Thankful Tuesday

Thank you to my friends who called and checked up on me and Dad while we waited for information at the hospital...thank you to you who so awesomely took my kids in PJ's and flip flops so bright and early in the morning without question, so I could run off and be with my Dad...thank you to you who covered my handwriting class so I didn't have to worry about it and for those of you who want to know, my dad is doing just fine! Some tests completed and some more to have done but for now he is doing really well... and appears "no worse for wear"....

I am looking forward to an impromtu weekend with family...mostly those coming down to see Dad but I am happy you are all on your way!

DAMN!!!

Today:

Mom...Ethan we have to find a new store,this one doesn't have what i need!
Ethan.. okay, I will get the map..where's my map?I'll find a store.
Mom...what did you just say?
Ethan...DAMN!
Mom....oh, Ethan, you don't say that, only Mommy does (did I really say that?)
Ethan... mom, when you cant find my map, that is what you say... Ah... Damn!
Ethan...damn I cant find my map...see?

Yes he did! And yes he got that from me! DAMN!

Look Quick!!!

It was a moment...just a few moments actually...sittting side by side.....working side by side actually....I think Lego land had officially hit our house...I can't imagine what is going to happen when the new LEGO store comes to Charlotte next month!

MY TWO COWS!

So last Friday was Cow appreciation day at Chick- fil -a. Nelly and the kids created the top half of thier costumes during the week, sooo when Nelly was off on Friday the kids were really looking forward to going! I fell for thier enthusiasum and created the bottom half of thier costumes and off we went! They had a good time going out dressed as cows! They were even more surpised when we got to chick- fil-a and everyone was dressed up! They enjoyed thier free meal and all of thier goodies they gave them..They even had thier picture taking by one of chick-fil-a's marketing people! We'll see if it shows up anywhere!

Sworn Enemies!

Ethan loves to "fight" with Grandpa!

Florida Grandma and Grandpa

Then Grandma Joan and Grandpa from Florida came to visit! We had a fun and fast holiday weekend and found out that Miss Emeila does NOT like fireworks. Our neighbor next door was shooting off fireworks in his back yard Friday night and she freaked! Therefore our evening out for Saturday night was changed to a nice dinner out and then fireworks at home!

Joan and I sneaked away on Friday to hit some antique stores and Trader Joes. We usually hit the stores they dont have in Florida while they are here! Garret and his Dad stayed home and did some small house projects....we finally put up our window treatments in our bedroom! They look great!

Sunday we took a trip to Spencer and Dan Nichols Park and enjoyed the mild temperatues with no humidity! We finished off with an AWESOME crab leg feast at our house (JEAN'S FAV!!!). We are always sad to see them leave but they will be back next month for Emelias B-day!!! and hopefully Baptism!

P.S. We definitely need to get Garret PHOTOGRAPHY lessons. Every picture you will ever see of me with the kids is blurry! Sorry!

Josheeeeeeeeee!!!!!

Well, first cousin Josh was here for a week. The kids always love having him here! They went to the pool almost every day! It was a week of Legos and swimming! Hopefully Ethan will take his first trip up to Malone with Grandma next summer to spend more time with Josh!