Kindergarten teacher

Friday John got a letter from his kindergarten teacher. When I asked him if he was excited about having her, Mrs. Miller he said "no, but she sure is excited about having me in her class - she sent me a letter." Only 2 more weeks and the excitement begins!

Beach Trip 06

I know, I know. It has taken me awhile to get this post up and I will have more pictures up soon (I hope). It has been a crazy week at work and I'm afraid it's just the beginning!! I just want to share a few things John said at the beach with you today. He told my mom on one of our first nights after we got there while they were out on the balcony..."wouldn't it be cool if we were in China now, b/c it's sunny there now and we wouldn't have to go to bed we could just play all day." This comes from Shon always telling him since he was probably 2 when the sun goes down here that it's rising in China. Then while we were at the Pavillion riding the Log Flume when it was all over and we finished coming down the second big hill he said "I was a little afraid of that ride but now that I know what it's all about I love it!" This was of course after he said at the top of the very same hill "I wish we had never gotten on this ride." I'll have more stories and pictures for you later.

Posed pictures with Alex are difficult right now he's just too busy exploring the world. He loved the ocean, even in his face - he'd just wipe it off and keep going. Funniest thing though he couldn't stand for the sand to get on his hands!

Have a great weekend!

Unwanted critters...

Well, we had an unwanted guest today. I was on my way out to Prayer Partners tonight. I was taking my stuff to the van and then going to get the kids in to take to my parents (Shon had to work late) and I noticed something unusual in the driveway. At first I wasn't sure what it was, then as I looked again I was pretty sure it was a Copperhead. So, I quickly came back in the house and called Shon who suggested I just run over it. Due to where it was on the driveway that just wasn't possible. So, I called my parents and they came over. My Dad - my hero - killed the snake...quite the ordeal though...he ran over it first with the old truck and then hit it with a hoe...thank goodness. It was pretty big, at least 2 feet and definitely a Copperhead. Now, my least favorite thing in the world is a snake and to think we have the poisonous variety - yikes. I think we'll be investing in a Cat...they say that Cats keep snakes away...if that's a wives tale... please don't tell me. Thanks Daddy!!! And Moma, too. Don't know what I'd do without you.

I'll have beach stories and pictures later in the week. It's been a long day...

Myrtle Beach here we come...

Tomorrow we leave for vacation. John can't wait. He has all the things he wants to do planned out. Ride go carts (the big ones) with Daddy, play in the sand, play putt-putt, ride the rides and all of this in the first couple of days. He's already got his bags packed and sitting by the back door. We haven't been since he was 3 so I'm anxious to see how excited he is when we get there. He's going to ride with Ashley and Michael since they have the awesome van with the DVD player. This will be Alex's first time at the beach so I'm interested to see how he reacts to the ocean. I'm sure he will love the sand! He'll probably do exactly what big brother does - that's usually how it goes. I'll post pictures when we get back. I won't be missing work that is for sure!

John and Alex

I made pancakes tonight, one of John and Alex's favorites. John proceeded to tell me why you have to flip them, to fry them on both sides. I told him he was a really smart kid and he said, "yeah, I'm so smart, I should be in middle school. What is middle school, anyway?"

Alex new word for today is cookie, his pronunciation was more like dookie. I'm not surprised at all that he's adding to his food word list. That's his most favorite thing!

Beach count down...4 days...

Alex and the TV remotes..

Today I have a story about Alex. He's a smart kid, well, as far as Shon is concerned. He has won over his Dad for life. The other night we were watching TV and the show was over. The remotes were on the love seat and Shon was at the computer well Alex got both remotes and proceded to take them both over to Shon. Shon gave him a high five and a big hug. Alex of course was thrilled - he's in to being highly praised for helping. And of course he loves his Daddy right now very much. So I'd have to say I think they will be buddies now forever...it was just too cute. I guess Alex likes watching the Speed Channel verses the Food Network!

Count Down

Only 7 more working days until we leave for the beach!! I can't wait. I think this year I'm going to be as bad as John...how many more days is it?!