Cooper River bridge run 2012

Dawn, Lorin, Katie, Aubrey and Darlene and I all headed down to Charleston, SC for the weekend. There was a little race over the bridge that we fit into a weekend of girl time, tennis, drinks, and beach time.
Todd said the boys have been having a great manly weekend with soccer this morning and the driving range this afternoon. I'm sure they have much more fun stuff in store for the rest of the time I'm gone. Have a blast, boys!!! (because I sure am!!)

Holy kinder twins!

Todd took the boys to register for kindergarten at Arnold Mill Elem tonight. They look like such big boys in their new school shirts!

Polly at 6 months

Here's our baby girl at 6 months old. She's doing really well and lives her big brother, Nekoh. He, on the other hand, is still indecisive about whether he's liking his new live-in species.

Evening festivities

After dinner as I was cleaning the kitchen, the boys were in the den playing "wrestle". I'm still not sure of all the rules, but I can hear them fighting, crying, laughing, snorting and snickering.
Reed: you go here and I'll go there and we'll wrestle all the times.
Nolan: ok, but this time there's no biting in this game.
10 seconds later, Reed comes crying into the kitchen..."Nolan sticked his stinky foot in my face, called me a cry-baby, and then bit my bum! Waaaah!"

Whatta day

From a soccer game in the morning--Reed kept me company on the sidelines while Nolan scored 11 goals--to a few hours of yardwork, then a birthday party at Lifetime and the Goodloe's over for a slumber party...can you guess what my stress level was!?! Smithwicks!

Happy bday Mrs. Jo!

We paid a little visit to our old-no pun intended-daycare provider, Mrs. Jo. She watched the boys from the time they left jammy's care at age 1 until they went to Kids r Kids at age 3. She was so exited to see the boys, but I think she rendered them speechless! That's not a surprise! We love Mrs. Jo. :0)

Happy 6th bday, twinkie girls!

I can't believe 6 years ago these cute little monkey twins were born. Dawn made them such cute bday shirts and they were so proud to wear them! Hope it was the best birthday yet, we love you, girls!

Hittin' the Range

Yesterday after dinner Todd took the boys to the driving range with their new club and bag. The look so cute and professional all golfered out!

Keeker Time

Last weekend the boys' soccer game got rained out, so, we went to Keely's soccer game and then Ryan's lacrosse match. Afterwards, Keely, Nana, Jammy, Grandy and the 4 of us went to lunch and did some shopping. At the PGA superstore, Keely was a golfing natural! She and the boys played on the chipping green for a good half hour. Keely was hitting every ball just about perfect, Reed was hitting like a pro for a 4-year old and Nolan chipped the ball into the little black net...something Grandy did in one try and Todd took about 20 times to get in. What golfing talent!

Dining al fresco

Do they really do this after they turn 1?!?

Usually these pictures are taken on their 1st birthday with smash cakes. Or, in our case, 4 1/2 years old eating spaghetti. I couldn't help but laugh and watch...oh, boy!

Finally

Todd has been wanting an iPad for awhile and it just came today. It was his anniversary gift to himself. Trying it out by updating the blog.

I have made...tulips!

Usually, I plant these things and forget about them because they never amount to anything. This year, however, is the year of the Green Thumbed Bunn! I'm so excited and since this photo has been taken, even more have blossomed. Next project...azaleas in the front where the ugly boxwood-things have already been removed. Woohoo!

From Pele to Jose

As in "No Way Jose." This past weekend the boys had their first soccer games of the season. On Saturday, they had a nice little practice before the game and everything was going smoothly. But, when it was time for the game, Reed decided his talents were put to better use by riding the pine (sitting on the bench). Nolan took off and scored 12 goals! The coach had to keep sitting him out saying "hey, why don't you take a rest" which I think is code for "hey, you're too good, give the other kids a chance." Every time the ball was in play, Nolan was right on top of it, dribbling towards the goal and shooting to score.

This was Reed's view from all of the first game on Saturday and 90% of the second game on Sunday. He did get in the game on Sunday and tried to play with the other kids. The funniest part was when he got called in the game, and like the proud mama I am shouted "yea, Reed! Go, Reed, GO!" To which he responded with "Stop saying that, Mommie!!!" The rest of the game he had excuse after excuse--my leg hurts, my back is hot, and just plain old 'no'-but he did at least try for a few minutes. Maybe it's just not his thing! Hey, he is getting really good at the Michael Jackson Experience on the Wii.

Team Blue!

Show mommie how the little piggies eat!

Is this what parents talk about when kids eat them out of house and home(wares)?!? I think I've created a couple of monsters.

Just Reading...

This was the sight I came out of my shower to this morning. Reed, sitting on my bathtub, in my slippers, reading the Pottery Barn Kids catalog. When I asked what he was looking at, he replied "I'm just reading!" The next line out of his cute little mouth was "mommie, I have a surprise for you, but I don't want you to hold it, just smell my pull up." Uh, no thanks, bud. Why don't you just TELL me it's dry. I promise I'll believe you!

8 Years and Counting

Today marks our 8th anniversary of matrimony! I can't believe it's been that long...it actually SEEMS longer, eh hun? Ha, just kidding. Last night at dinner I told the boys that today we will have been married 8 years, Nolan says "You get married 8 years? So, who is coming to watch us, Jammy?!?" He thought we were going to get married today and he'd swindle another day with his favorite Athens G-ma! Happy anniversary, hon, and many more to come!

What else, you ask?

Last week was a fun week full of out of the ordinary things. First, the boys and I took Polly to the vet for a check up and this lovely lady was there for her check up! Her name is Mrs. Truffles and she was just a-snortin' away. The boys really didn't know what to think of her and I'm pretty sure Nolan was just trying to show her his football card.

Next, the boys earned their belts in karate! They are so cute in their little ghee's and super excited to be called to the front of the class to get their belts.

I'm not sure the boys have had many encounters with geese, but these little guys looked almost peaceful, until one decided to come on shore to see what we were all about. He didn't charge, but looked like the 'tough guy' of the group to let us know he might think about it!

Charlie and Pete joined us for dinner one night and lunch on Sunday. This night he left the house unscathed. But after yesterdays fiascoes, I'm sure Pete will think twice about NOT bubble wrapping him before his next visit. C'mon, Pete! He's a BOY for crying out loud! :o)

Thanks, Jammy!

Jammy was so sweet to come over and spend the night with us to let Todd and I go out to celebrate our 8th anniversary. Thanks, Jammy! She even treated the boys to the 3D showing of The Lorax. The boys loved it and had tons o' fun!