2011 Update

Just a quick update on what is going on in the boys world. Both Jake & Josh are playing baseball this season. Jake is on the Astros and Josh plays for the Angels (or according to the league website the Angles). Jake tried out for the lead role in his 2nd grade play of "Its a Jungle Out There" and he landed the role of King Leo the Lion. I never would have imagined he would thrive in performing in front of others, but he seems to be extremely confident in his rehearsals and he memorizes lines like an elephant. We couldn't be more proud. Josh is beginning the 3 week tryout for the community swim team and has started off with a bang. He has terrific form and we are excited to see him on his way to many swim competitions this summer. He also has made several outs on the t-ball field (outs are hard to come by at this age). In Jake's coach pitch league, he is batting leadoff and has hit the ball in every at bat so far through 5 games. Their record may be 0-5 but they are having fun.

The Mexican Fisherman

An American businessman was standing at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish.

“How long it took you to catch them?” The American asked.

“Only a little while.” The Mexican replied.

“Why don’t you stay out longer and catch more fish?” The American then asked.

“I have enough to support my family’s immediate needs.” The Mexican said.

“But,” The American then asked, “What do you do with the rest of your time?”

The Mexican fisherman said, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take a siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos, I have a full and busy life, senor.”


The American scoffed, “I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds you buy a bigger boat, and with the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats, eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats.”

“Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would sell directly to the consumers, eventually opening your own can factory. You would control the product, processing and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise.”


The Mexican fisherman asked, “But senor, how long will this all take?”

To which the American replied, “15-20 years.”


“But what then, senor?”

The American laughed and said, “That’s the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO (Initial Public Offering) and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich, you would make millions.”


“Millions, senor? Then what?”

The American said slowly, “Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take a siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos…”

School Party

Josh and his buddy Kowen and Jake and his class book exchange.

Sunflower

1st Place Athletics

Jake's team finished in 1st place as his team played their best game of the year in the championship game. Jake had 2 hits, 2 runs batted in, & scored his first run of the year! He was on third when the ball was hit to the pitcher. The pitcher tried to tag him out but Jake beat him to the plate.

A's

Jake is on the A's and he is playing coaches pitch. We should have a pretty busy spring with both boys playing ball.

Rangers

We ordered Josh the smallest uniform available and it still swallows him. He does love his uniform and doesn't want to take it off.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland at Jake's school this past Saturday.

Grand Prix

Jake finished his racecar for the Awanna Grand Prix on Sunday. He is very proud of his design.

Pizza Day

Some of these posts are out of order as I am really behind on posts. Josh had a fieldtrip to a pizza restaurant. They toured the facility and showed the pizza making process. After the tour they got to make there own pizzas and then eat them. Afterwards they went next door to Baskin Robins and chose there own ice cream. The kids had so much fun. Daddy was even able to come to the pizza fiedltrip. Josh was so proud to show off Dad.

Homework, Homework, Homework

Jake received his first real homework assignment last week. Eventhough he just received his first one we have been working with them each night on other stuff to get them in a good healthy school routine. Jake has his first spelling test and math benchmark test tomorrow. Josh loves homework time, as you can see below. It started out fun and then you can see we now have a divider so there are not as many distractions. Good luck kindergarten teacher! She will definitely have her hands full. :) But he sure is a sweet little guy and all the teachers just think he is the best kid ever. One teacher even said that he brings "Peace and Harmony" to the class. I pretty much said "what and what, my Josh"? That is truly the first time I have ever heard those descriptives for Josh, but it was very nice to hear.

Special Care Package

This was a special care package from Grandma and Grandpa. They didn't last very long, but the boys sure had fun with them.