Masterpieces!

I fly out to California tomorrow so Gigi is here to tend to the kids while Dave is also out of town. What a lifesaver! My Mom's club went to Corks N Canvas tonight and painted "The Red Landscape". Bitsy said she'd never picked up a brush.... but I don't buy it!

Mazes and more

The weather here turned Fall-like finally so Jack got to wear his hoodie for school and Theo moved up to Jack's old jeans :) Gotta love hand-me-downs!! They're the best.

Jack really loves mazes and word finds and has started making his own. Dave gave him some graph paper and he has been in heaven ever since. And I've been finding my way through a lot of mazes. It started out small and now it's elaborate and very long. He just whips them together too! I made one for him and plotted and struggled.... oh dear!

More weekend

While Snoopy took a break on Saturday, the kids and I headed over to my friend Betsy's house. Dave and her husband went to the LSU game and we wrangled 5 kids age 5 and under! There may have been margaritas involved....

Here the boys are sharing their chocolate chip waffle at breakfast after church. Oh to be a kid again!! :)

Soccer Tots

Theo started Soccer Tots on Saturday mornings last weekend. Dave took him and said he spent most of the time running around "like an airplane" but would come back and kick a goal. Yep, sounds about right.

Snoopy returns

Jack brought Snoopy home for a weekend visit this time around! Last time was so rushed that we really didn't do anything fun with him but we've made up for it this time. Snoopy came to the Farmer's Market yesterday and took in a concert with Jack (and left $ in the tip jar) and then took a ride in Dave's truck (he had the van while Theo went to soccer). He had some time to himself while we visited some friends last night :) We got up for early church and got some donut holes. I sent Jack in since the drive thru line was a mile long and he came back with a box of 4 dozen!!!! Snoopy and the boys got to go to town with those donut holes. We then took Snoopy out to lunch and the owner has known Jack since he was a baby. We're going to take it easy the rest of Snoopy's time with us and get down the Halloween decorations from the attic........ I'm sure Snoopy will love it. :)

Black and Gold day

All the public schools are having Black and Gold day in honor of the Saints today! The kids could forgo their uniform today for a $1 donation to the children's museum that is in the works for St. Tammany!!

Jack & Theo's favorite babysitter, Brianne, made them these little gift cards and gave it to them last night. She's the best and they LOVE when she comes to babysit. She took a video last night of Jack doing a magic trick for her :) So sweet!

Lunch date

I really love my Tuesdays and Thursdays with Theo. I think I savor them more now that I know he'll probably be going to school full-time next year. I love the sweet conversations we have and how he just makes me smile :) There's nothing sweeter than when he tells me "I love you, mom" for no reason. Melt my heart!!

Naomi's baby shower

A friend and I threw a baby shower for our friend Naomi today. She is having twin girls in a couple of months and we thought it was worth celebrating! Her little boy and Jack were at Cedarwood together for 2 years. I picked the "cherries" theme to honor the two girls. It was so fun using the red, black and white and adding polka dots! I made the diaper cake (rubber banded each diaper and then rubber banded each tier- so easy! Just cover the bands with ribbon) and the cupcakes. My mom walked me through it. She also taught me how to do the cute toppers. Go Mimi!!

New toy

Theo's friend, Macy, gave him a Blackberry looking toy that teaches letters and sounds. He's smitten with it and played all day long! Jack did as well :) Gigi and Dada swung by on their way home from the beach. They gave Jack some change for his Pennies for Playground fund ;) His poor school is ultra fabulous but definitely lacking in playground equipment (remember, only a year old and that stuff isn't included in what the Parish funds, I suppose). Anyhow, the PTA has raised money all last year and more this week and will buy shade structures and small equipment shortly. Go Marigny!!!

Morning meeting

Jack presented his book today at morning meeting. He read it to all of the students at his school and then walked around and showed them the pictures he drew. No fear at all.... he loves captive audiences! He inspired a friend from his class to write a book as well and that little boy also presented his book! Go Jack and Garrett!

Dentist check up

The boys went for their 6 month visit at the dentist this afternoon and got good reports all around. Theo was perfect this visit and let the hygienist polish and floss his teeth. I think the tv playing Toy Story above the chair had something to do with that..... Jack also was perfect and got a clean bill of dental health. Go boys!

Aquarium trip

I took the boys to the aquarium today and met up with some friends and their kids. It was a big day for us: Theo was in underwear (always scary when making big trips like this so I had a backpack full of spare clothes) and we didn't bring the small stroller. We all walked. Little by little things are getting easier! Theo did great and stayed dry. Yes, I had to drag him to the potty a couple of times, but that's to be expected :) We almost went to the zoo today and it turns out it rained so good call on our part staying inside!

Author and Illustrator

Jack told me he really wanted to write a book this morning over breakfast about his school. I told him to tell his teacher and he came home telling me that she said that sounded like a great idea! So we went to work trying to find pictures of the construction of his school (it's only 1 year old) but struck out. We improvised and tried our best ;) Jack can write but I have to tell him what letters to use. Anyway, here is the finished product. He's pretty proud of it and can't wait to share it with his class tomorrow. Go Jack!

Starrific!

Jack got an award today for being "respectful, kind, helpful, positive and an all around good guy". He visited the principal and got a pencil and ruler :) We couldn't be more proud of our son. Go Jack!!!

All about Theo

Theo's class is getting to know each other still so his teacher has assigned each child a day that is all about them! I made a poster with pictures and lists of Theo's favorite things. I sent one of his favorite books to school with him today and they read it at circle time. Here he is showing his poster to his friends. His teacher was nice enough to take pictures for me with my camera!

Bag of fun

Grandvonnie and Aunt Robyn sent a present for Theo with Mimi. The bag was as much fun as the gift! Thanks you two!