Spring Break Travels

We have just returned to Macon from 10 days of Spring Break. The kids and I drove to Charlotte and we stayed at Jewell's house, then they drove me to the Charlotte airport on Friday morning so that I could meet Jeff in Atlanta to fly out to Las Vegas. The kids stayed with G-Mama and had a great time with Easter festivities and hanging out with Wilson and Robert. G-Mama and Nana met up on Tuesday and the kids enjoyed a couple of days with Nana and Grandaddy. Savannah went to Latta Plantation Park for a couple of programs and she really enjoyed those! Vince just wanted to hang out with his Nana at work :-)

 This was the best picture I could get with the kids and the Easter bunnies. Both of the kids are certainly getting tall!

 Savannah's new appliance to help her stop sucking her thumb.

 Vince enjoying a little creek walk.

 ALL ABOARD!

 The kids at Tweetsie Railroad

 The "Ropes" park at Beech Mountain

I returned to Charlotte on Wednesday and we picked the kids up on Thursday to head to Boone. We bought Tweetsie Railroad Season Passes again this year, and we spent most of the day Friday there. It just happened to be opening day. The kids were bouncing off the walls with excitement to be there! We hit a couple of really neat parks up there and enjoyed spending time at the cabin. We came back to Macon today, and had a great trip back. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!

Batter UP!

Vince and Savannah are both playing ball this year in Forsyth. Vince is playing T-ball and his team name is the "Little Rascals" and Savannah is on the "Jaguars". Savannah knew a few girls on her team from school and the school system gifted program and she has really enjoyed playing so far this year. Vince had his first practice last night and he was a little overwhelmed, to say the least. He shed a few tears and wanted me on the field with him the whole time running bases and fielding balls. I think what bothered him the most was the coach blowing the whistle over and over again. He doesn't like loud noises unless he is the one making them.

Spring has Sprung, Or Is It Summer?

It's been in the mid 80s for the past five days and we have had little rain. My white car has a nice tint of yellow each day and my sinuses are bothering me! The Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off on St. Patrick's Day. We enjoyed the Tunes and Balloons at Macon State College (Jeff's work), and Savannah danced with the Dancing Bears at the Macon Mall earlier in the day. "Laughing Pizza", a family band that is on PBS was at the mall doing a small show, then they were doing a full-fledged show at the Cox Theatre in Macon as part of the Cherry Blossom Festivities. Here are some pictures from both...

I'll Say It Again, He's a Boy.

Savannah is playing softball in Forsyth, GA and she had a practice on Monday night. While she and I were on the field, Vince was playing on the adjoining playground and fell against the slide. He had been playing hard for about 45 minutes and I guess wore himself out! Anyway, here is a nice little picture of the bottom of his chin. It didn't bleed/break the skin, but I am guessing it will be a nice sized bruise! Did I mention that we are having family pictures done on Sunday?

March Is Here.

I can't believe that we are already two months into 2012 and I still can't remember to write 2012 on my checks! Just when I get used to doing it, 2013 will be around the corner. Savannah started softball last night and she loves her new team, the Jaguars. She is playing in Forsyth rather than Macon this year and knew two or three girls on her team. Vince starts t-ball soon too, he is looking forward to playing baseball. He hits left handed and throws right handed. We'll see if it lasts.

 Sammy graduated from Puppy School today. He still jumps though, so look out!

 Savannah playing first base at her practice

 Vince and his very agile friend, Clayton, playing musical instruments

 Vince, rocking it out, on the guitar

 Vince after his four shots

Savannah's birthday licks from her teacher!

Other than that, not much to report! It's nice that things have slowed down from the birthday parties!

Birthday Bash(es)!

Well, we have made it through the three birthdays in February. Well, make that four. Robert, my nephew, turned one on February 9th. So, my birthday is the 8th, Robert the 9th, Vincey the 12th, Savannah the 19th, then throw Valentine's Day in there too, and we have a busy few weeks.

My mom was able to stop through and visit on my birthday and both of the kids were very surprised to see her! We had red velvet cake and Panera Bread for dinner.
Vince chose to go out for Mexican for his birthday after church.
Savannah picked Texas Roadhouse.

In Charlotte we had pizza with Uncle Gary, Aunt Lin, G-Mama, Wilson, and Robert. My mom made an awesome chocolate cake that I saw on Pinterest and it was a big hit! Uncle John and Laurie came over to visit on Saturday morning and the kids enjoyed that.

 

 Jeff and the kids at the Mexican restaurant for Vincey's birthday

 Savannah's big gift from us was getting her ears pierced! She didn't cry a single tear!

Vince and G-Mama playing with Vincey's gifts from Uncle Gary and Aunt Lin

and Uncle John and Laurie

 The Cars 2 Cupcakes that Vincey took to school for his birthday party

We met Nana, Grandaddy, Aunt Crissy, Eli, and Gabby at O' Charleys before the UNC Charlotte basketball game and the kids enjoyed the game. They spent two nights with Nana and Grandaddy and were worn out when I got them back on Monday morning to head back to Georgia.

Just A Boy

With all of the rain we have had over the past few weeks, many puddles have formed near the shed. Vince was glad to be able to finally play outside that I couldn't get upset with him. He and Sammy loved playing in the mud!

Vince splashing in the mud!

 You can see in the picture above just how deep the mud is with his "splash"

Father Daughter Dance

Last Saturday night Savannah and Jeff went to the dance sponsored by the Forsyth Women's Group. Savannah was so excited all week! She felt like such a grown up and enjoyed having a date with dad. Here are a few pictures:

Although, earlier in the day, this is what she and Vince were doing!

 They were both covered in mud and playing on the "stage" near the shed