We have been so busy! This is generally a REALLY busy time of the year for us with the end of school approaching, Riley in basketball and baseball, and Spencer in T-ball. Riley has practices for baseball on Tuesday and Thursday nights (games begin May1) and basketball practice on Friday nights with games on Saturday. Spencer will practice Tuesday nights as well. His first practice is April 22 with his games beginning May 3.
OK, so I have a couple of good stories for everyone to enjoy!!!
Spencer Gets "Hunged Up"
A couple of Sundays ago we were all at Pa's (Shawn's dad) house fishing in the tank. Spencer is just mainly interested in casting and reeling in his line. So, to save himself some time (because he is such a kid himself and wants to be the one who catches the first, BIGGEST, and the most fish) Shawn rigged Spencer's pole with a spinner bait as he felt this was the best way for Spencer to do what he calls fishing (casting and reeling) and still have some what of a chance to catch a fish. So, the fishing begins! After about an hour and a half of fishing and only 999,999 times of removing Spencer's lure from trees, fences, chair, his shorts, his shoes....(you get the idea) he proclaims he thinks he is "hunged up, again". At this point Shawn has just cast his line so I proceed to help Spencer free his line, once more. When I get to him I can hear is line being pulled from his reel. So, I scream to Shawn "He is not hung up, he has caught a fish and it is taking his line!" Keep in mind Shawn is in fishing mode, which means he thinks he is in a professional tournament and any loud noises will "scare the fish away". Anyways, back on track. I get behind Spencer and am going to help him reel his fish in because he is really working hard to get his fish to the bank. When I get behind him and bend over to help him, he completely lets go of his pole. Translation: I am now completely in charge, scary I know. Spencer runs to the edge of the water and starts reaching for his line, thinking that if he grabs it he will be able to pull the fish in before it get away. Just as soon as he gets to the water the fish jumps up out of the water. My manly little boy proceeds to scream like a girl. This (the fish jumping not the screaming) gets Shawn's attention. Now he thinks Spencer is the professional at the tournament and he wants Spencer to earn first place not be handed first place by his mother. So, he tells Spencer "You get up there and reel that fish in your mother is NOT going to do it for you!" Spencer comes and takes back command of his pole and finally after what felt like forever he manages to get the fish reeled in. He is now in complete shock because "this is the BIGGEST fish I ever saw". We weigh his trophy and his bass weighed 7, yes SEVEN pounds. Now, that may not sound very big but, for a fish it IS big. Spencer was soooo proud of himself and proclaimed "I am glad my dad made me bring my fish in all by myself!" It was so cute and now he wants to fish every day...I THINK HE IS HOOKED!!!
HE IS NOT "HUNGED UP" ANYMORE!!
Spencer's 5th Birthday Party
We had Spencer's 5th birthday party since my last post. He is all in to cooking so we had a chef party. We had the party at this amazing place called "The Divine Dinner Divas". All the kids cooked their own meal. Spencer decided that they all would make pizza. The kids rolled their own dough, put their own sauce on, and decided what toppings they wanted. They all wore chef hats. We had so much fun! I would highly recommend "The Divine Dinner Divas" to anyone. They took care of everything. FYI: They have the most amazing chocolate sheet I have ever eaten in my whole life. Here is a picture of my little chef.
Chef Spencer McCulloch
Riley has been playing little dribblers! His division is kindergarten thru second grade. So each team has 2 kindergarteners, 2 first graders, and 2 second graders, it is quite and amusing mix. I have seen so much improvement in him since basketball started. Summer and Charlie Heath have been his coaches and they are absolutely amazing with the kids. They have taught them so much. We were very fortunate to be placed on their team. Keep in mind Riley towers over everyone, including the second graders that are the same age as him. Watching him rebound is absolutely hilarious because he never even jumps, he just reaches up and grabs the ball and holds it above his head with his arms stretched out and the other players swarm him jumping up and down trying to get the ball away from him. Last weekend he played two games on Saturday. During both of the games he scored twice! The first game he was the only one that scored:)! It is so funny to watch the kids because they take it soooo serious as if they were playing in the NBA! They are so cute!!
D-E-F-E-N-S-E!!
Get On Your Man
Rebound, Riley!
Take It Down
