Grand Prix

Jake finished his racecar for the Awanna Grand Prix on Sunday. He is very proud of his design.

Pizza Day

Some of these posts are out of order as I am really behind on posts. Josh had a fieldtrip to a pizza restaurant. They toured the facility and showed the pizza making process. After the tour they got to make there own pizzas and then eat them. Afterwards they went next door to Baskin Robins and chose there own ice cream. The kids had so much fun. Daddy was even able to come to the pizza fiedltrip. Josh was so proud to show off Dad.

Homework, Homework, Homework

Jake received his first real homework assignment last week. Eventhough he just received his first one we have been working with them each night on other stuff to get them in a good healthy school routine. Jake has his first spelling test and math benchmark test tomorrow. Josh loves homework time, as you can see below. It started out fun and then you can see we now have a divider so there are not as many distractions. Good luck kindergarten teacher! She will definitely have her hands full. :) But he sure is a sweet little guy and all the teachers just think he is the best kid ever. One teacher even said that he brings "Peace and Harmony" to the class. I pretty much said "what and what, my Josh"? That is truly the first time I have ever heard those descriptives for Josh, but it was very nice to hear.

Special Care Package

This was a special care package from Grandma and Grandpa. They didn't last very long, but the boys sure had fun with them.

Back to School

The boys are back in school. Jake started 1st grade and Josh is Officially in Pre-K. Jake loves his new school and teacher and is quickly making new friends. Josh LOVES his new pre-school and comes home with a smile on his face each day. Let the check writing begin. Fundraisers, T-shirts, PTO, book clubs, etc, etc, etc. I thought it would cheaper and easier once they got into school. Boy was I wrong! Schools Nickel and Dime you to death. I must say, it is really nice to be back on routine eventhough I miss the boys while they are at school.

Summer Vacations cont.

We set out to drive to North Carolina to see cousin Will and Angela get married in Wilmington. From there we went to visit Tim and Andi in Cape Coral, Florida. To break up the driving we stopped on our way there in Augusta, GA and on the way back in Biloxi, MS and Baton Rouge, LA.

Biloxi, MS

Biloxi, MS

Everglades, FL

Everglades, FL

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC

Baton Rouge, LA

Hollie, Jake, & Josh outside Mike the Tiger's exhibit.

Overall, we drove 3400 miles over 7 days through 8 states! We had a blast seeing family and all of the sights.

Summer Vacations

We haven't had a lot of time to post pictures from our summer vacations so please excuse the excessive pictures. This summer we went to Mexico, North Carolina, and Florida with stops in Georgia and Mississippi along the way. First up, Mexico. We stayed near Playa Del Carmen with most of Jill's family (24 in all).

Notice Jake has a band-aid on his forehead. He cut open his forehead by swimming into the side of the pool wall.

Swenke

We headed up to Swenke Elementary today for a sneak peak at Jake's new school. Last year there were over 1100 students that attended Ault, so they built a new school. Our subdivision was zoned to the new school. Kind of funny given that Ault (Last years school) is 1.8 miles from our house and Swenke (new school) is 2.2 miles, but who's counting? There is also a 3rd elementary, Keith, in which is 1.7 miles from our house. I was very sad to be rezoned since he and I had made a really great group of friends. Swenke students were invited to sneak peak the new school and also have ice cream after the tour. The school is so beautiful! Everything smells new and the classrooms are much more spacious. The entire school is full of new computers and the Library is so beautiful. After visiting the school and talking with the Mrs. Guthrey the principal who I love and was also the principal from Ault I am so excited for the change. He can't wait to meet Ms. Basinger, his first grade teacher. Last year I had many tearful moments as Jake was preparing for kindergarten and this year I am counting down the days...... :)

Don Johnson and The Comedian

Joshua came to me the other morning and said, "I am wearing this shirt like this forever because I look awesome." We let him go out with us all day unbuttoned. It was pretty funny. He is very in to himself, constantly looking at himself in the mirror posing different faces and loves for me to spike his hair.

Jake opened a fruit snack the other day and said "Dad, I know why they call this fruit by the foot, because when it is unrolled it is "fruit by the foot" as he showed us the fruit down by his foot. He is pretty funny.

Josh the Rock Star!

Josh is so funny. Lately when I try to tak a picture he gives me a peace sign, thumbs up, number one or whatever he can think of at the time to put by his face. He is so cute, carefree, and so full of life. I am so glad that he is better and back to his mischivious self. I have to admit I kind of missed it, just a little.

Happy Birthday Mom!

"Happy Birthday Mom. You're the best mom in the whole entire world. We love you so much and can't believe its your birthday today." Love, Jake & Josh & Dad

Jake lost his first tooth

Jake lost his first tooth tonight. He was so excited! His tooth has been loose for a few months. In kindergarten they had a big "I lost a tooth" poster that just happened to be hanging on the wall right behind his chair . Whenever someone lost a tooth they got to write their name on the poster. He was so bummed that he had not lost a tooth all school year. Tonight he called me into the bedroom and said "I think I'm gonna lose my tooth tonight". I wiggled and said "come with me lets see what we can do". I took him to dad and we wiggled back and forth until it was almost out. I told Michael to get the pliers and he said "No, that is dangerous!" Huh? Are you kidding? I remember the good ole "plier" days and tying one side of string around the tooth and the other to the door knob and closing the door. I ended up fetching the pliers myself and finishing off the job. After the tooth came out he said "Now the tooth fairy is coming tonight and I'm getting $5!" Wow! That seems a little steep to me. He told me that all the kids at school got that from their tooth fairy. Now what? I can't just give him 50 cents and tell him his tooth fairy is cheap. I did check around in disbelief and he was right, people are seriously giving $5 a tooth. Crazy!!!! Anyway, he loves his new smile and could not wait to go to bed with his tooth fairy bear. What do you think?