Picture Day and Spring Sports

Scott is on the Boston Red Sox this year. Today was picture day that a friend took him to pictures and practice since I was at a ward function.  So grateful for mom friends!  Danny took pictures right before he left instead of ordering them from the company.  I love how they turned out!  I think Scott looks so cute all dressed up in his uniform.   

Scott loves sports and friends. It makes me so happy! I love seeing a smile on his face as he is learning new skills and playing with friends. We are again blessed with the best coach!  Don't know how we get so lucky.  So supportive, encouraging, uplifting and a great coach. It amazes me how much they can learn from one year to the next. I enjoy going to practices and playing with Tyler, Kira and Blake at the park with the other siblings. Tyler doesn't want to do sports which I am so grateful for but loves to go and play.  

When you have a heart kid you are sad that you will have to say no and wonder what to do with the sport dilema.  I know our situation is probably not everyones situation, but Tyler knows what makes him feel good and what doesn't.  Running around a ton or on demand doesn't make him feel good.  I ask him if he wants to play and he always tells me he just wants to watch or play at the pool with friends.  It all has just worked out for us.  I know that might change with time and age, but I am hoping that as he gets older he will find things that he enjoys doing.  His cardiologist suggested golf and since we live on the golf course maybe I will look into that or drama or music or art or the many other things available for kids.  


As soon as baseball started swim clinics started which i teach twice a week. Of course they have been on the same day. Last thursday we decided to go strait from school to the pool to the park which actually worked out. I am hating rising gas prices so trying to be more conscientious of my driving routines.  Tyler and Kira got to swim in the hot tub while Scott did some homework before sports started. Reminds me of my youth. I am really enjoying coaching. I have a small, great group of kids that already have learned so much. It is so rewarding to see the kids improve in such a small amount of time. Looking forward to a summer by the pool, picnics and friends. So many friends have or are joining our gym which I am so excited about. The kids love it and we love it!


Danny has been way more diligent in actually working out than me. He is swimming a lot and likes his pilates class. He wishes it helped his back more but at least it isn't hurting and is getting him in shape. Constantly praying that his back and hips give him some relief.

What is your favorite thing about sports?