Thanksgiving program...better late than never

Here are a few pictures from Seth's Thanksgiving program at preschool. Jacob, Seth, and Kyle
Jacob, Kyle, Alyssa, and Seth

I'll update again soon.

darn facebook

I swore I would NEVER get on facebook. I said I didn't have time, that I wasn't interested. I think you can see where this is going. I joined!?!?!? and it has sucked me in...huge time sucker. What's a girl to do?

Trick-or-Treat

Look its Spiderman and Optimus Prime!!! Oh, wait its just Seth and Ethan!

The boys had a great time trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. They brought home way too much candy...but isn't that what Halloween is all about?

Pumpkin Carving

For whatever reason these pictures posted in reverse with the final product shown in the first picture. Sorry I am so late in posting. I will try to post trick-or-treating pics tonight.

wonderful weekend

I went for a quick visit to the Gulf Coast this weekend to visit some friends. I had such a terrific time. I got to laugh and chat with friends, hug and kiss their children, and remember why I miss them all so much. Thank you all for being the best friends a girl could wish for. Looking forward to the next time.

a trip to see GiGi

We took a weekend trip up to South Carolina to see Scott's grandmother, aunt, and uncle. We had so much fun and the boys didn't want to come home. Seth actually came down from being tucked in for bed crying because he missed his Aunt Carolyn. A quick good night phone call seemed to do the trick. We are looking forward to our next visit. Seth, me, Ethan, GiGi, and Scott

Tiger Cub Camping trip

Ethan had his first Cub Scout camping trip last weekend. As a tiger cub you are required to have a parent come with you and the whole family is invited to come along. Seeing as how I am not a camping kind of girl (nor a hiking, sleeping with critters, and not having running water kind of girl) I decided not to participate in the weekend festivities. Seth and I stayed home went to Mexican for lunch, then to the library and read books most of the afternoon (much more to my liking). Ethan had a BLAST! He couldn't stop talking about it. I was relieved to hear from him that not only did he not see any snakes, but he didn't spot any bears either :) The tent is set up and ready to be slept in.
Ethan's pirate pumpkin. For those of you who watch veggie tales (and those of you who don't really should....they are so funny!) can't you see this pirate pumpkin in the next episode?
This was called the Body Bopper. You get in, run toward someone else in a body bopper and try to knock each other down. The first one to fall over is the loser. Kind of like human bumper cars, I guess? Ethan was pleased he "won" both times he participated. Something tells me there are no Body Bopper contests at Brownie/Girl Scout camp outs.
The next game was "Eating a cookie off a string". Cookie, string, hands behind back....pretty self explanatory.

work picnic

Scott had an employee picnic at work a couple of weeks ago. It was rather impressive. There were bouncy houses, carnival games, lots of food, and they even had the heavy duty machinery out to take pictures on. We couldn't pass up on that opportunity.

I'm still here

I have some cute pics to post of Ethan's first camping trip and the picnic at Scott's work, but I am down for the count. I have some sort of cold/sinus yuckiness and I plan to spend some quality time in my bed with my eyes closed today. I'll get to is ASAP.

Doggie Doctor Seth

Today was career day at Seth's school. He had to dress up like what he wants to be when he grows up. For those of you who know Seth well, you know that since he was 2 years old, he has never wavered on wanting to be a "doggie doctor" when he grows up. He even had a 20 questions session with our vet before we left Mississippi. Here is a photo below. Who knew a navy uniform shirt could double as a doctor's coat? He was thrilled that he got to take his puppy out to the playground with him.

Self Portraits

This morning before church the boys called me upstairs to see what they had done. Not sure whether this was a good surprise or a not-so-good surprise, I headed upstairs. They had taken out a bunch of their art supplies (Popsicle sticks, feathers, foam shapes, etc.) and spread them out on the floor and created these self portraits. I love them!!! According to the boys, Ethan is on the left and Seth is on the right. Which makes sense seeing as how the "Ethan" Popsicle stick man is taller than the "Seth" Popsicle stick man. :)

Tiger Cub

Ethan just started cub scouts this past week. He is excited to start earning patches and belt loops. Ethan is ready for his first pack meeting.
As a Tiger Cub you have to sign up with an adult partner. Ethan and Scott are looking forward to their first scout camping trip in October.

Lilly

Just thought I would post a couple of pictures of our "youngest". This is our sweet Lilly.

Polar Bears, Pengiuns, and Dinosaurs. Oh My!

