Noodle Town

As we were heading to North Carolina last week Savannah asked if we were at G-Mama's yet. I told her that we had to go to Atlanta first, then Greenville, then Charlotte. She was quiet for about 30 seconds and asked if we were going through Noodle Town. I thought back about the conversation that she and I had just had and wondered what words sounded like noodle town. THEN, it dawned on me...Spaghetti Junction...we talked about it on our last trip to North Carolina...in March, that we were going under the overpasses from I-285 in Atlanta. I mentioned it to Jeff and he was amazed about two things: first, that she remembered it.; second, that I was able to figure out what she was talking about!

Approaching Noodle Town...

Savannah's Soccer Try-Outs

Ready, Set, Throw!

Dribbling Drills
Trying to kick to the girl's feet
Good form, Savannah!
Perfect Score!
Vince enjoyed being outside but was burning hot!

Neither Jeff nor I played any soccer as kids, but we believed that Savannah should play a season or two and see how she likes it. Today was the tryout day for Upward soccer. We aren't too familiar with the program other than they don't keep score and that everyone is a winner. Jeff and I are both competitive when it comes to sports, so this is a totally different philosophy for us! After her tryout today, we are thankful that "everyone is a winner". Savannah struggled with some of the fundamentals, but we are hopeful that with some practice she will prove to be an athlete.

The kids were graded from 1-4 (4 being the highest) on their skills: kicking the ball directly to a person, dribbling through some cones, speed, dribbling to a particular place and stopping the ball, and throwing the ball in-bounds. She scored 1s and 2s on all skills except for throwing the ball in: she received a 4 on that! Jeff said it perfectly "in a game where you aren't allowed to use your hands, that's what she does best in." I think she'll excel in t-ball and basketball!

Johnny Jump Up

Nana and Vince in the pool

Savannah and Grandaddy going on a Lake Norman joy ride

Sarah and Laura Ann at Idlewild Park

Vince loves this doorway jumper that we received as a gift when Savannah was born. In our 7' doorway frames it's perfect for now, but it's as "high" as it can go. When he hits his next growth spurt, we'll have to move it to our higher door frame and be able to get a few more months of use out of it. The video is about 2 minutes long and I hope it doesn't make you too dizzy.


We all had a wonderful time in North Carolina-the kids stayed with Nana and Grandaddy for 5 days and I was able to do a good bit of shopping with G-Mama and have some R&R in Boone before heading back to Macon. We hit a big sale at the Boone Mall and Savannah has lots of back to school clothes for this year! Savannah had a wonderful time swimming in the pool at Nana's house (AKA hot tub) and she went on the boat with Grandaddy and the jet ski.


I am also posting a picture of my college roommate, Sarah. She and I met at orientation at Alabama and decided to room together. Come to find out, she was living in Waxhaw and graduated from Charlotte Latin...we had a great freshman year together! She and I lost touch over the years and ran into each other at a park in Charlotte last week...it was the craziest thing, and I was so excited to know that she is doing great! We hope to catch up again when we go back to Charlotte to visit.

Great Times with Family and Friends!

Jeanna, Jeni, and Laura Ann: we went to junior high and high school together and have been back in touch via facebook!
Savannah, McKenzie, and Schaeffer all played while we moms talked about high school!
Uncle John came by to visit and get the dvd player set up so Savannah could watch Diego videos

Happy Birthday G-Mama!
Leigh Long and the kids and I went to lunch-she gets married in 2 weeks!

The kids and I travelled to North Carolina last Thursday and had an uneventful trip up. We made 3 stops on the 5 hour trip, but it wasn't too bad. We rolled into Charlotte just before rush hour, so that made it much better. We were able to visit with some of my friends from high school, see Gary and Lin, John, and his girlfriend, Beth. G-Mama's birthday was on the 21st, but we celebrated over at Gary's house on Sunday afternoon. The kids are staying with Nana and Grandaddy for several days. G-Mama and I are looking forward to hanging out and doing some shopping without two kids in tow!

Vince Eating and Such

I hope you enjoy this video of Savannah and Vince. I just got to piddling around on the computer with some videos, then started adding some pictures, then more videos, then music...etc etc. Enjoy!

Enjoying the summer!

Vince is starting to get a tooth on the bottom left-he is constantly chewing on fingers!

Vince and Mom hanging out at the Jordan's house

Savannah, Evan, and Alex playing in the sand box

Vince eating the rice cereal and applesauce

Vince hanging out on the floor in the laundry room, right after he spit up about 6 oz of milk!

