Finally getting around to another post!

Well....things have been busy around the Tuten household. But what else is new????? Braden's all-star team played in his State Tournament last week in Jasper and finished up this week. Here are a few pictures of the tournament.


Ready for the pitch...




The "Thrill of Victory!"



A different game, but still ready for the pitch...

Wham....Look at how everybody is looking where he hit it!

Some of his "loyal fans"...Meemaw, Papaw, and Austin.

Earlier was the "Thrill of Victory"...well, this is the "Agony of Defeat!" But we did good. We beat North Chilton, Corner, and Gardendale. We were beaten by Oak Mountain who ended up finishing 3rd in the state and by Trussville who ended up winning the state so...16 teams qualified to go the state and we tied for 5th. Braden played his heart out and did a great job. We are proud of him!

Carmen worked in a few trips to see the ducks at the park where we were playing.

So, when we were through with the tournament, I finally got the kids' dentist appointments worked in. This was Carmen's first trip to the dentist. Austin wanted to know why I was grabbing the camera on the way out the door. But it was her first trip to the dentist...I had to take a picture!!!! She was so excited and kept asking..."Is it time to go to the dentist yet? Is it time for the dentist yet?" etc. They called her name and I said, "Do you want me to go with you or do you want to go back by yourself?" She said she wanted to go by herself! She did and just did great. I sat there and then thought...she doesn't need me!!!! She is changing so much lately and growing up...I know it is good but it is also sad. We got her registered for Preschool and she is so excited. She is ready for summer to be over so she can start preschool...unlike her mother who is not ready to go back. The other day she was swinging and telling me how high she was going by herself. Then she said, "I don't need you to push me anymore." I thought of how many times that I told her that she could do it and she needed to learn to swing herself, but....when the time came, what did I say? Something to the effect of..."You are doing great! I can still push you sometimes though, can't I?" Way to go, Mom! Push her to do it on her own and then feel hurt that she does. Growing up is hard!

1st trip to the dentist! (I really need to move those buttons a little on this outfit, don't I?)

Well...I told Austin he needs to let me take his picture more often. He is in the background of a few of the pics. Oh well...speaking of growing up....Like I said, I know it is good, but it is also sad! I know this was long, but maybe I won't wait so long between posts next time.