The Story of the Whale

Okay so this was hysterical, I must tell you this story of the whale......We made a trip to the store our first night and Grace insisted on getting the whale you see above. The next day as we headed out to the water park to meet the Adcox's Grace brought her whale and Noah was very found of the whale as you will see. So above the kids enjoy a snack in the pool (probably against the rules I know) and Noah notices the whale. Grace seems okay with him petting the whale....
oops as she enjoys a pretzel he snags the whale, but she has not yet noticed

oh wait does he have my whale? Lily looks on with the pretzels content as can be, but knows her cousin well this could get ugly fast and she has her snack for the show

excuse me but I believe that is my whale....

If we could read their minds it might go something like this Noah:"oh come on Grace, I really like it will you share, after all I am really adorable aren't I?" Grace: "Ugg....are you kidding? No!"

Check out Noah's pitiful face...now check out Grace slipping the whale under her leg so he can not grab it again! Really Grace, if you aren't going to hold it please share it with Noah.

Fine, I will hold it then

What's wrong Noah do you want my whale?

Sike! Here you go Lily says have a pretzel I know she can be so mean sometimes. Notice at this point, Grace has even turned her back on the situation.

Let's just say we were hysterical watching them

The Pond Was A Lot of Fun Too...

Christian and Grace feeding the ducks
Grace loved the turtles even more than the ducks and would tell the ducks they were mean when they took the bread she wanted the turtle to have

The gang...minus Lily who was still napping

Christian and Morgan at sunset

Would have loved this photo ...if Jonathon's eyes were open!

Christian and Grace...sweet

All the ducks

The beautiful black swan

Never Too Young To Catch A Wave

I think I can handle those waves, what about you Lily...grab a board
Wait Lily let me get it to the ocean, you can do better than this tide pool

Here we go...

Oh yeah!

The Pavilion was a lot of Fun!

So last night we went to Broadway at the Beach and the kids rode some rides (and yes Kelly and I broke down and got funnel cakes..oh yeah) Above is Christian, Natalie, Morgan and Jonathon
Lily and Grace loved the whales

And Noah's face tells all!

The motorcycles were another hit!

Myrtle Beach and a Reunion!

Oh my gosh it has been an amazing 3 days! We spent it at Myrtle Beach with our family and my sisters' family but this trip was even more special because we also got to spend it with the Adcox Family! We met Jim and Emily in China last year when we got Grace and they got their son Noah who is 1 month younger than Grace. It was a great time. I have so many moments to share with you from the trip and so many pictures that capture the moments better then my words so I will post several posts. I just have so many photos it makes it hard to choice. Our kids all took to each other so well and it made for a tough good bye, but we know we will see each other again so it will just be for a while! Above is a shot of Christian and Luke. Luke loved hanging with my big boys.

Logan and Amy
Grace, love that smile!

Me, Emily and Kelly

Jim and Guy

Okay so initially let's just say Grace was not about taking a picture with Noah and Ben...in fact she scooted her little tush up against big brother Christian

Grace loved the face painting...Nemo of course

Beach fun

And a lion....

Lily and Grace played for hours in the sand

Luke, Christian and Jonathon

Christian skim boarding

Christan and Morgan chillin in the sand

More to come.....with a few stories and a finale...

Well This Week Had A Couple Bumps in the Road

What a week.....we started out with a pretty normal well Monday at least. Tuesday was one of those days you just want to have a "redo" on. What began great with a much needed cut and color went south quick when Grace fell and we ended up in ER with her getting her head glued shut. What a trooper she is! Thank God for my sister who was there and could think for me til I could do for myself. I tell you though by the end Grace looked in the mirror and saw her cut all shut and turned to the doctor and said "All better, thank you". Gotta love her. So I decided that evening to keep my word and take the big boys to see "Captain America". Logan however said Mommy my ear is really hurting can you take me to the doctor. Since we were leaving in 2 days for the beach and he has a high tolerance to pain I thought I would drop by and get it checked on way to the movie...my goodness ear double ear infection in both ears!!!! But I will say the week got much better.....as we headed off to the beach on Thursday stay tuned for a fabulous update on our few days at Myrtle Beach.

Another Week on the Go....Glad to All be Home

It has been another week on the go and so glad to all be home. I had another week traveling with work, but at least day trips to Greenville, SC and Greensboro, NC and not any over night trips. Work has kept me very very busy this week so been pretty heads down there.

I did manage Friday to make it over to my favorite local children's boutique Audreys which I try to hit end of each season and buy gorgeous clothes on clearance for Grace for the next season. Oh I got some beautiful things and made my first Olivia purchases. Two girls, are you kidding me, this is going to be dangerous!

Logan came home today and had a great time. He said his favorite thing the high dive and then the zip line. His least favorite things, no air conditioning and waking up at 6:30 every morning. I will say I was a bit shocked though he also came home very horse and covered head to toe with a rash. So he went took an oatmeal bath, rubbed down with baby oil, cortisone cream, aquafor and lotion and kept him on Benedryl. I am hoping it passes or we will be at the doctor. He was on an antibiotic (sulfur) for the bug bit infection and wondered if it was from that ( I react that way to sulfur) but he did have it in him for 3 days before camp with no rash so that stumps me a little.....keep him in your prayers and for this rash and hoarseness to go away as he rests tonight.

Tomorrow is a day of celebration! Guy and I will be celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary! We are going to have a date afternoon after church with lunch and a movie while mom watches the kiddos! Looking forward to it.

Update with Olivia...still waiting on I-797C.....