Dad's bday

I thought the boys were so clever coming up with the king costume for their Dad to wear for his bday!M even made the staph himself.

Good bday

Hubbys bday. The boys were cute and got him a Braves shirt and a pillow like mine (tempurpedic, rocks!)  And B also picked him out Hersheys chocolates since he loves those.  Then I cooked a lime pie (thanks to Leahs recipe) and made some roasted veggies ( I know you are impressed) and then B grillled some steaks. yum.

Weekend in July

This has been a great week at VBS.  The boys really enjoyed it with all of their friends.  M especially was asking me alot of questions today about God and I told him how proud I am of him that he is touched by God and impresses me with his questions and behavior.  We also went yesterday to Nashville Shores. Mom got us for Christmas this great membership and the boys love it.  Today M went to a bday party at the skating rink for Reggie and then we went to a cookout/swimming party at Jeremys.  We suprised the boys Dad with a chocolate cake with strawberries in the middle at the cookout.

VBS

VBS has been great this week at Cami's church.  The boys are having such a great time with their friends and the lessons.  I pray they will be Godly boys and Godly men.  I love to watch them sing and dance and laugh and raise their hands.  Does this picture look like a boy that is having fun!

1st lost tooth

B lost his first tooth last night at 11pm! His brother wiggled it for him until it came out.  M was so proud of himself and B looked a little shell shocked.  They will always remember this. He told me I can't tell anyone or post it on facebook because he wants to be the one to tell everyone!  Cutie!

A walk with my son in the sand

I adore my sons. This was a special moment when we were in Myrtle Beach that my  8yr old decided to put his arm around me for the first time as we were walking.  Luckily B could get a quick picture of it since I am so thankful for the moment to be caught on film so I can keep it forever!  Some day he will be taller then me but I hope he still wants to put his arm around me as we walk down the beach!!!  (or atleast walk with me on the beach!)

The boys perspective of our canoe trip

The boys are helping me write this tonight. They said I forgot to write (about our canoe trip) that we saw turtles, crawldads and tadpoles (which they caught the last two and put in a water bottle) and we saw a waterfall. The boys dad took them up (while making me nervous) to the top of the waterfall so they got to be up close and personal and I was at the bottom taking their picture.  M said to tell you the fish he caught was a small mouth!  M said "the trip was so cool." B said the same thing plus he said ,"Awesome!"  Then M said, "It was really good family time" and B said , "The cabin was cool!"

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The boys wanted to help me wrote my blog after we canoed Thurs night but we couldn't get internet service and then last night they fell asleep practically when we walked in the door so I am going to try and write it tonight while they are sleeping at their grandparents house.  Maybe they will give me some more details tomorrow!

B was the best catcher of the minnows . He used a little net his Dad bought him and I told him to put a chip in it (I had dropped a burnt one on the ground and it seemed like a good way to make him fish with them) and he went to town and caught all kinds of them!  He was so cute and proud of himself. His Dad would then put them on his line and fish with them. They caught two big ones but somehow they escaped before we got them in.  B tried to reel one in and so did M.  But they still were excited that they got to fight them.  Everytime B would catch a minnow we'd put it in a water bottle. We had a few going since he had caught so much. And yes Mommy actually had to touch them to put them in the bottle.  I know shocker.  The things you do for your kids.  M caught his first fish and it was a nice size.  He did it all himself.  He has really turned into a little fisherman.  We had a great time stopping on the side of the banks to swim and have lunch.  We saw a goat on the side of the creek (kinda on a mountain), cows, turtles, blue herron, NO SNAKES thankfully, and other things the boys will remind me of tomrrow.  We were even going down the river while the boys were telling me what I should write in my blog when we got home!  It was a beautiful two days.  Our cabin was very cool. They just renovated the old one that their Dad and I use to stay in with 3 beds now.  And it looks just like a cabin so they thought it was very cool.  M said it was the best.  The next day we werent sure if we'd canoe again or go home but they talked us into staying and canoeing again.  It was  great family time.  Then we ate at the pizza place their Dad and I always eat at in town. Yum, They really liked it.

