Memorial Day 2012

We are so glad Summer is finally here! We woke up Saturday to the banging on the roof (yes we are finally getting a new roof after all the storms that have come through). The boys and I decided to spend the day Saturday at the pool and part of our 2nd family (from baseball & football) were there too. The kids love being able to swim with Nick, Adrianna, Matthew, & Casey! We will be spending most every weekend hanging out at the pool!

Sunday we went to the lake for Papa's BBQ! The kids had a blast! That afternoon we saw some friends of ours (another baseball family) launching their boat and off Sam went to hang out on the water with Coupe and the Kennemers! Jake and I met up with them that night about 5pm at the Morrisons (another baseball family) lake house. Needless to say what should have been an early night home from the lake ended up with us getting home at about 10:30pm and Coupe spending the night!

Monday was spent at the pool with the Dempsey's again!!

We had a great weekend and we loved hanging out with our 2nd family (although we missed the Miller's)!!

2012 Baseball Season

What a great baseball season! Sam did great and loved every minute! We ended the season with a pool party at Brodie's house which ended up being the never-ending baseball party. For a party that started at 1pm who knew we would all still be there at 9pm! We have a great group of friends/family that we have made on this team and can't wait until we are all together for football again!

After the last game Coach John gave all the boys their medals (they got their trophies at the pool party) and then surprised them all with a water balloon fight! What a great way to end the season!!



 

 

 

Busy Weekend for Sam

Sam had a very busy weekend! We started with baseball practice Friday afternoon and then his buddy, Nick, came over to spend the night. This was the first time Sam has had anyone sleep over so he was very excited. Jake was just as excited because he thought it was his sleepover too! We ordered Pizza and the boys played the Wii. They went to sleep about 10pm and slept until 8am Saturday morning!

Sam & Nick after their 1st Baseball Game!

The boys had a baseball game at 12pm so we rushed around getting everyone ready to be there by 11am. We made it and they played great, 21-0!! Sam's girlfriend was at the ballpark watching her older brother so she came over and watched Sam's game. He was so excited to see Lauren. They have known each other since Playschool and as Sam says "Lauren has been my girlfriend since Ms. Margaret's class" (3K)!

Sam & Lauren before the game!

Sunday, Sam had a birthday party to go to for a friend on his baseball team, Coupe. It was a food fight party and the boys had a blast getting nasty! Pics below...

I'm BACK!!!

Ok so I realize that I MUST start blogging again just so I can document what all is going on with our boys! We have been so busy this past year with Sam starting Kindergarten and playing 3 sports (yes, 3) that I have not been blogging but that needs to change! Everything is going by so quickly and some of the things these boys do and say has got to be written down somewhere for them to read because they are NOT going to believe all of it!

Sam loves Kindergarten and his teacher, Ms. Austin. He had done really well in class and I am amazed at how well he can read! We started the year reading 'site' words but now he can read entire books to use without asking for help on any of the words! He loves his sports too! This is his first year to play sports and he chose to play football, basketball, and baseball! He likes football and baseball the best and has already asked me to sign him up for football again for the fall. We are so proud of him for all he has done this year!

Jake is in his 2nd year at CCCE and loves it! He has some awesome teachers and begs to go to 'school' every morning. There really are no words to describe Jake at this age...really no words! HA! He says the funniest things but gets in the most trouble. But he can also be the sweetest little boy ever. His teachers say he is "wonderful" at school which is all that matters! He is definitely going to keep us on our toes as he grows up!!

Here are some recent pictures of the boys! More blogging to come...

Jake's smirk!! Up to no good as usual!!

So proud of my lil man Sam!!

