Kings Dominion with the Cliftons

On Friday, we headed back to KD with the Clifton's. It was a beautiful day that started out a little warm, but got better during the afternoon. We made our way through the enitre park riding rides. The big kids as well as the little kids were able to ride many rides just for them. They were completely wore out when we left. It will be quite different this year since all the bigger boys can ride most rides.

Kings Dominion 2008

On Tuesday, the kids and I decided to head to KD for the day. This was the first time we have gone with just us and it was fun!! However, it was a little chilly. Chloe and I had fun waiting for the boys to get off the rides. They rode many big rides. Keegan rode the Hurler for the first time and then decided he did not want to ride anything else:)) (See next post) Kale rode these rides for the first time and would have ridden over and over again. We packed our lunch and went out to eat at the picnic tables which the kids really enjoyed. It is fun to go and have them be able to ride almost every ride in the park. It should be a great KD season!

By the way, the boys chose this slide display.

Pillar Easter Egg Hunt

A family at Pillar filled almost 800 Easter eggs for the Pillar kids. Yes, we have many kids, but about 20 - 25, so each child had LOTS of eggs. The kids had lots of fun hunting and then playing.

Spring Soccer

The boys all wanted to play a sport so we let them choose. Kale chose football (fall), Keegan choose baseball (summer), and Cody chose soccer. This worked out well since the sports are all in different seasons. Cody had his first practice last Saturday--it was very cold! He is excited to be playing again. Enjoy the show!

Spring Break

We have been out of school since last Thursday. We all look forward to this very much as we need a break:)) We have not done too much; just hung out mainly which the boys have thoroughly enjoyed. For all those who have seen our living room paint, you will appreciate the fact that the color exists no longer!! During my time off, I have painted the living room and hallway. (Pictures will be posted later.) It looks very nice and makes our house look brighter. While I have been painting, the boys and Chloe have enjoyed playing outside all day. They wake up before me in them morning and watch TV which happens to usually be CHiPS. They LOVE this show and as soon as they head out they play this over and over. Today, I could hear them outside playing CHiPS and Keegan is hollering, "I'm speeding" over and over so that Kale will know he needs to pull Keegan over. It was too cute!! We did head over to Kings Dominion on Tuesday just the kids and I. This is the first time we have ever gone alone and it was fun. The boys are big enough to ride pretty much every ride so they did. Keegan was done after riding the Hurler; he wanted to head over to the kiddy cars. Kale and Cody enjoyed every ride. Chloe just hung out with me waiting for the boys. It was a little chilly, but fun. We are heading that way again tomorrow with some friends. Hopefully, it will be a little warmer.

Also, I stole the Wordless Wednesday off another blog I check. It was such a cute idea so I borrowed it. Hope you all enjoy!!


P.S. The battery for my camera died and I could not find the charger for the battery. It has been located now and I will add pictures later.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday (a new feature)

Great Wolf Lodge

In February, Jonathan I took the kids to Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. The place is amazing and so made for families. We were there for 2 nights and 3 days and were completely exhausted when we returned home. That place wears you out!! The boys enjoyed being able to not only watch TV, but watch it in bed as well as eat in their beds!! This is a life they could get use to:)) Chloe loved every minute of being in the water and screamed when it was time to get out. She sure is a different girl then last summer when she screamed every time we put her IN the water. She was able to do everything except for one slide and the surfing activity. The boys were able to do everything and took full advantage of that. We had loads of fun adn it was good family time.

A Night of Fun

Last Friday night, Jennifer Clifton and I took the kids to open gym at Paragon gymnastics. We have been wanting to go and it was a perfect night to head that way. The kids (and Jennifer and I) had loads of fun. We will be back with our husbands so we can participate a little more. This place was worth every penny we paid!! By the way, we were the only adults performing!!

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KEEGAN TURNS 8!!

Wow, it is hard to believe Keegan turned 8 today. Time has flown by in those 8 years some faster than others. Keegan has been through so much in his life, but you'd never know it by his spirit--he is almost always happy as can be!! He enjoyed eating out and bowling last Saturday at Red Robin. They sang happy birthday and brought him free ice cream. Then, he had little cakes at school today. And tonight, we went to Fun Land and he played games as well as hit balls in the batting cage. He did really well his the balls coming at him. Next, we ate at Pancho Villa's where they also sang and let him wear a sombreo. Last stop was at Walmart to get the bat he so wanted. He's playing baseball this summer for parks and rec and is very excited!! Happy birthday, Keegan!!

More surprises in store

On the way to NC, I called granddaddy. Since Nana Jo was not there, I quickly thought of a plan. We would surprise Nana Jo as well. So, granddaddy and I worked out all the details to meet on Sunday. The next day, the kids, Aunt Wee Wee, Papa, and myself went to New Bern to eat and shop at Target. Next, we headed to the mall to surprise Nana Jo. We were quietly walking around Belk's, when Cody spied Nana Jo entering the store. All the kids dove under clothes racks. As they got closer, the boys ran out to surprise them. Nana Jo was overwhelmed!! It was a huge surprise and I was quite excited to pull off two great surprises. We hung out chatting at the wall, then went to Walmart, and finally to the waterfront park in New Bern to play. It was a nice day and the kids had fun running around playing. Check out the pictures!

Surprise Daddy, we're all here!!!

In February, Jonathan and some other church planters headed to Georgia for a conference. My sister was heading to NC so the kids and I decided we would go with her. We did not tell my dad (or Jonathan's parents). On the way, my brother called and realized we were all on our way to daddy's. He was already there, but did not tell dad. In fact, he egged my dad on more about never seeing the kids and stuff. Anyway, when we pulled up, my dad was completely shocked!! He was so excited that he could not even speak. It took him a little while to realize all his children and grandchildren were there to visit.

The kids had a grand time playing in the boat, picking up pecans, shopping, and enjoying family time. It was a short trip, but lots of fun. Enjoy the pictures!