Vince is getting a little better at eating-I have been mixing some rice cereal with applesauce and he likes that very much. He has also had turkey with turkey broth, sweet potatoes, and green beans. So far, everything has been a hit! Savannah is a great big sister to Vince. She loves to help and interact with him. When we read books, he sits on one leg and she sits on the other...he will try to grasp her hand and she allows him to pull her hair too. Right now she is tolerant, hopefully it will continue.

Savannah is in school Monday through Thursday, so the Jordans invited us over to their house for some backyard fun. Savannah enjoyed playing with Evan in the pool and on the playset-they each like playing pretend, so yesterday's setting was Neverland starring Peter Pan and Wendy. In the picture Alex is wearing Vince's "dew-rag" which is also a pirate hat. Alex kept saying "grrrr" when we first put it on him.

Mid-June Update

Savannah told her teachers that we got her this shirt from our trip. They asked her what it said and she looked down like she was reading it and replied "out of town"

We have had a busy week-Jeff and I went to a conference out in Las Vegas last Tuesday and returned late Saturday night. Nana and the kids had a great time while we were gone! Savannah and Nana decorated this cake for us and we have been enjoying it for the past couple of days.

Vince had his 4 month checkup today. He weighs 14 lbs and is 26 and 1/4 inches long now. I hope to find Savannah's sheets from when she was his age so that we can compare the two of them. We got the "go-ahead" from Dr Bush to feed Vince rice cereal, so I have included a few pictures from that. I couldn't tell if he actually liked the mixture or not-he is teething and I think the rubbery spoon felt great against his gums. Be sure to notice how much cereal was on his bib! In the pictures he looks a little puney. He got 4 shots at the doctor's office today and isn't feeling well this afternoon. Maybe tomorrow I will have better pictures to document his feedings!

Before he started eating. Bib compliments of G-Mama from Alaska!

Savannah took this picture of me feeding Vince. He looks dazed!

Happy Father's Day!

Grandaddy with Savannah and Vince

Little Vincey enjoying the outdoors

Savannah, Evan, and Alex enjoying strawberry ice cream cones on the front porch


The Jordan's came to visit one day last week and we had some ice cream cones. The kids loved eating them after playing in the sprinkler. I think they all slept well that night! Vince enjoyed sitting in his bouncy seat on the back porch under the ceiling fan.

We have had a wonderful weekend-Nana and Grandaddy came to town on Friday afternoon and spent Father's Day Weekend with us. Grandaddy flew back to Charlotte today and Nana will be in Macon for the week.


Jeff and Savannah rode to church together yesterday and she often times likes to say short prayers in the car. She prayed yesterday: "Jesus, please wish God a Happy Father's Day." Have a wonderful week, we look forward to posting more soon!

Swimming Lessons

Jeff with Savannah and Vince in Roger and Toni's pool
The prized whale stamps that Mrs Julie gives for good work!

Savannah and Mrs Julie after the last day of swim class



Savannah waiting her turn and sucking her thumb!



They dive through this hoop and then she leads them to the side of the pool with it

We didn't plan our annual trip to see Thomas the Tank Engine this Memorial Day weekend and the following week because Savannah was enrolled for swim lessons at the Bragg Swim School. She started her lessons on Memorial Day and she went everyday for two weeks (Mon-Fri). The classes were 30 minutes long and there were a total of 6 kids in her class. The first day was a nightmare...evidently Savannah cried most of the time. After that, she did really well. Her biggest fear had been of going to the deep end; by the end of the first week they were lining up to go off the diving board! We have been enjoying time at Roger and Toni's pool after swim lessons so that Jeff could work with her on her fears.

I have put together a short video of Savannah at the pool, hopefully this will give you an idea of what she is up to!

Our Hosts with the Mosts!

Anne is one of Hal and Mark's neighbors and loved holding Vince!
She came over at 7:30 on Saturday morning to see him before we left town
Changed into the travelling clothes and ready for the road!

Savannah and Samantha playing dress-upVince in mid-sentence
Vince and Gage relaxing at Honey and Uncle Harold's house

Lauren dressing up too!


Hal and Mark poolside
Jordan, Katherine, and Lauren in the pool
Katherine, Lauren, and Samantha

Many thanks to Cousins Hal and Mark and Aunt Jean and Uncle Harold for their hospitality this past week! Vince and I stayed with Hal and Mark while Savannah and G-Mama stayed at Honey and Uncle Harold's for the duration-it was very nice of Cousin Mary Beth to bring her girls over to play and help entertain Savannah while I was at my dentist appointments...that is a plural! (too much to do in one day, so we had to break it up)

G-Mama's cousins Roy and Darlene came to visit from Bushnell, FL one morning and everyone enjoyed visiting with them. Cousin Jordan came over for a few nights and hung out with the family and Savannah loved playing with her in the pool! We all had a great time being able to enjoy our time together, grilling out, and just laughing. Thanks again!