Double Flip

Logan is becoming such a little fish in the water.  Each day he is learning more and more about all the cool things that can be done in the water.  It reminds me of my childhood days of swimming!

Momma don't fold my clothes!

Lately, I've been having the boys help me with duties around the house (cleaning, dishes, laundry).  Usually, I have the boys put their underwear and socks up while we are doing the laundry, but yesterday, Logan wanted to learn how to fold his clothes.  He watched as I folded a shirt and very meticulously folded a shirt the same way.  I praised him, of course, and he wanted to fold more!  He didn't want me to fold any of his clothes and proceeded to fold all of his clothes and put them in the proper drawers.  He was so proud of himself!  I told him that we each dirty our own clothes and that means that we each should clean and put away our own clothes.  I know that his excitement about folding his own clothes won't last forever, but I hope that I can instill these types of lessons early like this that will help show him that we all have responsibilities in our life.

Best Day Ever!

Logan's new saying is "this is the best day ever", whether we are going on a bike ride, playing a fun game, swimming in the pool, or just other normal activities during the day.  I think it's wonderful how excited and happy children are about life, and I am starting to strive for this myself.  It makes me think of the song "Today is the Day" by Lincoln Brewster that says:

"Today is the day You have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it, And I won`t worry about tomorrow, I`m trusting in what You say, Today is the day!"

Easter

"Happy Easter! Jesus is Alive!" This is what Dawson learned in his Sunday school class on Easter and went around all day saying this to everyone he saw which included people at church, lunch, neighbors, and the beach. It was so adorable and heart-warming to see my two year old telling others why Easter is so special!

Josh and Katie's visit

Derick's brother Josh and his wife Katie


The boys giving "thumbs up" after burying their Uncle Josh at the beach.


Disney's Animal Kingdom


Adorable picture of Dawson and Uncle Josh at Animal Kingdom.


Pluto and Logan touching noses during the parade at Animal Kingdom.

Josh (Derick's brother) and his wife Katie spend their spring break with us in Florida. We were so excited to see them since we hadn't seen them since we left Fayetteville five months ago. Derick and Josh went to a Mets/Braves spring training game and had a blast. We went to the beach many times and also went to Disney's Animal Kingdom. We had so much fun while they were here that we didn't want them to leave, and are ready for them to move down here...hint, hint!