Memorial Day 2013

We spent Memorial Day with Toby's parents in Ft. Walton Beach. Its quite a log journey to get there but always worth every minute. The kids were great in the car, and the whole weekend for that matter. We spent the weekend eating, drinking, boating, kayaking, and just relaxing. It was a quick trip as we headed down on Saturday and came back Tuesday. Jackson had a blast especially fishing off the dock with his Toy Story fishing rod. Emily enjoyed spending a lot of time outside, laying on a blanket in the beautiful weather.

Happy Memorial Day!

 

 

Big girl loves it when we stand her up

Relaxing with grandma

These three spent practicially the whole weekend in the water

Relaxing in the back yard

All the activity and fresh air wore her out!

First time on the boat although, we ended up not going out on the water that day due to mechanical issues

Dont worry, the kids got this

She wasnt loving the life vest at first but then she got used to it

First dip in the salt water

Jackson loved riding on the kayak, and trying to paddle too

Preschool fun and friends

We wrapped up Jacksons first year of preschool (well 5 months really because he didnt start until we moved back to NC in January) this past Friday. We absolutely loved Jackson's teachers, Niza and Michelle. They made us feel right at home from day one. Jack's classmates and their parents are great as well! It seems as if Jack has fit right in with the other kids. We have been getting together with several of them outside of school. Us parents are concerned about how we will keep the kids busy over the summer so we set up a play date schedule. Jackson is also signed up for a few summer camp sessions which run Tues-Thurs at his school. Each week has a different theme!


First day at Sardis Weekday School back in January
 

The last day

 

With Mrs. Niza at the end of year picnic

With Mrs. Micelle. Not sure why he looks so unhappy here because he just adores her.

Recently we met up with some of Jackson's school friends at Lazy 5 Ranch. Its really cool because you get to ride through the ranch on a wagon while the animals walk right up to you.

Ready to roll

Feeding the animals...

We feel very fortunate to have found such a great school for Jack that not only he loves but we do too! We look forward to his next two years at Sardis Weekday School.

Mothers Day 2013

What a wonderful day I had celebrating with my TWO loves this year, and of course, Toby too! We spent the day at a nearby park flying kites, playing on the playground, watching Jack ride his bike, and just relaxing on the blanket, listening to music with Emily. The weather was absolutely beautiful. It was the kind of day that makes me so happy to live here in Carolina. On our way home from the park that afternoon we stopped for an early dinner at one of my favorite pizza places.

Just relaxing in the park

Getting ready to fly his kite

Daddy doing double duty on Mothers Day

The Wednesday before Mothers Day, I got to have breakfast with Jack at his preschool. The tables in the classroom were complete with place settings for each mom. We ate breakfast and then watched the children sing a couple of songs. After that we made sunglasses together. I left the school that morning feeling so loved and so proud to be Jack's mommy!

My place setting

My handsome boy

Modeling our new sunglasses

Motherhood is definitely not easy. The sacrifices made are endless. It can be extremely frustrating and exhausting, but days like these make it all worth it!