Happy Birthday, Lillie!

Lilly, Lillie, and James

Lilly's friend, Lillie, had her 3rd birthday party today. After the boys left for Fayetteville, James, Lilly, and I headed to Lillie's for some birthday party fun! While we were there, the kids played with the watertable, played in the sandbox, helped Lillie open her gifts, and of course, ate cake and ice cream!

Roadtrip for the Boys

Today after Trevor's game, Todd took him and Josh for a roadtrip to Fayetteville, NC. There is a skatepark there, Mega Skate Plaza, that the boys have been wanting to skate. This skatepark has been featured in all of the skate magazines and television shows. Josh is moving next weekend and their time together is growing shorter and shorter. As a treat, Todd had promised to take them there one weekend. This seemed like a perfect weekend.

They packed up and headed out around 2. The drive is about 2 and a half hours from our house. I can't wait to hear how the trip goes. I know that this is a trip that they won't forget any time soon. I am glad that Todd is such a great father. He enjoys spending time with Trevor and hanging out.

Playoff Time

I always love this time of the year! Trevor has been playing baseball for the past 8 weeks and now the time has come for the playoffs! His team has not done so well this year, however, the playoffs are a tournament based on where your team finished. As long as you win, you keep going. We had the first playoff game this morning and we won! Our next game is Monday night. It's all or nothing from this point on............Go Team!

Memorial Day

I just wanted to take a minute today to say "Thank You" to all of the men and women who have served and are serving our country. I am proud to be an American and we would not be where we are today without all of the hard work that our service men do for us. I know that we are in a difficult time today and it breaks my heart each and every time that I see another fallen solider. I am praying that this time will come to an end sooner rather than later. One life lost is too many. However, these tough times are a reality. I salute all the men and women who serve in our armed forces. Thank You.

Grandma and Papa

Grandma and Papa came for a visit with us this weekend. They are headed to Missouri for a week to see Grandma Betty after they leave our house. Papa and Todd are going to the New River in Virginia tomorrow for some small-mouth bass fishing. Todd has been so excited all week. He's been getting his boat ready, his stuff together, and making flies. He is like a little kid. I am glad that he and his Dad can spend some quality time together. They don't often get to spend time alone. I know that Todd enjoys his Dad's company and cherishes every moment that he has together with him.

As for the kids, they love when Grandma and Papa visit. I couldn't hardly get them in the bed tonight. Lilly was worried that they weren't going to be here tomorrow. After assuring her that Grandma would be here in the morning when she woke up, she finally passed out. I am hoping that everyone will sleep a little late in the morning!

Happy Birthday, Owen

This afternoon, we went to Owen's birthday party. Owen is one of James' friends from school. His party was at Holbrooks Park. The children played on the playground, ate cupcakes, and hit the pinata. James has never seen a pinata before and had no idea what it was. He was so excited once he realized that he could hit it as hard as he could and candy came out of it. He was hilarious when he was hitting it. He had a serious look on his face and he was smacking it as hard as he could. He got in 3 huge hits and finally Diego's legs fell off. James looked as if he was suprised that he had knocked his legs off.When the pinata finally broke, you should have seen the look on his face......... you would have thought that it was a million dollars!

Luau at school

James and his buddy, Nicholas

Lilly in the tunnel

Today was James' last day of school. We had a luau party complete with leis and tons of food. They opened the outdoor pools and fountains and the children were able to play and swim all afternoon.

It was a happy but dreaded for me. I am so proud of James for adjusting so well this year. This was his first time being away from me for any amount of time. At the beginning of the year, it was a little difficult for him. It was probably harder for me than for him, if the truth be known. Over the past year, I have seen him grow and become more confident. He enjoys going to school and being with all of the other children. He has made some good play mates and definately has his favorite buddies. There are several of his classmates that live in our neighborhood. We will be seeing them throughout the summer at the pool and having them over for playdates.

I look upon today as one of many milestones for James. My baby is becoming a little boy more and more each day. However, no matter how big he gets....he will always be a mama's boy!