Pre-K Graduation

I can't believe Gracie is about to move onto Kindergarten. I get extremely nauseous at the thought of her going to school this fall. I haven't been able to figure out why but I do know I am going to have a much harder time than she will. Pray for me on August 24th! Here she is graduating from Pre-K. They looked so cute in their make shift little caps...

I had so many tears when she came walking through the door. What will I do when she's graduating high school?

This is a funny story. Ms Grace thought it would be nice to give each child a "big" candy that best described them and their personalities. One was a Laffy Taffy, another a Hot Tamale and so on. When it came time for Gracie she said, this child is "smart and out of this world", as Gracie walked up to get her Milky Way, Gracie burst out, Ms. Grace, I don't like Milky Ways...I was speechless. We got home and discussed all of the ingredients and she had a bite. Since then, her candy of choice now is a Milky Way. So Ms. Grace, everytime we eat a Milky Way, we will always think of you.

Gracie, Jackson, Schyler & McKenzie.
We are so proud of you little one...we love you lots.

Where Has The Time Gone?

We had such a wonderful weekend. We have been extremely busy we don't have much of these days so we enjoy them to the fullest when we can. I have so many pictures to post and I promise I will. First, I wanted to share this picture of Cameron, isn't he handsome? I don't know why I love this picture so much but every time I see it my heart tingles. How I love this little boy.

Daddy surprised the kids this morning with a special donut! Boy were they happy.

Can you tell who dug in first?

Cameron got a big boy bike for his birthday from his "girlfriend Yaya"...he loves her so MUCH! He rides his bike every day. Since it's been getting really hot this past week, he rides up and down the hallway.
We were on the way back home today from bike riding and noticed Kenny had the sprinklers on. I had this sudden memory of my and my brothers and sisters playing with the water hose as kids. I looked and Cameron and asked him if he wanted to play in the water. He gave me this "are you serious" look and jumped off his bike and ran toward the sprinkers. He had such a wonderful time.Snuggling with Gracie - they wouldn't let me in the bed with them. I was sad and happy at the same time. I'm hoping we can have many more relaxing happy weekends.

Happy Birthday Dear Cameron

I can not believe that our little Cameron is 2 years old today. I feel like we just brought him home from the hospital. Now he's walking around, running around, making messes & talking back. Yesterday, he had climbed on top of the kitchen table and was swinging the light fixture around. SCARY!

Cameron talks SO much these days, it's amazing! Favorites by Far:

• Gracie Did It
• Daddy Did It
• Ameron can do it
• Let me try
• Go outside
• Ride bike
• Big Truck

I don't think Kenny will appreciate me posting this picture but it is TOO cute not to post. Cameron likes to walk around in our shoes. This particular day, I heard "clunk clunk clunk clunk" down the hall. He was walking around in my shoes, he said "Ameron funny". He can't say Cameron so he calls himself "Ameron".
Cameron is fearless when it comes to the swimming pool. Here he is just jumping right in. We have a swim instructor coming the last week of June to give he and Gracie lessons. We'll see how it goes.

I can not believe he is 2! Time has gone by so quickly. I am so in love with this little boy.

Where has the time gone?

It has been quite a while since my last post. This year seems to be a whirl wind. We are finally all feeling better (knock on wood) and have enough medicine to tackle this years allergy season. Gracie lost 2 teeth in this last month and half and Cameron is exerting his independence to no end. I couldn't sleep last night...we registered Gracie for kindergarten yesterday and I'm having a really hard time dealing with this. I'm not sure why. I know she will love school but I worry about the "mean" kids she will encounter. Will she know what to do, will this affect her as a person, etc. For those of you who have been through this process, is this normal? I have a few more months to adjust. I might have to take the entire day off in case she needs me.

Cameron will be moving to Level II at Bent Tree. I've requested Ms. Nikki, who was also Gracie's Level II teacher. He has been having a really rough time these past few weeks during drop off. I'm not sure what it is. He was always really good about giving me a hug and just saying "bye". Now, he kicks, screams and throws himself on the floor. I am exhausted by the time I get to work. I hope we can get past this stage soon. I am just amazed at how much he is talking. Yesterday, I asked him to put his plate and spoon in the sink. He tiptoed, but in they went, he looked at at me and said "Ameron" (he can't say Cameron) "trong" (=strong). I said yes you are very strong! He just nodded and looked at Kenny and then flexed his muscles. It was the cutest thing. I have noticed he is far more stubborn and strong willed than Gracie. I just bought "Bringing Up Boys" and "The Strong-Willed Child" by James Dobson. I can't wait to read them. Hopefully, they can help me in understanding him a little better. I'll keep you posted.

We had a really nice Easter. Gracie had been battling a sinus infection so she napped most of Saturday. (Since it was going to rain on Easter, we moved our Easter to Saturday). Cameron had lots of fun looking for eggs. He would say "wow, nother eggie" each time he saw one. He loved opening the plastic eggs and eating the treats on the inside. Let me just say I think he was still wired on Sunday from all of the sugar. Man!

Here are a few Easter pictures. I will try to not be a such a stranger...

These are Cameron's friends at Bent Tree, Brady, Cameron, Brock & Carson.

We have always left a basket in the bushes for Gracie to go look for but this year we had to settle on the front door as it was raining Easter Morning.
Since it is very difficult to exercise with two kids, Kenny bought me this bike. I LOVE IT! Cameron is super excited when he gets to ride in the buggy.