Beach Day

A few weeks ago, Steve's brother, Ryan was in town...so what better to do, than take a trip down memory lane, as long as memory lane includes an afternoon at the beach!  :)

After driving by their old elementary schools and old homes where the boys lived when they were little, we hit up Surf Side Beach and enjoyed every minute of it! 

Ryan's lizard creation!

Cute Olivia's footprints

We even got to watch a storm roll in...quite beautiful!

Hot Hot Hot

You know you live in a place that is far too hot, when your 4 year old asks for directions on how to put on a long-sleeved shirt.  Yes, E was completely baffled today at the thought of putting on long-sleeves!  How funny!

In Olivia's Words

Today, I took the kiddos to "Dolphin Pig-Tails" according to Olivia!  :)  

The kids earned a movie/fun-day a while back and we decided to cash it in today since Garrett had the day off of school...thank you Mr. Columbus!

We all really enjoyed the movie...even if there were no pig-tails on any dolphins at all.  Olivia decided that it really didn't matter...we were just happy the cute dolphin was swimming!

Soccer!!!

We are blessed this year to have two teams to cheer for!

Garrett is back on the field and LOVING every minute of his great soccer comeback...he hasn't played since he was 3!  :)  He is having a blast though and is picking the sport up rather well!  An added bonus, 4 of his buddies from his school class are on his team...not to mention that he knows everyone else from past school classes, church or swim team!  Needless to say, these boys are comfortable with each other and are as goofy as ever when they're together!  Go Knights!!!

Ethan is making his soccer debut...and is loving it too!  (cue Mom and Dad's sigh of relief!)  He is loving having an activity of his own and loves to put his cleats and shin guards on any chance he can get!  He had his first (accidental) header in Saturday's game...and had second thoughts about liking the sport any more...but I'm glad to say, he's back to loving it and can't wait for this Saturday's game!  :)  Go Steelers!

So Heavy

It's funny how, I'm the one who is always carrying everything...the snacks, the toys, the blankets, the bags, even the kids, more often than not.  But it never fails, Olivia always declares that things are heavy...even when she's not the one carrying them.  :)  I picked her up the other day and was walking around with her, and quite a few other things in my arms.  She just kept sighing and saying "Ooohhh!  So heavy!"  So, either she is the most compassionate soul on the face of the planet, and is truly feeling my burdens, OR she is simply rubbing it in.  :)

This little girl makes me laugh...and have a sore back, but that is besides the point.  Good thing she is such a little pipsqueak!  I don't know what I would do if she actually was heavy!

Seriously?

Ethan had a friend over today and for the last few minutes I told them they could play the wii.  They thought I was being the coolest mom ever...but really, I just needed them quiet so I could put Olivia down for her nap!  :) 

This is the conversation that I overheard as I headed up the stairs with Olivia...

Friend - Ethan, do you SERIOUSLY have Maters Tall Tales?!?!?!

Ethan - Yep, I have it.

Friend - But do you SERIOUSLY have it???

Ethan (slightly exasperated) - I ACTUALLY have it!  And, I don't even know what seriously means!

Friend - Oh, seriously means you really, really, really have it.

Ethan - Yep, really got it.

I love these two best buddies!

Waiting

What happens when you take your two kiddos along with you to a "quick" doctors appointment???  And then what happens when that doctor's appointment requires a 2 1/2 hour wait to spend 4 minutes with said doctor???

LOTS of fun/meltdowns in the waiting room.  Followed by LOTS of noise and fun back in the actual room.  Then there was the complete silence as they watched Mommy sit in the lab give away vial after vial after vial of blood with my favorite chatty nurse!  Then back the the usual mayhem while we waited some more!!!  These two were hilarious!

 Yes, the lights may or may not have been flickering on and off and on and off and on and off...you get the picture!

 Dance party to the random music in their cute little heads!

 Climbing all over the table...wishing it were more like a slide!

 Jumping contests.

Tricks and Turns and Great Landings

Next time, I'll be getting a babysitter!  :)