The Fab Four X 2

The Fab Four refers to Denver, Jack, Matthew and Carson. They have been the best of friends for years and when they get together it is entertaining to watch. More than that though the friendships these boys have made have brought me 3 of my closest friends, their Moms. Whom have all helped me tremendously over the last few years, especially this last year. They are amazing woman and I am lucky to know them. They have been a shoulder, they have been an ear but they have also given it to me hard and straight when sometimes I didn't want to or think I could hear it. They are no nonsense woman whom I admire and love very much! Kristin, Lisa and Tammy...Thank you for everything! xoxo

The Boys in Pre-K

December 2008

The Boys

Novemer 2010

Kristin, Me, Lisa & Tammy

"Terapia" ;)

A horse drawn carriage...Nov 28

The boys and I did a little Christmas shopping and we were lucky enough to stumble across a horse drawn carriage. As you can probably imagine, Andrew was super excited to go for a ride. So, after our ride we got off and grabbed some ice cream. No hot chocolate for these boys...ice cream it was! :) It was another great day!

Happy Thanksgiving - November 25

Happy Thanksgiving from Georgia! The boys and I had a great day at Bumpa and Christy's house! We played outside, had a fabulous dinner and enjoyed time with family! We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving too!

Mommy & her Boys

What handsome little guys!

My other favorite guy!

Soccer Awards - November 17

What a great and successful season it was. Jack's team did really well and they worked well as a team. You could really see the difference from the beginning of the season to the end. I'm really excited for the spring because they will all be frozen and will play together again. The picture above is of Coach Martha giving Jack his "bobble head trophy". She said a few words about him and referered to him as Mr. Magic because he is so quick he gets from one side of the field to the other so fast it's "like magic". He smiled big when he heard that. Congratulations to Jack and the Rapids on a very successful season and thank you to Coach Martha and Coach Ken! We had a great time!

Jack lost his first tooth...YAY!

Jack has been waiting a long time for this day!! His friends all have mouths full of missing teeth and he really wanted to lose it before he turned 7 but today was the day! We all made guesses when he would lose it (Me, Jack, Drew, Bumpa & Christy) and Christy actually got it right! How crazy is that? Here are a few pictures... It's really hard to see the hole because his other tooth was already growing in behind it...look closely...

Drew, Mommy & Jack all super excited about his tooth and getting ready to put his tooth under his pillow

Jack wrote the tooth fairy a letter and we decided the best place to put it was on his bed. I know you can't see what it says so here it is..."Dear Tooth Fairy I lost my first tooth. I was very excited check under my pillow it will be their. Hope you like my first tooth!! From Jack" I thought that was so cute but I was more impressed that he wrote that all on his own!

My baby is growing up!!!

Thank goodness for Grandparents!!

Jack was awarded the Welch All Star award for 1st grade. I'll put a little information about what that means below but to say I am proud of him would be a huge understatement. The thing is, I wasn't able to go to his awards program. I didn't find out about it until the night before and I had meeting I couldn't move. It was one of those days when you just can't seem to do it all. Anyway, thank goodness for Grandparents!! My Dad and Christy went and Jack was so happy to see them! Thank you, Bumpa and Christy! Once again, you saved me! xoxo

Jack getting his award

Christy, Jack & Bumpa

Payton & Jack
Payton won the award for 4th grade! :) How great is that?!?!

Here is a little about the All Star program...

Welch All Star Character Program
This year we have piloted our first ever character program where 2 children are
chosen from each class each month based on their outstanding character and leadership
abilities. There are 6 criteria that each child must meet in order to be nominated
by their teacher.
1. Exhibiting the Welch Standards that are set
2. Seeking out opportunities to help others in class
3. Being a leader among other students
4. Working hard and doing his/her best.
5. Having a positive attitude
6. Having school spirit
Once a child is chosen, they are invited to an assembly to hear a speaker who
encourages them to be a leader in their home, community and school.
They are given a certificate and a Welch All Star Character t-shirt. Also,
their picture is taken, which is printed in the Newnan Times Herald. After
this, they get to enjoy popcorn and lemonade. This is all to say thank you
for being a role model to the other kids in the school and hopefully to encourage
others to want to be more like them.

Great Game, Jack!!!