Canoe trip

I am exhausted after two great days of canoeing with the boys and their Dad but wanted to give a quick little summary of our two days.  We all had a great time.  The weather was perfect.  The boys got to swim, fish, use squirt guns, picnic, get on a board and float down the river in the current.

Wednesday

Today I worked till 130, got the kids, met M so he could hang out with the kids so his mom could go do something.  The boys had a good time.  Cleaned house and did a little bit of catching up on my soaps finally!!!!  I am only about 46 episodes behind!  :  )  Oh well.  Hopefully the weather will hold out tomorrow so we can do some canoeing with the kids.

Quote

6yr old B told me today that he thought people put salt in the ocean and he didn't understand why but now he knows God puts it in there.

Monday

Back to work today, then on to the grocery store, did laundry and cleaned the house. Made brownies and played Sorry (boardgame) with the boys and their Dad.  Then they played Monopoly till midnight!

Champions

Today B's team won their 3 games and won their 2nd state championship title. (2nd place, 1st place, 1st place and 2 state championship titles were the tournaments they played in this summer) This was their last tournament for the season.  B even caught a popup fly in center field that was so exciting I jumped up and hit my head on the canopy over my head!  B was really proud of himself and kept smiling.  Then we ordered pizza for him to celebrate. Now both boys are asleep next to me. Love them so much. Proud of them both. It was so hot hot hot today and the boys just kept on playing and didn't complain. Even when it was all over with B and a few of the other kids were running the bases and we had to make him leave the park since they were closing up.  Then on the way home B asked if we could throw the ball when we got home. He is too funny. That boy loves him some ball.

Fam vacation

What a great week.  This is a quick summary of our week. I shouldve wrote it down all week but the service was so scattered in our condo.

Sun- Hubby and B got there. E and I took kids to beach and pool. Then everyone else met us at beach.  We went out for dinner.  Mon- Hubby and I took kids our for breakfast which was really good. By the time we got home and read for beach it started storming. Luckily we had the indoor pool and lazy river so we hung out there all day.  Tues-Beach and pool  Wed-Beach and pool Thurs- M and Dad went on jet skis.  We went to beach and pool all day too.  Then fam pic on beach and dinner. Fri we had to leave. Sat we got home at 1am.  B played tournament game at 9am. ugh. But they won!  Had a great trip with the whole family. Mom picked out great place and we all loved it. I so love to listen to the ocean. Thanks to all the fam. Luv u all.

Beach

We arrived yesterday in myrtle beach with the family. Had dinner and walked on the beach. How I love the beach. So peaceful and relaxing. Today we went to beach, pool and lazy river. Beautiful day. Then ordered pizza and went to grocery store. B and his dad are on there way here now after b playing in a tournament that they were undefeated in! So proud of the boys. Love the place mom got us. 5 bedroom and so pretty with a great view of the ocean.

Written by B age 6

I hate sand because it gets in my eyes.  And you get messy.  Mommy is going to have to carry me.  I want to play at the pool and do miniature golf.  I want to see my family.

It was raining really bad .  I wonder if it is raining at Dawsons.

No Boat!

So we went to pick up our pontoon we rented with our friends. 5minutes from there, B gets a call from them to tell us that our boat isn't running today.  Wow. Talk about shock. So we all go to our friends house who is out of town who has a pool. We hang out there for a few hrs. (their permission of course haha)  Then we all go home and rest for a couple of hrs before we meet again at our house for a cookout.  I am worn out but boy the food was good. I am very disappointed in not getting the boat today but atleast we were able to still have a good day.  We couldnt do fireworks due to the dry hot weather and the ban on fireworks so it honestly didnt feel l ike the 4th of July but atleast it was fun with friends.

Tuesday the 3rd of July

Excited about tomorrow when we go out on our rented pontoon boat with friends.  And our vacation is coming up and I am ready ready ready for one!  The countdown has begun!  On top of that we have the sister in law coming in town to hang out with us.  Now If I just didn't have to clean the house!  Ok, time to watch the fireworks!

Love

I love this pic of them. This was after the game.  His Dad bought him a celebration Hawaiin ice.

State Champions

B won the state championship today. It was so hot today. It felt hotter then yesterday and it was 106 compared to the 110 yesterday.  So proud of all of the boys. B played left center.  They had two games yesterday and 2 today.