September 2013

Football and Soccer

Jackson chose to take a break from soccer and try football. He found out it was a whole lot like work and wanted to quit after the first two weeks. He decided to stick it out and play the whole season.

Adam played soccer again on another team. Since Coach Todd decided to stop coaching he was put on a new team with a new coach. There were a few familiar faces on this team though.

Sarah's Fourth Birthday

Someone told me about a pumpkin patch in Gibsonville. It sounded like fun so I called to see if we could have Sarah's birthday there. I'm so glad I called because we had a lot of fun! It was a little chillier than I would have liked and a lot windier, but as the day wore on, the weather got a little better. Ivey remembers the balloons flying away. We had Chick-fil-a for lunch and pumpkin Rice Krispie treats for dessert.

 Sarah heading to her party with her basket of pumpkins.

 Sarah, Adam, and Jackson rode the tricycles around the hay.

 Grandma and Papa Jack chilling on a rock.

 Playing in the corn pit.

 Presents!

 Presents for Ivey too!

 Climbing on the hay.

 Everyone rode the cow train!

 We all went on a hay ride and learned about all the things that grow on this farm. They had more than just pumpkins!

 I'm not sure who liked the corn pits more- Kevin or the kids.

 Going for a ride Papa Jack?

Soccer Practice

You never know when you may need the rain boots and umbrella. They went everywhere with us- rain or shine!

August 2014

Edenton, NC

 Thanks again to Mom and Daddy, Kevin and I were able to get away for a couple of days. We went to Edenton, the oldest town in NC. It was the first capital of NC. We went on a walking tour and saw a lot of the older buildings and homes. It is right on the Albemarle Sound so we took lots of walks along the water for the cool breeze.

 The original court house.

 Roanoke River Lighthouse

Visit to the Beach

A visit to see Grandma and Papa Jack always means a visit to the beach as well. We had fun times on the beach and in the boat. I've never been stuck in a down pour on a boat before. I can't say it was fun but it was an adventure and something to remember! Kevin, Papa Jack, and the boys left me and Sarah on an island while they went fishing off the boat. The sky started looking a little dark and the wind picked up. The other people on the island started taking shelter. One guy even mentioned my being stranded out there. I told him not to worry that my father-in-law takes storms near the water very seriously and would be there to get me anytime. About ten minutes before it started raining, the boys were back, the umbrella, sand toys, and stuff was loaded, and we were headed back to the boat ramp. Unfortunately not soon enough. It was pouring, thundering, and lightning all around us. Everything was soaked and the kids were a little freaked out, but we made it back safe and sound!

 

 

Jackson threw the throw net and caught a crab!

 

 Sitting on one of the boat docks in Morehead City.

 There was a cute little park under this bridge in Swasnboro. Just walking under the bridge with cars riding over your head was fun enough!

First Day of School

Sarah started at a new school this year. She is in the preschool program at Burlington Christian Academy. Her first day of school was about a week earlier than the boy's. Jackson is now in the fifth grade and Adam in the first grade at Smith Elementary School.

 Sarah's first day. Her teacher is Mrs. Suzanne. She is in the Shining Stars K3 class.

 Adam's first day. He has Mrs. Campbell.

 Jackson's first day. He has Mrs. Porterfield for homeroom and Mrs. Sharpe for math, and Mrs. Mize for science.

 Adam sitting at his desk.

 Jackson is a safety patrol this year. He arrives at school early every morning and helps open car doors. He also assists at dismissal, too.

Kevin's Birthday

We went to the lake to celebrate Kevin's, Philip's and Val's birthdays.

 Ivey looking cute.

 Julia's not sure about all these people.

 Licking the icing from the candles.

 Cousins!!!!

Can't go to the lake without some swimming and some fishing!

July 2013

Swimming Lessons

We sent Sarah to the "Swim Nazi" this summer for swim lessons. She learned to jump off the diving board and swim to the side of the pool. 

Another Surgery

Sarah had to have her tonsils taken out along with a third set of tubes for her ears. Adam's tonsillectomy was still too fresh in my mind. I feared the worst and should have left those worries behind. Sarah did great! She drank and ate popsicles like a champ. The morning after her surgery she ate a biscuit for breakfast. 

This was after she "woke up". I started off in bed with her but then had to get up to use the bathroom. After that she didn't want anyone on her bed. She sat there watching TV the rest of the day. She would only look away from the TV long enough for me to get a picture! 

Sarah had wonderful nurses throughout her on night stay in the hospital. One nurse was my favorite nurse from Adam's surgery. 

 Here she is the day after getting home playing dress up.

And then the next day swinging at the park. I would say she had an extremely quick recovery!

Panama City Beach, FL

Exactly one week after Sarah's tonsillectomy we piled in the car and headed to Panama City Beach for a week. Lucky for us the tenants from Mom and Daddy's townhouse moved out and it hadn't been rented it yet.  Unfortunately for them the previos tenants smoked in the house and the upstairs bathroom smelled horribly like cigarette smoke. We tried out best to air the place out for them.

 Sarah and Adam wanted Kevin to bury them in the sand.

 This is the pool by the beach. It was nice to rinse the salty water off after a swim in the ocean.

One day Jackson and Kevin went deep sea fishing while Adam, Sarah, and I played at the pool. When we weren't at one of the pools or the beach we drove out to St. Andrew's Park where they have a nice sandy beach with calm water.

 Snorkeling Anyone?

Jackson on his skim board. 

 I guess Sarah thought the lizard needed some water.

 Playing in the sand.

Last time in the pool. There were eleven, and I'm pretty sure we tried most of them out.