Can you see what's different?

Well, Elizabeth definitely can with her new glasses!! She was so amazed today when she finally got them. All I heard for a solid two hours was how she could see things now that she hasn't been able to. She even complained going in to the dr's office to pick them up. She claimed she really didn't want them. Within 1 minute of having them on she started thanking me and telling me how much she loved them!

I think she looks wonderful in them!!!!!

Tropical Storm Fay Part 2

This is the Tropical Storm that never ends!! Until this evening, all we have had is a little rain, cloudy skies, and a small amount of wind. Now, we are getting pounded by rain and the wind is very strong!! Hopefully we won't lose power tonight. Elizabeth finally went back to school today. She has no school tomorrow. Two days of school her first week back. It has to be a record. It's a storm of ups and downs. We are ready for this thing to go away!!!! Let's all hope it picks up speed and leaves soon!!!!!!

Tropical Storm Fay

Here are a few pics of what we saw yesterday with Tropical Storm Fay all around us. We didn't have much activity during the day yesterday, but last night we had lots of wind and rain. We haven't lost power, Internet, or phone...but our cable did go out for awhile late last night. (Don't really understand since our cable, phone, and Internet are all through the same company !?!)

Nobody knows what this crazy storm is going to do next, but since Elizabeth is out of school and most of the other school districts around here went back today we are off to Disney for a little while! I think we are going to visit Magic Kingdom until the next bands arrive!

All of the pics were taken no with no flash so you could experience all the different colors with us! Keep your fingers crossed that the worst part is over for us and pray for those who were really affected by this storm!

First Day of Third Grade

Summer is officially over at our house. Today is Elizabeth's first day of Third Grade!! Oh, where has the time gone?

It really does feel like just yesterday she made her early entrance into our world. Now she is so independent and grown up it seems. Time really does fly!

Banastre is going to miss Elizabeth so much now that she is back in school. Yesterday, he told me he wants to go to school and learn his ABC's too. I may start looking for a part time preschool where he can go one or two days a week.

Our eyes and attention are tuned into Tropical Storm Fay right now. It looks like Elizabeth may not have school every day this week if it stays on track. The current path would bring the worst of the winds right here, so school may be canceled for a day or two! I will keep you informed on how we are doing. We are completely prepared and ready to ride out our first storm since moving!

Conversations with Banastre

Boy is he persistent. This happens at least ten times a day!

Banastre: I want to go to museum and see big dinosaur.

Mom: There's no museums around here with big dinosaurs.

Banastre: I want to go to Nana's house.

Mom: That's a long trip.

Banastre: I want to go to museum and see big dinosaur!!!!

(After finally calming him down and reassuring him that mommy will find him a museum with a big dinosaur, he has this conversation:)

Banastre: I want to go on Safari.

Mommy: Animal Kingdom is very hot right now. Maybe later.

Banastre: Ok, I want to see giraffes, elephants, rhinos, tigers, and pet goats.

I foresee this boy having something to do with animals in the future. He is absolutely obsessed with all animals.

We took him to Animal Kingdom to try and get his mind off of dinosaurs and museums (no, we haven't showed him the dinosaur dig site there yet) but now I think we are all getting just a little tired of the safari ride and the petting station with the goats and sheep!

I hear him waking up. It must be time to start this conversation for the day!

A New Super Hero

The newest Wonder Pet has arrived at our house. Check out his cool new pajamas courtesy of Grandma! He loves the new cape!!!!

A Trip to NC

On July 17 the kids and I loaded up the Jeep and headed up to NC to spend some time with my family and friends. We had a great time! The drive up there and home went pretty good. Especially considering it was just me trying to keep both kids busy in the car so I could concentrate on driving.

While we were there, we visited the Splash Pad in KM, Aunt Mackie and Uncle Danny's house (with guest appearances of Eric, Emily, and Brian), went to church in Indian Trail, went to the Museum with Brandy and her kids, and spent a whole day with my grandparents! We were busy everyday and loved every minute of it

Here the kids are playing at the Splash Pad.Showing off at Nana's house.

Here's a few monkeys playing in a tree!

Ewic and the kids playing croquet.Every day since we have been home all I have heard from Banastre is: "I want to go to Museum and see BIG dinosaur!"Banastre, Elizabeth, Chaise, and LoganEverybody's favorite attraction of the day..the baby bobcat.

Banastre has renamed this bear, it is now known as the Chocolate Bear.We visited Bessie Mae again...but I don't think she remembered us!Across the street from my mom and grandparents, Mr. Jim has horses. On our last day there, Granny took the kids over to see the horses. Banastre was enthralled!!!
Family picture time. Mom and Lauren have a lot more pics that came out a lot better. Unfortunately, my cd of their pics did not burn correctly...so I will post more family pics when I get them!We had a great time and can't wait to go back again!