Chris called for the first time in a week this afternoon and
while I was talking with him, James started his homework...
And... over the weekend James asked me why I don't have a job. I told him actually, I have THREE! Someone'scruisin' for a bruisin' huh?! That little stinker!
That's right! Henry caught a lizard. Quite frankly I'm amazed at how many living creatures he is able to find and capture daily. His friend, Jonathan, purposefully stepped on the lizard's tail (which upset Henry and myself), which is why he is tail-less in these pictures.
Here Henry is playing with the lizard. The lizard bit him though, so...
he was put back in his "home."
I was hoping lizards were one of those animals that regrow body parts but apparently not. He is now... asleep.
This morning the boys and I went to Lake Rim (about 5 minutes away) and participated in a family fishing derby, sponsored by Ft. Bragg. The boys had a blast-- each caught 3 (big!) catfish and a few small ones too. And the weather was beautiful-- high 60's and sunny blue skies. A perfect day for being outside!
Ready to fish!
Look at that proud smile!
Henry caught this one... 1 lb, 9 oz!
One of the catfish James caught...
Fortunately the guy running the event was super cool and helped me keep an eye on Pete. I was so worried he was going to fall in the lake when I was helping the big boys. He didn't, thank God!
The 2011-2012 school year is quickly drawing a close. Two nights ago was James's Spring Concert. The entire first grade sang and he had a speaking role!
The signs are everywhere...
While his line was short, his courage was big. It was a packed house!
Can you spot James? He's in the very back, center, under the globe!
Henry's preschool graduation ceremony (from the 3 year old room to the 4 year old room) was on Thursday. They sang lots of cute songs and he really got into it. Here are a few pictures from his ceremony...
Buddies! Shelby, Riley, Maddie, Henry, Luke, and Luke...
Henry's last day of school is this Wednesday and James's last day is Friday, June 8th. Both are quickly approaching! I signed James up for a cool outdoor camp, Henry for several Little Gym camps, two Vacation Bible Schools, a week at Tybee Island with friends, friends are moving in June 10th across the street, and we are hoping to have some summer visitors too! But do you think that's enough to keep everyone entertained for 3 months?? Hmm... me either. YIKES!
Today marks 2 months since Dad passed away. It feels like so much longer. Dadism #2: Love is everything or nothing at all.
My dad had four great loves in his life-- my mother, my sister, me, and music. As fathers go, mine was pretty affectionate and always told me he loved me. He made a point to tell me how proud he was of me and, in particular, the mother I am. My father had a very difficult childhood and I don't believe he ever got over it. Growing up, music was a great escape for him and throughout my childhood, he always had music playing in the background. On my wedding day, Dad requested the song "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks for our Father and Daughter dance. And when he passed away, I asked my mom if we could play the song again. We did. She hired a guitarist and he played it beautifully. This song represents so much to me... played on one of the happiest days of my life and certainly the saddest. I will always be proud of my father for climbing the mountain... throughout his entire childhood, in his daily life as a diabetic, and during his battle with cancer. I love that my father picked this as "our" song. I know he built his life around us and for that I will be forever grateful.
Landslide
I took my love and I took it down I climbed a mountain and I turned around And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills 'Til the landslide brought it down...
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love? Can the child within my heart rise above? Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides? Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Well I've been afraid of changing 'Cause I've built my life around you, But time makes you bolder, Even children get older, and I'm getting older too... Well I've been afraid of changing 'Cause I've built my life around you. But time makes you bolder, Even children get older, And I'm getting older too. Oh, I'm getting older too...
Take my love and take it down I climbed a mountain and I turned around And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills Well the landslide will bring it down And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills Well, the landslide will bring it down Oh, oh, the landslide will bring it down.
Henry keeps finding baby frogs. Everywhere. He is obsessed (literally) with finding insects and frogs. He will pick ANYthing up, no matter how gross or weird it looks. I keep begging him to release the baby frogs. Crazy, I know, but they don't survive long in Ziploc bags or almost-4-year-old hands.
I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 energetic, funny, sweet, and crazy boys. I married my best friend, Chris, and love our life together. The Army is sending him overseas soon so I thought this blog would be a great way for him (and the grandparents!) to keep up with our hectic life. Unfortunately the Army keeps us too far from family and most of our friends so hopefully this will help us stay connected.
