Bragg Swim School

Savannah took swim lessons from Mrs. Julie when she was 3, 4, and 5. I felt like Vince was too young to take from her last summer, so he took a few classes just to get his feet wet last year. I was able to get him enrolled in the first session for this season so that he will be comfortable in the water for the entire summer. He struggled the first few days of class; in fact, on Wednesday he was nervous-sick and may have had a stomach bug, so he didn't go to class. He did great on Thursday and on Friday was actually excited to go back! We have one more week of class and by the end he should be able to jump off the diving board and swim to the side.

 1...2...3...HIT IT!

A Boy and His Dog

Vince loves Sammy, but gets frustrated when Sammy jumps on him and pushes him down (especially when it's in the middle of the night). Now that Vince is four, he wants to "help" with everything; whether it's adding the detergent to the washing machine, turning the dial for the washing machine, loading the dishwasher, or "furminating" Sammy, he wants to do it. Here are a few pictures that I was able to capture of him with Sammy.

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Pinterest...

I have spent lots of time on the website Pinterest and have prepared lots of new recipes and made lots of new things for the house. Here are a few of the projects that I was able to wrap up this weekend while my mom was here.

Mother Daughter Tea

The Monroe County Women's Club was hosting a fundraising tea on May 5th and Savannah was so excited to go. The original email requested that we wear "Derby" hats and that there would be a prize given for the best one. I visited the Macon Rescue Mission on Thursday and picked up three hats since G-Mama was going to be here for the weekend. After all, we each need to wear Derby hats...

 Savannah won the prize for her hat. And, if you look closely, she has the #19 as the "winner" in the front of her hat and between the red roses!

Vince wanted to have a hat too, so we let him wear G-Mama's after the tea party.

Just Playing Around

This is our first spring in the new house, and the kids love being outside playing. We have a large side yard where we can play softball and throw the ball for Sammy to chase. We also enjoy hanging out around the koi pond, and the kids especially love the "shed". This house used to be a daylilly farm, so we are excited to see what comes up out of the ground! The beds have been forgotten over the past few years and are pretty overgrown. We have been trying to weed them out and take care of them so that we can enjoy the colors all spring and summer long. Jeff has just finished using a tiller in one of the beds and plans to grow sunflowers, watermelons, and other things.

Jeff's birthday was yesterday and he said the only thing that he wanted was for us to bake him a cake. Vince helped me with the cake, and Savannah helped me with the icing. And I wish I could blame one of them for the writing on the cake, but that's all my doing...

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!