Well, now that Spring Break is almost over, I've finally decided to update our family's blog with all the happenings around the Sowards home since February.
In February, AES had its annual talent show and Conner was asked to serve as one of the emcees for the occasion. He and his friend, Steadman Glenn did a wonderful job of introducing all of the performers.
The audience was entertained with everything from singing and dancing to cheering, tumbling, and piano and guitar playing 
Also in February, the boys and I met Sunny and her girls at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham to celebrate Katy and Lydia's birthdays. 
We spent part of our day at the petting zoo, where we saw the sign below that at first caused us a little concern......
....and then we saw the pig in question....
.....and needless to say, we were no longer concerned!
Oak Mountain is a beautiful place to visit and will hopefully be a meeting spot for the Sowards and Chandlers again soon!
NOW.......on to March and baseball.
We spent part of our day at the petting zoo, where we saw the sign below that at first caused us a little concern...... 
....and then we saw the pig in question.... 
.....and needless to say, we were no longer concerned! 
Oak Mountain is a beautiful place to visit and will hopefully be a meeting spot for the Sowards and Chandlers again soon! 
NOW.......on to March and baseball.Conner and Brady are both playing baseball again this year. Conner is playing for the Diamondbacks and Brady for the Brewers. Here are a few pictures from the first few weeks of the season.
Brady's first at bat!
Shaking hands after our first win!
Brady and Austin Hall reflecting on the game
Brewers team meeting after the game
Conner pitching in his first game of the season
After the game...
D'backs team meeting.
Jon Luke getting ready to start the game!
Brady, Conner and Emory ready for the games to begin!
Mrs. Chavers' class is ready to roll!
Brady and his classmates at the "Plunger Relay"
Go Brady!
Run, Brady, run!
Emory's class ready for the "Plunger Relay"
Conner's class
Mrs. Tucker's girls are ready to take on the boys in "Tug-of War!"
Pull harder, boys!
Demonte, Conner and William at the "Bubble Gum Relay"
Brady's first at bat! 
Shaking hands after our first win! 
Brady and Austin Hall reflecting on the game 
Brewers team meeting after the game 
Conner pitching in his first game of the season 
After the game... 
D'backs team meeting.
In April, we finally had a chance to go to Auburn to see my cousin Jon Luke pitch for the Tigers. Notice that Brady and Conner have decided that family is more important than what team you usually pull for. They are still Bama fans, but when it comes to college baseball, they are AU all the way! The Tigers didn't get the win, but we were proud of Jon Luke, nonetheless. He did a terriffic job!
Jon Luke getting ready to start the game! 
April 8 was annual Field Day at AES and was a great day!
Brady, Conner and Emory ready for the games to begin! 
Mrs. Chavers' class is ready to roll! 
Brady and his classmates at the "Plunger Relay" 
Go Brady! 
Run, Brady, run! 
Emory's class ready for the "Plunger Relay" 
Conner's class 
Mrs. Tucker's girls are ready to take on the boys in "Tug-of War!" 
Pull harder, boys! 
Demonte, Conner and William at the "Bubble Gum Relay"Spring Break 2011
Katy, Allie, Amy, Aubry, Conner, Brady, Ty, Lydia and Bayli...
Brady's UFO birthday cake
Happy Birthday, Brady! Hope your birthday was "out of this world!"
We had a hard time getting the candles lit because it was soooooo windy at the park on the day of the party!
Ty
Sweet, sweet Brynne
Cole, Colby and Brady enjoying the party
Katy, Allie, Amy, Aubry, Conner, Brady, Ty, Lydia and Bayli...after a day at the beach!
Brady also celebrated his 9th birthday during Spring Break. We celebrated at the Dream Park with family and friends.
Brady's UFO birthday cake 
Happy Birthday, Brady! Hope your birthday was "out of this world!" 
We had a hard time getting the candles lit because it was soooooo windy at the park on the day of the party! 
Ty 
Sweet, sweet Brynne 
Cole, Colby and Brady enjoying the partyWe actually decided to take a second trip to the beach during Spring Break with the Kelleys.....
BEACH BOUND!
Mason, Conner, Landon and Brady showing off their muscles!
BEACH BOUND! 
Mason, Conner, Landon and Brady showing off their muscles!On Friday night, we had a spa treatment at the Sowards Spa! Girls only, of course....the boys were confined to playing X-box in the living room! (We missed our Emory....she was the only Garner-girl cousin not there!)
......until next time! :)
