Dear Boys...
We had another LONG day of baseball. It was long for me but you know how much I love watching you guys play. I need you to know something. I know you are competitive by nature..all of you. But you don't ever have to compete for who is better at one thing or another just to prove something to your dad and me. We think you guys are so talented and hardworking. We KNOW this. We don't love one of you more because you had more hits one day or pitched better on another day. The same goes for school. You are all sooooo smart! As long as you work hard, study when you are supposed to, and try your best, we are proud. And the good thing is YOU ALREADY DO THAT!! We are so proud of all of you boys!! A high batting average or a low ERA isn't going to change that. You know why? Because you are good kids. You are kind, polite, honest, and friendly. You have hearts of gold and that makes you kids people like to have around. We love you more than anything. Don't ever forget that.

Love You guys!

Mom

Dear Joey...
Jack and I were talking about something in the car today. I can't even remember what it was. Jack was nervous about something he had to do I think but I am honestly not sure. You spoke up and told him "Jack, all it takes is 20 seconds of insane courage."

It touches my heart that you remembered that line from a movie we saw over spring break. I hope you never ever forget that all it really takes is 20 seconds of insane courage. Dream big and don't ever forget your insane courage.

I love you Joe!

Love, Mom

Dear Boys...
I am going to try to be much better at writing to you. I do have a lot to say. Ben, your birthday is coming up. We are SO excited but I think you are like over the top excited! More to come on that this week! For now, here is a picture from Christmas! You guys are still awful cute!

I love you!
Mom