For the Record

I do not appreciate snotty looking ladies to walk by and tell my children how to behave and then give me "that look". You know the one that people who don't have children give (or who have had them but now they are old and can't remember the reality of them). Seriously. You take my boys for hair cuts then spend an hour in Wal*Mart with them and see how well they are behaving for you, glaring lady. I was just trying to talk to my friend for a minute. I would have made them stop wrestling soon enough.

Easter Goodness

Easter.... such a GLORIOUS holiday, such a miserable, dreary day. We didn't get any pretty outside pictures. It was cold and wet all day.

I gave Max the option of the shorts we picked out the night before or pants. He stepped outside and said, "I think I can handle the shorts." I don't know why he and G posed lying on the floor...

Family pictures are virtually impossible. Jack got crabby about something right as we started taking pictures. Doesn't he have a nice top of the head?

Happy Easter! HE is risen!

Nana, Papa and some eggs

We decorated eggs last week so Nana and Papa could experience the true beauty of the boys decorating eggs. Max and Grant decorated a few but Jack stayed in for the long haul. He probably dyed 12 of the 18 eggs by himself. The little guy has endurance.

I don't recall why he is wearing undies. Don't be fooled. It's not because he is using the potty. No siree... he is still 0 for 212 attempts. That is a solid record, my friends.

Papa love.Nana love... and one big, cheesey smile.

A & A

To end the exciting day yesterday Adam finally popped the question. We were all thankful Annie said YES!

When I told Max & Grant that Adam asked Annie to marry him this was their response:

Max: Do we get to go the wedding?

Grant: That means we'll have to wear our very nicest clothes.

Annie Hall... it has a nice ring to it. Anyone feel like watching a Woody Allen movie?

Jack's Party

We had a family party (plus Parker's family) for Jack-o at the Safari. I try not to repeat party themes for the boys but all three of Jack's birthday parties have been Safari with 2 in a row at the actual safari. What can I say, the kid likes animals.

When I asked Jack who he wanted at his birthday party all he ever said was Parker. No one else, not even his daddy or brothers. Parker was the only one he asked for... I invited the rest.

The birthday bunch: Ava, Grant, Jack, Parker & Max.

Another amazing cake by K-Frey. Jack wanted a blue animal party and that is exactly what he got.

It was a little too windy to light the candles...

Jack got some great presents. He wore his Batman costume the rest of the time at the Safari. I am so thankful not to have any more birthday parties until November... unless I have to plan one for poor Ava who has an abusive mother who thinks she doesn't need birthday parties.

Happy Birthday, Jackimo! Now, on the potty training...

the Beach

We did go to Orange Beach for spring break. It seems like forever ago....

Our week can be summed up by the following picture:
Red flag: strong, dangerous currents; high tide; strong winds
Purple flag: dangerous marine life

Portuguese Man-o-Wars were everywhere. There were literally hundreds on the beach. The tide was so high that it kept washing them further and further up the beach.

The waves were crazy and the weather wasn't great but the boys still managed to enjoy some time in the water with their daddy.

Why is it you get back from vacation feeling like you need a vacation?