What Momma thought this was a good idea?

What you get when you let the kids have chocolate covered Halloween cinnamon twists for breakfast! At least there is a cute smile and pretty blue eyes under all that chocolate!

Why I haven't blogged........

No blogging because we have been having picnics on bare dining room floors!

This was our first official meal in our new house!

And although it hasn't all been a "picnic" we are moving this week.

When we moved 2 1/2 years ago the plan was to sell our New Orleans home and rent our house here for a short time. Well, that was right about when the market fell and long story short we still own our little vacation home in NOLA. But God has been good and we have had a great rental situation here and now have a good renter in our NOLA home. We knew we needed to make roots here and decide where Jacob would start school. We have been looking for a while and finally closed on our house a few weeks ago. We will finally move this week (and maybe we will all live to tell about it!)

More pics to come and maybe a summer catch up finally!

Logan's 1st day of preschool

Last week it was Logan's turn for his first day of school. He started preschool at our church Lawrenceville First Baptist. We have loved the program there and Jacob had such a great experience.

He really didn't understand what was happening but was excited about his backpack and lunchbox!

He refused any help putting his backpack in the car.

Logan and Ms Corrine

Not the best picture but had to document Logan and Momma on the his first day

Logan had a great day but was excited to see Momma and Daddy at pick up time

1st day of kindergarten

It is hard to believe but Jacob started kindergarten on Monday. Last week we went to open house. We were excited when we saw his room and how welcoming his teacher seemed. Everyone we talk to has gushed over how much they love Mrs Heslep. She seems to love working with kindergarten children.

Afterwards we went and picked out his new shoes, got smoothies & he loved sporting his new Craig Colt spirit gear.

On Monday morning Jacob seemed very nervous and you can see the pretty strained smile in some of the pictures.

Who do you think is going to miss his big brother?

His teacher did a great job of welcoming each child at the door and putting them right to work.

He is still a little bundle of nerves but seems to enjoy his day. Looking forward to a great year!

Logan's b-day recap

I am finally posting Logan's 2nd birthday!

I always do something for the "real" birthday if we aren't having a party that day so we had cupcakes. We were so thankful he was feeling better. He had a fever and had to miss the last couple of days of VBS so we were so glad he woke up June 11th fever free & the little busy body that he is:)

Some may look at the picture below and think Logan has a mad face at his brother blowing out his candle. No, he is studying Jacob. He couldn't quite get it blown out so he is watching Jacob's every move. He wants to do everything he does!

We had a farm animal theme with animal cupcakes and a farm cake the next day.

Logan loved the attention but played a little shy.

He gets another try at getting these candles blown out.

Brother loved the cupcakes too!

Logan was not that into opening presents but this was the one time he sat down. He got a new chair similar to his big brother's. He is constantly trying to sit in his brother's chair!

And he loved getting his own umbrella, yes....like his brother's.

We are thankful for this guy & a great 2 years!

Not goodbye but see you soon......

This time last year we were starting a party that would last over a week. Family had arrived from all over the country to celebrate a very special man. Some called him Kenneth, some called him Granddaddy, some called him Daddy but whatever term of endearment we chose, it was in love. We gathered to celebrate a man of integrity, one that had taught us what would make a marriage last for 60 + years, one who exhibited his faith in Christ in all he did, one who was loyal to family & friends.

Yesterday we gathered to soak in every last minute of that very special life. What a privilege to be there as he slipped from the hands of his devoted wife & loving family right into the arms of Jesus Christ his Savior.

Granddaddy suffered a massive stroke yesterday morning. We spent the day surrounding his bed, sure with a lot of tears but also with many sweet memories & even a little laughter as we recalled a life well lived. 5 1/2 years ago we surrounded his bed as doctors told us he would not live from several cardiac problems & many complications. When he lived longer than they expected, they warned that we would not take home the same man. God used Granddaddy to teach us all about prayer, healing & never giving up on the mighty God we serve. Not only did he go home, he truly lived the next 5 1/2 years. He did all the things he loved to do. He spent his days with my grandmomma, he gardened, he remained involved in his church, he played with great grandchildren...all the things that he loved.

Even in our sadness, we have so much to be thankful for. We will miss this wonderful man so much. Most of all, I am thankful for his faith in Christ & the assurance that we will see him again!

pictures from last year's party:

Happy 2nd Birthday Logan and baby news!

It is hard to believe that Logan is 2!

I am hoping that when we wakes up in a few minutes he will be fever free. Yesterday he was fighting a little something so we hope today he is feeling better.

We have been asking him "who is about to turn two?" And he says, "ME!"

He even practices blowing out candles with his wooden Melissa & Doug cake puzzle.

These pictures capture his personality. He is a busy boy and loves to explore.

He is very curious and has to watched every minute because he can find trouble in a heartbeat!

He is talking more and more all the time but will hardly talk around others when away from home.

He wants to run wherever he goes rather than walk.

He is getting to be a pickier eater every day but definitely has a few favorites.

He loves his brother and wants to do whatever Jacob is doing. (see pic above, he is wearing a football helmet to be like brother:)

He loves his crocs and wants to put them on right when he wakes up, even with his PJs!

We love our sweet little man!

As far as baby news, if you are reading this and missed our announcement.....we are expecting baby #3. Yesterday I heard that sweet little heart beat. We will be able to find out in about 3 weeks if we will add to our boys or have a little girl. We are excited and thankful for this little surprise:)

Now, I have some celebrating to do with a 2 year old but will do a spring catch up soon!