Worst Mom Ever----Andrew's 5th Birthday Post!!!

This little guy....what can we say? He lights up our life with imagination and facts. SMART AS A WHIP this one. Every day is filled with what if's and questions. Even when he asked a question and then you answer him...he usually has his own rebuttal  take on it. He loves the Titanic, the Civil War, and yes Star Wars. He knows more about all three than I do, and I think that is awesome. I love that he has his own ideas about everything. He is also a Lego Master Builder. Happy 5th Birthday Andrew, you are so loved and so cherished! 

Asheville

Rachel and I had such a great time going to Asheville with her Skip Its team. They performed at 2 elementary schools and a health expo. So fun to watch!!! Lots of activities in between!

On our way! Just the gals

10 year old girl giggles!!!

Ready for the Ropes Course

I would like to say that Rachel made it across but she got up to the top and decided it was a bit high!!! I was so proud of her for trying!!!

Skip Its buddies

The stars of the Live Well Health Expo!!!! Can you spot her?

A hike up Look Out Mountain to round out the weekend!!

Team picture, Skip Its style!!

Spring Has Sprung!

Warm weather is here!!! Hooray!!! Amazing how those beautiful Spring days change everyone's mood! With Spring comes lots of activities. Baseball and Soccer to start!! 

Rachel's 10th Birthday

Remember this little nugget? I remember how excited Nathan and I were. I remember being terrified that I was in charge of this little human. I remember not sleeping for a long, long, really long time. But somehow the days and weeks passed quickly, the years even faster and here we are celebrating this beautiful little girl's 10th birthday. She is an angel brought to us and we thank God everyday. She makes us laugh, sees the beauty in people, and challenges us to be better. We get frustrated and mad at each other. She is stubborn and too smart for her own good. But she loves her brothers and is the glue that brings our family together. She is amazing and thoughtful and beautiful. We love this girl and all she has brought to our life. Happy Birthday my sweet. You are truly destined for great things!!

Christmas Activities

There is so much excitement around here in anticipation of Christmas! Our friend "Buddy" showed up on December 1st causing the excitement and "how many days until Christmas" questions. Along with Buddy showing up, we've had Christmas Parades and a Preschool Christmas Program, and Pullen Park Holiday Express  to get everyone super excited. Throw in the fact that we decided to get new wood floors put in and the month has just flown by! Can't wait to post pictures about Christmas morning but until then.....

Buddy's got the right idea....

Getting ready for the Apex Christmas Parade with the Skip Its. It was raining but they made it! 

Waiting for big sister to jump her way down the street

Santa!!! Just FYI, when Santa asked if they had been good. Matty was the first to pipe up and say "Yes" . You sure about that Matty? 

Fun time!

Making Christmas cookies at Aunt Jen's! So much fun!

Ready to sing his little heart out. 

Look at that sweet face. He was the hit of the show with that hat on!

4th Grade Wax Museum

Every year the 4th graders at Salem pick a significant historical character and research them. They have to learn all about the person, their life, why they were important, and actually dress the part! They "become" the person and tell their story!  The parent and other classes are invited in to "press" their button on the table and learn about their character. It was really great! Rachel chose Helen Keller. We all learned so much about this amazing lady!! Rachel dove into books about her, learned quotes, and we watched the Miracle Worker to give her ideas. So fun! One of the best parts was seeing Rachel's face when Nathan showing up unexpectedly to support her even if he only had 5 minutes and then had to leave. What a great daddy!!!

First Reconciliation

Can you believe it's almost time for Jacob to do his First Communion? He did his First Reconciliation  a few weeks ago. So so proud of this boy. He amazes us everyday with his kindness and sweet nature!!