Swim Lessons

Janna is finished with her swim lessons. Out of 8 classes, we missed one and she refused to get during one, so in six classes she has made a great improvement. He will blow bubbles in the water, understands water safety, has learning how to use a kick board, and how to move her arms and feet. She was still recommended to stay in the pike classes. The age in this class are 3-5, so next fall her and Simon can be in the same class together. Here are some pictures of her swimming.

Ice Cream

One night long ago in September we went to Bruster for Ice Cream, well I got an ice cream shake from Zaxby's. Simon ate his first icecream cone. What a mess but he loved it. He somehow even got his shoes and legs covered in ice cream. Here are some pictures of the night.

Fall Festival at Daycare

The kids always have fun at the Fall Festival at the Daycare. Here are some pictures form last night. Janna was telling everyone she was snowwhite and Simon was cookie monster. She was so excited she barely stopped talking the whole night.

Craft Time with Daddy
Simon and Janna's favorite game!

Attempt at picture together!

Divine Corn Maze

We had a great time at Divine Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. The signs getting there were very bad and "country" but we did find it after turning around multiple times.
We went with our church and got a group rate, the kids were free since they were four and under. It was only $7 for each of us, plus all four of us got a pumpkin. We went on a hayride to get the pumpkin, the kids rode behind a four-wheeling in a cow train ride, huge playground with slides the kids loved. The corn maze was huge. The kids one you didn't have to decide on turns and it was fun. The next one up Isaac wanted to try but you were to allow 20- 45 minutes and the kids were getting grumpy and tired. We had a picnic of peanut butter sandwiches and snacks too. We had a great afternoon!

I just read 16 things I have learned about being a mom. I loved this post. Check it out. Number 1 still has me laughing.

http://alphamom.com/parenting/16-things-i-have-learned-about-being-a-mother/

I love my Daddy

Simon was refusing to nap on Saturday, he just wanted his Daddy. So sweet!

Together

Art Time....they can get along...sometimes:)

Alabama

We got to go down to Alabama for our nephews' birthday this weekend. Mom and Dad came too. We had a great time with family. There was a party for Asher who turned 5 years old. A star wars theme party with Yoda Soda, Jedi Training School, Darth Vader Pinata, pin the gun on the storm trooper. Aaron and Christina did a great job putting together a fun filled party. Janna and Simon enjoyed the cake:) Judah had a small Elmo cake on Sunday after church. The kids helped him open his presents. They are renting a beautiful house and we are so thankful that we got to spend this time with them. The kids did well in the car with only a few loud moments. The portable DVD play was great! Thanks for the great time Aaron and Christina. We love you!

Cousins

Cousins minus Judah (1 years old) who was sleeping.

I just noticed that we now have a 5,4,3,2, and 1 year old!

Lunch with Simon

Two weekends ago I had a great lunch with Simon. We made funny faces at each other and giggled a lot. Yes he is still in his pajamas, but it was Saturday and he loves Elmo! Moments like this make the tantrums and fits all worth it.

I love you Simon!

Motorcycle

One of my "bucket" list items was to ride on a back of a motorcycle.

I got to complete this item on Saturday with my brother-in-law Aaron. It was Awesome, doesn't even begin to describe how much I enjoyed it.

De-Cluttering

We have been working really hard on de-cluttering and organizing our house more.


Here is my six month (about) update of what we have done.

Donated:

3 purses
5 bags
2 belts

1 box of nice clothes
2 boxes of older clothes
Bag full of t-shirts

Bag of sorority t-shirts

6 pair of pants
3 packets of loose leaf paper

Box full of binders
Printer that wasn’t in good condition we have used in over a year
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Fun Finds
Veggie Tale Poster for Kids Room
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Sleeping bag we haven’t used in at least 4 years, back to mom and dad

Karate sparing gear and Gi-need to find a place to donate to!

Trashed:

4 sippy cups-very stinky or broken

A lot of old bras and underwear

Box full of office trash

Given/ Sold:

Big desk in study

3 picture frames

6 old holiday pencils

Play-doh molds

1 large blue trunk

I really want to tackle the kitchen but that is huge. We are still working on the office and paper work, and other random items. We are making progress though and feels good.

He is learning

Simon has been talking a lot more lately saying three word sentences, repeating what Janna says, etc. His favorite phrase...me too mama!

His newest phrase...where mama go? Mama! Where dada go? Dada! He is so cute.

This past weekend he said his name for the first time. Usually when you ask his name, he says me. He now says "Sime" every now and then you here " Simon" but since Janna calls him Simee it is so fitting and so adorable. He smiled and clapped and was so proud of himself.

He is also saying two when you ask how old he is. He will sometimes try and show you two fingers.

It is so much fun watching him learn and grow.