Jack had his best game of the year. They won 12-3 and the team played really well together. Jack scored 4 goals and had 3 assists. I really wish I had taped that game. He has come really far this season and has really improved. Great game, Jack! His game was at 10:30 Saturday morning so when it was over it was time for lunch so I let him choose and of course he picked Moe's...shocking! Jack enjoying his burrito and letting you know about his goals...crazy kid!

Drew was enjoying the win too!

5 boys and a sleepover...

Denver, Matthew, Jack, Andres & Carson

As you all know Jack was gone on his actual birthday so I didn't get to have a party for him like we usually do. What I decided would work best because everyones schedules were so crazy was a sleepover. So...I took it on and they did really well. This is a great group of boys and they have been friends for years. Even through different schools, classes, sports, they have stayed close. They are a cute group to watch. Although after you watch the videos I think you'll agree that sleepovers were meant for the tamer crowd...they were meant for the girls. lol :)

Here's before bed after all the sugar...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf-R9evEUsI

Here's the next morning...clearly the sugar is still going strong...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DdHPgNEpk

Disney Cruise Videos

So here are a few videos like I promised. Linking them to the actual blog was not working. I think maybe the files were too big so I put them on YouTube instead. So here are the links. Hope you like them.

This first one is of the boys at the end of our snorkeling adventure in Castaway Cay. I am holding all 3 masks and snorkels in my hands and trying to get away from these little monkeys...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxmtCkwSsKU

This is of Jack and I going up and in the air in Nassau while we were parasailing. Enjoy! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAYWCTL4GXo

October 30, 2010 - Castaway Cay, Bahamas - Disney Wonder Cruise

Welcome to Castaway Cay! We LOVED this island! We had such a great day!

Mom & Jack snorkeling

Jack snorkeling

Drew wore the mask for about 10 minutes and then it broke. We were not pleased!

Drew kept trying to jump on me. Funny thing is I was the one with no life jacket.

Grandma snorkeling

One of the views of the beach

I tried SO hard to get some pictures of the boys. Drew was having NO PART of it!!

Surprise!! Here was my attempt at our 2010 Christmas card...As you can see it is not a keeper. Drew said he could not see in the sun! Oh well...

Captain Hook was waiting to "capture" the passengers as they got back on the ship.

The boys hit the showers before heading back to the ship

October 29, 2010 - Parasailing with Jack - Disney Wonder Cruise

Jack and I went parasailing for his 7th birthday. He was a little nervous at first but once we got in the air he didn't seem all that impressed. lol He said he could see TONS of stingrays in the water below and was more concerned about landing on them. We had a great time. I took a short video as well. Enjoy! :) Jack & Mommy very high in the air

Getting ready...look at that nervous smile.

There we are...

Drew was cheering us on from the boat with Grandma.

October 29, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas - Disney Wonder Cruise

The boys acting crazy in the taxi back to the ship

I think I'm old because Drew did not understand why the phones were in these boxes...YIKES!!

Toy Story show

Drew on the beach in Nassau

Jack swimming in Nassau

Mommy and her Boys in Nassau

Jack was jammin in the Nassau marketplace

Our amazing servers for dinner

The boys acting crazy leaving the room

The boys ready for the Pirate Party

Pirate Party

October 29, 2010 - Happy 7th Birthday Jack!

Happy 7th Birthday Jack! Welcome to Nassau! What a fun day we had. Beach, sun, parasailing, pool, pirate party, Toy Story show. Wow, I don't remember my 7th birthday or any birthday being like that. Hope you had great day, Jack! I love you!

One of my favorites after we got off the boat in Nassau

Jack's cake after the dining staff sang him Happy Birthday at Dinner.

October 28, 2010 - Disney Wonder Cruise

I took the boys on the Disney Wonder cruise to the Bahamas for Jack's 7th Birthday! We had a great time! Andrew has already asked what we are doing for his birthday and I told him we would do something fantastic when he turned 7! I guess I have a little time! :) So, we headed to Florida Wednesday night after we picked my Mom up from the airport. The boys were super excited that Grandma was coming since they don't get to see her too often. The cruise left Port Canaveral on Thursday and came back on Sunday. We drove home and got back at 5pm. Just in time for trick or treating so needless to say it was a busy, busy weekend. I split up the posts by days. Hope you enjoy it! I have been trying to attach video but I'm having a hard time. That may come later. Enjoy! :) Disney Wonder

Jack & Drew getting ready for the drill!

Jack & Drew after we set sail from Florida.

Loving the Mickey pool!

One of the many character visits

Mommy & her boys watching the water go by after dinner!