More of the birthday party

Gehrig's 5th Birthday

For Gehrig's 5th party, we had a super hero in training party to assist Batman with fighting villians to recover Gehrig's birthday candles.  Each friend made a mask, a bat shield and then completed physical training to earn their capes.  Afterwards, we stomped the villians and brought all to have cake and ice cream.  Gehrig enjoyed his party and playing with his friends. 

Every year, we always celebrate Gehrig's birthday at his favorite restaurant, Los Napoles.  He always enjoys being serenaded by the staff and receiving ice cream treat. 

Yankee vs Reds Game

 

We were fortunate to receive tickets to the Yankees vs. Reds game last week.  John has a friend who works for the Yankees organization.  Oddly enough, I was seated next to one of the owners of the Yankees!  We took this picture of his championship ring.  When I was told he was one of the owners I got nervous then I remembered what a co-worker once told me, "they put their pants on the same way you do".  It's true.  The gentleman was very nice.  We had awesome seats!  And the Yankees won, too!  The only thing that would have made it better is if my favorite player, Derek Jeter had been playing.  Can't have it all!

My Sunday School Class

In February, I volunteered to teach the 3rd - 5th grade Sunday School class. I have really enjoyed it, but I think I've learned more than they have. This has been a tough age for me as I'm not sure if I'm reaching them. Every Sunday morning, I ask God for guidance. On June 5, we had promotion Sunday and I lost three of my students, but gained two more. I took some pictures as I intend to make a collage for our class.

TBall Season

We have really enjoyed baseball this year. Gehrig has played very well. He hits and fields well and helps the other kids, too. He has been asked if he would like to move up to the 6yr old league next year. We'll evaluate that decision when the time comes. We've been teaching him to wait for a good pitch. Well this last game, he did that. The crowd roared, "saying you go, make the coach pitch to you". While the other team coach said, "he does know there are no walks in Tball". Gehrig patiently waited and got his big hit!

Preschool Pre-Graduation

Gehrig's preschool had a year end party/commencement day. We are calling it pre-graduation since he will attending again next year. The teacher read an interview that each child completed. Gehrig told them his nickname is Genius, which got several chuckles including me. Afterward, I learned that his daddy has been calling him genius. Gehrig passed all the preschool equivalency tests and is doing very well. We were very pleased, proud parents.

Pegasus Parade

Gran, Gehrig and I went to see the Pegasus Parade this year. I used to watch the parade with my mother and grandmother. It was a lot of fun to share this my child and mother. The weather was perfect. It was a gorgeous day! Gehrig liked the big balloons the best. Look forward to attending next year's.