BREAKING NEWS

Hannah has a loose tooth. It is the bottom left looking at the picture. When she was brushing her teeth she said her tooth hurt. I asked her to show me which one and when I touched it, it moved. She was so excited and I wanted to cry. She said, "I can't wait to get to school in the morning and tell Mrs. Smith." I can't believe she is old enough to start having loose teeth. I can't hardly talk about the fact that she will be 6 in a little over a month.

Snow Day

I was excited to get the call at 5:45 this morning that there was no school today. I was a little sad that there was not enough snow to play in. Since that was the case Derrick took Hunter to school on his way to work. Hannah played on her iPad and watched a movie. I did some work and then we went to school for a little while. I got things ready for next week and Hannah played. I took her to Sonic for lunch and we come home for a little while before going to get Hunter. I took Hunter to Sonic to get a drink when I picked him up. He asks everyday to go to Sonic and get a drink. We came home and played for a while. I cooked dinner and we all ate together. Well, really Derrick and I ate and the kids picked at their food. This is their new thing. Hannah usually eventually eats all her food and for Hunter it depends on the day. We had planned to watch a movie and have popcorn, but that did not happen. I am very frustrated that Hannah is in a very whinny phase and is not being a good listener. She is a good girl and knows how to listen and obey but has chosen not to lately. It really makes my heart sad. Since there is no movie today I guess I will grade papers and go to bed. Maybe well all just need some rest. Hopefully before winter is over we will have a snow day with snow to play in.

conversations in the car

I love the things the kids say in the car. These are just a few of the conversations from our week.

Hannah: Mom when I grow up I am going to have you and Dad some grandkids.
Me: Oh, you are?
Hannah: Yes I am going to have a boy named John and  girl named Grace.
Me: Well those are nice names. Why did you choose those names?
Hannah: I just like them. Can you put it on song 3. It is my favorite.

While driving to church it was quiet in the car, which never happens. All of the sudden Hunter says, "Mom I really love you!" I told him I really love him to as my heart melted and I smiled really big. He is so sweet.

Another day we were driving home from the Y.
Hunter: Mom did you have good exercises?
Me: Yes Hunter I did, thanks for asking.
Hunter: I had fun playing at the Y. I really like it there.
Me: I am glad you had fun and like it.
Hunter: Tomorrow when it is spring we can go outside to play on the playground.
Me: Well, Buddy it will not be spring tomorrow but when it is you can play on the playground.

This morning on the way to school we were talking about the weather.

Hannah: There is a chance it might snow today.
Me: I really hope it does. I like snow days.
Hunter: Can I see it snow?
Hannah: It is not snowing now Buddy.
Me: Maybe it will snow this afternoon and we will not have to go to school on Friday.
Hunter: I like to go to school.
Me: I know you do and school is really fun.
Hannah: Can we pray and ask Jesus to make it snow.
Me: ABSOLUTELY! You can ask Jesus for anything but He does not always give us the answer we want.
Hannah: I will ask Him tonight.
Hunter: Jesus can you make it snow?
Me: You can talk to Jesus anytime, not just at night.
Hannah: I will ask Him in a little while.

It did snow this afternoon and it REALLY cold. I am not sure if it is enough to get us out of school, but it was really pretty to watch. I hope you are able to have such fun conversations in your car.

we are still here

I have not even really thought about blogging in a week. Hunter has said some funny things I that I should have written down. Hopefully they will come back to me. We are trying to get back in the swing of real life. Today was a long day and I am sure it will be a long week. We will make it. It is good for all of us to be back at school and work. As crazy as it sounds it helps my week go much smoother. I hope you all have a great week. Hopefully this weekend I will catch up on things from last week and this week. Have a great week!

back to the real world

I am very sad that Christmas/Winter Break is over. I had a great time being home as a family and just playing. I did not do any school work, except count and mail Box Tops. That is a first for me. I can say I rested and had a great break. I am not really excited to go back to work tomorrow but at least we get to go out to lunch. I can make it three days. Hunter is excited to go back to school tomorrow. He has been asking to go to school for at least the last three days. I guess we are not as much fun as Ms. Marie and his friends. Hannah has gone back and forth about being excited to go back to school. She gets to spend the day with Uncle Kyle tomorrow and she is pretty excited about that. I am going to write my thank you notes to my kids tonight and then read a little before going to bed, by 10pm. I hope you all had a great day today.

