Kindergarten Field Trip

I got to chaperone Anna's Kindergarten field trip to the Imagine It Children's Museum in Atlanta. It was a really fun day with Anna and her friends! The museum staff put on a cute show for the kids, they had lunch and then played! There were several cute things for them to do from "planting" gardens and fishing to playing in the sand and painting on a wall. They were smiling and laughing the entire time! I'm glad I got to share this with Anna...her Kindergarten year has gone by much too quickly!

Spring Break - GA Aquarium

The GA Aquarium is really nice, but wow, was it crowded during Spring Break! We liked the jelly fish, seahorses, sharks and the Beluga whale...the otters were sleeping much to our dismay. We had a fun afternoon watching all the sealife, petting sting ray and starfish. Austin was quite intriqued by the dimensions of the glass aquarium and how it was all constructed...it's really pretty neat. The boys were so sweet to take Anna through the play maze and down the whale slide...even though it wasn't the highlight of their day, they made it a great time for Anna...they can be really sweet to her. It was a full day and I enjoyed this time with the kids...wish Spring Break didn't have to end.

OM State competition

Connor's team advanced to the State Odyssey of the Mind competition in Columbus, GA. It was a GREAT day! Connor and his team was so excited and ready for the day! We went down on Friday night...the kids went swimming and out to dinner before going to the college to check out their assigned space for their problem presentation. Saturday morning we were up early for breakfast, then off to Columbia State University for a fun-filled day of competition. From opening to closing ceremonies, it was fun! Connor and his team had an awesome performance and placed 4th. They had a FANTASTIC spontaneous score that was far above most teams! I'm so proud of Connor and all of his hard work this year!!! It was wonderful to watch him and to see him smiling and having so much fun! After the performance, all the Grayson teams gathered for a cookout and the kids played all afternoon...baseball, frisbee, red-light-green-light...it was all fun! Connor - I need Salsa lessons!! :) Connor was the BEST tomato!! It was a great day!!!

Charlie Elliott's - Fishing

After hiking, the boys went fishing...the girls were into listening to their music and playing...not fishing! After a little bit, Kackey took all the girls home to get cleaned up so we could go out to dinner with Mom. I stayed with the boys and watched them fish...they did not want to leave! It was really fun and they were having a great time. They were short 1 fishing rod, so Connor made his own "survivor-style" fishing "pole". Austin loved catching them, but not to into taking them off the line, so Connor helped him with that...good thing, that is not my favorite part either. (ick!) But, I was cracking up at their humor...look Mom...OH NO....don't get it that close to your mouth! They were laughing and having fun. I think Noah thought they were really going to eat it! haha. It was all in fun and a great day together!

Spring Break - World of Coke

The kids and I had a great spring break, but we missed Jeffery since he had to work in NJ all week. We spent a day downtown...it was alot of fun! We went to the World of Coke first. We saw the Coca Cola Bear which we had not done before...he's usually very busy and the lines are usually long, but this time we timed it perfectly! We ended the visit in the tasting room...everyone's favorite!! The 3 boys had the Beverly Challenge...$1.00 to all who finished their 1/2 cup and $2.00 to the one that finished first. Connor WON! He drank it so fast, I'm not sure it even hit his tongue! If you have never tried this drink, it's a one of a kind experience!

Spring Break - Charlie Elliotts

First Monday of Spring Break...a great day for being outdoors!! We met Aunt Kackey and the crew for hiking and picnicing at Charlie Elliott's. It was a perfect day...relaxing and fun! We took Riley for his first real outing...he was so funny because he was wiped out! The kids had to carry him part of the way...he is way too spoiled. The kids had fun exploring in the woods and poking around the fallen trees, floating docs and creeks. I was paranoid of turning over a snake, but I survived and we didn't spot any...thank God for that! I have an intense fear of snakes...ick!!!!! After hiking, the boys went fishing...everyone caught one...I enjoyed watching them...they don't need help any more...they are growing up so fast. Seems yesterday, I had to help bait hooks and cast lines.

Easter Egg Hunt

Our family tradition is to get together after church for lunch and a big Easter Egg hunt...this year was no exception! It was a beautiful day...the kids all had such a great time together! Jeffery got to eat with us, but then missed the egg hunt as he had to head back to NJ for work. Missed him! I think this year we found all but 2 or 3 eggs...we hid SEVERAL dozen! We took Riley with us this year and he loved running around with the kids. It was a beautiful day...thank you God for giving us new life and the joy of Jesus!

Easter Activities

It was a beautiful Easter...great weather too! You never know if it will be cold or warm, but this year was perfect! We enjoy the tradition of dying eggs, getting easter baskets and finding easter eggs. Dressing up isn't as popular with the boys anymore, but I think they are as handsome as ever!

Spring Tennis

The spring tennis season has started and Austin and Connor are playing on the Wheatfields Tennis team together. This was the first match they played doubles together. They played well and it was great to see them playing together! They are really improving their game and enjoying learning a new sport! Connor has played a couple of seasons and you can really see the tremendous growth in his game. They are inspiring me to get out on the courts...got an outfit...maybe I'll make it on the courts and they can teach me some things!

Brandon Soccer

Brandon is really enjoying this Spring soccer season...it's nice to see him excited about going to games and practice and playing his heart out! He is such a talented soccer player and a joy to watch on the field...even if I am biased! Gooooooo GSA!

Anna Katherine

Anna is loving spring and getting back to shorts and flip-flops! She hasn't wanted to sleep in her own room alone, but has decided she is big enough and now that she can do lots of other things that were scary, she can do this! So, we redecorated her room...she picked out all her new bedding and was especially excited about the butterfly door beads....her favorite! They are quite the challenge to keep untangled, but she sure does like them inspite of that. All that is left is to hang the curtains. She had fun shopping and decorating her room and has told me 100 times "Thanks, Mom, for my new room" followed by a big hug! She just makes me smile!!

School is Great

The kids are enjoying school. Anna is loving Kindergarten and has learned so much...she's reading well, learning her sight words, spelling and doing great in math. Austin is an awesome student...self motivated, works hard and cares about his grades. They have some great specials classes...science, art, music, pe and a couple of others. Their teachers do such a great job instilling the love of learning. Here are some samples of their art work. We are so proud of Austin making the Principals Honor Roll all 3 quarters this year...and he's working hard to make it 4 for 4!