The Sweetest of Show n' Tells...

Awhile ago, I told Jack about how once upon a time I took baby 'Uncle' Adam to show n tell at my school. I could tell he liked the story at the time, but we hadn't talked about it again. We've had plenty of show n tells of plenty of trains, planes, and automobiles since...BUT this past week Jack decided he wanted this particular show n tell to be extra-special. He wanted to bring baby Kate. Of course, I thought this was a perfect idea (great minds think alike) and operation "Kate Goes to School" was put in to place. First, Jack picked out what he wanted Miss Kate to wear. Duh. Next, we cleared things with his teacher and worked out the logistics. And then, it was go time! A very excited Jack met me at the door so that I could attempt to fit his extremely chubby sister into the extremely small show n' tell bag. Lucky for me, he was feeling quite flexible and allowed for just her legs to be bagged. : ) Once we were all set, the showing and the telling could finally begin. Jack introduced her as Katelyn Drew, said that he didn't know how old she was, and said that yes...she is into everything. He then sat back with this smile that dripped of sweetness and pride. And Kate? Well, as anticipated...baby Kate stole the show out of show n' tell. : )
Way to think outside the box, Jackie B, or in this case...the show n' tell bag!

Fall Time = Fun Time!

Grandad Turns 60 Big Ones!!

Gigi and Grandad have had quite the exciting year! They had their 40th wedding anniversary in May and then Grandad just turned the big 6-0 on Thursday! Gigi and I decided we just couldn't let such a year of milestones pass by without throwing a big ol' party in celebration! And just for kicks, we thought why not make it a surprise party!?! It turned out to be an awesome night in honor of our sweet, loving, and awesome Grandad! We love you to the moon and back!

Crop Walk 2011!

As some of you may know, our boys are a little picky in the eating department. And of course, we've tried many a thing to get them to open up the nourishment hatch...we've gone through bribery to PediaSure to reverse psychology and then back on through them again! Lately, we've upped the anty and started talking to them about how there are a ton of children who go to bed hungry each and every night. And although Bear is still a bit too little to comprehend such a huge thought, the idea has really struck a cord with Jackie B and got him thinking about a lot of 'big kid' things. Sooo when a 'Crop Walk' for the starving children in Somalia came up at church, Gigi and Grandad thought what a perfect way for Jack to do something great for those kiddos less fortunate in the food department. Not only did they want Jack to walk the 3 miles with them, but he also needed to raise some money all by his lonesome! Whoa...this was big! But not surprisingly, Jack stepped up to the challenge! He asked one neighbor for money all by himself and only had to be carried some of the way on the walk. : ) We're very proud of you, Jackie B! What a great start to doing great things for those who need you!

My Gal Pal...

Since both boys are in school two days each week, Kate and I get to spend those days all by our lonesome. Most of the time...we take in a chick flick, get a pedicure at the local spa, and of course shop till we drop. Ha! Not so much...but we sure do like to crawl around and take some killer naps! Who knew we would already have so many similiar interests! : )

Bend it Like Beckham!

Jack had his first soccer game of the season on Saturday!! And let me just tell you, it was a great day! Before the game, we decorated our car in team colors and drove in an opening day parade all the way to the field! Um, can you say...awesome? And the kicker? He did SO well in the game...played his little heart out the whole time, found a serious calling as goalie, and even had a few jump out of your seat, nail biters on offense! Way to go, Jackie B! You're awesome!