Like father like daughter?!

Rach really wanted to try catching this year. So, at her last game, her coach put her in to catch. I thought she did a great job! She may not have caught every ball, but she blocked them all! She was by far the cutest catcher!!

Easter Outtakes- 2012

 I'm blind!

 It's a little bright out here!

 Hello down there!

(shots from this angle are always super flattering!!!)

As much as we like our neighbor and appreciate him taking the time to come take Easter pics for us, I couldn't help but laugh at these! Hardy-har-har!! :)

The Garden

We planted our garden a few weeks ago. Nick did most of it, but Trent was a huge help! He loves being outside working and helping in any way. He also still loves driving his jeep and checking things out all over the yard. This year, we planted: tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, zucchini, squash, beans, corn and watermelon. I can't wait for some fresh veggies!!

Happy 8th Birthday sweet girl!

 4 years

 2 years

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7 years

8 years have flown by and our baby girl is growing up! From a sweet, easy going baby to a happy, kind, thoughtful, beautiful little girl. Rachel lights up a room and brings joy to everyone she's around. We are so proud of her and so thankful that God gave her to us! Rachel Jane Milligan is an absolute blessing and we love her sooo much! 

Happy Birthday precious daughter!!

Go Dodgers!

Bradley couldn't be any cuter in his ball uniform. He is proud to be a Dodger and unceasingly chants: "Let's Go Dodgers!" at all games for the entire game. He wears a big grin and has a good time and is super fun to watch! Go #5!!

Go Diamonds!

The Diamonds have had some really good games so far! Rach looks adorable and the uniforms are sooooo much cuter than last year! So far, they are 4 and 1. At Rachel's 1st game, she hit a homerun!! Go Rach!! Softball is fun!! The cheers/chants are adorable and verrrry different from what we sang back in my (short) softball days. Here's one of Rach's favorite chants:
Player- "My name is Rachel and you know what I got?"
Team- "What do you got?"
Player- "I've got a team that's hotter than hot!"
Team- "How hot is hot?"
Player- "Grandslams and home runs too!"
Team- "Uh huh! Uh huh!"
Player- "Hit that ball, hit that ball, like -----another player's name---- can do!!"
The girls all end up singing and it's really cute!

Play Ball!

The kids have started their spring ball seasons. Rachel is a Diamond and Bradley is a Dodger. They are both having a good time and it's fun watching them! Rachel's playing on a girl's softball team and it's really cool seeing how good some of these girls are. Plus, this is our first year to keep score! Bradley is enjoying coach-pitch and has really been hitting well and sliding into every base! Nick is helping coach Bradley's team. He is quite cute himself and such a natural when it comes to all things sports-related.