Keegan Daniel

On March 12, Keegan turned 9. It is amazing to look back at his last 9 years and to look where he is now. His character is one of a kind and his personaltiy shines in everything he does. He has come so far in life with the challenges that were before him. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for the rest of his life. Whatever it is, Keegan will be up for the challenge. We love you buddy and are very proud of you!!

Granddaddy and Nana Jo visit

Grandaddy and Nana Jo came up for a visit and we decided to get Grandaddy to help out with a few projects. Friday night, we hit Lowes to get materials for the project. On Saturday, we began with McDonald's for breakfast and then Nana Jo, the kids, and I were off to a different Lowes to pick up more stuff. While there, Lowes was having a kids project of building a water gauge. So the boys (with LOTS of help from a GREAT employee) completed this project. They enjoyed the tool aprons and goggles more:) Then we came home with the needed items for Jonathan and Grandaddy. We left them to work and went to town to eat lunch and shop. The boys found some treasures at 5 and Below. Next stop was Happy Hour at Sonic. Final stop at Dollar General to get Chloe (who was at home asleep) a gift. Upon returning home, the men had done quite a bit. Before bedtime th ey finished up and. . . we now have a microwave above the stove, new lights in kitchen, new light and celing fan in living room and new light above desk. It looks SUPER and we are very excited to have these projects done!!! Thanks Nana Jo and Grandaddy!! The boys and Chloe had lots of fun seeing the grandparents and were sad to see them go Sunday morning. Hopefully we will see them again soon.

Chloe funnies!

Sorry about the quality of picture. It was with my phone and the easiest way to take one quickly.

Jonathan has had a fake puppy since he was little. It is a HEAVY sort of rock style puppy. Chloe has recently discovered this puppy. She totes around her puppy and pets him and talks to him. She wants him to sleep in the bed with her and covers the dog up because he is cold. As soon as we get home each day, she runs to get her puppy. It is really cute, but she is NOT getting a real one:)

Last week we were at Chick Fil A (big shocker). I was on my way home and we stopped to pick up dinner. Well, the cow was outside and I said, look there's the cow as I rolled her window down. She proceeded to scream at the top of her lungs for the window to go up and no cow. I know I am cruel, but it was very funny. All the way home, I'd roll the window down and say there's the cow and she would scream. The next day on the way to school, the boys wondered what would happen if we rolled window down. Well, she screamed again. In fact, over a week ago this happen, but she still screams and whines when I mention Chick fil a or saw there's the cow. Since we eat at Chick fil a way too often, this could present a serious problem.

Aunt Wee Wee and Uncle Matt

A few weekends ago, we headed to my sister's house in Maryland on a Friday night. We hung out that night and after the kids went to bed, I enjoyed playing the Wii Fit while Matt and Wendy enjoyed laughing at me. Jonathan was finishing a paper for school. The next morning, we went to an Amish place for breakfast. It is such a neat place to eat and look around. Next stop was Sandy Point near the Bay Bridge. It was a little cool outside, but beautiful. The kids enjoyed running free, skipping rocks, writing in the sand, and just having time with Wendy and Matt. There is a neat jetty that is made to walk on; Wendy and Matt stayed back with Keegan as there was no way he was going out there. Then we heading downtown to Annapolis to walk on the waterfront. Wendy and Matt were married here almost two years ago which was about two weeks after Chloe came home. It was funny to see her in the park now compared to then. She has changed lots. After eating lunch, we went back to their house and rested (or at least I did). Wendy and Keegan made his birthday cake (pictures of that to follow soon). Jonathan and I went out to a seafood restuarant on the water for our anniversary and then to a few shops. We headed home early to tuck the kids in bed. It was now Jonathan's turn to play Wii Fit. The next morning, Wendy cooked a good breakfast and we headed to church. It was lots of fun!! Thank you guys; I know we are a loud crowd!

Life

It has been awhile and when it has been I like to play catch up, so here goes. . .

*Cody read the book Inkheart while Jonathan listened to it on CD. Then he took all the boys to the movies to see it. Both agreed the movie was NOTHING like the book. Chloe and I went shopping while they were at the movies. It was a fun night.
*For family night we went to Suessuical at a local church. It was put on by CYT. The kids really liked it. The Little Mermaid is coming in May and I hope to take Chloe.
*This week we have enjoyed two snow days at home. It snowed around 6 inches and made for lots of fun.
*We went on a hike on the trail near our house. It is lengthy, but a very nice hike with many streams and creeks. I was able to take many pictures and the kids were prepared for the hike with magnifying glasses, snacks, and water. Chloe enjoyed walking and riding on dad's back.
*Papa challenged Kale to not get his hair cut. Kale made it until a couple of weeks ago. Jonathan and I had been ready for it to be cut for awhile, but had not had time. Kale began to complain about his hair as well. So he lost the bet with Papa, but we are all glad to have lost the shaggy boy.

Life has, as always, been fun and busy and this is our slow time of the year. The boys are all doing well in school. Chloe loves her new sitter and friends. We recently attended a middle school orientation for Cody. It is VERY hard to believe that next year he will be in middle school. He will no longer be with me at my school. Cody is growing up so fast. Chloe will join us next year for preschool at Riverview. She can attend 2, 3, or 5 days. I'd like her to go for 3, but it depends on transportation right now. I am excited for her to be at school. Keegan has an addiction to all electronics. He would play the Wii or watch TV or on the computer all day if we let him. He is growing straight up; not out and eats like a horse. Kale continues to excel in school and has qualified for SCOPE for next year. He is excited about that. The boys will be joining the swim team in our neighborhood this summer. I think it will be a great way to meet friends and have fun. Practices will just add to the craziness of life since I'm pretty sure they practice most days.

I changed the background as March begins birthday season around here. Keegan will be 9 next week, followed by Kale turning 8 in April, and Cody turning 11 in May. Let the fun begin. . .