Memaw and Pappy

Memaw and Pappy came this weekend. Pappy read pirate books.
Memaw played lots of games with the boys and watched Ethan play lots of video games.
They even got a popcorn party in.

Basketball Part II

The second class of basketball started last week. We tried the 6-8 year old class this time. I think it going to be a great class for him.
The best part is that Phil from Ethan's last class is teaching this class as well!Ethan is getting better with his dribbling.


He is also getting better with his shooting. The goals are much higher! Did you notice that there are two girls in his class? I love it!!!!!

Do your kids have those toys that you love for them to play with because it keeps them busy forever.....but they become such a mess and the kids never want to clean them up? Link got a ton of dress up clothes for Christmas and he loves, loves, loves them! Ethan also really enjoys playing with him, but they throw such a fit cleaning them up.

What does your mother do???

Nate and Link were eating breakfast when I hear, "MANDY....CAN YOU COME HERE!!" Nate says, "I need help. What is he saying?" Then Link says, "Member dat fairy fory at fool. Dee one wit dee fefifin." I then say, "Yes, I remember that scary story at school. The one with the skeleton!" We might need to be a little more aggressive with the speech therapy.

Groove Thang

We are officially back in the swing of things. We have all been to work or school for three days now. The boys are so excited to get home and play with their new toys. They are also super excited to see each other after school. Link talks about what he and Ethan are going to do when they get home all the way to Ethan's school.
Link has had a difficult time napping at school. They nap a few hours earlier than we do at home, and (shocker) he wants to talk during naps. Today when we got in the car he said, "It's all Ms. Christina's fault that I took a nap today. She said she was gonna call my momma!" Hey...whatever works!

White Christmas

Memaw and Pappy got the boys sleds for Christmas. Since we had no snow in Virginia, we were looking forward to playing while we were in PA. We only had one day to really play because the winds were about 40 MPH. On Tuesday, we suited up and headed out to play!

Ethan was so excited. He was the first one dressed and ready!

After lots of convincing, we got Link on the sled. It didn't last long. He wanted his Memaw and warmth!

Nate moved the sleds to the driveway and Ethan squealed with excitement.

Link decided to give it one more shot after hearing Ethan's screams!

But, he quit quickly and found a shovel. This lasted about two minutes and I saw him running inside! When we came in, he was snuggled up with Memaw on the couch!

We had to drag Ethan in. Daddy took him out to the street and we had a blast watching him. In the end, he talked Daddy into getting on the sled and Ethan pulled him....while I helped by pushing him!

Christmas at Memaw and Pappy's house!

Our plan for Christmas day was to open gifts, eat lunch, have Link take a nap, and then head out to Memaw and Pappy's house. About an hour after opening gifts, we noticed that they were both playing video games. Nate said, "Heck, they can do this in the car! Let's head out earlier!" As you can see by Memaw's face this was a horrible idea! ha!Memaw had so many presents for them. We all had such a good time watching the boys open their gifts!

They got lots of bath toys! As you can see we have an artist on our hands!
Lincoln had to show Uncle Jer and Memaw his new DS.
And once Aunt Missy and Alicia came, Ethan did too!
A trip to Memaw and Pappy's would not be complete without a new Steeler shirt!