Summer Update

Seems like our summer is really picking up speed.  This week Lawson started Ice Skating Camp (a birthday gift from Grammy and Pops) and for her first day she LOVED IT!!  It was a little strange leaving Lawson this morning because this is NOT pre-school anymore.  She was the youngest by 2 years and the oldest was 13, but she felt right at home and did great!  Tomorrow we have to be there at 8AM!! I am not sure who is going to be more tired- her or me?? I am pretty sure me!

 

**On another note please include my MIL in your prayers.  She has had surgery this past week and more to come. She is a trooper and so is her nurse (her hubby).  Pray for a speedy recovery!!

Now looking at this post you would think it is 30 degrees outside unlike the 90+ weather we are having!! Wesley has been sporting a toboggan these days and looks like a snow boarder. . 

Also, this week we will be in VBS in the evenings!! Wesley and Lawson will be going this year and I will be volunteering.  I am so excited for what this week includes for all of us.    BTW- have you ever heard of VBS in the evenings?  I think it is a NC thing!

Well, that is it from here.  I hope everyone is having a great week.  Stay cool!!

Wes and Uncle Ryan

While up in VA we saw my brother as well (I don't want you to think I would leave him out.) Wesley loves Uncle Ryan and apparently when they both got dressed Saturday evening they were both on the same wave length.  Now, one gets himself dressed and the other does not, and one can pick up the other up, but just go with me.

 

It was really funny to see both of them in navy shirts and plaid shorts.  Hopefully, Wesley will be a lot like his Uncle Ryan!  Wesley has got a lot of growing to do but so far he is off to a good start.

 

We love you Uncle Ryan!!

Not Alway Wild

To slow this child down set him up with some books.  WESLEY LOVES TO READ!! He is just like his sister.  He was too quiet the other day and this is what I found.

 

He sat there reading for probably 30 minutes and did not even noticed I took a picture of him!!

Makes me think...maybe I am doing something right!!

EDIT: I accidentally hit the "Publish Post" button before I re-read what I wrote. Sorry this post was REALLY BAD!!!  Hopefully, my kids do not get their grammar skills (or lack there of) from me!!

Visit with Baby McKenna & Aunt Lauren

A few weekend ago (yes, I am slack) we went to visit McKenna and Aunt Lauren.  We had the best time visiting these two.  The reason it was just two people rather then 5 was...Will was away for a "man's weekend" and Mom and Dad were in Norway until Saturday evening.  McKenna was the best baby on the planet. Her face just lit up every time she saw the kids!

 

And boy did the kids just LOVE Baby McKenna.  Wesley would say "can I please hold Kenna for one minute?"

 

The love was equally shared.  Lawson and Aunt Lauren have a very special connection.  I never quite understood how my sister could love my kids as much as she did.  My sister truly loves my kids like she loves her own. 

 

Lawson and Wesley love her just as much!!

 

Lauren enjoying the kids while McKenna was sleeping. 

 

Then the princess woke up!! Bright eyed and bushy tailed. Ready to enjoy the water.

 

Mommy and Baby!!

 

Now that I am an Aunt to this beautiful Baby Girl I totally understand how my sister can love my children as much as she does, because I feel the exact same way about McKenna. 
 

Isn't family amazing?  To have so much love and room in your heart?  I love my family.  It means more to me then anything in this world and I am so lucky to have such a wonderful one at that!!

We love you Lauren and McKenna!! Thank you so much for a wonderful visit!

We are still here...

and cooler then ever.

I will be back to blogging next week!! Promise.

Spending time with Baby McKenna

We are having so much fun!!

A Tour Around Our Container Garden

Our yard is pretty much rocks, rocks and more rocks.  Plus, lack of good sunlight and irrigation it is very hard to have beds of flowers.  For 2 years now the most we have grown is a few herbs and tomatoes in a pot.

This year I have to say Collins has just wowed me with the potential our little plot of land has and I just have to brag. Here is one pot at the corner of our garage.

 

Here is a cluster of flowers near my two rocking chairs (not shown)  This is the first thing you see coming up our driveway. Doesn't this just make you smile???

 

Then our deck is also decked out (pun intended)

Close up shots. 

This is Lawson's pot.  She designed and planted this all by herself (Really, all by herself) I think she has a green thumb like her daddy.

Solo Pictures...

 

This is actually in the ground. Our neighbor gave us this lily.  I love the deep red and had to take a picture

At our old home we had TONS of flowers & seasonal color year round.  It is so nice to see some color at our "new" house that we have lived at for 4.5 years.  Thanks Collins for bringing back the color!! It is just gorgeous!!!

Wesley-isms

My Grandmother has thought of a new name for Wesley Talk...."Wesley-isms."  (Is that how you would spell it?)  I had to share some other great lines by my 2 year old son...

Competition:
Wesley: If sissy is 5, I am 6. 

Cause and Effect:
Mommy: If you drink toilet water you will get sick...
Wesley: And then have to go to the hospital and see the doctor.  Okay.

Smart-A*&:
Mommy- If you do X (I can't remember what I needed him to do) you will get a lolly pop.
Wesley- That's okay, I don't want a lolly pop.

Love:
I was holding my head with my hand and had my eyes closed.
Wesley:  What's wrong mommy?  What's wrong??I take care of you.  Do you need a hug?? I give you a kiss.

He is a lover and here is MY son trying to give a frog a kiss.  Maybe he was hoping it would turn into a Princess.

 

I love my Buddy!!

Redneck Water Table

On Friday we had a play date with Owen and Anderson.  We all had so much fun and the highlight of our trip was the kids playing with Owen's Water Table. The kids just loved every moment and were soaked!

 

When we got home all they talked about was playing again at their house with the water table.  Let me show you our Redneck Water Table...

 

Very simple take a rubber maid container place it on a crate and add water and toys.  Hours of entertainment.  

I am cheap...and they don't know any different...

 

The kids LOVED IT and had so much fun getting wet outside for the first time in 2010

 

Have I mentioned before how much my kids LOVE water???

 

This is a happy face I promise...

Some priceless pictures...

It might be a redneck water table, but if we are having fun who cares??  That is my motto!!

My Girl

My little girl loves to be a girly-girl

 

She has a style all her own

Is not afraid of hard work

And is too cool for school...

Just had to share some great pictures of "My Girl"  wow she makes my heart melt.