High School FootBall

Tonight I attend my first high school football game as an adult. Ten years ago I could be found every night at my high school football game, but I have not been to one since I graduated. Well tonight I attended my local high schools game (homecoming game) and man did I feel old. I come rolling up in my SUV (at least it wasn't a mini van-yet anyways) with my husband, my two kids and my father-in-law. It was so different to attend a game as an adult and a parent. The kids looked so young-did we look that young?

Below is a photo of me and my best friend Laura on game day. You can see we are sporting our "Senior Princess" shirts along with our burger king crowns (we were so cool)!

Below is another picture from game day with another one of my best friends!
Fast forward 10 years and below you will see me with my little family attending our game tonight.
Yes, I had my baby strapped to my chest.
Here is my almost 3 year old "drinking at the game".
We made it until half way through the 2ND quarter and then the boys were ready to go.

On our way out Austin spotted the fire trucks, so we took him over to check them out. Our local firemen were nice enough to let Austin sit in the trucks and check them out.
The below photo is a truck like Austin is sitting in -in the photo above. Austin politely asked the fireman for the keys.
Here he is checking out the big fire truck


Over all it was a great way to spend a Friday night with my family, even if it made me realize just how old I am getting to be.

First Week of School

Austin started back to school last week (Mothers Day out program). We lucked out and his teacher Mrs. Carmen was able to move up with the class. Austin was so excited with his new Cars lunch box and his Woody & Buzz backpack.

Below is a photo of Austin and Mrs. Carmen on the 1st day.

Look at those curls!


He was so tired after school, he feel asleep on the sofa.
I am going to try something new this year and try to take a photo of each of his projects he brings home from school and post a weekly blog about what he did and learned at school.

9/7/10: there song was "Jesus Loves Me", color was green, numbers 1-5 and the lesson was: be healthy and strong by eating our veggies and drinking water. Saying thank you to God. I am special and no one else is exactly like me. They also got to know there new friends in class.

Austin did so good on his first day. Mrs. Carmen said he had a great day and enjoyed painting and singing.

9/9/10: song "Jesus Loves You", color green, numbers 1-5, lesson: everything God made is beautiful. God gave us eyes to see. God makes everything. He made you and me.

Mrs. Carmen said he was quite the"wild man" today. He love singing and art again today.

Below is his art work which is a leaf print.

Hanging with my boys

We had a lazy day at home today and just played around. Austin and I made a car out of a empty diaper box. It was quite the hit for the day, he did not want to take it off. At nap time I had to "park the car" on his dresser so he could see it.

Below is a picture of Austin parked in his car.

Stopped at a red light...
Driving fast. Its amazing the things that keep kids the happiest. You can buy a $100 toy and they play with it a min. or two. But give them an old empty box and they will play for hours.
Hudson had fun playing with his cars too.
Hudson got his hands on Austin's new lunch box. It only took a min. though before Austin was ready to get it back.
Hudson has been chewing on his toes for a while now but he usually only does it while I am changing his diaper. But I finally caught him in action today while he had clothes on so I was able to get a picture.

Day 3

Day three consisted of just chilling and hanging out at the pool and the beach during the day. That night Mom & Pops came over and we all went to the Pier for a walk and some ice cream.

Brad and Austin are starting to walk the pier here.

Not quite tall enough yet
Grandpa pushing Hudson on the pier
Austin loved pushing his stroller
The guys


enjoying ice cream
Austin was a wild man
He is ready to hit the beach
Daddy telling Austin where they needed to go, as you can see Austin was telling him where he would be going
Playing football

playing in the sand with Grandpa

Folly Beach here we come-Day Two

Day two started with us all packing the cars back up and hitting the road for the last part of our trip. The boys both did great in the car.

Below is a photo of Austin checking out the ocean for the first time.

Sorry the photos uploaded out of order. Below you can see Austin in the car, telling us he is ready
Hudson is ready too.
The sign for our condo
Once we arrived in Folly Beach, Sc we unpacked the cars and Debbie and I headed to the grocery store to get some food for the week. Once we got back at the condo Brads Grandparents "Pops & Mom" along with his Aunt Donna came over and we had a yummy dinner Aunt Donna made for us. The boys were able to meet there Great Grandparents.

Here is a picture of Pops chillin in the condo
Grandpa singing Hudson to sleep
Debbie and Aunt Donna
Brad and his Grandmother
Austin hanging out on the balcony

First stop Asheville, NC-Day 1 Family Vacation

Day one of our vacation started off with dropping the dogs off to be boarded. Then off to Grandma & Grandpa's house to finish packing up the cars.

Austin rode with Grandma & Grandpa in there car. Here he is all ready to hit the road.

Hudson is raising his hand to say he is ready to go.
Quick picture of Mommy and Hudson before we leave
The Grandparents car
Our car all loaded and ready to go.
We drove half way to Charleston, SC on the first day. We chose Asheville, NC as our stopping point for our over night stay. It was a prefect distance for us to go the first day. After 4 1/2 hours in the car we were all ready to be out.

When we got to the hotel we unloaded the cars and ordered some pizza for dinner. Austin went to the pool with Grandpa and Daddy while Mommy and Grandma hung out with Hudson.

It was both of our boys first overnight stay in a hotel. So Austin had to make sure he tested everything out. Below you can see him modeling the shower cap.
Austin loved the AC unit in our room. He would open the control area on it an park his cars there.
Here is Hudson enjoying the nice fluffy pillows.

Hudson also had a first today. He said "DaDa"!
Daddy relaxing and enjoying the WiFi

Mr. Bunny

We have had a little friend all summer at our house and we named him Mr. Bunny. He comes out to eat my flowers and Austin just loves watching him