Memorial Day Weekend

I love loooong weekends! We are able to relax and enjoy the kids without having to worry about the upcoming week. Friday, the kids all had school (Blake's last day as 9th grader) and Abby & Jacob had field day. Parents were invited to come join the kids for pizza and games. The kids loved the bouncers they had there and getting wet without getting in trouble. We forgot our camera, but Steve took one picture with his phone of Abby playing in the water. Yesterday, Steve took Blake to go visit his mom for the summer. When he got home, Abby & I headed out to the commissary to do our weekly grocery shopping. Today, Steve, the kids and I headed out for lunch, some shopping and a long-awaited haircut for Jakey. We had planned on going up to Callaway Gardens, but decided to save on gas money and stay close to home. We bought some sidewalk chalk today and the kids had a great time "chalking" with dad (great entertainment for 99 cents). I made some jello-jigglers and egg-free chocolate chip cookies for the kids. We really have had a wonderful time just hanging out with each other. I am not sure what we will do tomorrow but I am going to try not to think about the upcoming week. We hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day.
Jacob drew a self-portrait!
The Princess drew a princess!

Pre-K Graduation

Abby & Jacob before graduation.
Big girl Abby getting her certificate!
Goofball Jacob!

Last night was Abby & Jacob's pre-K graduation. It was a really cute ceremony and the kids sang songs. Jacob smiled and laughed the whole time, while Abby spent most of her time looking at everyone's parents and grandparents. They were both very excited about the program and could not wait to sing the songs they'd learned. It was a special night. Jacob was able to graduate even though he will get to graduate again next year. Next week Abby & I will go register her for kindergarten. WOW! I can't believe my little girl will be going to kindergarten. Wednesday night, Abby & I went shopping to pick out some new sandals to go with her new dress. We also bought some new nail polish, so we had "Spa Mommy" time where I cut and painted her nails to get her ready for the big night.

Today is field day at school, so Steve & I will go up to the school for that. Today is also Blake's last day of school. We can't believe he will be a sophomore! He leaves this weekend for his mom's. He has had a very busy week finishing up projects. One of the projects was to paint a ceiling tile depicting a book he'd read... his was from "Lord of the Flies." He has all A's so he is able to exempt his finals (which is why today is his last day). We continue to be so proud of what a great young man he is! Dylan won't be here for a few more weeks because he has a church camp he will be going to. We can't wait to see him!

Blake's painted ceiling tile.

Gone Fishin'

Well, we had a nice, relaxing (sort of) weekend. Steve & I took Abby & Jacob fishing to the lake on base (Blake opted for some peace and quiet at home). We spent more time trying to keep Jacob from putting a hook in one of us and telling Abby the ducks were not going to get her. Jacob really enjoyed the ducks and he liked to chase them into the water. We had bought crickets for bait and Jacob & Abby were fascinated by them. I believe their favorite part of the day, aside from their "Cars" and "Princess" fishing poles, was watching the ducks eat the crickets. It really was a nice day and we had a great time enjoying the warm, breezy weather.

Daddy teaching the kids the "basics."

The princess fishin'.

Jacob and the ducks!

Poor Abster... she was afraid the ducks were going to get her.

Happy Mother's Day

My Beautiful Mother's Day Flowers

Well, I've had a very special weekend. Friday, Steve had some beautiful flowers delivered to me at work from him and the kiddos. Yesterday, I went to Macon to visit a friend in the hospital. Afterwards, Steve and the kids took me to dinner at one of my favorite places, Longhorn. I had a delicious fillet and crab cake (my favorite). Last night, Blake watched Abby and Jacob while Steve & I ran to Lowe's and Wal-Mart to get some flowers to plant in the mailbox planter (which will be a nice Mother's Day project today if the weather holds out).

This morning Steve made biscuits for breakfast and Blake played water balloons with Abby & Jacob. Steve is out grocery shopping because he is making Meemaw's chicken enchiladas for dinner tonight. Abby and Jacob made prints of their hands at school for Mother's Day (always a favorite) and they got me a shirt, too. The kids also did a project at school about their moms. They had to answer questions about their moms. Abby did really well. She knew almost everything about me even down to my favorite flower. The only thing she did not know is how much I weigh (thank goodness) and she said I like to shop for jewelry. Jacob, on the other hand, said I was 13 years old, weigh 7 pounds, like to go to Chuck E. Cheese's and eat peas and french fries. I laughed at all of the answers the kids in the class said about their moms. I hope everyone has a super Mother's Day!Jacob running from Blake's water balloon!

Last weekend Steve, Abby and I went shopping while Blake and Jacob stayed home and watched Tom and Jerry. Abby made out with a few new outfits!

Abby in one of her new outfits.