the app looks like so we can watch the game in live time.

Celebrating Chase's birthday! After playing baseball all weekend, of course they wanted to watch a game at Jimmy John's Field!

Luke catching a nap when he can.

Drew playing 1st on the Giants!

And Drew practicing with Ben during Ellie's soccer game halftime! (We get creative with our time. 😊)

Cheering on our favorite number 9!! Go, Ellie!

Ellie's " Enchanted Zoo"was nominated to be part of the RCS Art Show! Here is Elle with her Art teacher Ms. Molnar.

Ellie worked on all of the "Enchanted Zoo" with her Art group but the penguin exhibit below was all her! 

Celebrating Coach Ryan (Elite 1st baseman) at his Retirement Party from the Coast Guard!

Ellie was asked to join the competitive gymnastics team! However, due to the rigorous schedule, she would have to give up travel soccer. She made the big decision to stay in rec gymnastics so she can continue to grow in both. Life is all about decisions and we are proud of her for making the call and owning it!

Dinner with the family at Sagebrush.

Papa and Gma Cooley were able to come and stay a night over Memorial Day weekend with us!

Ellie with her favorite twins, Kaitlyn and Nicole!

Ellie was in a book club at her school during the Spring term. They met on Thursday mornings before school and together they read the book Out of My Heart written by Sharon M. Draper. At their last meeting, they were tasked to give a presentation to the parents of the Club. I surprised Ellie that morning and got her up and ready extra early so we could celebrate by going to breakfast together downtown before the Club started! We had so much fun AND our bill was picked up by a stranger in the restaurant. We are so blessed to live in an amazing community.💜

Ellie presenting!

With her book club teacher (Mrs. Martin) and the rest of the presenters.

Drew!! Go number 4!!!

While at Luke's tourney in Grand Rapids, Ben stayed home with Elle and Drew. He surprised Ellie by taking her to see the musical Evita!

Field Day at McGregor! It must almost be summer!

Sweet Drew. I love you so, so much.

Drew had a GREAT Little League season! Drew's favorite positions were 1st and catcher!

After Ellie's soccer practice, she stepped up to the plate (pun totally intended) and played catcher for the team to practice batting!

Cutest catcher ever!

Ellie catching for Drew. Own it, girl.

Ellie's end of the year party at school with her besties: Ophelie, Amelia, Riley and Ellie.

Drew so proud of his number scroll that he completed in first grade. He was 1-2 students to reach the 8,000's!

Drew spent an afternoon with Aunt Cathy! What a fun day they had exploring Bloomer Park!

And here we are...THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

Last day of 6th grade for Luke!

Bria, our morning babysitter, was such a blessing to us this year! She arrived every morning to our house at 7:30, got Elle and Drew ready and all packed up for school, and got them on their bus at 8:20. We were are so grateful for her!

Elle's last day of 4th grade and Drew's last day of 1st!

Waiting for the bus...

AND HELLOOOOOO SUMMER!!!