All the cousins dressed up for the wedding. We've had a fun day but we are all very tired by the end of the wedding. Please put us to bed!
Saturday, March 10
cousins at the wedding
All the cousins dressed up for the wedding. We've had a fun day but we are all very tired by the end of the wedding. Please put us to bed!
Wednesday, March 7
Friday, March 2
20 weeks
Well, today marks the half way point through this pregnancy! This little guy, definately has been easy thus far, hopefully not using up all the easiness in the womb!
breakfast helpers
We like to help in the kitchen. Mixing is lots of fun!
Eating is the best part--anyone want to come over for blueberry pancakes?
Beautiful weather
It has been incredible the last few days we have enjoyed the outside. We've had a picnic about every day- a benefit to picnics is that it is much easier to clean up! I have two messy eaters!
puzzles
Zack is enjoying putting puzzles together now. He's doing pretty well- this one is Bob the Builder.
Monday, February 19
It's a ....
Well, we had an ultrasound today... AS I have been telling folks, it's a girl because this has been such a different pregnancy, lots of strange things like tasting sweet in foods that have nothing sweet in them. I was only sick for a handful of days, I had more energy in the first trimester than previously, the list goes on... I even wore a PINK shirt to the ultrasound to proclaim it was a girl. All the sonographer did was shake her head no--it is a boy!
Tim was grinning ear to ear, of course he said it was the shock on my face since I was so sure- I don't know I believe him!
So baby boy number three, he looked great! He is measuring exactly where he should be, all his fingers and toes accounted for!
We are thrilled!
I guess we need to start the broken limb and window fund--I do see many of those incidents in our future.
Tim was grinning ear to ear, of course he said it was the shock on my face since I was so sure- I don't know I believe him!
So baby boy number three, he looked great! He is measuring exactly where he should be, all his fingers and toes accounted for!
We are thrilled!
I guess we need to start the broken limb and window fund--I do see many of those incidents in our future.
Wednesday, January 31
Waveland
We're enjoying our time with Kate!
Even Zack finds a way to entertain Kate! That is Zack and a duck call--
Kate tells Sammy that's her ball! Sammy says:But I have it!
Sammy shares his goldfish with Kate.
Kitty cat enjoyed "talking on the phone"--Aunt Cammie's old phone that took pictures was Zacks treasure while we were visiting. He still talks about that phone!
What a mess three kids can make!
The boys loved the dog in the house!
You can see more of our time together on Kate's blog Jan 28th
Even Zack finds a way to entertain Kate! That is Zack and a duck call--
Kate tells Sammy that's her ball! Sammy says:But I have it!
Sammy shares his goldfish with Kate.
Kitty cat enjoyed "talking on the phone"--Aunt Cammie's old phone that took pictures was Zacks treasure while we were visiting. He still talks about that phone!
What a mess three kids can make!
The boys loved the dog in the house!
You can see more of our time together on Kate's blog Jan 28th
Play, Play, Play
These boys love to play with
Trains--they even take their trains to bed with them!
Lincoln Logs--Zack has started building his own designs
On the Jeep outside- It's rare that Zack allows Sammy to ride! We haven't been outside lately because it's been bitterly cold!
Trains--they even take their trains to bed with them!
Lincoln Logs--Zack has started building his own designs
On the Jeep outside- It's rare that Zack allows Sammy to ride! We haven't been outside lately because it's been bitterly cold!
Monday, January 29
Monday, January 22
Wednesday, January 17
Shhh, Sammy has a secret!
He is going to be a big brother in July. Although, if you ask him if he wants a new baby you will hear."No new baby, Mama/Dada"
Saturday, January 13
plastic hats?
Zack came running in and said "look mom, I'm a pot head!"
The boys had a great time wearing the plastic buckets on their heads and playing the keyboard. The were true entertainers!
Tuesday, January 9
Christopher Robin
We watched the Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh. If you remember, there is a scene where Christopher Robin saves Pooh from the bees by jumping into a puddle with his black umbrella opened up. I came in and found his immitation.
Thursday, December 28
Our 10th
We had a wonderful 10th anniversary. The boys stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's and we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Mentone, the Mountain Laurel Inn. We stayed there on our honeymoon-the first night. A long day of wedding bliss, long drive from Jackson and well we didn't remember much about the stay-except "the Baskerville" fog that had settled over Lookout Mountain. We only stayed there one night and the next day we drove to Brevard... So long story short, we weren't there long.
This time, ten years later, we stayed two nights and had time to enjoy the area. We drove along the "scenic highway" (it was a little disappointing, considering we thought it would have lookouts, etc.) to Chattanooga and went to the battlefield park and walked around. That night we had dinner in an old farmhouse that had been converted to a restaurant, we had a little room all to ourselves---Incredibly good food! The next day we drove the Little River Canyon. It was what we expected from the "scenic Highway".
It was a wonderful, refreshing time. We hadn't gotten away without the kids so this was our first time without having to deal with all the kid things for a few days. They survived (kids and grandparents) and Zack got to go to his first movie, Charlotte's Web.
Sammy had a little harder time, he was looking for us a good bit.
This time, ten years later, we stayed two nights and had time to enjoy the area. We drove along the "scenic highway" (it was a little disappointing, considering we thought it would have lookouts, etc.) to Chattanooga and went to the battlefield park and walked around. That night we had dinner in an old farmhouse that had been converted to a restaurant, we had a little room all to ourselves---Incredibly good food! The next day we drove the Little River Canyon. It was what we expected from the "scenic Highway".
It was a wonderful, refreshing time. We hadn't gotten away without the kids so this was our first time without having to deal with all the kid things for a few days. They survived (kids and grandparents) and Zack got to go to his first movie, Charlotte's Web.
Sammy had a little harder time, he was looking for us a good bit.
