Change of Command

Two weeks ago the 101st had a change of command - A new division commander, Major General John Campbell took over as the head of the 101st. He is in charge of about 18,000 soldiers so this was a big deal.

Burt took John to watch. John's favorite activities were the paratroopers with their red smoke and the porta-potties.

My Little Bookworm

Clara is obsessed with books. She constantly is bringing you a book and wanting to sit in your lap while you read it to her. Her favorites are a first farm words book, a puppy book, and a Mickey Mouse book. Here she is reading her farm book.

Because He's Such a Boy . . .

The Monkey's Treehouse

A couple of weeks ago now we went with a group to The Monkey's Treehouse in Nashville. The kids had a great time -

Dressing up Playing

Sliding

Playing Store

Shopping

Balancing

Climbing

And Mommy enjoyed the sleeping on the way home!

My Date

Burt and I have been trying to be intentional about doing one-on-one activities with the children. It usually ends up that I do things with Clara and he does things with John. So in effort to change that John and I have been going on dates. We went on a pool date, an ice cream date, and on Sunday John and I went to Nashville to meet Nellann and her boys. We ate an early dinner at Rainforest Cafe and went to the fishing store, aka Bass Pro Shop. The plan was to leave after that since we said our goodbyes to Nellann, Jack, and Ben but John decided he wanted to do some more things. We ended up picking him up some new pjs, going to the tool store, and riding the Merry-go-round. He held my hand almost the entire time, it was so sweet. We were actually going to do some more things but the mall closed, ugh! We did stop for him an ice cream on the way back though. I had a super day. It was made even better when John said, "Mommy, girls are beauty!" I said, "You mean girls are beautiful?" "Yes" "What girls are beautiful John?" "You are Mommy!" My handsome date and me

Dirt Diggers

What is happening to my little girly girl?

First thing in the morning on a morning we went outside to eat breakfast - John supervising his sister playing in the dirt. Don't you love him in his boxers, skates, and bike helmet?Afternoon after she is dressed -

Slip 'n Slide Again

We got out Slip 'n Slide out for the last time as it busted during this day's use. The kids had so much fun with it that it was worth the few hours of entertainment. Look at the look John is giving me, the boy cracks me up. Yet his sister is ready for the fun to begin. One handsome boy!

Oooo, this is fun!

Water all over the face!

I think this is one of the key factors in the busting of the Slip 'n Slide! It popped right underneath this just a little bit later.

Two siblings having fun!

Daddy came home during our fun time!

Reaching for Daddy!

Helping Clara slide! She was happy! She was laughing!

Chase and Bryce's Birthday Party

We went to our old neighbors birthday party about a week ao. Chase turned 5 and Bryce turned 3. Here is Chase enjoying some cake. Now it is Bryce's turn.

I think Clara ate all of Daddy's cake.
Clara liked the balloons. Look at her face, oooo!John trying to break the pinata.They had a water balloon fight and John was LOVING it!

You better watch out for John!

"Tractor Show"

Sunday before last our friends Karen and Bryce asked if we wanted to take the kids to the tractor show with them. Well, we got there and the show was Friday and Saturday and not on Sunday. Luckily there was still a some tractors on display for the kids to play on. They didn't know any difference and had a good time.

Isaac on the tractor.

Isn't Abby a sweetie?
This is one funny boy!!

That Ole Seminole/Gator Feud

The night before we moved Mike and Wanda went over and put Mike's Gator flag up at our new house. This is John when he saw it, he immediately started saying, "No, get that down." Doing his strut past Mr. Mike to get it down.

John and Mr. Mike with the Gator flag.