2011

I am not even sure where to start. Overall 2011 has been a great year. Hannah started kindergarten and loves it. Hunter started real school and loves it. Derrick has had lots of work and also enough time off to spend with us. I have started really working out and love it, I am not sure why I waited 31 years to do so. We have been able to visit with family and friends a lot this year. I am so blessed that I can't even began to list all of them. I hope our 2012 will be even better. Happy New Year!

friends

I am so glad that we get to visit with friends when we come to SC. Last night we went to the Hayes' for dinner and to let the kids play. The kids had a great time playing and we had a great time talking and catching up. We were so busy talking that I did not take any pictures of the kids at all. The other day I was able to eat lunch with Miranda and her boys. I had not seen her in about three years. It was nice to visit and catch up with her. I also went by to see Paige. I remember when her boys were my kids age and that makes me feel old. I am always happy to see Paige but feel like it is never for long enough. Today the kids and I met Jennifer and Micah for lunch. Jennifer has always been able to make me laugh and that has not changed. It is hard to believe we all have kids now. Tomorrow I will get to have lunch with Dawn. We are not taking the kids so we can just sit and talk. I have not seen Chrissy this time, but I talked to her not to long ago on the phone. I miss Melissa not being close to eat with Jennifer and I, but I am glad I got to visit with her while I was in Charleston this summer. I am so thankful to still be close to all of my SC friends.

our sweet children and Christmas #4 in SC

 A sweet moment of sharing this morning. I love when they are sweet to each other.

 Hannah put on her new ballet clothes and did a little show for us. 

 Hunter is enjoying sleeping in his new bed at Mike and Nene's.

 Hunter was very happy to get a new Thomas shirt.

 Barbie make up to play makeover with.

 Kamdyn sat beside Derrick and watch Hannah and Hunter open their gifts from MeMe and Pop Pop.

 Hannah was excited to get a Rapunzel dress. 

 The packing peanuts proved to be the most fun.

 Cheree was putting makeup on Hannah so she could put on her Rapunzel dress and do a show for us.

 Two little monkeys jumping on the bed.

 Our very own Rapunzel.

 Cheese balls were their favorite gift I think.

After playing with Marla for a little while they all decided they needed to watch Barney. I did not get any pictures of Case. Thanks MeMe and Pop Pop for a great dinner and for great presents.

Christmas #3 in SC

 Two peas in a pod.

Best buddies!

We went to Papa and Nana's for dinner and to give them their Christmas. Papa brought the kids Christmas to our house when he came for Christmas. Nana cooked us a good dinner. It was nice to visit with them and not have to be in a rush. Thanks for our gifts.

Christmas #1 and #2 in SC

 We went to to Nannie's for our first SC Christmas. We were all just happy to be out of the car. All the kids played really well together.

 Hannah was very happy to see Nene.

 Opening more presents.

 Hunter moved to a cleaner spot. He said there was too much stuff to open his present where he was sitting.

 Thomas was a huge hit for all the kids.

 Hunter quickly became friends with Jordan who he called George all night.

 After eating and having Christmas at Nannie's we came to Mike and Nene's to have Christmas with them Aunt Lori and Aunt Kim.

 They were opening presents faster than we could take pictures.

 Hunter was very excited to get more train tracks. We will be able to built a huge track on his train table when we get home.

 Hannah was waiting on me to get something open for her and give it back.

 Hunter had to put on his Thomas pj's as soon as he opened them. He went and got his Thomas blanket and then wanted to work on his computer for a little while.

He decided that Aunt Lori and Aunt Kim needed a little help getting their gifts open. He was pretty excited that Aunt Kim got coffee. Thanks everyone for all of the wonderful gifts for all of us.