Ft. Fisher Picnic

Emma and Leah helped us get ready for our picnic!!

We decided to go to Ft. Fisher for a picnic on Memorial Day. We use to go down there once a week when we were younger, and have a picnic with Peto and her kids and Mama and us (that sounds really back woods, so I am going to leave the comment, because I am laughing right now writing it). We decided to get one of those throw away grills and cook some hot dogs. I was so excited because I have some of the fondest memories there, and I couldn't wait to take the girls. When we finally lit up the grill, I thought we would burn all of those beautiful trees down. The wind was blowing really hard, and the flames were getting really big. Todd had sand in his hand ready to throw on the thing to extinguish the flames. I held him off, because I didn't really want an ice cold hot dog. Now looking back. It was very scary. Todd said we were going to be in the Federal Prison if we burnt down all of those trees. Finally the flames went down and we were able to cook the hot dogs.

Then we decided to take the food back to the car and take the girls down to the water to put our feet in. On our way back through the trees, we saw this sign. We didn't see it before when we went out there to set up. I really felt like a rebel. Good thing we didn't burn the place down. I can't believe we didn't get a ticket!

Emma loved staying right at the water getting her feet wet. Leah liked to stay in the sand. We had the best time, it was a really great day!!

We ended our day with some sparklers!!

Zip Line Fun!

We went to a cook out at one of Todd's friends house over Memorial Day weekend. This man has a zip line set up in his back yard. It was the craziest thing. Todd got on it first because Paul had just put WD-40 on it the day before. Todd flew down the thing, it went really fast. Do you know that little ole Emma wanted to ride it. I could not believe it. She has really wanted to do some adventurous things lately. She wanted to ride it all by herself. NO! Neither I nor her dad went for this (thankfully Todd agreed with me on this one). Todd told her that she could ride it with him. She got right up there and with no hesitation got on this thing and rode. Here are some pictures of them riding it.

We asked Leah if she wanted to ride. She passed on it. I can't say as I blame her. She did want to get on towards the end of the evening, but only at the bottom of the zip line. It looked like a swing. So Todd put her on it, and let her scoot back and forth on the bottom of the line. She was happy with that, and so was I. She really enjoyed the tire swing. They also went swimming, and jumped on a trampoline. They had a great time, and were well entertained for the afternoon/evening.

Supper at Nana's

Last weekend we went to Nana Sheila's for supper. The kids had a great time, we ate supper and then went for a walk. Leah actually touched an earthworm on the walk, but I didn't have my camera. We went back to get the camera, but the worm was gone. I couldn't believe it got away so fast. Emma wouldn't get close to the worm! I know this shocks you all! This is a picture of Leah enjoying her corn on the cob. Yummy, Yummy, Nana Sheila!

Radishes

Well we finally got to eat something out of our garden. The radishes took over. We decided to pull them up. They started to look like beets. I guess we waited too long. Todd said they had a bite to them. I am not a fan of them, but he really likes them so we planted some for him. I am so excited that we are finally getting something out of all the hard work that we have been putting into the garden. We will be cutting the lettuce soon, and we have a bunch of tomatoes on the bushes. The squash plants are getting really big, and we have one pepper. There are tons of blooms everywhere, so I know that there are veggies right around the corner. I will keep you updated!!

Big Big Girl Bed

Well, we finally got Leah a big big girl bed (her toddler bed was a big girl bed too). She is very excited about it. All though I also think she isn't quite comfortable with it yet. I still have to find a bed skirt to match, but here it is. I thought this quilt was cute, but when I found it on the clearance rack at T.J.Max for $20, it was the cutest thing I had ever seen!! I snatched that thing right up and brought it home to Leah. She was so cute. She wanted me to open it and put it on her right away. She wanted to try it out. I hope she doesn't fall off of the bed. Tonight is the first night that we have had the whole thing put together. For the first couple of days we only had the mattress. We had to wait for the foundation (box spring) to come in. If she falls off, I guess we will have to get a bed rail. She is a very restless sleeper. Flips and flops all over the place. In fact, Emma would like for us to move her to a different wall in the bedroom because she hits the wall all through the night with her arms, legs, feet, head (anything). This disturbs Emma in her room. You should see her sleep. It is the craziest thing I have ever seen. You really don't want to have the pleasure of sleeping with her. You don't get any good rest.

Last Day of School

Today was the last day of school for Leah. I can't believe that it is already here. It just seemed like yesterday that I was pulling up in the parking lot dropping her off for the first time. She didn't even care for the record. I don't think she really understands that she is not going back until the fall. I know she is going to miss Mrs. Karen and her friends. Next year she will be in a totally different part of the building in a 4 year old class room. Where does the time go? She has learned alot and we have been so blessed to have had 2 great teachers this year. Mrs. Ann took a new job at the first of the year, and she got a Mrs. Karen when she went back after Christmas. Even with the change it was a great year, and Leah has really enjoyed it, and I can only hope that she will have another great year starting in the fall. Yeah Leah!! Great job, you have made me some of the cutiest things that I will treasure forever!

Painting

I bought these little things last summer so the kids would have a fun craft to do one day. We just found them and are painting them. Todd decided to get in on the action. Of course he had to make his look like a CAT machine. Men and their toys, they never grow up. I do like the price of this one!! They were really concentrating on them. Even Todd. After a few minutes they were ready to move on to something else. How long can it take to paint a 2" figurine? Emma's is the pony. Leah's is the car. Todd's is... you know which one is Todd's.