We Love Mrs. Mary!

Mrs. Mary volunteered to keep Pierce a few days last week while I was at work.  She took Pierce and her daughter, ER, to do lots of fun things.  A trip to iJump, a picnic at Aldridge Gardens, another show at the library, lunch at McDonalds and Cafe Lazio, and lots and lots of playtime!  ER even told Mary that she wanted to marry Pierce!!  Thanks Mrs. Mary for so many super fun activities!!!

VBS Fun and the After Party!

VBS was a huge hit around our house this year! Pierce reports that he loved every part of it, from the songs to storytime to snacks. He loved the excitement of the theme for each day. Superhero day was probably the favorite for his age group. I think they even won the best dressed class that day!

He loved going to his class each morning to see Miss. Courtney and Miss. Rebecca! 

And, of course, getting to see his buddy, Carter, each day!

The last day was "Wear Blue Day" in honor of the fundraiser for the week.  The kids were super excited to hear that they reached their goal of raising $2500 for Neverthirst, which will build a well in India to provide clean water where none has been available.  What a wonderful way to end our week!!

We still listen to the VBS music in the car, pretty much daily.  It is amazing at how much a child his age takes in and remembers!

One of the most exciting parts of VBS were my workdays for Pierce.  He got to hangout with all kinds of fun people.  Thanks to all of our sweet friends that helped out and provided quality entertainment.  He was pretty sad at the end of the week when he was stuck with his momma and not visiting somewhere else!

Summer Reading Kickoff!

We went to the library last week for the kickoff to summer reading to see Roger Day! Wow, I'm glad we got there almost 30 minutes early because if we had been any later there would not have been a seat. We ran into the Baker's on our way in, so Pierce and Kathryn went down front by the stage to dance around before the show started. They both came and sat with me most of the show and had a ball singing, dancing, and taking it all in! Yes, they both squeezed in one seat together!

This was our first time to see Roger Day, we will definitely go back next year.  So many fun songs! 

We are also enjoying keeping up with our summer reading each night and Pierce can't wait to go cash in for some tickets for a prize!

Rylee's Big Day!

We helped Rylee celebrate her big day a few weeks ago to celebrate turning three! She had a fun circus themed party with lots of fun activities. Especially, the amazing balloon man! He literally could make anything the kids asked for...animals, characters, flowers, swords, cars. He was a hit!!

Happy Birthday, sweet Rylee!  We enjoyed your yummy circus treats and morning of fun!

Our Swimmers!!

Last week, the boys finished up their swimming lessons. WOW, they have come so far!!! It was amazing to watch them this year. Last year, Pierce did a group lesson and would barely jump off the wall without the instructor holding his hand.

This year, neither one of them got upset and Pierce often volunteered to go first when it was time to jump.  I also had to remind him to stay above water when it was Henry's turn out with the instructor.  Henry swam a lot by himself and last year wouldn't get his hair wet or get off the stairs!  We are so proud of these boys!!!

Daddy went with us to the pool over the weekend and couldn't believe that Pierce would jump in (where he couldn't reach, swim to him, then swim to the ladder by himself!) Can't wait to see these skills improve during the summer! Thanks, Miss Caroline, you were a great teacher!!!

Movie Day!

Last week, the Coulson's met us at the dollar movie to see The Lorax! Most of last week, I didn't have to work much so Pierce and I had lots of special activities each day.

The kids loved the movie, were on perfect behavior, and it was a great gloomy weather activity! Even sweet little Caroline made it through the movie! Silly Mrs. Julie and Nicholas jumped out at them when I took this and I couldn't get their attention!!

Way To Go, Jace!!

Pierce and I packed up and headed down recently to cheer on Cousin Jace as he graduated high school! We were so glad to get to help him celebrate this special time and I was happy that he had a very small class, the 33 minute ceremony was perfect for my four-year old!

Jace has had a hard last two years and has done well despite it.  He has had to mature quicker than most his age and we are so proud of his accomplishments.  We hope the next 6 months fly by quickly during his continued guard training so he can get back home and get started with college!

The remainder of our trip was pre-memorial day fun.  One of our favorite places is Lake Jackson in town, we headed there on our last day for some fun in the sun!  Looks like the beach, huh?! 

Pierce did lots of  "swimming", swinging, sliding, and his favorite...feeding the ducks!  You can tell these crazy birds are always around people and are begging for food!

After lunch, my boy decided he needed some ice cream...which was funny if you know him because he really doesn't like it.  Poppa treated him to a cone, he ate a big portion of it and decided he loved it!  But, I think it's only the special Blue Bell cookies and cream variety!!!