T-Ball and NB Baseball

This t-ball season has really got the boys in love with the game.... here's a few shots from their very first practice:

Josh's 1st t-ball Practice with Marlins102

Derek's 1st t-ball Practice with Marlins102

Joshua has really picked up on t-ball and loves playing it!  He's even earned the game ball!

Benji is their #1 fan!

With practices and games 3 times a week,
this guy has been a great little sport!

Because the boys have loved t-ball so much,
Zaide Mike decided to take the boys to a High School
 game at NB to really show them the sport.  And what better
night than opening night on the beautiful new field?!

Discussing the game.

Much more fun to come for a rookie season with the Marlins102!

Valentine's Day

Derek's tooth has become VERY wiggly.

Derek’s twisty loose tooth

Blueberry Bums

Each year, NB Kindergarten has a sweetheart's dance --- so, Derek and Mommy got to experience a special Valentine's Day together!

Mimicking the Statue

Benjamin and Derek

Alexander and Derek

Derek's card for the Valentine's Dance, Love, Mommy & Daddy

The Kindergartners!

 NB Sweethearts Dance (Derek)

Sweetheart Dance Moves

Sweet(heart) Dance Moves

Sweetheart Dancing Maniacs

Conga Line

Dancing with DJ Denise

DJ Denise -- Derek's fave Kindergarten Teach!

Dancing with friends

Mommy-Son Dance

 At Josh and Benji's school - they're having fun, too, learning about Tu B'shevat!

Josh learns how important it is to keep our waters clean.

Snack time with friends!

We have our first injury from the HUMUNGOUS play set in the back yard.  Derek went across the monkey bars, but when you get to the other side, there's nowhere to go.  So, he jumped down.  It's a FAR way down.  He, of course, wanted to do it again.  The second time, however, he wasn't so lucky and landed face first into the ground -- rock to lip, and here we are!  Held it together for a while, so no stitches necessary!

Jump Rope for Heart

Derek worked hard to help Coach Palermo and North Broward to raise money for Jump Rope for Heart (a fundraiser for the American Heart Association while allowing the kids to learn about heart health).  Derek went all in and raised as much as he could!  And, on the day of the event, since he raised a certain amount of money, he had the chance to slime his coach!

Working on his jumping skills.

The Amazing Coach Palermo!

Micah captures the event with Mrs. Highfield

Derek slims Coach P!