October 2013

It has been awhile since my latest post, I have just been lazy about taking pictures and writing.  Last week, we went with Jackson and Will's preschool to Callaham Orchards.  It was dreary cold day, but the major rain fall held off until we were leaving so that was a blessing.  The boys had a fun time.  Will said his favorite thing was milking the cow, and Jackson's favorite was the tractor ride.

 Will milking the cow

 Jackson has a turn

Jackson's sweet 3K Class

The tractor ride with Emsleigh and Parker

A couple months ago Jackson finally mastered potty training fully.  He finally got it. Yay!!!  I kept promising him that when he would successfully master #2 in the potty we would go get a power wheels.  We went to Wal-Mart, and he got a dune buggy.  He has had so much fun on it.  Will still isn't so sure about it, I think he is a little scared of it, but Jackson wants to ride it every day.

 The boys riding around the yard

Jackson riding down the drive way

My Birthday:

This year the boys and hubby did an awesome job for my birthday.  They made me feel very special.  When I arrived home from bible study that night, Brian had transcribed sweet messages from the boys and put them up on our chalk board.  Jackson picked me out some beautiful flowers, and a yummy chocolate cake.  While I am creeping on into my mid thirties, I wouldn't want to go back to being a teen or my young twenties.  I am really treasuring this stage of life with little boogers!

Doing a silly pose in front of the cards they made

Fun With Papa

We've been having such a wonderful time with my daddy aka Papa the last few months.  He retired from his interim job recently so we've have been getting to spend a lot of time with him.  Last week, he accompanied us to the zoo, and the week before he went with Brian and the boys on a hike.  I'm so thankful that the boys get to spend time with another great male role model.  We love you Papa!

Hear me roar Jackson 

 Both kids will never look at the camera at the same time

 Jackson being silly with the tortoises

 Spiderman Jack, For some reason he enjoys wearing slippers with this ensemble

OBX 2013

I am little late on this post, but I wanted to write it before I forgot anymore about our trip to the Outer Banks this year.  We visited Corolla Beach, NC a few weeks ago with the Gannon - Lare clan.  The boys had a great time playing with the family and playing with cousin "Bebe Harper" as Will affectionately referred to her during our stay.  The boys favorite things were riding bikes, Jackson walking up hundreds of steps by himself to the top of the Currituck Light House, swimming in the pool, eating junk food all day long, playing in the waves, and spending time with the family!

 Will sleeping in his big boy bed during vacation, but he's back in his crib now due to his middle of the night wanderings

 Beautiful butterflies were numerous around Currituck Villiage

 Jackson painting a horse at the Wild Horse Store

 Harper napping, she's such a cutie!

 About to fly kites

 Grammy and the boys flying a kite

 Will's footprint in the sand

 Will just got hit by huge wave

 Beach dancing

Precious Moments in Time

My best friend, Hanna, from childhood sent me this little gem on facebook.  Some of my first memories of friendship were spending time with Hanna.  We always had so much fun together.  We were probably about four and five years old in this picture.  Hopefully my boys will make fun memories together like this.

Below is a picture of Will about the same angle as me as the picture above.  I think he does look a good bit like me when I was younger (We all know Jackson looks just like Brian, so there's not much use in putting a comparison one of him :0) ).

Pool Time

We found our blow up pool from last year.  It took me about 20 minutes to pump it up using the hand pump, but it was worth it.  We put our little slide in it and the kids played for the afternoon. Will chose to not wear a swimmy diaper, so unfortunately without editing I probably shouldn't post most of the shots.

 Jackson drinking out of the whale spout

 Just landing in the pool

July

For the weekend of the fourth we visited the Alls.  We had a ball other than Jackson ran a fever for the most of trip.  Will had just gotten over the virus the week before so I guess he had spread the love.  We spent time out in the boat and on the sandbar, and had a blast at Jason’s birthday party.  Sarah and I even got to have a fun girls night out in Bluffton.

 Our patriotic outfits for the Sunday before the 4th

 Conner after he ate part of a blue crayon, what a cutie!

 Playing at the sand bar

 Sarah and I in her back yard, they have such a gorgeous view!

Last week, the boys and I went to Chick-Fil-A for Cow Appreciation Day.  We were excited to get about $12  of food for free!  We will definitely be attending this event in the future.

My dad came over and Brian got out an old tarp for slip and slide.  Will wouldn't do it on his belly, but Jackson loved it.

More of Will's Birthday and Sprinkler Fun

For Will's actual birthday, we went over to my mama's for dinner.  Will got to open a few presents from Papa and Mimi, and from some family that couldn't come on Saturday.  Of course, big brother has to help open all gifts in our household, but little brother doesn't seem to mind.

 Opening Uncle Dick and Aunt Gail's gift

Jackson helping Daddy and Will 

Lightning McQueen Blanket and Pillow

Some bubbles from Uncle Roger and Aunt Susan 

The past couple of nights, we have busted out the sprinkler for some fun in the yard.  The boys have had a blast and I've even been able to sit down and rest while I watch them run around. :)

Father's Day weekend snuggles before bed