Living the Lame Life

Josh came and stayed with us for two weeks. He took some super awesome pictures. We had a great time with him. Kevin and Josh went to an outdoor range. Josh hung out while Kevin got his tattoo (his super awesome birthday/Father's Day gift from the best wife/kids in the world). We all went go-cart racing (I dare you to ask the boys who the fastest driver is). The mall playground, the park, a picnic, swimming, cooking all night, picking blackberries and blueberries, baking cookies (twice), more soccer watching and video gaming than I imagined possible, movie watching, popcorn eating, Frankie's Fun Park, and a couple birthday parties.

I lost count of the number of times I was referred to as lame. I guess when you are an adult and you cram all of the fun stuff from 16-18 into a couple of weeks a year, you might be lame.

But I contest that my awesomeness was just too much for Josh to handle.

It was better than SHARK WEEK (which btw starts on my birthday this year)!!!!!!

And since shark week coincides with my birthday this year,
I better start planning soon.

And Josh should return for the Week of Elizabeth/Shark Week.

Honestly, it will be hard to top the last two weeks, but I feel it is my duty.




Here are the pictures for those of you less than excited about birthdays and go-carts.


Can't you see? I'm just bones. Is the camera edible?

Wheeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Josh says I need to play baseball when I grow up.
I'm thinking pretty hard right now.
Although, I can't remember what about.

The park is SOOOOO much fun.

Church

I picked Zoe up from the nursery tonight. She usually doesn't say anything, but she has been getting quite talkative recently.

"I love Sunday School, Mommy"
"Why do you love Sunday School?"
"The slide"

By the way, if you ask Kevin why he loves Sunday School you will get an equally fantastic although sarcastic answer.

a few more pictures

Wyatt is hanging out in the background. Zoe went down the water slide a few times before it we started to deflate it.
Zoe was very serious about protecting her frog pool during the water fight at the cookout with the neighbors.
Playing on the patio.

Kicking during her 2nd swimming lessons.

Lots of smiles.
Wyatt chillin at swimming lessons. Usually he gets in the pool, but he spends at least part of the time hanging out in the stroller.

Dirty Hands

Kevin and I have been spending a lot of time working on the yard this year. If you drive by, you won't notice at all. The front yard looks, well, somewhat abandoned. I need to seperate my tulips in the fall and haven't decided what to plant in the holes where the tree and bushes used to be located. The backyard looks awesome though. My rose bush is in full bloom. The grass is all green and happy. Zoe and Wyatt have been enjoying the backyard. Not surprising (based on last week's attempt at live duck eating), Wyatt puts everything in his hands and then in his mouth. Zoe not so much. Zoe has never been much for getting her hands dirty or getting dirty at all. She would rather look at things. She worked on this for months with OT, and we have continued to work with her at home. I am proud to report that this is my little princess making dirt prints on my wall after a trip to the playground.I am SO proud of her.

She was pleading for wipes the whole way home, but we decided to take the picture and then a bath. I have a feeling that the hand prints will be on the wall for awhile.

Just a reminder of how far she has come.

Easter Weekend and a few Thank Yous

As most of you know, my grandpa has been in the hospital. So last week after talking with my mom on Thursday morning, I booked a flight. Kevin took Wyatt and Zoe to Atlanta to spend Easter with all of their grandparents.

Thanks to Kevin's parents for hosting Kevin and the kids while I was gone. It meant the world to me to be able to leave them on short notice. I know Kevin appreciated all of the meals and the help with the kids. I am hoping that the kids being there was a nice treat for Nana on her birthday.

To Mike and Linda Potter - Thank you for opening your home to me. Again on short notice and allowing me to celebrate Resurrection Sunday with your family. Easter breakfast at church and Easter lunch with your family was a real treat.

To my mom (and the rest of whoever took pics...prob dad and Josh) for the Easter pictures of the kids. I may have missed seeing Zoe and Wyatt play (or eat, as the case may have been) the ducks. But I will always have those pictures.

To Jenny Browning - for waking up before dawn to take me to the airport and for waking up in the middle of the night to pick me up from the airport. I owe you big time.

To Zoe and Wyatt - Thanks for being the best kids in the world. I am so proud of both of you. I heard you were very well-behaved. Zoe even accompanied Nana to band practice. We all hope that you continue to grow up to be amazing little kids who are obedient and flexible. You make me smile every day.

To my grandparents - Thank you for letting me come visit. We all love you very much. We continue to pray for Bumpa (and Bumma) every day. The Great Physician is watching over you (you better behave and follow the doctors orders)

To Kevin - You are the most patient and kind man I know. I am so thankful for your support, not just in time of urgent matters, but every single day. I can't believe what an awesome dad you have become. Wyatt and Zoe are so lucky. I am the luckiest though. Thank you so much for insisting that I go visit, watching the kids this weekend, using your leave time at work, arranging transportation to and from the airport for me, and encouraging me when I just didn't feel like I could get everything together. You are definitely my better half.

Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Pictures

Wyatt LOVES watermelon. Not a little, not even just some. Wyatt thinks watermelon is better than hanging out with mommy, daddy, Zoe or toys.



Zoe and her own special mini cake-cake and bacon. She was so excited when Miss Mabel brought it over. This is Zoe's favorite day of the week.




Chillin at Mabels. Wyatt kinda likes this toy...but it is looking for a new home. Maybe back to Nana and Papa's house. The rules were broken when it came home with Wyatt. I have never had a toy capable of so much noise.



Wyatt congratulates Josh. "Look, I can come do push-ups with you." Josh, we love you very much and are super proud of you. Kevin would say Super Duper proud of you...but its ok to roll your eyes.

Teeth

Wyatt cut his first tooth tonight...in the nursery. I think I owe those ladies cookies. Or flowers. Or both.

Zoe is teething. Her 2 year molars are not in yet. I think she might just chew her fingers forever.


And in other news....the Wards are the coolest ever and we are totally going on vacation together. Watch out Myrtle Beach. Here we come.