I thought I'd share a funny story about Andrew... I was wearing a leopard print cardigan sweater at church today and Andrew was sitting next to me. He started pointing at the spots on my sweater and then looked up at me and said:
"Why are you wearing a giraffe shirt?"
I had to contain myself from laughing. Apparently we need to work on identifying our spots :)
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Mt. Olive Pickle Festival
This week we have had some visitors: Erika's Mom Sandy, also known as Gram, and sisters Kendall and Robyn, flew in to spend some time with Rob and the boys. Andrew and James have had a great time reading new books with Gram and their Aunties, going swimming with Robyn and getting lots of tickles and love from all of them! It's been really fun having them here!
On Saturday we went to the Mt. Olive Pickle Festival...YES there really is such a thing! Mt. Olive is a popular brand of Pickles (as well as a city in NC) and every year they do a big 3 day event in Downtown Mt. Olive. It is a huge deal around here and it was obvious by the turn out - the streets were packed! There is something for everyone: Car shows, carnival rides, petting zoo, face painting, live music and of course some good eats - including free Mt. Olive Pickles!
(That joke was for you Dad!)
James testing out the tractors. I think he is going to be a farmer - potato farmer to be more specific - that boy loves tractors and his french fries!
Can't have a county festival with out a PIG race!!
I had to get a shot of this menu...take a moment to look it over, see anything you like?
The south loves their fried food...as Miss Carol says they'd fry water if they could!
James and Auntie Kendall
Andrew taking a rest in James stroller
Andrews first Tattoo!!! (airbrushed that is) We didn't think he was quite ready for an arm band tat so he chose a lightning bolt instead :)
He would flex his muscles for us when he'd show off his "bolt"
Enjoying some cotton candy
This was my favorite vendor of all the stands at the festival.
Auntie Robyn enjoying Hillbilly Bob's homemade creme soda in a tin can....it was very tasty!
Camels in North Carolina....who knew??
Andrew insisted we feed the camel while he watched....Auntie Kendall went first
Rob's turn...
I must say I never thought my first encounter with a camel would be in North Carolina of all places
Andrew and Rob going down the big slide. He loved it and got to go a few more times
Wee! Second time around
Last time with Auntie Amy! I love the way he is clutching my arm...SO FUN!
James and Auntie Robyn making a masterpiece!
Pickle in the middle!
Daddy I'm not tired...ZZZzzzz! I love that he is still holding onto his balloon:)
Astro Boy
Rob brought home his old helmet from work and Andrew couldn't wait to play in it. He calls it his Astro Boy helmet. Here are some fun pictures of Astro Boy.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Counting the days...
Andrew's 4th birthday is coming up on May 23rd, but since he doesn't have any concept of days he always says his birthday is tomorrow. I decided to make him a calendar so he can see how many days until his birthday and count them down.
Crossing off the days..today on the calendar says Gram and Auntie Robyn arrive and in two days Auntie Kendall arrives
Andrew's Birthday!!
This is the day that we get ready to leave for our NEW house in Idaho!
Yesterday we took the boys to the Doctor's to get some immunization shots. Andrew wanted James (who had to get 4 shots) to go first. Once he saw James crying Andrew freaked out and started screaming. He was trying so hard to run away out of the room. He would scream: "I want to take a nap, I want to take a nap RIGHT NOW!!" As if that would get him out of his shots?? Rob had to hold him down and it probably hurt him a little more than it should because he was squirming so much. After wards they both got suckers and a sticker...well Andrew got two Nemo stickers. I felt bad for the young guy who had to give the shots, that job can't be fun when dealing with little kids. All the screaming and crying tired them both out and they took great naps.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Pillsbury dough boy, the Daytona 10,000 and the dance machine
Yesterday was the boys day off from school so we had some fun around the apartment to keep them busy and entertained. Rob had bought some pre-made cookie dough so Andrew and I could make some cookies. While James took his nap we got to work in the kitchen.
Although I'm more a fan of home made cookies these were quick and easy for Andrew and I to do. Fun colors too!
Rob and I were commenting on how old Andrew looks in these pictures!
