V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N 2010

Finally our vacation had arrived. We had a blast in Myrtle Beach, SC with my MIL Sandi. It was a great vacation and the boys were awesome. We left on Monday, June 21st and we got to the hotel about 11:00 am. Which is a little early to the hotel standards check in policy. So we met Sandy at Chili's and had a quick lunch. Finally was able to check in. Of course, I have to unpack before we do anything else. The boys love to go out onto the balcony. Sandi and I went grocery shopping, while Darrel took the boys on a tour of the hotel. When we got back we notice that the boys were eyeing the ocean. So we decided to take a WALK on the ocean. The walk ended up being a playtime in the ocean. The boys had so much fun. Karson would hike up his shorts so they would not get wet. They both got soaked. Needless to say, the boys went to bed easily that night.

The boys woke up bright and early on Tuesday. They got up and put their swim trunks on. And it was time to go to the ocean. Karson and Jackson were not afraid of the ocean, which was very scary. The bigger the waves, the bigger the smiles on their faces. They were learning how to jump waves. Even though, building sandcastles was not on Darrel's or mine best architect jobs. We sure did have fun playing with the boys. After hours in the ocean it was time to hit the lazy river. My boys sure did love being lazy floating around. Time for the pool, we are now experiencing swimming without life jackets for short periods of time. They are both doing very well holding their breaths under the water. Hopefully we can do some swimming lessons soon. If you ask the boys what was their favorite time on the trip. They both will say PUTT-PUTT. Very first time for them to play putt-putt. They were excited and we only lost one ball into the water. I think we may have the next Tiger Woods on our hands!!! We also went by the Air Force Base. The boys seem to enjoy that very much too. Then afterwards we went to specialty store and the boys got their first boogie boards.

What a busy, tiring but AMAZING day we spent together. Morning time was of course at the beach and pool. But we got ready earlier, and headed out to Barefoot Landing. We walked around to different shops and waited in line at the Tiger Safari. Even though, it was only about 3 minutes, it was a great adventure we took. We got to hold an white tiger and a little monkey. We were able to take photos. And monkey was just too cute to pass up. The boys love petting the cub tiger and Darrel was able to feed a tiger with a baby bottle. After that we went to the Family Kingdom. After searching forever for a parking space, we finally got in. The boys were super stoke about riding rides. They love the bumper carts and ferris wheel. And most of all they love the roller coaster. I have a feeling we will not be able to go to amusement park next year. I believe Karson is going to be over the height requirement and Jackson will be too short. So instead of having them riding different rides, we will just avoid the situation till they are in the same height requirements.

Spending our last day at the beach and pool all day. We had lots of fun of relaxing in the water and just watching the boys play. Just a beautiful day and hoping it would never end. We searched for seashells, made more sandcastles, and jump into the pool. Of course getting a little tan never hurts either. And my mother in law decided to look a little silly too. I swear you just can't take these older folk anywhere. Maybe we should pay for her to get the lasik eye surgery.

Overall it was a great vacation. Thanks to Sandi for joining us this year, and making special memories for the boys.

Mail Man!!!

Jackson apparently believes the mail man buys him clothing. While we were at his eye dr. appt. Another patient told Jackson that she thought he was cute in his new outfit. Jackson replies with this "Thank You!! The mail man buys my clothes and brings to me" Granted, he is logically right on one part. The mail man does bring him clothes very frequently. But, only because, I order clothes online through Children's Place(they have the best clearance online!!) So when the UPS man knocks on the door. Jackson and Karson know the box and they are in love b/c they have new clothes!!!

Last T-Ball game of spring 2010

Well, we finally came to an end of the spring 2010 t-ball season. It was very exciting time to watch our little boys play t-ball for the first time. Karson made a huge improvement. He loves t-ball just gets a little bored playing in the outfield. Hopefully his attention spanned will improve when he starts preschool this fall. Karson learned how to throw the ball farther and knows what feet to plant while throwing. When Karson first started playing this spring, he had a horrible time slinging the bat. We tried everything to convince him to drop the bat. Finally, after much contemplating, Darrel and I came up with a solution. We told Karson, if he slung the bat one more time, all his toys will be thrown away. And from that moment on, he did not drop the bat, he carefully placed it on the ground. And smiled each time running to first place. This past game, one of the players dad, stood with Karson in the outfield. Eventually, Darrel had to come out there, b/c Karson was so occupied by the father's tattoo's on his arm. It was pretty funny moment for us :) Karson was asking Chris what was on his arm. And why he did that. He was amazed by the colors. Chris decided to tell Karson that he let his son Jordan color his arm with a marker. We are now waiting for Karson to ask us to color our arms.

