CAN'T THINK OF A TITLE FOR THIS ONE!!!

Sam's New Haircut

Sam got his summer haircut by Dad on Thursday.
Here's a couple of pictures.

Kensi's First Pictures

Reese and Kensi

Ken, Robin Kensi and Reese

Kensi - isn't she beautiful?

Sweet Pea-Aunt Tina's new nickname for Kensi

Kensi Morgan Genther

Robin and Kenny welcomed their daughter Kensi Morgan to the world at 4:14 a.m. She weighed 6lbs 14oz. and is 19 inches long. She has dark hair from what we can tell and is beautiful! Robin's labor went well but fast and she actually didn't even have to be induced. Just going into the hospital did the trick! I was in such a hurry at 4 a.m. to make it to the hospital that I forgot my camera so pictures will follow later. Our God is an awesome God, praise Him for His goodness!

Baby Genther

Here's an update on my sister and Brother-in-law Kenny's new baby. As of yet the little one has not entered the world. She's actually due on May 3rd but is so uncomfortable and so big that her Dr. has agreed to induce labor tomorrow morning. She goes into the hospital tonight about 8p.m. and about 5a.m. they will start the induction. We would ask that everybody would please keep Robin, Ken and their unborn child in your prayers as well as the nurses and Dr.'s that will be assisting them. I will be at the hospital with them, so as soon as I can, I'll post what happens.

Lilly's New Softball Coach

Lilly has now started playing with a new softball team. I found out a few days after my last blog entry that we could ask for a new team if we felt there was a problem. I actually didn't realize that the team she had been put on were all fourth graders and Lilly is only in the second grade. So I called the couple that was in charge of the youth teams. They agreed that Lilly should be on a team with girls more her own level, so she was switched to a team with girls in the second and third grade. Her coaches are awesome!! The assistant coach is actually a girl (woman now) I grew up with when I was a kid. We used to stay over night at each others house and play together all the time. It's so nice seeing Lilly play now. She loves going and does quite well at it. She enjoys herself. I thank God that there are people like these coaches that have the patience and care enough about the kids to be kind as they teach them to play ball.

The Beginning of T-Ball

So, Sam and Vivi started T-ball tonight. What a wonderful experience! This is the way it should be for all children. The coaches were knowledgable, kind and absolutely enjoyed what they were doing. We left the ballpark and Sam and Viv were happy and excited and couldn't wait to go back. "When do we go again, Mom?" "I can't wait, Mom!" I am so glad and thank God that these coaches were sent to teach Sam and Vivian!

Lilly's First Softball Practice

So Lilly started Softball practice today. It was her first one and she was very excited to go. I was very excited for her. All went well until we got there. She did know a couple other girls on the team, that was good. Her coach just was not a very nice person. At first I kind of just brushed it off as me being an overprotective mom. You know how that goes. I tend to be that way. My kids feelings get hurt and I just want to jump in and make them feel better. So I held back and just continued to be encouraging whenever I could without being one of those mom's that's overbearing or embarrassing. :) But I just continue to hear this coach degrade Lilly at different times. Not that she didn't compliment her too, she did. Lilly wasn't the only young girl I heard her talk to like this. So, we were leaving after the practice and right away I could tell by the look on Lil's face she was about to cry. I ask her if everything is o.k. and that's all it took. She started crying right away. I don't know maybe the coach was just having a bad day. Whatever. But now Lilly doesn't but does want to play softball. I think she could be really good with the right help and encouragement. We've always said, and her teachers have always said, you must be firm but loving at the same time with her or she completely shuts down on you. I am so frustrated and it is so hard to see one of your kids hurt. I think its harder to see them hurt emotionally than physically. At least if their hurting physically you can give them something to relieve the pain. Emotionally, you can talk to them, encourage them, love them, but when someone hurts their spirit....what then?

The Best Dog in the Whole World

Our future Veterinarian!

Future Michigan Students

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Dairy Ranch Is Open!

We made our first trip to
the Dairy Ranch this past
week, as a family anyway.
I think Grandpa had taken
some kids there already:), and
as hard as the kids try, they
just cannot keep their faces
clean! Then again, how much
fun would that be?

Spring Is Here!

New Additions To Our Family

For those of you who don't know we
have several new additions coming very
soon. My sister Robin is due on May 3,
my sister-in-law Jen is due on May
13 and my sister Jackie is due October 25.
We are all very excited about these new
little miracles and can't wait to meet them
all! "Every good and perfect gift is from
above..." James 1:17

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Laura Ingalls Wilder

Lilly is in the second grade this year and

one of the projects she had to do was pick

a person from the past or present. Research

this person, write a speech and dress up

as this person. Thankfully, we have

Grandma Trish to help with the costume.

I'm a little challenged when it comes to

sewing. As you can see Lilly was Laura

Ingalls Wilder and she did an awesome

job on her speech!

Birthdays

We thought since this is the first time we've

posted we would show everyone what has
been going on the last few months. This is
Vivian's 5th birthday at Grandma and Grandpa
Jager's.

Autumn's 12th birthday at Grandma and Grandpa's
house. Most people don't know that Autumn is
a leapling so technically she is only 3 this year.

Better Late Than Never

Only ten years late, but we finally started our blog. If you're wondering about the title of our blog "Sweet Corn & Sauerkraut", sweet corn refers to the annual Jager family picking, cooking, bagging and freezing of homegrown sweet corn. Once you've had Jager sweet corn, you can never eat frozen or canned store bought corn again. I know what your thinking, that's the silliest thing you've ever heard. I used to think the same thing, but it's true. I am a believer. The sauerkraut should be self explanatory for those of you who know my maiden name-Rybiski. That's right, I'm polish and love sauerkraut, cooked or raw. So Adam and I will figure out all this blogging stuff and try to be consistent about posting. With four kids we may have trouble.