Notable Conversations....

Had to get these down before I forget them!!

Overheard between Rachel and Jacob.....

Jacob: "Mama, is heaven underground?"

Rachel: "No Jacob, they just put your body underground because like nobody wants to see your skeleton."
Then God takes your ribs and maybe your heart and makes you an angel"

Jacob: (Excitedly) "A Garden Angel!!!"

Rachel: "Yes, if you're a good pesron"

Jacob: "A Garden Angel protects your garden from things that might eat it"

Rachel:  (Frustrated)"You weren't listening"



Rachel just had this conversation with the kids outside....

Rachel: "My mom and dad say they'll think about me getting a phone when I'm nine."

Us : "Rachel, we never said we would let you get a phone when your nine"

Rachel: "I know, you said you would think about it"

Us: "No we didn't, we can tell you right now, the answer is no"

Rachel: (As she runs outside)....."they said maybe!"

Last Days of Preschool (NOOOOOO!!!!!)

Where did the year go? This is Jacob's last week of preschool. I am so excited and sad for him at the same time. St. Andrew's has been a wonderful loving place and I'm so sad to see the year end but excited to see how Jacob begins his next chapter....kindergarten!! I'm sure he'll be fine with his big 2nd grade sister there to show him the ropes. Here are some pics and a video of Jacob's end of the year music program. 

Here Mom, you try the ice cream!! 

Best Buds

Jacob and Mrs. Nay

Jacob and Mrs. Collins

Singing with friends : )

A SSSSSuper Snakey Birthday!

What is the only thing that would make a 5 year old boy smile like this?  If his mom allowed snakes at his house for his 5th birthday, that's what! Jacob wanted a "Crocodile Hunter" themed birthday party this year and somehow we pulled it off. To Jacob's dismay, I did not want could not find someone to bring an actual crocodile. Luckily, Steve the Crocodile Hunter also digs snakes and wouldn't you know, there was actually someone out there who had one to bring!! We had an awesome time. Ms. Joanne from the NC Herpetological Society (who knew there was such a thing!) was so kind to come and teach the kids about some of the reptiles around NC. She brought with her a corn snake and a box turtle and the kids had a blast with it! We also did a relay race and of course had plenty of "snake cake" . The weather was beautiful and the reptiles were awesome. Happy Birthday Jacob!!! You are so loved  and we are so proud of the sweet little boy that you are!!!

Notice "Steve" in the background. He actually says things like, "Crikey" and "What a beauty"!!

Relay Race that went on and on and on and on....notice Andrew and Rebecca (the little girl next door)  just relaxing and making sure no one is cheating 

Jacob and his best bud Hannah 

Ms. Joanne and her slimy friend

Jacob and some of his preschool buds....that's a crocodile on Jacob's cheek and a venus fly trap on Rachel's. Natalie next door was son nice to come and do some face painting!!

Jacob's super snakey birthday cake!

Exploring a turtle shell

Jacob and Hannah (side note, after Jacob's first day of preschool he told me he was  "going to marry  that girl".) They've been best buds all year.

Cute little box turtle

Jacob and Rachel enjoying Jacob's new birthday ride

Good Morning!

It's a bit of a rare occasion when EVERYONE (including Mommy) is in a good mood in the morning. So I had to snap this shot just to remember that every now and again it does happen.

Stay tuned....we're having Jacob's "Crocodile Hunter" birthday party tomorrow. Pictures will be up asap!!