From GA to BHI

We have been burning the rubber on the road lately. The kids and I went to GA for a summer visit. We packed in lots of fun in just a few days. I was able to catch up with old friends and enjoy lunch with my dad.

We drove back home for less than 24 hours. The kids had the afternoon to play at home and then we hit the road the next morning. We headed back to the sand and sea. This time we had a few extra toes in the sand with us.

After 2 days of fun, it was time for an ice cream break. I skipped on the ice cream so I could take some pics. I have learned in the past that it is hard to eat ice cream and snap pictures at the same time! So I made the sacrifice and was able to get this cute pic of the kids. There was some serious ice cream licking concentration going on.

Our friends packed up this morning and departed on the ferry. It was a special time for all of us.

More fun is ahead!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to the Big Guy in the house! Thanks for being such a wonderful daddy.

And Happy Father's day to my Dad! I hope your day was special.

Love ya'll both!

Stories From The Shore

There is something about the shore that makes everyone slow down and relax. Days are spent in our bathing suits and sand between our toes. I don't think the bottom of our feet ever really get cleaned. It reminds me of when I was a kid and my feet would be black by the end of the day. There is nothing like going barefoot!

Afternoons are spent on the porch telling "silly" stories. This is becoming a little tradition between Gee and B. B loves to hear Gee tell stories of me when I was a child. Like the time I came home from school with banana pudding on my glasses and like how I slept in my pajamas inside out and backwards. B then tells Gee silly stories of me now. No telling what will be told.

Time has been spent on froggy potty. Kudos to K for doing great. It was a rocky start but he has got it now. Well at least half of it. He went from screaming and saying "I not have to" to "Mommy, gotta go potty." Let me just say....training boys is soooo different than training girls.

I hope your summer days are off to a good start!

We Have A Graduate In The House

We have a graduate in the house! I remember taking this little girl to preschool when she was 2 years old. She was very timid and shy. She did not speak at school the entire first year but would come home and act out everything she observed at school. She was always sad when I dropped her off but was always smiling from ear to ear when I picked her up. Her teachers loved her and nurtured her. I got so much joy in watching how God uses other people besides me to mold her.

It is amazing how much she has grown. She went from a 2 year old who would not participate in the Christmas play to a 5 year old saying a Bible verse at her graduation ceremony. I remember praying for a child with a sweet spirit. God is so faithful. The first time I layed my eyes on her, I said she looks like she has a sweet spirit. I could see it in her eyes. So at graduation, tears rolled down my face when her teacher announced her name and said "Future ballerina and awarded the sweet spirit award."

So here is my 5 year old. She loves skirts and t-shirts. Imagine that! I wonder where she gets that from?

She loves her friends and having playdates.

She loves ballet.

She loves dress up and her new scooter.

I am so thankful God gave me this sweet blessing. I am proud to be her mommy.

I love you Pumpkin!

The Fun of A Three Year Old

It is hard to believe my baby is 3 today! There is something about a little boy that pulls at those Mommy heart strings. Since I had a girl first, I had lots to learn about boys. I learned from day one that God made them very different. Different, in a good way. He is a little warrior at heart. He loves superheros and establishing who is the good guy and who is the bad guy. He turns sticks into swords and puts on his game face when playing. He is one tough little boy. He will fall flat on his face and get up laughing. Deep down through all the toughness, he has a sweet and sensitive heart. He will squeeze my leg and say I love you. He has brought lots of laughter to our house. There are times when I just watch him and laugh.

He loves his best buddy.

She makes him laugh out loud!

She plays chase with him. Usually, he is chasing her and probably will be when he is 16. She is a cutie!

He does not care that he has strawberries all over his face and hands. He just knows they were yummy to eat.

His cape gives him superhero powers unlike his madras shorts! Long sleeves are a must because superheros wear long sleeves.

I love this little guy! Happy Birthday!

What Have I Done?

What have I done? I was not thinking when I said I wanted to give my binky away. How was it that I had 4 binkies just 2 weeks ago and all of a sudden I have none? Please anyone....send me a binky but don't tell Mommy. You can just put it in the mailbox and I will get it.

It's Been A Good Day

A Mother's Day eating grouper salad by the water with my 2 kiddos and hubby is a good one.

We have been at the beach all week. Beautiful weather and fun times. Provisions is one of our favorite places to eat as we are headed home. It is decorated in high class....plastic chairs and tables. My kind of place.

So I told my hubby I wanted a Mother's Day picture. I have a zillion pics of the kids with the big guy but today I wanted one of me and the two that call me Mommy. You should have heard me give instructions on the picture taking. If you know the big guy....you know he was thinking, just smile and let me take the picture. So I smiled right into the sun!! Look at our eyes.

Wait honey, can you take one more? You are such the man. Now Keenan, you are going to get a spanking if you don't sit here and take the picture. Please do this for mommy. Ok, everyone say Happy Mother's Day. :o)

We had big excitement at the mailbox this evening. Keenan had a package he wanted to mail. Can you guess what it is?

Any guesses? Come on, guess.

Bye Bye Binky!

I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day. I love you my little pumpkin and buddy and thank God everyday for you.