Mario and Luigi

Halloween was fun for the boys! Again they teamed up as a duo and they had so much fun playing the part! It was an exhausting weekend between parades at their schools, parties, fall fests and trick o' treating. The boys had fun, received lots of treats and had a memorable Halloween:)

October Update!

We are always busy in October...Getting back in the groove of back to school life..time just fills up! Griffin turned 6 with a fun pizza party with family and friends and then a few hours at an arcade with a couple of his buddies.

Not only has Griffin been busy with his friends, school work and gymnastics..but Kevin did a soccer clinic that he enjoyed. He loves school and is an active little booger!

We did have a day off and the boys, with Grammy and Tyler and Ian, heading to an apple farm for some apple picking! Good times.. Each of them had pumpkin picking trips with their classes. I had a great time with Kevin as he rode the bus for the 1st time. It is such a treat when I can have one on one time with each of my boys!

Back to School!

Well we are back in full swing of the school year! Griffin started Kindergarten at the public school and everything went swimmingly! Kevin started today at Leapfrog..and so far so good:) I finally get some free time to get in shape, work a bit, and grocery shop by MYSELF! Yippee! A few tears were shed as Griffin boarded the bus...and as I dropped off Kevin.. I felt a bit lonely without my little shopping buddy. I have to say it is a bit bittersweet...

Crayola Factory!

My last outing with the boys this year before school started was the Crayola Factory! Another fun day with Tyler and Ian...and Grammy too! We had a good time trying out our artsy skills..but the boys really enjoyed the Canal Museum. It was a great day to end my summer with my favorite boys!

Beach and Pool Club Fun

Always a treat seeing our cousins in the summertime. Things get hectic during the school year...so this summer we tried to see Tyler and Ian as much as we could! We had a great time at the beach one evening celebrating Tyler turning 12, and another afternoon at the pool to cool off.

Kevin and Griffin had a great summer at the pool! Griffin is a super swimmer and he wants to do swim team next year. Kevin is getting there and learning to stay afloat! Didn't get too many pics of them in the pool..too worried to take my eyes off of them! Personally I had a great summer with my boys!

Fort Mill Fun!

I think the tradition of Myrtle Beach is done...we had a great time in Fort Mill..visiting Todd's hometown. We could see more family and friends and thanks to Alan our accomodations were GREAT!! We had a wonderful time on the lake..the boys loved it. We loved seeing some of our college friends and of course seeing the family was great! A trip to Carowinds didn't hurt..the boys loved Nick Jr. Land..and the water park was a great time for all.

We have had a wonderful summer with the pool, camps, day trips and playdates..however nothing compares with seeing family and friends we haven't seen in a long time.

Curious Kevin Turns THREE!

A week of festivities for Kevin as he turns 3! We started off with a party with his friends at our house. It was a Curious George day! Monkey Tails (hot dogs), yellow hat shaped grilled cheese and a very fun cake that he loved! We played hot banana, pin the butterfly on George and the bubble table was a hit! On his actual birthday we had the family over for pizza and cake. He loved his big wheel, bean bag chair and leaf blower! Kevin received great gifts..he is a lucky boy! We are lucky too...to have such a curious little boy!! Kevin is our little monkey, that is for sure!

Griffin Graduates!

Leapfrog Learning Center has been a fun 3 years for Griffin...now he is off to Kindergarten in the fall. Graduation was great! They sang songs, received diplomas, and did a jump rope routine since they all love to jump rope! Of course I shed some tears when they recited a great poem about growing up...he was great and had a voice that carried throughout every song! We are so proud of Griffin! He is an eager learner with a fun sense of humor!