Road trip

We took the most amazing road trip in July 2012. Started out with a 4 am wake up to drive to Memphis. I thought that the kids would eventually fall back asleep. Thought being the key word. 😩
When we stopped for lunch I gave the kids some 'vitamins' that made them sleepy and they slept the rest of the way. We did the corny very touristy stay at the heart break hotel complete with a heart shaped pool. Visited Elvis' home and Sun Record studio too.
Next was Lexington, KY just for sleep. Then on to D.C. We saw everything! I must say seeing the world through your children's eyes is the best thing. We walked a lot. I will never forget D.C. When you ask the kids what their favorite part was, they say the hotel. However, I did splurge on a great place that was totally worth it!
Next was Gettysburg. Which was just finishing up a re-enactment to the kids were able to see some soldiers.
Then we visited friends and family in Pennsylvania.
Headed to North Carolina for rest at a cousins, Georgia to an Uncle and Aunts to get out on the boat, swim and play with distant cousins.
And ended in Alabama to see Josh's little sister.
I must say I did warn the kids and explain, just when you think we've been in the car too long, it will be longer still. And seriously only heard, "are we there yet?" One time only.
This was fun.

Presidents

James was obsessed with presidents. Knew so many random facts about them it was astonishing. At the end of his kindergarten year he dressed up as Abe and read The whole Gettysburg address. It was awesomeness.

Future bride

This happened. And I'm so glad. I had this bad idea in my head about my wedding dress. Mainly because I was the ripe old age of 19 when I picked it out(no taste). However my mom and I got it out that day and Scarlett was obsessed. I must say changed my whole mindset. That dress is pretty. And she looks just delightful in it too!

Catch up

One of the original purposes of this blog was to help me document life with these kids. So I'm going way back here in the photo files, so things may be hazy, but these kids are just too cute.

So....

It's been a bit. Let's see if I can catch you up to speed. I have a 7 year old 2nd grader. And a 6 year old kindergartner. Um, that's too big. Sloooooow down life.

6 years old.

My baby boy is 6. And it is good. A few days after this birthday, we noticed 2 loose teeth. Yay!
No party is complete without a Civil War cake at Chuck E. Cheese.

So far this month he has memorized all the U. S. Presidents, and we're jumping head first into superheroes.

New Orleans

I had a lovely client get married in New Orleans on St. Patrick's Day. So Josh and I headed that way a few days early and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Lots of seafood, walking, and people watching. I will be back.