A Quick Week with a Girls' Day Out

Blake being Blake (picture by Abby)

Abby after taking her piggy for a walk.

This week has gone by so quickly. We are finally done with our inspection at work... our unit got an outstanding (Whoo-hoo). Hopefully, things will slow down a bit now that we're done with that. I am almost finished with this semester of school and Steve's just begun his new semester. I count the days until we will both be done. I always remind the kids how important it is to go to college right out of high school so that when they are moms and dads they won't have to do homework over the weekends.

Mommy & Abby getting ready for Girls' Day Out

Abby after her haircut (with her lollipop)


Yesterday, Abby & I had a girls' day out. We left the house around 11 o'clock and did not get home until after 5 o' clock. On the way home, Abby counted and we went to ten places. Some of the stops included Books-A-Million, Old Navy, Cracker Barrel and Sweet 'n' Sassy for Abby's haircut. We had such a nice time running around shopping. When we got home, Steve turned on the sprinklers for the kids and they played in that.

Abby dancing and Jacob running through the water.


Poor Buddy, he does not want to come inside from the sprinklers.


Today, Blake and Jacob stayed home and Steve, Abby and I went to lunch and Target. Then, when we got home Steve, Blake and Jacob played baseball while Abby and I sat on the porch and read books. Later, the kids played freeze tag. We've had a nice weekend. It just goes by so fast and before I know it I have to get ready for the week again!

Is it mid-April Already?

Jacob playing in the rain (after eating chocolate egg-free cake)!

I can't believe I have not written since March. We've had a lot going on. Blake went to see his mom for Spring Break. He had a great time visiting up there. While he was gone, Steve and I took Abby and Jacob to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. It rained ALL the way up to Atlanta. Despite the icky weather, we had an awesome time. All Jacob wanted to do was find the sharks. Then, he was very excited when he got to try and "pet" the stingrays. Of course, Abby would have nothing to do with that! Her favorite thing was the giant play area with the slide. We wanted to head over to the Coca-Cola museum when we were done, but we were all too tired. We were going to bring some flowers to my Neenie's grave, but the weather kept us from doing that. We had a wonderful time and look forward to exploring more sights in Atlanta.

Steve and I have been really busy at work because we have a huge inspection this week. I actually had to work yesterday and have to go in today from 2 until 10! I am not looking forward to that, but that is just part of life in the military.

The other night, Steve and I took Abby and Jacob to a pizza place called "My Father's Place." Well, Jacob was so cute. Before we left, he kept saying "I want to go to your father's place." He just couldn't understand it was the name of the restaurant. Steve has been teaching Jacob and Abby to play baseball. Jacob loves it. Everyday when we get home from school the first thing he asks is "Can we play baseball, Daddy?" Of course, Daddy loves taking him out. Abby is a bit like her mama and a little scared of the ball. Once she gets warmed up she is pretty good, too!
Look at his little face... how does he hit the ball with his eyes closed?

Blake is doing very well at school. He is ready to complete his freshman year and move on up to his sophomore year. Steve has been taking him out driving. Blake is very confident... we will leave it at that :-)