Spelling Test

Morgan had her first test today. It was a spelling test! Here's Morgan on her way to school:

Can you believe my baby girl is taking tests already?! She did such a great job, every word was correct! Great job, Morgan!!!

We're so proud of you! ;)

Sunglass Babies

Her hair is getting so long & she's getting so big!

David's 1st pair of shades. He's one cool dude, and happy about it too!

Ok, so Alex didn't want to keep his on for the pics, but he's handsome too!

Dancing Princess

It's that time of year again! Dance has begun. Morgan is at a new studio this year. There were several things last year that kept her out for the season. She's just starting everything new this year! A new school, new teacher, new friends, new studio, new schedule. She is taking ballet, gymnastics, jazz/hip-hop & tap. She's taking a combo class this year. If things go well maybe we'll split them next year so she can do more than one dance for the recital. Speaking of recitals, her pics are in April and the recital is in May. So many things to look forward to!!!

Elmo & the Bookaneers

Sunday we took the boys to SeaWorld to see Elmo & the Bookaneers. Alex LOVES Elmo. He seemed a little overwhelmed at the show, too much going on. He never seemed too excited. At home he squeals and jumps and claps when he sees Elmo. I know he liked it though, he cried at the end when the characters walked off the stage. This was David's first trip to SeaWorld. We took Alex a lot younger, but it's just been too hot lately.

The boys on the way over:

The Show:

Alexander's 1st ride on the carousel:

1st Day of 1st Grade

WOW! I can't believe it, the 1st day of 1st grade has come and gone! What a day! Morgan was so excited about going to a new school, with new friends & a new teacher (who is NOT mean)! She seemed a little anxious last night. She didn't go to sleep for 2 1/2 hours after she went to bed. This morning I could tell she was tired, but very happy about getting ready. I packed her lunch in her new lunch box. She started getting a little nervous before it was time to leave. She said she was "just a little bit scared. Scared that someone will be mean to me. But I'm not scared of someone being nice to me." How sweet!

Like her bag? She picked it all by herself, and loves how big it is!

Grandma made a special pencil cake just for our little 1st grader!

It's yummy!

Momma & Morgan

She came home and told us all about her 1st day. She made new friends. Her teacher was nice to her, not mean at all! Morgan can't wait for her 2nd day of 1st grade. She already has homework. She has to read one book today. They put in her assignment book that she has to do the registration papers too, guess Mom has homework tonight! Thanks to Grandma & Papa for sharing our special day. Tonight we dine on Tacos, Morgan's favorite!

Sick Children

What a bummer! The last week of summer vacation and all the kids are taking turns getting sick. Morgan came down with some stomach thing Monday morning. It was something going around her mother's house. So, she spent all of Monday and Tuesday in bed. She finally started feeling better yesterday. We've all had some cold passed around our house. It hit David & me for almost 2 weeks. The boys had it but seemed to get over it. Now all of a sudden baby David has a come and go stuffy nose. Alex & David started with a cough yesterday. David's got pretty nasty during the night. Alex had some nastiness to his this morning, too. So, I took the boys to the doctor. They both have their right ears a little pink. There was no congestion in Alex's chest but she thought she heard some in David's. She gave both of them some antibiotics & they got a new nebulizer. It's so cute, a penguin, and the carry case is an igloo! I was going to wait to see how Alex did before I gave him the antibiotics, but he woke from his nap with a fever.

So, needless to say, I don't have a whole lot of fun stuff to blog about this week! Morgan did get registered for school yesterday. I can't believe summer vacation is almost over. I think it sucks, I'm going to miss her like crazy. I'll post some back-to-school pictures soon!

Papa

Today my Daddy is having surgery on his neck. The kids have been to see him several times since he was admitted Friday. We wanted to go see him this morning and take him his new slippers, but Morgan is sick. Sorry Daddy, wish we could be there! Our prayers are with you! Everyone else, say a prayer for my Daddy!

Aunt Sarah's B-Day

Today we went to David's mom's house for Sarah's birthday. We had sandwiches, fruit, chips and drinks, oh, and the kids had lots of fun! We all spent most of our time in the pool. It was SO hot! Happy Birthday, Sarah!

Grandma with my niece Amber and nephew Tim:

My nephew Christopher:

Silly Girl!

Wildlife Detective Training Academy

We all went to the zoo today. We went with Kristy, William & their two girls, Kaylie & Makenzie. Kaylie is Morgan's BEST FRIEND. Kristy is one of my good friends from high school. The Brevard Zoo just opened a new exihibit called the Wildlife Detective Training Academy. It's an awesome indoor play/learning area for the children. They all get to put on lab coats, pick "animals" from the kennels and investigate what's wrong with the animal, a lot like playing doctor. They also have some real animals in there, which the zoo keepers bring out for the kids to learn about. There's a huge sand pit where the kids can dig for "bones." It was great fun, the best part, it's all inside!

The kids all fed the giraffes while we were there. Morgan and Kaylie went everywhere together. After our trip to the zoo we went to Denny's to cool off and enjoying a relaxing lunch.

That's right, Alex is letting someone else hold him!

Splash Pool

The kids finally got to play in their new splash pool. I think we need to get something bigger for Morgan, but she enjoyed playing with Alex. The pool is so awesome because it's not deep so I don't have to worry too much about Alexander. They played for about an hour then we came in to feed the littlest guy. I was going to send them back out before lunch but the storms have moved in early today.

Mommy, I can't get on the slide!