Couch Potatoes

Those of you who know Wes won't believe this picture!! He NEVER sits around watching TV. (Unless, of course, Alabama is playing... but that's a given!) I just couldn't pass up this Sony moment!! Cole sat on the couch with Wes for about 15 minutes or more without moving. At one point, he even had his legs crossed at his ankles... LOL!! He looks like such a big boy... channel surfing with Daddy! : )

First Day of School... Ahoy Mateys!!

Cade had his first day of school yesterday. Pell City does things a little different for the Kindergarten students. They invite the girls only to a Princess Tea Party the first day and the boys only to a Pirate Party on the second day. This gives the teachers and the students a chance to have a little more one on one before the first full week. Cade had a BLAST at the Pirate Party. Several of the boys dressed up... Cade included. They used a special "treasure map" to take a tour of the school. They ate "pirate food" (fish sticks, goldfish crackers, and root beer). Even with all the "pirate fun," he told us that his favorite part of the day was "PG" (aka PE) and seeing the chickens in our outdoor classroom (yes, we have a chicken coop with real chickens!!) I am so thankful to have him there with me. I saw a lot of teary-eyed mommas this week. I can't imagine having to leave my little boy at "big school" by himself without people I know. I guess I will be crying when Cade gets on the bus to head over to the middle school for 5th grade!! I am sure that will be here before I know it!! Enjoy the pictures...

Ready for the big day...

Cade and Ty... ready to walk to class

Cade and Ms. Whitten

Ahoy mateys... it's Pirate Cade

Back to the Beach!

We took one last trip to the beach before heading back to school this week. I refuse to call this a "vacation" because it was far from it!! Taking a 7 month old and a 5 year old on a 5 + hour drive is NOT an enjoyable experience!! We were on the road less than 30 min. when Cade started asking "are we almost there" and "how much longer?" Cole wasn't much better... he started "expressing his opinion" not long after we left home.

Anyway... I did get a couple of pictures of Cade and Cole (just not together... that is an ordeal in itself!!) and a cute video of Cole crawling in the sand. He is trying to put some in his "pocket"... aka... "mouth" : )

Six Flags Trip #2

Well, we went to Six Flags, AGAIN!! It was much cooler on this trip than last time (just a week and a half ago), believe it or not!! It was overcast most of the day with a nice breeze blowing.

We started our day on the Log Jamboree. Next we visited Thomas Town where the kids played and actually got to ride on Thomas! We also rode the Mine Train, the Wheelie, several rides in Bugs Bunny Town, and everyone's favorite... The Monster "Presentation" (that is what Cade calls Monster Plantation... LOL). We didn't get to ride everything but we had a GREAT trip and can't wait to go again!!

Trip to the Zoo

We went to the zoo today with the MOPs group from Cropwell (MOPs = Mothers of PreSchoolers). We had a blast!! We watched the sea lion show and saw lots of animals... monkeys, tigers, lions, camels, etc. We rode the train and the carousel, played in the Foam Zone and the fountains, visited the butterfly exhibit, walked & walked & walked some more, and of course... we sweated a TON... (it was 98 degrees!) Here are a few pics...

P.S. Cole did not make this trip to the zoo... it was just way too HOT for him!! He stayed with my sweet friend, Dorita, and enjoyed the day playing and having fun in the air conditioned luxury of her house!! Thanks again Ms. Dorita... we LOVE you, BUNCHES!! : )

My Little Farmers

I am very proud to show off the hard work of my 2 little farmers! Cade and his daddy planted a small garden this summer and we are finally reaping the benefits. We are picking at least 8-10 ripe tomatoes a day and about 7-8 bell peppers so far. Wes and Cade are also taking care of a watermelon vine that will hopefully produce at least one small melon for Cade to enjoy. They have a pumpkin vine that is full of blooms. Cade is checking it often in hopes of finding a baby pumpkin for the fall.

Cole Crawls... Part 2

Well, Cole has finally mastered "the art of crawling" for sure! Here is a video of him doing what he does best these days.

He is also pulling up so I am sure it won't be long now before he starts trying to take a step or two. Cade walked at 8 months, and it looks like Cole is well on his way to doing the same! : O