That "Other Kid"...

So, if you have been following the blog you may have noticed that there has been a lot of talk about Jack lately. Soccer, school plays, loose teeth, etc. So much so that you might wonder what happened to that "other kid" lol
So, this post is for my little man, Drew. Let me tell you what's new in the life of Andrew Joseph Welch. He is currently 43lbs and is a whopping 3'7" tall (last time I measured...lol). His best friend is Nicklaus Smith. I make him an egg and cheese english muffin every morning for breakfast. He hates to get up in the morning. He still climbs in my bed around 4am and bed hogs my bed (although the last 2 nights he has not come in). His favorite movies are Star Wars. He has a pet Hamster he named Hidey because he hides and a fish named Dori. He loves to cuddle. He would wear crocs everyday if I let him. He likes to wear ties. He is in Pre-K at Discovery Point and his teachers names are Ms Beth & Ms Monica. He is slowly learning to write his name. He will do most anything you ask him to, but he needs to do it at his own pace. He wants to ride a horse. He hates to brush his teeth and would just rather eat the toothpaste. He can eat more pizza than Jack and I combined. He loves treasure hunts. He requests "Can't Touch This" everyday after we drop Jack off for the 1 mile ride from Jack's school to his school for his "Pre-School Mommy & Drew Jam Session" (Yes, it includes dancing and singing and is the perfect length for the ride). He can entertain himself. He is an amazing little boy and my life would not be the same without him. I love you, Andrew! xoxo

Zoo Atlanta

School was out on Monday so we decided to take the kids to the zoo. It was Margarita, Andres and Lucas. Jen and Regan. Jack, Drew and I. The weather was great, the kids were great and everyone had a really nice day. It was nice to get the kids together outside school. Jack, Regan & Andres were all in the same Kindergarten class together and fortunately Jack and Regan are together this year in 1st grade, but Andres changed schools so it was nice that Regan and Andres got to spend some time together.

The kids waiting for their pizza

Jack was a little jealous at first about sharing Regan. He denied it but I think this picture says it all...lol

Drew's favorite part was the flamingos

Jack and Mommy feeding the birds

Game 4...WIN!

It was a 4-3 bittersweet victory on Saturday for Jack's team. He was excited to win but he played against one of his best friends, Matthew. Matt's Mom, Lisa and I got a kick out of the two of them on the field playing against each other. They were hilarious. The looks they threw each other when one got the ball or out ran the other...priceless! They have been friends since they were in daycare together so it is really fun to watch them grow into crazy little boys! Great game, Jack & Matt! Well Done! :)Jack & Matthew

Thank you, Jack!!

As some of you may know I started a new position on Monday. I changed Divisions at CDC and took a position as a Public Health Analyst at the Community Guide. (www.thecommunityguide.org) Take a look if you'd like. :)
Anyway, Jack asked me how my new desk was and I told him I hadn't had time to unpack anything from my old desk yet because I had been doing a lot of reading so my area was really kinda boring. When I picked him up yesterday from school he gave me this picture and he told he this picture was for for me to put up at my new office since it was Fall and I love Fall the most. "I even made you pumpkins, Momma!"

He was right. Fall is my favorite and that sweet boy made my space even better!

A close-up of his masterpiece

Fall Festival

The Boys and I joined The Naquin Family for a Fall Festival on Sunday and they got to enjoy their first hayride of the season. It was a beautiful day. We played outside, had great food and got our faces painted. Well, the kids did. :) The weather was gorgeous and in the high 60's. We are all happy fall is here! Here are a few pictures from the day. Andrew, Jack, Andres & Lucas

Jack & Drew on the hayride

Jack's soccer ball face paint

Game 3...Tie

It was a great game and we thought it was going to be a 3-2 win right up to the end but in the last seconds (literally) the other team scored and the game ended with a score of 3-3. They played a great game. Jack scored a goal and had a great assist to Cooper. We were short a player so he played a little more than usual so he was exhausted. We played in the 4:30 time slot which is I think good and bad. Good because they play in the shade, bad because it's 4:30 and they were a little tired. Regardless, they all did great and I'm really proud of all of them. It's really great to see them come together and work as a team over the past few weeks! Great game, Boys!

I told Jack to run upstairs when we got home and hop in the shower and when I went upstairs, this is how I found him...lol

Friday Night Movie Night

As some of you may know Friday night is usually Friday Night Movie night. Well, last night we watched a movie that was given to me as a gift from my CDC team as a going away gift on Thursday. I took a new position in a different division and start on Monday and the team that I worked with took me to lunch on Thursday and gave me a gift and also gave the boys a gift. Very sweet. So, we watched Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs in 3D last night for our movie night. Thank you, Health Partners Outreach Team. The boys loved the movie! I'll miss you guys but I WILL NOT miss the on-call and Blackberry. lol ;)