Say "Cheese!"

It has become the new morning routine to go downstairs, eat breakfast, and take pictures. I left my camera on the table by the couch, so that is what Abby wants to play with. So, here are some cute pics of cute kids. Abby and Isaac love to pose; Andy, not so much, but I got some good ones anyway!

Cutie. She just sat down and said "Cheese!"

Isaac didn't want to be forgotten.

I was surprised I got this cute one of Andy. He never poses. This was a lucky shot!

The next day, Abby wanted to model again.

Isaac's new favorite book/ video is Chicka-Chicka- Boom-Boom. This is the coconut tree he made to go with the story.

This is Andy getting caught before he climbed up into the chair. He likes just sitting at the table. Notice he also has his Thomas train on the chair. I believe he "borrowed" it from Grammy and Papa Joe's house.

Big Weekend for Isaac

Hello Everyone out there. This is Isaac. I had a really big weekend and I wanted to tell you guys about it.

On Saturday, Mommy took me and Abby and Andy to Gommy Petty's house for a Happy Birthday Party for Gommy. That's Mommy's Grammy. Her Birthday is Tuesday. Daddy met us there and then we had dinner.

Saturday night, Daddy took me to a Nashville Sounds game. I like going there because they have a big guitar as the scoreboard. I tried to get a ball from the bullpen pitchers but they left me hanging.

It was a fun game but I did not like the fireworks at all. They were loud and chased us all the way back to the car. They were scary but Daddy kept telling me that it would be OK. I don't believe him.

We drove from Nashville to Ringgold were we were going to meet Uncle Craig at our house. We all went to sleep at 1:30 in the morning.

The next day we went to a Braves Game for Uncle Craig's birthday. The Braves were playing the Brewers. I love the Braves.

The coolest thing about this game was that during the game, the 3rd base Umpire (Daddy says his name is Angel Hernandez), called me out of the stands and gave me a ball.

Daddy and Uncle Craig were also really excited because Brian McCann hit a Grand Slam in the game. Daddy said he had never seen that before. Jason Heyward and Chipper Jones are my favorite players but I really like Brian McCann, too.

I also liked cheering for Bobby Cox as well.

But not only did I get one baseball, I got two. At the end of the game, Daddy took me down to the fence to see if any of the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen pitchers would give us a ball. But none of them had one. We were heading back to our seats and suddenly a Brewers coach appeared and asked me if I wanted a ball. Of Course I want a ball. Daddy and Uncle Craig could not figure out who he was only that his number was 55.

It was a fun long weekend.

New indoor pool!!

Really!! Well...

Last Tuesday a big storm came through bringing strong winds, lightning, and rain. The power flickered, and the kids were doing surprisingly well considering Snoopy was adding to the noise by howling in the garage.

All of a sudden, I get a phone call...from Melissa.

"Um, Jocelyn, you might want to get your pool out of your neighbor's yard before it completely blows away."

So, I did. I couldn't lose the thing, we had just gotten it the day before. It would have been a terrible waste of $13.

I brought it inside and a good time was had by all!

Notice Abby in the background. I think she was waiting for the pool boy to bring her a drink.

Andy watching the weather, or maybe Sprout.

Abby- "Yes, something with a little umbrella please."

Isaac- "Oh my goodness."

Fall Creek Falls

The Delks- all branches, went to Fall Creek Falls to enjoy a picnic with Whitwell Church of Christ (Joe's home church) and celebrate Grammy's birthday. My branch of the Delks arrived late, thus giving us more nap time, and less time with cranky babies in the heat.

Here is Abby eating her "hot dog" in typical Isaac fashion- no meat.

Here is Andy staying hydrated, with his fabulous new "do" done by Aunt Beth.

We did have a fun time seeing everyone, and Abby learned that coolers, especially ones that have ice and drinks in them, can make good toys in a pinch.

Later, we went indoors to the Inn, where we celebrated Grammy's birthday by having dinner. We changed all the kids' putfits, since their others were all wet. Unfortunately, I did not bring my camera inside, and I don't think Joe took any pics of us inside. Aunt Beth did get this pic of Andy looking stylish.

Fun with Aunt Beth

Because summer just wouldn't be the same without a visit from Aunt Beth, or Uncle Beth as Isaac likes to call her, we celebrated her arrival in style by going to.... McDonalds!!! And the Heavens rejoiced!! Aunt Kitty (Melissa) came was well to help with crowd control. We made sure they ate first, then they got to play!!

Andy made sure to clean his plate... and Isaac's and Abby's. He really does take after his Papa Joe after all!!

Isaac was nice enough to show Andy how to make the game make noises.

Help!! They have me trapped!!

Look where I am!!!

Abigail "Jones" facing the Playground of Doom!!

Just sitting here, waiting for Isaac to come down

Isaac actually played on the playland today. This was his first time being brave enought to go through all the tunnels. The first time, he followed another kid and went down the small slide. (the green one) But this time, he went in alone and... got a little lost. Aunt Kitty was about to go in after him, but he managed to find his way to the twisty slide, and came down unharmed. He wanted to go again, but we needed to go have diaper change and nap time.

Three Major League Ballparks

Hello Everybody. Isaac here again. I wanted to show you pictures from the three major league ballparks I have been to on this trip.

After I slept in my big boy bed, we woke up and headed to Cincinnati. Daddy and I took a tour of the ballpark and I got to sit in the dugout. Here is me telling everybody how I miss the Lookouts being a Reds affiliate.

I also got to run around on the field some. Daddy took this picture while sitting in the dugout.

We also got to go on the field and check out the warning track. I couldn't wait to run on the grass but Daddy would not let me.

That night we watched the Pirates and Brewers. I really like the game but it was very loud. They played a movie at the beginning that really scared me. Daddy liked the video but I hid behind my seat for most of the rest of the game.

The next day we work up early and hit the road. We went and watched the Phillies and the Cubs. Daddy wore his Braves shirt (underneath his other shirt because he is a 'fraidy-cat) and I tried my best to put a curse on them.

It did not work because the Phillies won. One thing they had that I did like was a Phillie Phanatic shoe slide. It was really fun.

Even though the Phillies won, I still had fun and Daddy got me a bat. I love getting bats.

We had fun, but Daddy was glad it was the last MLB game of the trip.

Isaac's Adventures Baseball Trip 2010

Hello Everybody. This is Isaac. Daddy and I are in the middle of our 2010 baseball trip and I wanted to tell you a little about it so far.

First off we left home and headed to the Lexington Legends. Daddy and I drove up to Lexington, KY. It was fun and I did sleep for a little while but I was very excited about the Legends and Greenville Drive.

Here is a picture of me at the Kentucky Welcome Center.

That night we went to the Lexington Legends. The game was fun but the flames that shot out of the scoreboard scared me.

Daddy let me get all my energy out and run around the stadium. There was a big horse on the right field side. I like it.

After the game we went back to the hotel room. I really liked having my own big boy bed. Daddy laughed at how excited I was.

We had some fun the next day when we toured Great American Ballpark and watched the Brewers and Pirates. I would tell you all about it but Daddy says I have to go to bed. We had a fun day today watching the Phillies and the Cubs but we need to go to sleep so we can get up tomorrow and go to Independence Park.

Good night.