Ready for some oven lovin! :)
One of Andrew and James favorite things to do is race cars around the coffee table and around and around and around....We call it the Daytona 10,000...they just can't get enough, especially Andrew. We covered the coffee table first with saran wrap and then with one of those rug grippers because after a few laps their cars had left some skid marks.
An update on the boys and their first two days at school: Andrew did really well, he has quite a few kids in his class and was excited to find out there are cars in his classroom to play with. James is having a harder time adjusting, he usually cries when I drop him off, but does fine after a few minutes. It has been tiring for him though, when I picked them up today James was asleep in the swing, poor kid was all tuckered out! He took a really good nap this afternoon, and on days when he doesn't have school he takes 2 great naps. So far school is going good, I'm looking forward to seeing some art projects from Andrew.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Pig in the Park
The local Boys and Girls club held a community fundraiser today at Waynesborough Park. It was the first time they held this event and they titled it "Pig in the Park. They had a competition between locals on the best bbq pork. There was live music that the boys enjoyed dancing to, as well as face painting, petting zoo, a firetruck and of course great bbq!
Andrew was super excited to go to a "picnic" at the park. However when we got there he said he was tired and wanted to go home. I think he was over whelmed with the amount of people there, he warmed up after a while. Here are some pictures from our day out.
Future Firemen?
Andrew doesn't look too sure about getting his face painted...
Vroom! Speedy race car!
Andrew bopping James on the head - typical
Andrew and Rob dancing to the music
Pretty in a "purse"
This past Wednesday was Rob's first day in classes which meant my first day having the boys all to myself. Day one went pretty well, the boys behaved very good for me and it was a pretty easy day. Day two was a little more difficult. The boys were good most of the day until about an hour before Rob came home they each decided they had had enough and were done behaving. As soon as Rob walked in the door Andrew was so excited to tell him all the naughty things they had done - almost as if he were proud - little stinker. Day three was much better, Andrew had fun watching me put on my make-up and asking all sorts of questions. He would ask me about each thing I put on, and why. When I got to my blush I was explaining to him that it gives me pink rosy cheeks he told me: "I don't like to have pink cheeks, I like mine white!" He was so curious about everything in my make-up bag which he refers to as "my purse." My goal for day three was to get the boys out of the house in hopes of running off some of their energy. We walked to the playground at our apartment complex and just as we got there it started sprinkling and then a downpour of showers. Luckily the playground is right next to the front office where they happen to serve fresh baked cookies daily. The boys and I had a little treat while we waited for the rain shower to pass. Unfortunately the toys at the playground were all soaked so we opted to go back to the apartment and play some games before nap time.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Hoppy Easter!
For Easter Sunday we went to First Presbyterian Church for their morning service. Andrew really seemed to like the kids church, we had a hard time pulling him away. Afterward we came back to the apartment and let the boys hunt for their Easter baskets. They loved all the goodies they received - especially the candy! We were invited to some friends of Rob's for Easter lunch. There were a couple families there that Rob new from when he lived in Alaska. The family had an Easter egg hunt for all the kids and each one got their own bunny bag to collect their eggs in. Andrew wasn't too sure about it at first, but once I helped him find a few eggs, he was on a roll!
It must have been a combination of the heat (85 degree day) and the sugar overload because as soon as we got home we ALL crashed and took a much needed afternoon nap! All-in-all it was a great day! Thank you to everyone who sent cards and treats for the boys, they are sure enjoying them!
Hunting for our baskets...is it under here??...
How about in here??...
I found it! I found it! It was in my closet!
Look at all the treats!
I found James basket too!
James wasn't quite sure what to think
Whoa! A car inside of an Easter Egg!!
James enjoying his Jelly beans
The magic of bubbles! I love James expression in this one
I wish these next few turned out better - the boys faces were priceless!
James got a Buzz and Woody with a rocket ship that lights up and talks!
Testing out his new Handy Manny toy
Going on an egg hunt
James says: I think there are some more over there...
Look at all my eggs!!!
I love this picture of James....he loved taking the eggs apart and putting them back together
Counting eggs. Andrew got quite a few with money in them
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