Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Where Did the Time Go?

I am seriously getting choked up just thinking about what to write on this post, so I'll keep it short and sweet and not get too sappy. I have bragged to everyone all summer that I wouldn't be one of those moms crying on the first day of kindergarten but would be kicking my kids out the door. Little did I know, I would lay in bed awake the night before thinking about how I could pull off homeschooling and keep my boys with me. This has been a lot harder than I thought and I'm still trying to figure out what to do with myself and who I am without my kids at home every day.... I'll let you know when I find out.

My big boy! I'm so proud of this kid, he amazes me everyday. His feet look huge in this picture, it's just not cool how big he's getting. 

I had to start talking about poop to get this smile

Andrew and his teacher, Miss Gross. Yep, the kindergarteners are having a field day with this one. We need to get her married soon! Good thing she's beautiful and super sweet!

He's already learning so much. He comes home with something new everyday that he is so proud to tell me. It's so nice to not just have a million crafts in the bag this year. He is memorizing scripture like nobody's business.... love this school!



And then there's this kid! So full of joy, feisty, stubborn, loving, and caring. I think this one might surprise us, I can't wait to see what the Lord does with his life!

Carter is in K3 and is now at the same school as Andrew! It is so cute to see them walk in together and they are so excited to pass each other in the hall or see one another at pick up! Carter's teacher, Micki Winn, is a personal friend of mine and is fabulous! Carter is crazy about her and lays in bed at night crying for her.... seriously! She is something special and I'm thrilled that we get all year with her!

Umm, this haircut wasn't such a great idea



Carter with his buddy Dru. He lives across the street and now they're in class together!

Sunday, August 26, 2012

YL Family Camp 2012

This was our second year to go to Young Life Family camp and it didn't disappoint! THey moved the location to Windy Gap in North Caroline so it was more of a drive but absolutely beautiful and just as fun! I know I everyone gets sick of hearing me talk about this but it's seriously one of my favorite things I've done with my family. It's only for one weekend, very affordable, there's nothing but fun and games and some pretty amazing people. We have a lot of friends who go but we also make new ones and there's just so much time for fellowship and togetherness with other families. If you love spending time with your family, having fun and praising the Lord for all that he has done (does) for us then You Need To Go!!!!!!


 This is when we have club at night. The skits about make me pee in my pants.... seriously, I laugh more than I do all year long!

If you haven't ever heard Ryan Long sing then you should put him on your ipod right now!
















 Andrew did the blob this year! I was so proud of him because I know he was scared and he still did it! Props to Tim Blackiston for cheering him on and giving him a little pep talk right before he jumped!

And my fearless Carter who totally bonded with Chad and was like putty in his hands. If Chad said jump, Carter literally said "how high?"

"Sam and Sally" doing their skit during dinner




 The hoedown!

My boys were crazy about these two! Lights, Camera, Awesome!



The ginormous slide that even Andrew was too scared to go down!

 But not Carter! Chad told him he would keep him safe so he jumped right on there

little did he know, his Daddy just wanted protection from the spray!

LOVE THIS!



Saturday, August 25, 2012

Avery Turns 5!!

Our sweet friend, Avery turned 5 a few weeks ago and we all celebrated her with a seahorse party at the Spray Park!



 Andrew is like, "I know I'm supposed to be getting in these but it's miserable". He ended up laying on a bench for most of the party and even though I thought he was just being a dud, he developed a fever and croup after we got home :-(

Liza Blake

Carly (who is getting WAY too big!)

the birthday girl!






Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Happy Birthday Bo

Our friend, Bo, turned 5 a few weeks ago and had a super fun water slide party in his backyard! Andrew was all about the slide but Carter was a little nervous. Once he finally tried it, he loved it and didn't want to leave!

The lovely Watson girls!



The birthday boy!