The Time Brody Met David Freese

Last night was kind of a big deal for Brody (and my niece Kelli). They got to meet David Freese!
If you are a Cardinals fan you already know who David Freese is. Simply put, he was the 2011 World Series MVP. Read more about him here.

 Freese was traded to the Angels this year and was rehabbing an injury in Salt Lake with the Salt Lake Bees (the Angels Triple A team) which means we got to see him play!

Before the games Kelli, Brody and my sister Julie headed down close to the field to watch him warm up. That's when they got to meet him. He took pictures with them and signed Brody's ball. What a nice guy!

Later in the game Brody was yelling his name while he was on the field and he even turned and gave a little wave with his glove.

What baseball player would you love to meet?

Little Passports

A few weeks ago I decided to sign Brody up for the Little Passports subscriptions. I figured he loves mail and this will be a great way for him to use his imagination, have fun and learn at the same time.

Little Passports is a monthly subscription where children receive a little suitcase filled with geographical activities and toys designed to help kids learn about the world in a fun way!

Our first package was a darling suitcase (that Brody can't stop playing with) filled with a play passport, a world map, boarding pass, stickers, and a little story about Sam and Sofia and how they start their exciting adventures.

When I ordered this for Brody I thought it would be great for a little summer learning. So far he is really excited about it and loves to look at the map and have me show him all the places I have traveled. I will keep you updated on what we think as we receive more packages from Little Passports. 

Five and a Half

How did this little boy of mine get to be five and a half years old? I am pretty sure that time speeds up once you have children.

Brody is my little buddy and loves to shop at Target with me. He is an awesome big brother and loves to help me with his sisters. He loves playing outside and loves playing on his T-Ball team.

He loves school and is learning how to read. He loves practices writing words but doesn't love when i  make him read his books to me.

Brody can be stubborn. He wants to be the boss of the family and frequently tells me so. He is a little know it all and is constantly informing me of the ways of the world.

He is learning all the players on the Cardinals baseball team. Matt Holliday is his favorite.

He loves snuggling with me, especially while we watch movies. He is really sweet!

He loves chocolate ice cream and pizza is still his favorite food.

Brody is really excited to start kindergarten in fall.

See more of Brody's age project here.