What's a 5?

Jonah decided he wanted to buzz most of his hair, and he has long hair since he was about in the 2nd grade, I have always liked it long and was a little hesitant to let him go for it. But w figured if it looked bad, it would grow back.  So today we went into Sports Clips and told the girl kind of what we were thinking.  She asked us if we wanted her to use the 5 or the 6~ Jonah and I looked at each other and had to ask what she meant.  She said those were the clipper lengths.  I then had to tell her that he had never had a haircut with clippers and she said "Never" and we replied "No Never".  So she proceeded to buzz off ALOT of hair and I must admit I got a little sad.  I have always loved Jonah's long hair, but I must admit he looks so handsome with his "new" do!

Just for reference here is a photo that was taken during basketball season...

short hair or long hair--I LOVE THIS BOY!! 

Baseball

What a day at the ballfields yesterday!! Reds Win , Reds Win!!  The boys played a great game and easily won by more than 10 runs.  It has been kind of a long season as up until yesterday they had only won 2 games.  But yesterday man they tore it UP!!  The bats came alive for all the kiddos and Jensen had a double and 2 singles, with 6 RBI's!! 

Jensen was lucky enough to have 2 of his buddies from his AAU team from last year on his Reds team--Thanks to Andrew and Collin for making the LIttle League season fun for Jensen!

The City tourney starts next week--who knows maybe they will make a run for the title?

Jensen was lucky enough to be on a team last year that only lost 1 game all season and won the County tournament!  It has been a different year, but a learning year.  Go Reds!

Barker family Reunion 2011 edition

It was a great day for a reunion--perfect weather, wonderful food, and fabulous people!  Bruce was back from Texas and that made the gathering even more special.  We were at Jeff and Ashley's, it is such a great place to keep everyone entertained!

It was warm enough for swimming !

And playing a little basketball in the pool!  Dawson and Jensen had fun shooting some hoops.

These 3 ladies are the reason we gather--the 3 Barker girls--Aunt Dee, Shirley, and Aunt Kay! 

Jeff got out the 3 wheeler and Jensen was IMMEDIATLEY addicted!

Everyone had a nice time and enjoyed each others company--What a wonderful blessing family is!

 

Until next year when the Long's , Deitch's , and Schultz's gather again!!

On the Nightstand

Happy 75th Dad!!

Happy 75th birthday today to my dad George!! This is one of my favorite photos of the boys with Grandpa when they were little...they loved hanging out with Papa George at his service station and helping with guy things and riding his motorcycle.  My dad has always been an awesome grandpa to my boys and I am so thankful they love him so much.  Dad never likes a fuss made over him and hates parties, but I want him to know how much he is loved by us all today on his special day and always! 

Easter

We were blessed to have a picture perfect day to celebrate Easter.  Robert and Teresa hosted and as usual Teresa had everything decorated so perfectly!  DInner was delicious and the company was even better!  The big kids had a great time playing Easter bunny and hiding the eggs for Bode and Brystol. The little guys found all the treasure filled eggs , but Brystol liked to take time out after finding each one to eat the treat that was inside the egg!  Oh that boy makes me laugh!

 We also celebrated Brystols 4th birthday which is in a few weeks, he was so funny opening his gifts and had us all cracking up!  The kids spent most of the day outdoors playing baseball, fishing, and playing with the dogs.  Dallas decided it was great fun to run and play in the mud puddle and then proceeded to lay down al roll around in it like a pig--he was a muddy mess!  Love spending time with my family , we are so very  blessed!

Only girl in the world

Jonah likes to roam around the house singing his favorite songs and as of late he likes to bust into his rendition of Rhiana's popular song "Only Girl in the World". He is so funny and totally cracks us up and doesn't seem to care that the lyrics do not quite fit him.... for example....Want you to make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world, like I'm the only one that's in command, cuz I'm the only one who understands how to make you feel like a man...

Oh that boy. Sometimes I wonder.   He is so comfortable with who he is, nothing much seems to bother him and I so LOVE that!!  Wonder what the next bust out song will be and if it will be by Brittany, Fergie, or Beyonce, until then keep making me laugh Jonah!!