Playground Fun

Just some shots at the Sunset Hills playground today after school. Good times.

Working on Letters

We had a great day today... both kids had dentist appt. today and K got to get out of school early. He talked me into keeping him for the day, not hard. I have been working in my studio so much lately I really need a fun day outside with them. We headed over to the golf course and had a picnic lunch and went on a walk around the course. The kids were rolling down hills and jumping in the bunkers, so much fun (of course no camera). When we got home and cooled down K and L worked on Alphabet identification.

Getting Big........

Just a quick post, these are some pics I took the other day! Mesa is growing so big! She is turning into a very sweet addition to the family. The kiddos are still trying to overcome the puppy teeth but, we are all reading Puppy School which is a wonderful training guide.

Oak Island 2008

We are back from our trip and glad to be home, I think even the dogs were excited. Not to say we didn't have an amazing time! I love the "Love Shack" where we stay, it is small and perfect. We have been staying there now for three years, its hard to believe. We always cook and never visit any shops, we just go to the beach everyday and lay in the hammock out back and cook on the grill. This year we did the putt putt golf and played some video games, K got some glow in the dark slime with his winning tickets and L got a "mercoda" which is a harmonica. We had great weather the entire trip, one day was a bit cloudy so we did the putt putt. K totally surprised me with his boogie boarding, he was getting out there and riding the waves!! We usually go to the NC Aquarium, but this year since we had Mesa the eight week old pup, we decided to skip it. Although, on the way out of town, K and Mike toured the North Carolina Battleship, and L and I hung out with the dogs and snacked.

SEE YOU............

Hey Everybody...............................................
We are soooooo happy because.....................
We are outta here for four days.....................
Hope you monkeys have a great weekend 'cause we
will be in Oak Island, NC hanging on the beach!!!!!

Last Summer----- Family Picture

The weekends seem to fly by these days since K is in school I just can't get enough of him on his off days! We did alot of hanging around the house this weekend, worked in my studio some. I took alot of video of the kids this weekend and will share at a later date. It is pretty late and wanted to post something. Anyway, the image above is one my sister organized for my whole family last summer at my mom and Bills house. We did the entire family pictures all wearing the same thing. I would typically not do anything this stiff but I did like some of the pictures the guy took. This was one my sis emailed to me so I thought I would share.

Lovies

We are off to another week at school!! Week three to be specific, I am doing much better, K is getting there. Anyway, I snapped this moment yesterday before he was wisked off to school. L has been missing big brother a little. Although, I think she is enjoying mom to herself even more.

Popppytalk Handmade -- Mixed Tape

Hi, come see my virtural table at the Poppytalk handmade Market starting Monday Sept. 8th. I am excited to see what kind of response I get there. I have heard wonderful reports about their markets and am very thrilled to be a part of Mixed Tape!!!!!

Puppy Love

No one can measure the love between a child and their puppy. Mesa has become a sweet addition to the family. The children can't keep their hands off of her. Soon she will be too big to carry, hmm? Sounds familiar. Enjoy the Day!!

First Day of Kindergarten

It has taken me a week to finally post these first day of school pictures. We had a great first day but, things went down hill after that. Thursday and Friday were very difficult, K didn't want to go and said he cried both days, all day. Well, this week has been a challenge at the start of the day but, when I pick him up he says he had a great day! There is definitely some separation anxiety on both mom and son. I had dad take him on Tues. and Wed. and things were not much different. Hopefully after a month he will get the hang of it.
The first day he came home I noticed he had not eaten any lunch. He told me that everyone around him was eating peanut butter. Although, after talking with Ms. Clark I found out that it was untrue. He is scared in the cafeteria and is worried about his nut allergy. The rest of the week he barely ate a bite of lunch. Until Friday, he ate pizza dippers from the school and said they were great! Hopefully he can not be so afraid, but I am glad he is watching out for himself.