We moved!!

 We moved!! We said goodbye to 335 N Hillcrest! It was bittersweet because we have had so many wonderful memories in that house over the last 5 years, but we have moved on to bigger and better things! We have finally been able to get internet at our new house, so I am back to blogging! I am so far behind that these next few posts are going to have to be pretty long for me to be able to catch up. Summer is winding down and we have done so many fun things that need to be included. So here goes! Let's start with art camp!

 Jackson had the best time this year at art camp. At the end of camp, they had an art show and the parents were invited to view all their work from the week. Jackson was so proud of his work!

 Daddy was even able to sneak away from work to see it!

 Last few pictures at our old house. Jackson really wanted to fly a kite, so we bought him a power ranger's kite from Costco. I didn't think he would be able to fly it, but where there is a will, there is a way!

 We found some good use for our sloped yard. Jackson would start from the top and run down. Sure enough, that kite flew high into the air!

 Jackson and Beckett love to go to the park and feed the ducks! All Beckett says is "Duck" "Quack Quack" Very cute!

 Checking out the goose.

 Jackson feeding the baby ducks.

 Beckett also loves when his brother pushes him on the swings :)

 We also had a wonderful visit from Uncle Joe, Joey, Amy and the boys!

 The boys had so much fun playing together all weekend. We miss you guys!!

 Its time for Junior Golf! Jackson started golf at the club. Here they are getting ready to warm up before their drills.

 Stretch out those hamstrings!

 Warm up those legs! Check out that vertical!

 First swing....he nailed it!

 Not only have we started golf, but we have also started tennis at the club. Jackson did teddy tennis at the church, so he had a pretty good idea on what to do. It amazed me how she would tell him to practice forehand, backhand etc and he would rotate swings like a pro! He actually was quite good at tennis.

 Check out that form!

 Beckett loved it also! Put me in coach!

 It is very hot on the tennis court, so they end with practicing their net game with some water balloon action!

 Smash!

 Soaked!

 At the very end, they lined all the kids up at the net. Little did they know what was about to happen! All smiles right now!

 Soaked!!

 Moving day! The day arrived to say goodbye to 335!!

 After moving all morning, it was time to take a dip in our new pool! This is Jackson's first jump off the diving board!

 Awesome! I have to say that I was a little nervous about having a pool, but before we even moved in we had a safety fence installed that has been awesome! We have swam every day and love it! I am also happy to report that after only 2 days of owning our own pool, Jackson can swim! It just seemed to click. Now he is swimming underwater like a champ!

Mary with her first jump!

James needed a little encouragement :)

Beckett's turn!

My sweet boy!!

What can you do when you have 2.2 acres of flat private land? Run around in your underwear!!

Beckett as well!

Sweet Beckett. I can't believe my baby is 1 1/2 years old!! He is still such a sweet little guy and loves to do everything his brother does! He has really started to become a little climber! He is talking so much more now. He has added no, duck, truck, jaja (Jackson), Emma to his list of words. Whew! I am caught up until 4th of July! Next post will have to also be a long one because the weekend after we moved in, we left for a week's worth of fun in the Outter Banks! Stay tuned!!

Happy Father's Day!!

 Happy Father's Day to the best daddy two boys could every ask for! Unfortunately, daddy had to work the morning of Father's day, so Jackson and I started celebrating by making daddy's favorite dessert...chocolate delight! Jackson is definitely my little helper in the kitchen and really loves to cook! Once daddy got home, it was time to open up his present!

 Jackson had to help! First, he had to open the card.

 What is it?

 Since Greg has become a daddy, we have bought him something golf related each year. First year...putter, second year...golf lessons, third year...custom golf clubs and this year is no different! This year we bought him the golf garmin! It is a watch that can tell you all sorts of things like how far you are to the green etc. We are running out of ideas to help daddy improve his game ;)

 That afternoon, we headed to the golf club for Jackson's first golf lesson! He was so excited!! Here they are getting ready with a little warm up.

 Stretching out!

 Warming up those legs with a little hopping.

 Beckett just soaked it all in! It won't be long until he will be right there next to his brother!

They had the kids break up into different stations and Jackson's first station with the irons.  Lining it up for his first swing...

Nailed it!








Next station was driving. After they would swing the driver, the coach would tell them to look at the bottom of their shoe for gum to get them to end in the proper position. It was really cute!




Attempt at a photo with his boys. By this time, Beckett had enough and was ready to eat! Oh well!! Next year!! Happy Father's Day daddy! You are an amazing husband and daddy and we all love you so much!

We have had such a busy and fun summer all ready! Jackson has gone through art camp, vacation bible school, plays golf on Sunday's and now just started tennis camp! He is having so much fun and in between all of that, we have been doing a lot of  swimming! As far as Beckett, he has finally found his words! He says, Mamma, shoes, thank you, peek a boo, Uh Oh, cheese. Our family is also gearing up for a big change...we bought our new house and will be moving this Sunday! We are so excited!!!

Memorial Day in Kiawah!

 

 What a wonderful way to kick off the summer beach trips! We spent this Memorial Day in Kiawah with the cousins! We had an amazing time and the kids could not have been better. They played so well together, napped when they were supposed to, and even went to bed on time. They had so much fun playing at the beach, pool, dancing at Freshfields, and just spending time with eachother and their Grandparents. It really could not have been a more perfect trip! Noni and Granddaddy even braved all 5 children one night so us adults could go out for dinner. So much fun!! This first picture is Jackson giving James a ride on the bike. I couldn't believe he could actually push the pedals down!

 Beach! Here is Jackson trying out some surfing!

 I was so excited to take Beckett back to the beach as he was so little last year. He loved it! He played in the water and the sand. I think the part he enjoyed most was the freedom to roam!

 Heading for the water!

 All my boys :)

 Beckett loved letting the waves crash into him.

 Here comes a wave!

 Silly Jackson. Jackson was so cold so he kept trying to go to the shallower ends to warm up.

 Snack break!

 Each night Freshfields will have a little concert for the kids. There is a toy store there that is also a big hit. Jackson and James loved playing with the pretend grocery store.

 Bubbles!

 Beckett hanging out and enjoying the music :)

 Since the kids were being so good, I decided to buy them each a light up toy. The boys got a gun and Mary got a wand. They ran all over the place playing with them!

 Trying to get a picture of 5 kids....not easy!

 Attempt at a family shot. Luckily, for Madeline's birthday and mother's day, we bought her a professional photo shoot of the family on the beach. Thank goodness the pictures turned out great! Such wonderful memories!!

 Taking a ride on Noni's bike

 I of course had to get my shot of Jackson on the boardwalk :)

Boogie board time!

 Here comes Action Jackson!

 The beach was also a great place to practice some soccer skills. Jackson looks so much older in this picture to me!

 No beach trip would be complete without a sandcastle!

 Craft time at the pool! The kids had a great time making these sunshades.

 Popcorn and a movie. Noni and Granddaddy were brave enough to watch all the kids so that Brad, Kiera, Greg, and I could enjoy an adult dinner. The kids were so excited to eat popcorn and watch a movie.




Jackson was kind enough to share his ice cream cone at chick fil a with his brother. We had such an amazing trip filled with wonderful memories. Thanks Noni and Granddaddy for a wonderful trip!!