Trout Fishing

As soon as Rob gets home we are headed to Montauk for trout fishing this weekend! Rob's parents have been there for a couple of days so we are meeting them there. The boys are ecstatic...as is Rob...I'm trying to get in the mood! I've got me a good book, a bike to ride, and maybe I'll try a little fishing with the boys! I'll post pictures next week.

Have a GREAT weekend!

1st Day of Kindergarten & 3rd Grade

What an exciting day for Jacob today! He started kindergarten and he just loved it. Couple of things he shared with us (he's definitely going to be my "talker" after school!): At lunch he had eaten all of his lettuce and his friend, Layton, didn't want his...so when the teacher wasn't looking, Layton gave him his lettuce! LOL!!! Then, during center time there were 2 girls (there are only 4 girls in his class, with 15 boys) up in the loft reading. Jacob and two of his friends wanted to be in the loft but only 4 at a time could be there. FINALLY, as Jacob said, his teacher made the girls come out so the boys could go in! Another LOL!!! P.E. today was WAY to short! And...NO HOMEWORK! Those were the things that Jacob shared today!

Matthew said he "had a good day and thinks he will like 3rd grade"! That's all I got out of him...oh, and that he got a burnt pizza at lunch!

Here's a couple of pics:

Fearless!

First off, just wanted to share that Jacob is now TOTALLY ready for kindergarten...he got a new pair of sneakers today!

Secondly, as I shared on FB, I am thankful this evening that my heart is still beating. Tonight at a pool birthday party, Matthew decided he wanted to go off the diving boards. Fine with me...we were at the pool yesterday afternoon for a playdate and I encouraged him to go off but he wanted nothing to do with them. Well, tonight, he went off the low board first...a dive...not a jump. He did great...I knew he could do it. Then, as I sat lounging in my chair, he walked right over to the high dive, walked up the steps, took a jogging leap, and did a front flip off the dive. I just couldn't believe it!!! He told me on the way home that it was like shooting his first deer...he was nervous at first but he knew he could do it...and he just did it!

OMG!!!!!

Great Weekend!

We started out the weekend by going swimming Friday at the McCoys. Always some great conversation with Shelly while the boys play/swim. :)

Saturday was my 38th birthday! Somedays it just seems like I can't possibly be in my 30's already! Time really does pass by quickly...we should be thankful for each and every day that we have. We stayed home on Saturday and I was so content with that...even Rob was home which is unusual for a Saturday! We just hung out and watched a couple of movies/tv...then after supper we headed to the park and played some baseball. The boys have been loving doing this so we're trying to go at least once a week.

This morning we headed to church and then we went out for lunch at Ruby Tuesday. Came home and watched one of the Rocky movies that was on tv, napped, and then headed to the park. Matthew was asked to play on a traveling baseball team for next summer...first base (!!!) which is his favorite position. The games will mostly be during the week, in nearby towns. We've only had one practice so far since we didn't start until the rec season was over. Tonight the team played a scrimmage against the other traveling team in Jackson. Matthew's team, the Jackson Tomahawks, won by 1 run! Matthew played excellent at 1st base...he needs to work a bit on hitting, although he did hit 2 out of 3. Awesome night...the weather was perfect!

The boys are going to VBS again this week, just for 3 nights, at Rob's parents church. They should have fun. Jacob chose to do this instead of basketball camp this week...that's great with us...VBS doesn't cost (except for our offering) and the camp did!!!

Have a great week!