I need a vacation!

I know, I know, school has only been in session two weeks, but I'm exhausted! There is so much going on at work that I feel like I haven't stopped running since July 28th! It has been so long since I posted it would take days to write/read a catch up post. Instead, here's the highlights. I'll post pictures this weekend.

* We had a "Family Fun Day" the Friday before I had to go back to work. It was a blast! We went to the zoo, school supply shopping, and to see G-Force. (Great movie by the way!)

*Then school started for the boys. Trevor is now in the second grade and Peyton is in Kindergarten. Both boys like their teachers alot and are excited to be back! Of course, Trevor complains that he has homework and Peyton complains that he doesn't!

*Last weekend Trevor's baseball team won the Governor's Cup here in Vicksburg for the second year in a row. They were 4-0 for the weekend and won all four games by eight or more runs. It's amazing to see 7/8 year old boys with that much talent!

*Morgan started at a new school on Tuesday. She is going to Agape Montesouri. She absolutely loves it! She also loves her new Hannah Montana lunch box and thermos!

I will definitely post pictures this weekend!

Princesses

I am finally getting around to posting pictures of Morgan's birthday! I still don't think she understands that she only has one "real" birthday despite celebrating several different times. Her actual party was tons of fun! She invited three of her little friends over for a "princess" party. The girls all got manicures and pedicures (thanks to Aunt Melanie), makeovers (by me-powder, blush, eyeshadow, and lip gloss), and decorated princess crowns. Then they dressed up in Morgan's costumes for a photo shoot! The girls had a fabulous time and it was surprisingly easy!


Super excited to be eating at Sol-Azteco and having birthday cake!

Posing in her new Sharpay (from High School Musical) dress.

Posing in her new Cinderella gown.

Getting her nails done!
The pretty, pretty princesses!

What princess party is complete without Hannah Montana cupcakes? I know they don't go with the them but she loved them!

Practicing with her new helmet, bat, and balls from Nana and Papa!

Notice the t-shirt! Our little princess loves to be girly but watch out boys... she can be rough and tough too! This is after Trevor's practice Tuesday night!

Randomness

I thought that I would have so much free time this summer that I would get the house totally organized, get caught up on my scrapbooking, and keep the blog updated. What was I thinking?!?!?! I may not be doing any of the above, but I am having a great time with my kids!
This post is going to be pretty random. Sorry!

*Yesterday, my friend Torri and her three kids came over and we all went swimming together. The kids had a great time! Please excuse my hideous swimsuit! I have had it forever but it's all I have! I have been searching around town for a new one but so far no luck. It appears that to by a swimsuit I have to be one of three thing. 1) supermodel skinny/willing to show it all 2) wanting the grandma "skirt to the knees" look 3) or willing to spend $65... on just the top of the tankini! AAGGHH!

* Lately I have this thing about reading books before I see the movie. I am currently reading "My Sister's Keeper". I'm not sure why I originally bought it since the movie trailer made me cry, but it is great! I can't put it down! I've already informed Gene that he has to take me to see it as soon as I finish the book!

* Today Dad and Gene went to play golf in Delhi so Mom and I went shopping (I was hoping to find a swimsuit. Ha Ha Ha). We went to the mall (those of you from Vicksburg just visibly cringed I know) and then to the outlets. I honestly think the people who send clothes to our Carter's outlet live in the North Pole. Seriously people! We don't need long sleeves and fleece in Mississippi until after Christmas! REALLY! It's July! While in the GAP, Trevor came with me to the dressing room so I could try on a few shirts. Between shirts he said, "Mom what's that on your belly button?" I said, "This? Oh, that's a stretch mark. It comes from having three babies." His reply, "Does everybody get them?" Me, "Most everybody." Him,"If you get one of those for every kid you have.... you should have like a hundred huh mom?" Thanks honey! I love you too!

*Last weekend, Trevor's baseball team participated in the BPA State Tournament in Flowood. Trevor's team is a U7 AA team meaning all the kids on his team are 7 and can turn 8 after May 1st. All this to say that last weekend there were only two U7 AA to register for the AA division so they made us play in the 8 year old division (these kids are mostly 8 and some are 9). Nobody expected our boys to do well since they were a year younger, but boy did they prove everyone wrong! Out of eighteen teams the Billies finished third! We were so proud of all of them!

I have more pictures to post but they are still on the camera. I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th!

Happy Birthday Princess!

Where the last three years have gone, I have no idea! Today my little princess is three! She woke me up this morning saying, "Mommy, I not two anymore! I three!" To celebrate today we spent the morning swimming and tonight we are eating at her choice of restaurant. She has informed us it will be "Sol Aztec-O"! Her party is Sunday afternoon and once again she has chosen a princess party. It's going to be small but should be fun!

Happy Birthday Princess! We love you so much!

Rednecks and the Cement Pond

So far, we are having a great summer! It is going way to fast though! Last week, grandma came to visit and brought my cousins, Dusty and Cody. My kids were so excited to see them! My Dad called me Wednesday afternoon and said that there were tons of crawfish in a creek near his deer camp and asked if the boys wanted to come and catch them. I thought it sounded fun so us girls tagged along too. We had a blast! The crawfish were everywhere! The kids doned thick gloves and took to the creek snatching up crawfish and tossing them in buckets. I wasn't very crazy about standing in the creek so I tried out Dad's method of "fishing" for them with turkey neck tied to a string. (I think I am hearing the Beverly Hill Billies theme song right about now!) It actually worked! We were catching 6-7 at a time! We ended up catching enough to cook 4 pot fulls and fill three other coolers! Boy were they Yummy!

"Fishing" for Crawfish




Not into crawfish at all but the water sure is fun!

Cooking and Eating!

That morning we went swimming at our complex. We've been swimming several times this summer already. The kids love it! Trevor

is getting pretty good at swimming alone. Peyton is pretty scared of the water and was spending the whole time on the steps. Last week, however, I convinced him to try floaties. Now he will swim all over the pool! He still doesn't want his head to go under but hopefully we can overcome that soon. Morgan on the other hand is completely fearless when it comes to water. Once I put on her floaties she was all over the pool. She'll even jump off the side, go completely under, and pop back up laughing! She doesn't want anybody to catch her! I guess I better hurry! The kids are begging to go swimming now!

Jumping as long as somebody catches me!

Canonball!

Yelling, "Su-per-girl!" as she jumps in!

PS Trevor's baseball team came in second at the USSSA State Tournament this weekend! I'll be posting to their blog Vicksburg Billies later today!