Quick Update

We have had so much going on in the past two months! Here is a quick update:

* Sam Graduated from Preschool!!! I can't believe it but he is finished at CCCE! He had such a great experience there and I look forward to the next 3 years with Jake! Sam had his annual Spring Program but this year he was involved in the 4K graduation...or was suppose to be involved. He walked down the aisle with his class, saw me sitting on the end of the row and instead of going up on stage with his class he scooted in and stood by me. After numerous tries to get him on stage I realized it was hopeless, so he sat with me as the 4K classes received their diplomas. I was able to get a few pictures of him after the program. Below with Mrs. Elaine!

* Panama City Beach Trip 2011! Alan & I took the boys to the beach for a few days after school was out. We had a great time!!

* Bop Had Surgery...Before we left for the beach Bop got sick in Colorado and had to have surgery. Mom flew out while we were in Florida and was unsure when she was coming back. It depended on Bop's recovery and how soon he could fly back to Birmingham. Thankfully he is doing great and made it back home!! Brian & Susan were on a cruise (FUN!) that same week so Alan stayed home from work one day and kept the boys and then I stayed home Tues-Thurs. I had so much fun with the boys that week. We went to the pool everyday and watched cartoons. At night Sam and I would go with Pappy to the SEC Baseball Tournament. On Friday, Pappy took off work so I could work from Mobile for the day. Pappy took the boys to the zoo (yes in the heat) and they had a blast! Bop, Nanny, & Noni were able to come home on Saturday!

* Memorial Day Weekend...We spent Saturday at the lake all day with Grandma, Poppa, Katie, & Parker. The boys played great together! Sam and Alan weren't ready to come home so they "camped out". Jake and I headed back the next morning to get the boys. A few more days at the pool and Mommy had to go back to work - BOOO!

The boys have had a great summer so far and are looking forward to their next beach trip with Noni & Pappy in a few weeks! Sam is already rubbing it in that he and Jake get to go but we have to stay home and work...

Fun Weekend!!

We had a really fun weekend! Friday afternoon Alan picked Sam up from Noni & Pappy's house and met up with Drew and Andrew before heading down to the lake for the night. The guys "camped out" as Sam says in Grandma & Poppa's camper Friday night while Jake and I stayed home for pizza and movie night! Saturday morning Jake and I left to meet up with the boys for a fun day at the lake (much needed). We were about 5 miles from the lake when Jake started coughing. The next thing I knew he had thrown up all over himself and the carseat. I immediately pulled over and luckily I had packed an extra towel and change of clothes for him. I quickly changed him and let him ride the rest of the way in Sam's car seat. I asked him if he was ok and he said "I ok, Momma". I asked if he felt bad and he said "No, Momma, I ok now". I knew he had some congestion that morning and since I was letting him eat in the car I think he just got a little car sick. (Looks like he is taking that after Uncle J too!) We decided to go ahead and go on the boat ride because the other boys were ready to go fishing. Jake perked up and was fine all day. No fish were caught but we all had a great time! Andrew and Sam got along great so I see a lot more fishing in their future!!

Jake, Andrew, & Sam ready to get on the boat! They were obsessed with the minnows!

Jake is not into fishing...he'd rather drive the boat!

Sam is 5!!!!

I can't believe Sam is now 5! We had a great time last week celebrating his birthday (all week)! Thursday (on his birthday) I got him some special "5" birthday cookies to share with his class during snack time, then Noni picked up a few pizzas, grapes, chips and juice so all of his school friends could celebrate his birthday with a pizza lunch. That night his one request was Chuck E Cheese! Noni, Pappy, Alan, Jake, and I helped Sam celebrate with more pizza and LOTS of tokens which turned into LOTS of tickets won! He ended up with about 3-4 "prizes" from all of his tickets.

Yesterday we had his party at Joe Tucker Park in Helena. Finally we were able to schedule an outdoors party for Sam without the threat of rain or snow (yes in March)! The playground was crowded but of course that didn't bother the kids at all! They had a great time and Sam came home with a ton of cool new toys. I'm not sure where we are going to put them all yet because the playroom was already full!

Thank you to everyone that came and made Sam's birthday so special!