Happy Birthday Al and Ben!

Ben turned 9 on August 25th. He had a great party with a few friends to sleep over.

Ben loved his gifts. His big interest now is WWE wrestling.
This pillow is perfect for him.

He loves action figures!


Al's birthday was August 30th. I made real chocolate icing, which Megan loved. So did I. She has been busy wishing everyone a "Happy Erfday." It sounds a little like "Happy Earthday." The things they say and do at this age are so funny.

Back to School!

It is hard to believe it is time to get back to school. Jack started kindergarten this year and Megan has started preschool.

Jack on his first day.

In Mrs. Decker's classroom

Megan had a great first day at preschool. She was very ready to go. Megan's first day breakfast was whale crackers - how healthy! It was all I could get her to eat.

Megan is all smiles at preschool - no tears on her first day.

We loved the pools!

This was our first family trip to the Myrtle Beach area, usually we go to Ocean Isle. I thought Cherry Grove was a great place - lots of families and nice places to stay. We stayed at a resort, which was a first for us. This Lazy River was so much fun and relaxing for me. One of the best parts about it was that it was right outside our condo door. Almost every night either Al or I would take the boys out to play in it.

Will who is too cool to smile anymore.

Jack is all smiles.

Ben always has a great time. He and Will can't stand to swim without their goggles.

Megan still loves to stay attached to my hip, which is fine by me. She enjoyed the kiddie pools and even the hot tub.

2010 Fun on the Beach

We had lots of fun at Cherry Grove Beach this year!

Taking walks.

Come on everyone please look at me and no closing your eyes!

Megan and Jack loved the sand.

Riding the waves!

Will and Ben dug some huge holes. More pictures coming soon.

Our Exciting June

School is finally out and we have had lots of fun. We have been swimming, gone to two bible schools, had way too many sleep overs, and spent Father's Day at Lake James with Granddaddy. We just spent last night watching the best fire works show right here in Ashmoor Downs.


We have also had lots of fun at Sunday School. Megan loves to go and play ring around the rosie with her friends. She is the oldest of the bunch and probably slings around these younger buddies. Aubrey, Ella, Megan, and Hailey are enjoying their cheerios.

It always amazes me how they will sit so well in these chairs at Sunday School. Now at home it is more challenging to get a two year old to sit still.

Will and Ben have recently become very interested in WWE wrestling. So these two lucky boys went with Al and another father and son to Monday Night Raw in Charlotte. They had a blast yelling for their favorite wrestlers and holding up their signs.

Al, Will, and Ben went to Cub Scout camp again this year. They came home with lots of stories. Will and Ben both climbed and repelled on this wall. I love Will's determined look.

We are not giving up!

I decided that on May 25th I would start potty training Megan. I picked this date, because this is when she was officially 2 years 4 months. I also figured it would be easier to do over the summer. So here is the little trainee. I have been letting her sit and watch TV till she goes. When you come to my house you might find the potty chair in the kitchen, den, or my bedroom. Oh well whatever works. Megan has been great about being willing to sit and try. We are having more successful attempts than accidents. After she goes she jumps and says, "Great job, Gegan"(she doesn't seem to want to say the "M" in her name yet). If I am not close by she will bring me the bowl and say "I did it." I am really happy with our potty training success.

Jack the Preschool Graduate!

On May 20th Jack had his official graduation from Midway Methodist Preschool. It is so hard to believe. Jack has had a great year and is ready for kindergarten. During the graduation they introduced each child and then told what each would like to be when he/she grows up. Jack said he wanted to be a fireman. So here he is by the fire extinguisher. One little girl said she wanted to have babies when she grew up - so funny and cute.

Jack and his buddy Ethan. They have been in class together since they were two.

Congratulations Jack! We love you!