Mondays with Smiley

Lately, it has become tradition to go eat at Mazzio's on Monday nights so we can visit with Smiley the clown.  Smiley comes to your table and makes balloon animals for the kids and tells funny jokes.  Sam is absolutely amazed by his creations and laughs at just about everything he says.  Jack, on the other hand, cautiously enjoys him from afar.  Tonight Jack was so happy about the frog Smiley made him!

Bug Day

Today was Bug Day at Sam's school.  Shuffie was kind enough to go on a bug hunt yesterday while he was outside working in his yard.  He and Lili brought over one of the largest centipedes I have ever seen and also a pretty decent sized snail.  They were both pretty impressive!

We decided to put them both in Sam's bug box so he could easily carry them into school today.

Yesterday, while they were transferring the bugs to their new home, I asked if they were sure that the bugs were safe in the box and wouldn't be able to escape.  They all looked at me like I was nuts and said they weren't going anywhere.  Fast forward to about midnight last night.  I woke up to get some water and when I walked into the kitchen I noticed the door to the bug box was open and the centipede was missing.  I had a small freak out...to say the least.  Adam spent the next fifteen minutes looking for the bug and finally found him in our dining room.  After that I had Adam secure the bug box door with some duct tape and set it out in the garage to spend the rest of the night.

This morning when the boys got up to get ready for school I was telling them about our bug adventure last night but reassured Sam that they were both back in the box and ready for him to take to school.  As we loaded the car with our things for the day, Sam looked at the bug box sitting by the back door and said "I just don't like them..and what if they touch me?  I'm not carrying them to school."  I can't say that I was thrilled about even riding in the car with them so I wasn't going to push Sam if he really didn't want to take them.  He went on saying, "I just want to find one and get daddy to 'dead it' and then I can take that one to school."  I told him it was fine if he didn't want to take anything and promised him I would walk him into school and help him explain to Mrs. Walker why he didn't have a bug.  As I expected, Mrs. Walker wasn't the least bit concerned about it and told him if he wanted to bring one another day he was welcome to.

Needless to say, Daddy released the bugs into the woods after work today and they haven't been missed by anyone in our house!

Monday Morning Smile

Bowling

Sam was supposed to have his first t-ball game of the season today, but unfortunately the fields were too wet from all of the rain we've gotten recently.  Adam thought it would be a fun treat for Sam if we all went bowling instead.  Sam has really enjoyed bowling on the Wii but has never been to a real bowling alley before today.

He was loving everything about it!  He loved the shoes, picked out a ball all by himself and even got a strike on one of his first few rolls.

Jack bowled, too...with a little help from Daddy.

My three boys had a blast bowling together and were so entertaining to watch.  I can't wait for us to go back again soon!

New Toothbrush

Sam being silly with his new electric toothbrush.

Bike Day

Today was Bike Day at Sam's school.  He was so excited to get to take his own bike and helmet and ride around all morning with his friends.  

Ray and Sam

These kids were having a ball!

Judging by the smile on Sam's face, Bike Day was definitely a success!

Scared of the Weather

Rusty is not a fan of bad weather.  We had a few storms come through tonight and found this poor guy huddled in the boys' closet.  Look at the clothes he knocked down trying to get to safety!!

Wonder What She'll Call It?

Sam calls his a "meanie"...

Jack calls his a "neenee"...

Wonder what she'll call hers?

Silly Faces

Look What Sam Did at School Today!

Look What Jack Did at School Today!

Superheroes

Cheerios in Bed

Check out the toes sticking through the pajamas...

Baby Morgan's Shower

This afternoon, sweet friends and family gathered for a shower in honor of me and baby Morgan.  

I loved the bow wreath on the front door.

The entry table was decorated so pretty and pink!

Morgan's baby book

 Beautiful monogrammed cake

Precious diaper cake

Ultrasound pictures of my three greatest blessings.  I'm so thankful God chose me to be their mama.

So blessed to have these two special ladies in my life. 

Mimi, Me and Bobi

 Sara Jane, Lissa, Phyllis, Lili, Me and Meme

 Amy, Patty, Me, Vickie, Sarah and Lili

Me and Lili

Time to open gifts!

A backpack with her name appliqued on it from Lili!

 

A beautiful blanket handmade by Lili.

An add-a-pearl necklace started for Morgan by her Meme.  It will be a special keepsake to add to as the years go by.

A bow holder from Didi.  Just what we needed!

Another handmade blanket from Lili.

An angel quilt handmade by Mimi.  

Dresses galore!

A ladybug backpack from Bobi.

The tiniest, cutest, ruffled swimsuit I've ever seen from Marilyn.

Look at all of the nice gifts Morgan received.  She is so blessed to be surrounded by so many people that love her already!

We will need to change her clothes a few times every day to make sure she gets to wear everything!

Hostess picture (minus a few): Martha Grace Gray, Sarah Shaw, Amanda Eaton, Bethany Hembree, Fran Gatewood, Valerie Morris and Carol Anne Kennedy.  Not pictured:  Adrienne Buckles, Jerrie Marie Craven, Chris Eaton, Jamie Eaton, and Anita Hitt.