Bye Bye Blake and Dylan

As most of you know, Blake and Dylan left this morning to go to their mom's in South Carolina. Dylan will be staying with Traci and Blake will return after summer. We spent most of last night packing and Dylan would have crated up his room and taken it with him if he could have. Steve took them to the Wichita Falls airport bright and early this morning to catch a 7:00 flight. Abby, Jacob and I got ready and rushed to get there so they could tell their big brothers good-bye. By the time we arrived, they were already back in the waiting area. I asked the security guard to have them come to the window so Abby and Jacob could see them. They waved and watched them until they were on the plane. Once they were on the plane we waited until take-off. While we were waiting, Abby wondered why the airline workers were wearing gloves. I gave her a typical mommy answer like "So, they can work on the plane." A few minutes later Abby looked up at me and said "MOMMY... I know why they are wearing gloves. They think they work at the dentist." It was so funny!!! Both Abby and Jacob enjoyed watching the airplane and Jacob was shaking as he watched the propellers start.

We sure will miss Blake and Dylan, but know they are going to have a super summer in South Carolina. They are going to Disney World and Busch Gardens. Blake has a school trip to NYC. They are doing more this summer than some kids ever do. Steve and I have tried to make sure they know how lucky they are.

I'm gonna get gas

Last night Jacob was riding around on his motorcycle and he looked up at me and Steve and said "I'm gonna get gas." He then stopped his motorcycle in front of the oven, got off, and pretended to fill his motorcycle. Steve and I could not stop laughing. He proceeded to drive around the house and fill up his motorcycle over and over again. He was even kind enough to fill up his sister's princess bike. He has been doing a lot of riding in the car lately, so I think he wants to imitate mom and dad getting gas. Yesterday, while we were driving back from Oklahoma, he said "Be careful, Daddy" as Steve was passing a truck on the highway... too cute!!!

Abby never had the "terrible two's" but is currently undergoing the "traumatic three's" (traumatic for her parents, ha ha). She says she is the mama and continuously tells us not to tell her what to do. We are working with her about not crying every time she does not get her way. We are making a little bit of progress on that. She is, however, a very good big sister to Jacob and is always checking on him to make sure he is ok. She will look at me and say "I'll be right back Mama, I am going to check on Jacob." It is precious!

We picked Blake and Dylan up yesterday. We met Meemaw and Grandpa in Oklahoma, had lunch at the Cracker Barrel and headed home. Abby and Jacob spent the evening in wonderful spirits playing games with their big brothers. The four of them really enjoyed hanging out together. I know Abby and Jacob will really miss them over the summer and will be a bit confused when Dylan does not return.

Steve and I are doing well, I go back to work tomorrow after two weeks of relaxing leave. I am not looking forward to that. I could very much get used to not going to work everyday... just six and a half more years 'til retirement :-)

Copeland Crew News

Ok, I guess this is the thing to do to keep the family posted on what has been going on with us. Steve and I are still trying to get back to reality after our seven days in paradise. Believe it or not, Abby and Jacob grew during the week we were on our cruise. They both learned new things and Abby now calls me "Mama" instead of Mommy. They were so excited to see Blake, Dylan and me when we picked them up from Meemaw's. I think Abby screamed she was so happy. Likewise, we were all ready to spend some time with our little people.

Blake and Dylan are with their Meemaw, Grandpa, and Uncle Dustin in Arkansas for a few days. The boys leave for their mom's on 19 June. Dylan will live with his mom this year and Blake will be staying with us. Dylan and Blake both finished out the school year with straight A's and we are very proud of them both.

I will try to update this on a regular basis so everyone can keep up with us.

Love,
Amy and the Gang