Jackson is nothing but all smiles out on the field. He loves playing in any positions. But his favorite by far is the middle(pitcher) even though mommy gets scare with him that close to the batters. Love watching Jackson race to get the balls and throw them to first base. Its so cute to watch Jackson hit the ball, and run as fast as he can.

MY LITTLE ARTIST

The boys room needed some pictures. I figure the best picture that could go into their room, would be pictures they make. So we bought canvases and finger paint. Even though the boys share a room. Each side of the room is different colors. Both have the x-games theme. Karson's is green, orange, and brown colors. And Jackson's is black, red and white. So they each got those colors to paint with. We spent about two hours painting and they had a ball. They took their time and enjoy it. They learn when you mix certain colors together; they turn into another color. They thought that was awesome. Words of advice, when you mix red, black and white together. You get PURPLE. But Jackson loves it. So now the pictures are hanging over their beds and they are proud of their artistic ability's!!!

Mommy has eyes in the back of her head!!!

Past couple days I have been catching Karson in an lie. Well, I started today, whenever I asked him something and he lies. I say "Karson I saw you". Karson replies "oh I am sorry" I automatically go "Karson I saw you" on everything. And it always ends up with "oh, I am sorry" I love it. I hope this will continue onto those dreadful teenage years.

Triple Coupons!!!

So some friends of mine got me hooked on coupons. Nether less to say I am addicted!!! So now every Sunday I can't wait to clipped my coupons and organized and patiently wait for triples. But this week, it is a double whammy!! Two different stores are having triples. I hit Lowes Food store last night!! I was super excited at my final amount. I also hit CVS, Walgreens, and Rite-Aid. CVS actually lets you do Register Rewards and coupons while Walgreens does not. So CVS get my two thumbs up!! Walgreens, boo on you!!!









Lowes order:




Lysol Toilet cleaner




Silk Soy Milk




Lysol Orange Cleaner




Lysol Wipes




Lysol Kitchen Cleaner




Sargon Slice Deli Swiss Cheese




Mahatma Rice




Mahatma Rice




Reynolds Alumina Wrap




Fiber one cereal




Carpi Sun Juice Boxes




(6) Yoplait Yogurts




Grill Mates season rub




Folgers Breakfast Blend




Colgate 360 toothbrush




Tyson chicken Nuggets




Glade Relax




Scotts Flushable Wipes




Mahatma spicy Chicken









Total I spent for Lowes food $16.00. The best part I was able to share half of it with our church for the food pantry!!!









Walgreens:




Eyebrow Trimmer




Quatro Razor




M& M's




Orange Fingernail polish




Tone Body Wash









Total for Walgreens $7.31









Cvs:




Irish Spring Soap




Old Spice Deodorant (2)




Intuition Razors for women




Lady Speed Stick




Colgate whiting toothpaste




Arm & Hammer dryer sheets (2)




Skin Intimate Shaving Creme




Total for CVS $5.23









Rite Aid




Schick Razor for men




(3) Avenno Lotions




Lady speed stick




Stayfree




(2) ToyStory Easter baskets for the boys!!!




$6.99

So I got all of this for less than $35.00 and save over $120.00 combined!!!

So I am super hooked!!!!!

Are my babies really going to start school?

So we found out last week, that our little baby boys will be starting school on July 26. Even though it is preschool, it is a huge step. Has it already been that long, that my little babies are old enough to go to school. They are super excited, daddy is super excited, and mommy is super scared!! Don't get me wrong, I think it will be nice to have a LITTLE break, but 5 days a week for 7 hours a day. WOW that is way too long to be away from my boys. We have three months before they start, and I am already panicking about what is going to happen. Are we separating them, the school wants to separate them, I am worried for their little hearts. They have been attach to each other since they were in my belly. It has to be hard for them, it breaks my heart thinking of them being apart. On the other hand, it will help them to become more independent and not depend on each other. Maybe they will have their own little friends. But what if one doesn't make friends, and he wont even have his brother there to protect them. The school we decided on is a 5 star school in North Carolina. It is the only 5 star in the county. And they let them bring their own lunch box. Some other ones we checked doesn't allow for preschoolers to bring their own lunch. But I am already making different lunch list to get prepared. We have so much we have to buy in such little time. I know they will survived, but will I?