We all know that hurricanes are horrible. But I have to admit I was thrilled when my friend Jennifer and her boys evacuated to our house during Hurricane Gustav. The four boys had a great time together. We took them to Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Joshua, Ethan, Seth, and Kyle at Fernbank
Ethan and Seth
Ethan trying to carry a penguin "egg" on his feet like a daddy penguin.
Seth and Scott checking out the alligator

First Day of Pre-K

Seth started Preschool a week after Ethan started school. That was the longest week of my life. Seth had no idea what to do without his brother at home. He was ready for school on Monday morning. Lilly likes to be in the center of all the action. She then proceeded to pout the entire day because there were no little boys at home to play with. She gets really excited 3 times every day: when Seth comes home, when Ethan comes home, and then the climax of the day is when Scott comes home. She can hardly contain herself.
Seth's school doesn't use backpacks they use these little canvas bags that we didn't have yet on the first day of school, so we had to take a lunch box picture.

Seth in Ms. Sally's classroom.

First Day of First Grade

Ethan started first grade last month. I can't believe my baby is old enough to be in first grade. He is going to a brand new school. He seems to be enjoying himself and is doing great.
I have a backpack picture from every first day of school since Ethan was three and the tradition has continued with Seth.
Ethan in his classroom probably thinking, "OK, mom. It's time for you to go now...how embarrassing she is :)."

Mr Tae Kwon Do

Seth started Tae Kwon Do this summer as well. He goes 2 days a week and seems to have a lot of fun. He is catching on very quickly and it is so fun to watch all the "Little Tigers" do their stuff. He is learning kicking, punching, blocking, and a few Korean words. We are so impressed with the program and it is an added bonus that the studio is a 3 minute drive from the house.

This picture is a bit far away, but Seth is the little guy standing up. He is getting his yellow striped belt. This is his first belt he earned. He is halfway to his green stripe.

Newport via Boston

After a few days in Maine we headed down to Newport to spend a few days with family. However, you know us well enough to know we couldn't drive through Boston and not stop at Fenway Park. We took a tour, stood on the green monster, and loaded up on Red Sox gear. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more the boys or us. Oh, FYI, the Sox are playing the Braves in Atlanta in June...we're trying to decide if going to all three back to back games is over kill. Also trying to figure out how welcome we will be at Turner Field in our Boston gear. Fenway Park
My newest nephew, Henry. He was right where I like him...in my arms.
Ethan, Henry, and Seth

Birch Island

The long awaited trip to the Birch Island, Maine cottage finally arrived. Scott and his dad started the plans for this cottage back when Scott was in high school. We had seen photos of the progress made and even saw it in person a few times, but this was our first time actually staying in the cottage on the island. One of the coolest things about the house is that my father-in-law built the whole thing! The beds in the loft area for the grandkids. You can't see the signs above the beds, but they read "first mate" and "second mate". There is a drawer under each of the beds that Seth promptly unpacked his suitcase into.

The cottage
What would Maine be without lobster pots?
A hiking adventure.
Seth smiling about the raspberries that he picked.
Chris (Scott's best friend from junior high and the best man in our wedding), Sarah and their kids Trent and Brooke came out to spend the day at the cottage with us. Here is the whole crew out at The Goslings (the sight of many camping trips for Scott and Chris in their younger days).

Visits from far away friends

We lucked out that we had two sets of great friends passing through Georgia and we got the chance to see them. Andrew (Scott's friend from high school), Chandra, and their two kids went to a family reunion not too far from here. We took the boys up to where they were staying for a day trip. The above photo is Seth, Ethan and Tyler playing "Go Fish".
Andrew and Scott
Deanna and Jason (our dear friends from Monterey) stopped by on their way home from their family vacation. It was so great to see them. The boys acted as if they had never been apart and picked up playing where they left off over 3 years ago.

The above photo is Wyatt, Ethan, Seth, and Logan
Time for a silly picture of the silly boys

Atlanta Braves

We went to Turner field to see the Braves play. We took the Marta in to Atlanta which was an adventure in itself. Turner field is a huge field that was originally built for the 1996 Olympics.
Seth all smiles watching the game.
Ethan eating his first baseball game hot dog.
We went to the Sunday afternoon game so the boys got lucky. At all Sunday home games the kids get to run the bases and they get a cute little t-shirt that says I ran the bases at Turner Field.
The boys down near the field. Scott and I were kind of bummed because they were very strict that only kids be allowed on the field. So as the kids got the thrill of running on a Major League Baseball field, Scott and I were ushered off the field to meet the kids on the other side.