Tuesday, December 26
Advent Calendar
Yes, I am sending you a personal blog message!
I did do an advent calendar--I'm sorry I am just finally getting it posted!
Thanks so much for all your creative sparks! You are amazing.
Monday, December 25
Tuesday, December 12
Sleeping
Zack's thoughts on talking and sleeping:
"My voice is inside me. When I go to bed, I stop talking and my voice goes to sleep. Then I can go to sleep."
"My voice is inside me. When I go to bed, I stop talking and my voice goes to sleep. Then I can go to sleep."
Friday, December 1
Jesus and the cookie monster
Never thought you'd hear those two together, huh?
Leave it to Zack and his storytelling!
This was taken out of LONG story (never ending) that we recorded.
Enjoy!
Leave it to Zack and his storytelling!
This was taken out of LONG story (never ending) that we recorded.
Enjoy!
Monday, November 27
No, Mama!
Lately that is all or comprises most of what Sammy says these days. He knows what he wants and is not happy with anything other than that. Sometimes he just says no, but doesn't realize what it means. Like if he wants a drink and I hand him a cup he will say "no, Mama" but as soon as I put the cup up, he is just beside himself.
I guess it's the same with adults sometimes, too! We know what we want but have a hard time or don't want to communicate with those around us. It's sometimes easier to be negative than deal with the situation.
It's amazing that our children make us realize much more about ourselves and our sinul nature.
I guess it's the same with adults sometimes, too! We know what we want but have a hard time or don't want to communicate with those around us. It's sometimes easier to be negative than deal with the situation.
It's amazing that our children make us realize much more about ourselves and our sinul nature.
Flu shots
We all got our flu shots today. Zack was still crying as we were getting in the car to go home. Sammy was not crying anymore after he and Daddy walked out of the room where he got the shot. Sammy also freed his arm and grabbed the shot after the guy finished giving him the shot. Thankfully he did not stick himself!
They are both napping and getting a good rest.
They are both napping and getting a good rest.
camoflage
We met Brent tonight, Aunt Carol's son, Pop and Ama brought him to our house and then we all went to dinner. The boys did not seem shy at all around him- he seems at ease with kids. We enjoyed it.
Once we got home from dinner, I got some picts of the boys, they wanted to wear their camofage to bed!
Once we got home from dinner, I got some picts of the boys, they wanted to wear their camofage to bed!
Thanksgiving
We went to Atlanta and enjoy spending some time with Grandmother. On Friday, the boys enjoyed all the fun they had with Ama and Pop and Grandmother while Mom and Dad enjoyed shopping in Atlanta for some items at Ikea, etc. The boys new table was on the agenda and we were happy to locate it!
Sunday, November 26
catching opossum
T heard this guy grubbing around the yard. A battle ensued after T located it. T won and the opossum was probably sore today. No opossum stew!
Monday, November 20
Friday, November 17
Sammy's 18 month appt
at about 19 1/2 months! went great. He seems to be right on track he weighed 24 lbs and he was 31 1/2 inches tall. So he's growing! He has all four molars now and is talking alot!
We had such a nice time together. I took some puzzles and a couple of books and activites to help to pass the time. All was fine, until the doctor came in. He wanted nothing to do with her. She wasn't the greatest with him, and she examined him as best she could.
He was not happy with them checking his wieght or height--it was a fight to get him to do anything they wanted. He did not want his clothing taken off, starting with his jacket!
His next appt will be with Zack and hopefully Zack will cooperate, I think two parents will be required at that apt.
We had such a nice time together. I took some puzzles and a couple of books and activites to help to pass the time. All was fine, until the doctor came in. He wanted nothing to do with her. She wasn't the greatest with him, and she examined him as best she could.
He was not happy with them checking his wieght or height--it was a fight to get him to do anything they wanted. He did not want his clothing taken off, starting with his jacket!
His next appt will be with Zack and hopefully Zack will cooperate, I think two parents will be required at that apt.
Thursday, November 16
Picking up planes
T got to go to pick up a plane at the factory in Kansas. T was handed the "token keys" and the other IP flew it here! Zack thought Dad was picking up an airplane and brining it home to him! T did get a tour of the factory and brought some goodies for us. The boys got patches and a foam airplane! So he brought them something just not a T-6!
Saturday, November 11
I know it's been awhile..
The first weekend of November we went back to Clinton/ Jackson for Homecomning at Belhaven. http://www.belhaven.edu/
We did enjoy seeing and catching up with our friends that are in and around the Jackson area. We stayed with Mumsy in Clinton and I was astonished to find out that some of our friends live on the same street I grew up (about 6 houses up) and I know the family that moved into our old house. Small world!
Anyway, Mumsy had a miniture donkey and Tim offered $100 if I would ride the thing...so you guessed it, I did "ride" it, Zack had to move the feed bucket for it to move.... I then I got bucked off!!!
So you'll see some pictures that will amuse.
We did enjoy seeing and catching up with our friends that are in and around the Jackson area. We stayed with Mumsy in Clinton and I was astonished to find out that some of our friends live on the same street I grew up (about 6 houses up) and I know the family that moved into our old house. Small world!
Anyway, Mumsy had a miniture donkey and Tim offered $100 if I would ride the thing...so you guessed it, I did "ride" it, Zack had to move the feed bucket for it to move.... I then I got bucked off!!!
So you'll see some pictures that will amuse.
Thursday, November 9
blowing kisses
They were calling the wagon a school bus!
Sammy calls it the "cool ga"
Zack finally has upgraded to School bus, however it used to be the "cool bus."
Sammy calls it the "cool ga"
Zack finally has upgraded to School bus, however it used to be the "cool bus."
Monday, November 6
Boys and books
Every once and a while we go to the loft and read our special books by National Geographic