Socks and Birthday Wishes

This Friday morning has seemed more like a Monday morning. The kids had trouble just getting up and going this morning. As the rush is going on to get everything ready to go, Ostin realizes that he doesn't have any socks in his drawer. I told him that there were some socks in the dryer. Later he comes up and asks me to tie his shoes. I looked down and saw that he had on two different socks. I told him and he says, " That's okay." Then I tell him that one of the socks is Caitlin's and it's on inside out. He says " I don't care." So Ostin went to school with two different socks on, one inside out and not even his. It just wasn't worth the whining this morning.

On a different and happy note; Happy Birthday to my sister!!!!! We love you Tanya and hope you have a great day. Tell the girls to give you kisses from all of us.

Lunch Monster

School started this week and the kids have all been taking their lunch. Caleb has been asking for more and more in his lunch. I thought I'd show what their lunches consisted of this morning. Now, Caitlin and Caleb both have a morning snack time that is included with the lunches, but I can say, without a doubt, that Caleb is a growing boy!

This is Caitlin's and Ositn's lunch.

And this is Caleb's lunch. Yes, that is two sandwiches
and two packs of goldfish along with a huge bag of chips!

April's Baby Shower

A few weeks ago, I traveled up to Georgia to co-host a baby shower for my sister-in-law. (Yes, I'm just now blogging about it.) I have never participated in the planning of any type of shower so I was a little nervous. I had such a good time doing all the crafting involved though. We had great time and got to see a lot of people. I will apologize now, I didn't get a picture of April. Well, I did get a couple of general people pictures that she was in, does that count? I didn't think so. April, I'm sorry. I would offer up an excuse, but really I don't have one besides just not thinking about it at the time. Enjoy a few of the pictures anyway.

The food table.

The "flowers" I made for April out of baby socks.
I love this idea and just kind of went all out.
Thanks to my mother-in law, Dana, for helping me
put it all together.

The presents.

One of the pictures with April in it.

Kennedy Space Center

Last weekend while Chad was home we went down to the Kennedy Space Center. We had a good time and it was a nice day(wind blew the entire time). We went on the bus tour and before the tour they take your picture in front of a background. After you get back from the tour they are waiting with the picture to sell to you. We decided to buy it since it came with a CD and was a pretty good picture of all of us. I just got the CD out today and put it in the computer. I was surprised and pleased to find more pictures on there. These are just a couple of the pictures that were on the CD.

The space shuttle lifting off.

The space shuttle landing.

The family picture.

It was a nice day outing for us. It took us about 3 hours to get there, so the drive wasn't bad. There is quite a bit to do. There is only one ride but a couple of tours and I-max movies. There are lots of things to see and the kids didn't get too bored with anything. The admission includes a free admission into the astronaut hall of fame which is just down the road. You can also pay a little extra and have lunch with a real astronaut. I think this is something that we would do again in a few years when the kids get older too.

Happy Birthday Caitlin!!!!!!!

Okay, these pictures posted in the wrong order as you can see. And I can't get the text to go in at the top of this picture. So until I have time to work on it, this is what you get.
Today was Caitlin's 10th birthday! Oh my, double digits. We had cake and ice cream and then headed off to Toys R Us to spend birthday money. They gave her a balloon and announced her birthday over the speakers.

Her Tinkerbell cake.

I think she had a good birthday even if we didn't have a party. She had her best friend, Courtney over and the other little girl next door, Cirin.

Update

Okay, so it's been a while. I could give you all kinds of excuses but really, I was just lazy. We had Caitlin's recital which we didn't get to attend. Caitlin ended up getting sick the morning of her recital. We tried to make it, even going so far as going to the rehearsal that morning. After one song she decided she just couldn't do it. So we went home to try and rest enough to make it back that night. It did not happen. Her fever came back and she had not been able to eat anything besides one cracker all day. She was disappointed, but it was for the best for her to stay home. She didn't get better until the next afternoon. (She puts full blame on Ostin, because he had been sick the day before.)

After the recital that didn't happen, the kids went back with Nana to Georgia. This was to give Mommy a nice little break. And it was nice. The house was quiet, I could sleep without having to check on kids, and I could read! Ahhhh!!!! Thank you to my family for putting my kids up and ferrying them around while they were in Georgia.

My nieces' birthday was also thrown in there. We went to their house for the party and had a great time. They are 4 now and will be starting preschool in the fall. And I have to say that the baby doll we gave them was a huge hit!

The kids are back home with me and complaining about being bored, of course. Looks like I need to plan some more trips to the beach and maybe a couple of movie days.

Let's Party

The day before school let out every class had an end of year party. I was at the school all day bouncing between parties. Here are some pictures.

Ostin reading his story that he wrote. He wrote it, typed it, did editing and published it with pictures he drew.

Ostin and Zachary - best buddies.

Caleb acting silly.

Caleb acting silly take 2.

Caitlin winning the limbo contest.

Caitlin