What a great vacation. We had so much fun. Thanks Aunt Lisa, Uncle Dave and Ashton. We have so many memories...and so many pictures to remind us of what a great and fun vacation we had. Can't wait until the fall when we come again.
Lots of love ~ hugs and kisses to you all. Watch and enjoy...we sure did!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Meet Georgia BullDawg Nemo
Hatcher and Aidan are super interested in fishes lately. Probably a combination of fishing with P'Bo and Daddy at the lake, fishing at the Arlen's lake house recently while on vacation, having a fish at school that everyone watches and helps feed, and the nightly ritual of reading "A Fish Out of Water" - Dr Seuss book. So...needless to say, we told the boys we would get a fish. We let Hatcher pick out the fish and name him since he has been such a rock star sleeper lately. Monday afternoon Derek left work a bit early and we picked up the boys and headed to the local pet store. It was too funny - they both just kept running up and down the fish display wall and yelling "Nemo." So, a tank, marbles, food, wavy plants, and a red Beta later...we have added to our family. Welcome Georgia Bulldog Nemo.
Happy Fathers Day!
We hope you all had a wonderful Father's Day! The boys and I took Derek to dinner Saturday night for Japanese food - he had sushi and we ate the hibachi style family dinner. It was nice. As for Father's Day itself - coming off the heels of our vacation in Dallas, we decided to just hang out. I took some pictures of the boys in their "My Dad is a Superhero!" shirts and we made a card for Derek. Ha - It has yet to arrive even as I am typing this.
Sunday afternoon we went to Marma and P'Bo's house. They added a new screened porch which is so wonderful. We all swam in the pool and enjoyed a huge dinner. Aunt Christina and Uncle Jared helped prepare all the meal since P'Bo's brother Uncle Fred was also in town. It was a lovely day.
Sunday afternoon we went to Marma and P'Bo's house. They added a new screened porch which is so wonderful. We all swam in the pool and enjoyed a huge dinner. Aunt Christina and Uncle Jared helped prepare all the meal since P'Bo's brother Uncle Fred was also in town. It was a lovely day.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Neil and Ramona's Baby Shower
A party for all - adults and kids alike. Everyone came to celebrate the arrival of Neil and Ramona's baby girl - who we are affectionately calling Baby Estes. Although I think Neil is calling her Anna and Ramona is calling her Sophie or Sophia. Only time will tell what her name will be - one thing is for sure, she will be loved. Thanks Bayer family for co-hosting. And as always...too many pictures - so I made a montage. Enjoy!
Summer Starts - Bye Bye Classmates
There are several kids at school whose parents are teachers. Being off for the summer, they pull their kids from class until the fall, when school begins again. I had sent cupcakes for the year end parties and nearly forgot to go up and celebrate and take pictures.
Hatcher's Pre-school Class
Aidan's Toddler Class
Memorial Day Weekend
Derek and I wanted to keep the weekend low-key; but, before you knew it, we had a packed calendar. Saturday evening we headed to the McMahon's house for a BBQ. Derek joined us separately as he had gone golfing with Brian. We had a blast - at least I did. Aidan was coming down with an ear infection and went home early with Derek.
The next day Derek and I took the boys to the Children's Museum downtown with fellow classmates from Hatcher's school. We have all been "hitting the same parties" and thought - let's get the kids together this weekend. So, on Memorial Day, we all went to Imagine It. The kids loved it. We left there and all went to La Parailla to enjoy some Mexican.
Monday night, we hosted a simple dinner for our neighbors. Hatcher and Madison were itching to play together and this was the perfect opportunity. They had a ton of fun.
The next day Derek and I took the boys to the Children's Museum downtown with fellow classmates from Hatcher's school. We have all been "hitting the same parties" and thought - let's get the kids together this weekend. So, on Memorial Day, we all went to Imagine It. The kids loved it. We left there and all went to La Parailla to enjoy some Mexican.
Monday night, we hosted a simple dinner for our neighbors. Hatcher and Madison were itching to play together and this was the perfect opportunity. They had a ton of fun.
Daddy's new toy - the motorcycle
Okay, for those of you who know me best, no...I wasn't happy about this purchase. I just decided its not a battle worth fighting. I put all my cards on the table - but the shiny beast now resides in our garage. Funny thing is, it is parked in front of my car. So, should the need ever arise...I could just take it out. Just kidding.
I have to admit, it is pretty. With no helmet (he used the 4-wheeler helmet for his first ride) and no motorcycle license, the toy has sat still for almost a month now. It is insured, which is good, since both the boys know how to climb up on it by themselves. Aidan LOVES it! Whenever you can't find him outside, look at the motorcycle. He climbs right up, sits in place and puts on the riding gloves. He is just keeping the seat warm for Daddy.
I have to admit, it is pretty. With no helmet (he used the 4-wheeler helmet for his first ride) and no motorcycle license, the toy has sat still for almost a month now. It is insured, which is good, since both the boys know how to climb up on it by themselves. Aidan LOVES it! Whenever you can't find him outside, look at the motorcycle. He climbs right up, sits in place and puts on the riding gloves. He is just keeping the seat warm for Daddy.
Lots of Birthdays!
Spring is definitely a time for birthdays. Hatcher and Aidan were invited to 5 birthday parties in May alone. We were able to go to 4 of them; but, I only took pictures at 2. Happy Birthday everyone (Hailey, Ava Mei, Carter and Zoe, Covington and Owen)...we had loads of fun at all your parties!
Carter and Zoe were classmates of Hatcher's, and will be going to elementary school with him. The twins turned four and celebrated at Monkey Joe's. Hatcher and Aidan loved it - and loved that their classmates were all there to jump around too!
Carter and Zoe were classmates of Hatcher's, and will be going to elementary school with him. The twins turned four and celebrated at Monkey Joe's. Hatcher and Aidan loved it - and loved that their classmates were all there to jump around too!
Happy Birthday Carter and Zoe!
Carter and Hatcher after coming down the giant slide - look how sweaty Hatcher is!
Its baseball season, Go Braves!
Happy 3rd Birthday Owen!
Owen's mom let all the kids decorate cupcakes in ice cream cones. They had a blast. Hatcher was the only one who took the time to meticulously decorate his before eating. All the other kids were done eating and he was still decorating! Lots of fun!
Owen's mom let all the kids decorate cupcakes in ice cream cones. They had a blast. Hatcher was the only one who took the time to meticulously decorate his before eating. All the other kids were done eating and he was still decorating! Lots of fun!
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