Cody's Football Camp

Back during the spring, Cody's football coach had the idea to put on a little football camp for our team this summer. He had 16 boys sign up for camp, and what a time they had. We dropped Cody off on Saturday afternoon, and didn't get him back home until Friday night. Camp was held at Grove Level Baptist Church in Maysville....it is a massive complex...with a lake, a pool, and many fields for the kids to use. It was the very first time that Cody had spent more than one night away from home, but he did excellent! They started each day with an hour of PT "physical training"....at 7am! Then they had drills and stations and other activities throughout each day. A couple of nights, they had flag football games where the parents and kids played together. Both mommy and I got to go down and play during the week. It was so much fun playing with the kids! The kids all learned how to do a "dance" where they took off their shirts and twirled them over their heads, then grabbed their privates, and shook their butts....so proud of them!! But, along with all the fun things they did, you could really see them get better as a football team as well. They are a really good group of boys, and the coaches all bragged about how well behaved they were all week. Hopefully there were some life lessons learned as well as football lessons! I have to admit, though, I sure was glad to get my Codybug back at the house! It just isn't the same when all the boys are not here. Our house / family just doesn't seem right if we are all not home together. I'm obviously not ready to be an empty-nester just yet....luckily, I've got a long way to go!

Lake Lanier Islands - all to ourselves

It's not very often that you get to go to a waterpark....and it is even more rare to go to the waterpark, and have the whole place to yourself!!  But, that is exactly what happened today.  Mom and the boys went with the Weavers, and had the run of the place.  Not exactly sure what Cody, Riley, and Sam were doing in this video.....but maybe this can come back to haunt them one day!

Cody's Baptism

Cody, today is a day that I will never forget!  What an honor and a blessing it was for your mom and I to get into the water with you and baptize you.  You made the decision on Easter Sunday this year to accept Jesus as your personal Savior.  When Pastor Jeff asked the question if anyone had made a decision, your hand went up without hesitation, and you walked down the aisle.  You were ready...you were not scared at all.  We were so very proud of you!  On your baptism day, we had tons of family and friends there to watch you.  Your whole Sunday School class came up and watched as well.  Also getting baptized today was one of your best friends, Jake Stinchcomb.  It is fun watching the two of you grow up together and getting to share this special day. Mom and I are so proud of the little boy that you are and the young man that you are becoming.  God truly blessed us when he chose us to be your parents!  We love you, Codybug!

Baughboys Battery

Baseball season has been a struggle so far as far as out team, the Timber Rattlers, is concerned.  We have a perfect record....we have lost them all so far.  But Cody and Riley have both played really well.  Cody has caught every pitch of every game.  What has impressed me the most is the fact that Cody has improved each and every game.  From the first game of having to chase nearly every ball, until now of him actually blocking the balls and making every effort to not let that ball get by him.  Riley has played 2nd base until tonight, and tonight he got his first shot on the mound.  He has been practicing pitching, and tonight he finally got his shot.  He walked the first batter, but then he settled down and started throwing strikes.  He did really well, considering it was his first time......well, except for that boy he hit between the shoulder blades!!

Riley's 8th birthday party

We had a blast tonight for Riley's 8th birthday party.  He chose to go to Stars and Strikes.  We played Laser Tag, played in the arcade, and had pizza.  He had his friends Caleb Moore, Nick Blackledge, Ben Meadows, Peyton Rinker, and someone that I don't know his name with us.  We had such a good time!  Be sure to check out this video of Nick playing a video game!

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