Days 3&4

We enjoyed a beautiful day at the beach. We had a wonderful bike ride and BBQ dinner. We were locked out of our condo though when the battery died on the lock pad. 

The kids love the beach and Owen loves doing cannonballs into his bathtub, little stream of water.  

We think we may just stay here forever. 

We played a little miniature golf tonight and Owen got a hole in one. 

Hilton Head Days 1-2

We headed to Hilton Head early Saturday morning. By the time we reached Nashville, Owen got sick to his stomach. It happened again an hour and a half later. He was soon resting and asking for snacks. We arrived at our condo and headed to the beach in our clothes. The kids couldn't resist. 

Sunday morning we headed to the beach early. After a little more than an hour Alexander began crying saying he thought he had been stung by a jellyfish. Adam went to get vinegar and I discovered his foot was bleeding and swollen. Adam quickly realized this was a sting ray sting.  He had on water shoes and the sting cut through his shoe. A nearby lifeguard treated Alexander. He had quite a bit of pain. But after a few hours of soaking his foot and rest he was back at the beach and pool. Praise God for taking care of my boys.

 

My Little Graduate

Audrey graduated from 4 year old preschool on Wednesday. She cried because she is going to miss her friend Landon. 

He's Off to Second Grade

Our sweet boy received the top reader award for his class. He had the second most Accelerated Reader points in his class, 151 points, I think. He received this award in kindergarten as well. We are so proud of him. 

It's been a great year. Alexander's teacher even told me that his classmates voted for the character and leadership awards. He received the second most votes for each category. He is a leader, tries to do the right thing, and is a good friend to everyone. We are so thankful God has blessed us with this precious boy. 

His First 5K

I can't say I wasn't relieved to have Alexander choose Adam to run the Sutton Derby Day 5K with him. I've run with Alexander a few times and it's hard to keep him going. Mommy pushed the stroller with Auj and Owen. We still came in first in our age group. 26 minutes 6 seconds. Mommy was happy, but even happier for Alexander who was so pleased to finish the race in 39 minutes. We hope this is the beginning of a love for running. We are very proud of our big boy. 

Hands Free Mama

I recently read Hands Free Mama. As I've been trying to become more hands free and unplug from technology, projects, and my to do list I've been trying more to plug into my children.  As I result I am more aware of the way Owen wraps his arms around my neck, like a headlock, as he falls asleep. Each time I move away he grabs ahold tighter. One day he won't want to hug his mama's neck. I see the way Audrey rubs her belly button when she's nervous. She also caresses my clothes and rubs the hair on her Dadd's arm. She is a toucher. Today she asked to lie on the putting green of the golf course because it was so soft. Alexander longs for his siblings to be tucked in bed so he can have his Mommy to himself. As I lie at the foot of his bed his deepest thoughts, concerns, and dreams are shared. I would be missing these things if it weren't for my effort to be hands free.  I have a log way to go, but I'm already seeing the rewards. 

A Little Kitchen Remodel

                          BEFORE

                             DURING

       AFTER - Still in progress.