Bowling with Dylan

Most of the time when Dylan visits he always asks to go bowling. So, this time we were able to fit it it. Steve, Dylan, Abby, Jacob and I went out to lunch and bowling. Blake decided to stay home and play Dylan's PSP instead of going with us. Above is a video of Jacob (just press the play button). He had such a great time. Even if he did not hit any pins, he would jump and high-five. Halfway into the first game we remembered to ask to have the bumpers put up. So, Jacob WON the last game!!!

Easter and a visit with Grandma

My mom has been visiting us and we've been having a nice time. Abby, Grandma and I went out to eat dinner one night and my mom raised her hand to get the server's attention. She had her fingers bent and Abby asked her why she did not have her fingers straight? Then she answered her own question by saying, "Is it so they don't think you are stretching?" It was very funny. Jacob's latest thing is to come right in your face, look up at you and say 'ello! It is hysterical. Blake got his learner's permit, so Steve has been driving around with him nightly. Dylan is here for Spring Break. Steve took the week off work so they can hang out and do guy stuff. I think Steve, Blake and Dylan are going to a movie tomorrow afternoon. Next week, Blake is going to spend his Spring Break in S.C. He is looking forward to a break from school and spending some time with his mom!

Abby and Jacob got bikes for Easter (and allergy free chocolate bunnies), so we've been spending a lot of time outside with them on their bikes. We also got the 4-wheelers back from the shop and have been riding those each evening. We hope everyone had a nice Easter.

Trip to see Dylan

Steve, Blake, Abby & Jacob went to Rome, Ga to see Dylan in a Tae Kwon Do tournament (I had to work and missed all the fun). They spent two nights so they could spend some time with Dylan. It snowed while they were up there, but did not stick. Dylan won 2nd place in forms and board breaking and 3rd in sparring. We are all so proud of him! Now, Abby and Jacob run around the house doing "Tae Kwon Do like Dylan."

Things here are moving right along. Grandma is here for a two week visit. She has only been here two days and I am spoiled having someone cooking dinner and cleaning up! The kids are excited to spend time with Grandma and think it is so neat that she is my MOM!

Today, Abby & Jacob had a field trip to the fire station. I was able to take some time off of work and go with them. They had a great time in the smoke house. When dispatched called in a 9-1-1 call, some of the kids were scared of the noise. Jacob yelled "I wasn't scared." It was very funny. He also told the fire safety instructor "If your pillow is on fire, don't touch it." When the firefighter dressed up in all of his gear another firefighter asked "Would you be scared of Figherfighter Will if you saw him?" and Abby answered "Yes!" It was too cute. I had a great time with Abby, Jacob and all of their friends.

Granddaddy & Granola Visit

Granddaddy & Granola came for a quick visit over the weekend. The kids were so excited to see them. They brought everyone hats and cute shirts for the little ones. Saturday, we headed out to Perry to the Fairgrounds and watched a horse show. There was also a llama show, so we got to see a few of those walking around. Granddaddy & Jacob even pet one (Abby was not interested in that). Abby & Granola played with Abby's Barbies and had a parade with them. Jacob, Abby & Granola spent lots of time playing basketball with Jacob's goal. Of course, a favorite past time of Blake's is to play computer games with G'daddy and Granola. They had lots of fun. Granola even cut Abby's hair! We really enjoyed the visit and hope they will visit again real soon. Grandma comes for a visit next week, so the kids are getting really spoiled.

Easter Decorations & Bubble Baths

Well, Abby & Jacob are ready for Easter. I picked up some Easter window clings from Wal-mart so the kids could stick them to their windows in their rooms. They decided they would rather hang them on the back door, so that is what we did! They are excited for the Easter Bunny to come. Next weekend there is an Easter egg hunt on base and we may head out to that.

The kids have discovered our garden tub. The other night they took a bubble bath in our tub and the bubbles multiplied when we turned on the jets. They pretended to be Santa with their bubble beards.

Abby's latest thing is to tell us things are either "y-correc" (meaning "yes, correct") or "incorrec" (incorrect). She still loves to play school and sets up her stuffed animals and dolls as students. When she gets home from school the first thing she does is take off her shoes and socks and put on her glittery pink flip-flops. She is a funny little one.

Jacob is Jacob. He is ALL boy and loves to kick, jump and scream. He absolutley hates to get up in the morning and Steve and I are always trying to come up with new ways for him to get dressed. He usually fights me to the last knot tied in his shoe!

Blake is doing well. He is taking mostly honors classes and is bringing home all A's. We are so proud of him. He is adjusting well to the move.

We will get to see Dylan this weekend for his Tae Kwon Do tournament in Rome, Ga. We're very excited. Keep an eye out for the post about our visit with him.

Dylan's High Purple Belt

Dylan had a belt test and ceremony last weekend and Blake was able to go because he was visiting his Mom. He thought Dylan did a great job. Dylan put on high purple and now only has brown and red to go before he will test for black belt. He will be in a tournament next weekend and we are going to see it because it is in Rome, Georgia. I may have to work, but Steve and the kids are going to go either way. They can't wait to see Dylan. See Traci's blog for more pics of the belt ceremony!