Happy Birthday Davis!

Yesterday was Davis's 4th Birthday. He was so excited and woke up singing happy birthday to himself! We had his choice of breakfast, which was chocolate chip pancakes. He was also thrilled to go to school and bring cup cakes to the class. It was PJ and movie day, and they even were able to watch his favorite movie, "Air Bud." It's about a dog! Who would have guessed with the way my child has wanted a dog so badly lately!

In the afternoon, we had Jackson's basketball game. Davis and Drew did a great job cheering their brother one! Only 4 children showed up for our team, so the boys played their hearts out and sure did a lot of running! They still won the game, and Davis knows it was because he did a good job rooting them on!

Opening presents was a highlight of the night. Davis was so excited about each gift. He got several movies, some tracks for his train set, some books, a tent, and a big firetruck! Instead of the real dog that he has been begging for, we settled on a soft stuffed animal dog, who is of course named "Buddy". Davis loves him and slept with him last night. He has even said that he is going to give his beloved "BaBeet" the frog to Drew! We could hardly believe it!

This morning he woke up to a special delivery of a cookie bouquet of race car cookies from B and Bpa. We also had a little party today for him and some of his close buddies from the neighborhood. The kids had fun being kids and singing "Happy Birthday!" I think Davis really felt special this year!

I want a puppy!

When I went to pre-school to pick Davis up on Friday, his teacher said "I am so excited for you. Davis is so excited!" I was very confused and asked her what she was talking about. She said "Davis is so excited about his birthday next week, and the dog that you are getting him!" I laughed and told her that we were not getting him a dog, and I didn't know where that came from. When I told Davis that we would not be buying him a dog, he said "that's ok mommy, I'll just ask MaMa, because she'll buy me anything I want!" When I asked him what if she wouldn't, he said "that's ok, I'll just ask B and B'pa!" Looks like he has his grandparents figured out!!

Disney Photos

Finally, I have had a little down-time today to upload photos and get my Disney stuff organized...the snow day threw a kink in things! Cute photos from that already up! Our boys were sad to wake up and see all of the snow had melted, and are already praying for more!

Here are some photos from Disney. The kids had a blast! I'm glad we went, and thank goodness for the Fast Pass. What a great invention! You simply insert your ticket into this ATM like machine, and it spits out another ticket that is like an appointment card for when to come back to the ride. When you come back, you stand in a different line that may have only a 5 minute wait. On Saturday, AJ took the younger boys back to the hotel to rest, and Jack and I stayed at the park. He had fun being in charge and decided just what he wanted to do. Jackson wanted to get his face painted, and of course, chose the tiger (like the mascot for the Clemson Tigers) and looked so cute! We rode the Tea Cups again for the 4th time, and my favorite part of the whole trip was watching my little boy simply enjoy the moment and scream with excitement. When AJ came back to the park, we rode a few more rides and then watched the night lights parade and the fireworks. What an amazing show they put on every night! The kids didn't quite make it back to the hotel that night. By the time that we left Disney, all three boys were asleep. Jackson even had to sleep with his face paint on. Two days of Magic Kingdom, and one day at the Animal Kingdom was enough for this family! When the kids are older, I'm sure we'll go back and have a totally different experience. This was magical and fun for them, and just what we had hoped for.

Snow Day!

We woke up this morning to about an inch or two of snow on the ground and more coming down. That doesn't sound like much, but here in the south, this is big news! We only get about one snow a year, and just about everything shuts down, at least for a little while. I got the phone call from the Superintendant of Schools that school had been cancelled for today by 6:00 am. It wasn't but a few minutes later when Jackson appeared in my room telling me that it must have snowed 4 feet! "There is so much snow out there mommy!! Did daddy get a new car, because his is ALL WHITE!" It was so cute, and amazing how just an inch of snow can be so exciting to a six year old. By 7:00 this morning, the kids were dressed and headed out the door with sleds! What fun to have a snow day. Shortly after, they were in to warm up and get some hot chocolate, and AJ and I were off to work in our offices and get things done. It was a nice suprise to come home from Florida to SNOW!

Tired little boys!

We are getting ready to pack up tonight and leave Orlando in the morning. Our kids are so exhausted and worn out, but have had so much fun! The trip was amazing and the kids had so much fun with their cousins and experienced way more than I thought that they would. Jackson and Davis both turned out to be thrill seekers and rode Big Thunder Railroad and Space Mountain, two of the big roller coasters! Davis was scared after Space Mountain, but as time went by, he has now decided that Space Mountain was his favorite part of the vacation!! We spent two days at Magic Kingdom and today we went to Animal Kingdom. The kids loved the Water Rapids ride today, which proved quite wet for Uncle Jay and Davis. Lots of pictures to come once we get home...here's to safe quiet travels tomorrow. The kids are sure to sleep after the weekend that they have had!!!!!

Disney World, Here We Come!

For Christmas this year, our gift to the kids was a trip to Disney. I haven't been since I was a child, and Ashley hasn't been since he went with his buddies in college for a school project. The kids have never been, and although we are so excited for them, they have no idea what to expect. It's a little comical that we have had to "tutor" our children on the world of Disney before our trip, so that they will get the most out of it! We borrowed several Disney movies from friends, and Davis loves Cinderella...especially the pretty princesses! To think he already has a crush on Cinderella is hysterical! We also have done some research on the computer, and read lots of books and even watched the free Disney DVD from Disney World. Now the boys know the names of many of the rides that they are hoping to ride, and can't wait to try Splash Mountain. Davis is even tall enough to ride everything that Jackson can! I am glad that we didn't tell the kids until Christmas, because inevitably, everyday, one of them asks "are we going to Disney today??" We leave in the morning, and are hoping for a peaceful drive (I know, that will never happen!). It will be fun and magical for the kids, and I'm thrilled for them!

Georgia Aquarium

On our recent visit to Atlanta, B and B'pa took us to the Georgia Aquarium. Let me just say that it is AMAZING! We enjoyed it just as much as the children!! There are so many neat things to do and see, and because we went very early on a Saturday morning, there were very few visitors and plenty of volunteers ready to answer questions and get us involved. The kids loved that the divers who were cleaning the tanks would wave to them. Our favorite part was the big tunnel that you walk through where you are surrounded by fish, and the kids could watch the huge sting ray and 4 whale sharks swim overhead. We also got to hang out at the touch tank and touch baby sharks and sting rays. So cool! Here are some photos and video. Drew just kept trying to touch the fish and was so excited about all of the "fishies" that he could see!

Videos finally uploaded!!!

Finally able to get the videos uploaded from Drew's Birthday!!! YEAH!! Welcome to two years old sweet baby! Only 2 temper tantrums today, and he decided to write all over himself while we thought he was quietly coloring! He was coloring all right, all over his body with purple marker!!! On his legs, clothes, face, neck, hands, and arms. Even the bottoms of his feet were purple!! I am just loving that he is talking more too! When I went to get him from his crib this morning, I asked him if he was ready to get up, and he said "No thank you mommy" and rolled over. I just love him!

Birthday Boy

So I am having a little trouble uploading the video from tonight, and that will come later. Here are a few photos from today. Drew was very excited once he realized that the cake for HIS birthday! All smiles!

Drew is 2!

Today is Drew's second birthday!!! (but he will tell you that he is three! " I three mommy!". I think he just wants to catch up to his big brothers. I got him a Nemo balloon today at the store, and he is loving carrying it around the house and playing with it. So cute! Can't wait for cake tonight, which will surely be a mess and picture worthy!