20 Questions- Jack 2.5

Jack is our little fireball. He is ready first thing in the morning and still up for anything at the end of the night. He is fierce on his scooter, flying around the park! He loves a little girl in his preschool and talks about her constantly. He is shy and reserved around new people but coming out of his shell!

Halloween 2015

We had Jack14 (Star Wars Lego Character, Yoda and a bat!

We had friends at our house for chili then headed out in the rain to Trick or Treat. Luckily minutes after walking out, the rain stopped and we had a great time. Jack LOVED trick or treating and even said, "Treat" every time someone opened the door. 

See all the photos from the night and our other fall adventures here.

First ER Trip

Well it happened... we knew it was bound to happen and we KNEW it would be baby #3 to do it! We hit the ER for a smashed finger. Jack was throwing a fit and would not get in the car to go to school. I had to pick his fighting body up to take to the car. I closed the door with my foot and he reached back to grab it but the force was too strong and he smashed his finger. It turned blue and swollen right away so I rushed him over. Of course Joey was with us and it was his birthday! Luckily, the finger was fine but we were not out of there in under 3 hours. Josh was able to meet us over there and take Joey to school so he could share his birthday treat with his friends. And we all lived to tell the tale!

First Day of School 2015

Well, Jacob is a Kindergartener! It is hard to believe that this day has come, but it was inevitable. Jacob is ready, which makes it much easier. He get to walk to school, has lots of friends already and is very excited! 

Walking School Bus

Greeted by the Mayor

End to a great first day!

Joey and Jack started school too! This is Joey's third year and Jackie's first! They were very excited and I only got a few tears from Jack.

Jackie is Two!

Twooooo! That is how Jack says it! Our baby is growing up so fast. He loves his brothers, so much so that we had to transfer him into a big boy bed in the same room as his brothers. He could not stand to sleep in his own room anymore. Jack is a good eater for the most part but oh so opinionated. Like any two year old he thinks this is his world and we are mere servants in his kingdom. The child has no fear and is tough as nails he will fall down and jump right back up!

Jack is like Jake and really enjoys dig, digs and tools so we had a construction party! Some sand, trucks, tools and cake! It was a great time. Check out the pictures.

Easter 2015

We had another fun spring dying Easter eggs, doing Easter egg hunts and eating lost of candy! 

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Fire Station 2015

Went to our annual fire station trip. Jack was very excited although you could not tell. He was very somber looking but really he was just soaking it all in! 

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Sledding 2015

Oh boy, winter 2015 has not been kind to us. We had our first snowfall in January. We went out early for some sledding and by noon it was 50 degrees and melted! PERFECTION! But alas, February did not go so well. It has been cold and we had an ice storm. The ice storm did provide some slick slopes and a fun ride but it was really too cold to enjoy for long. We did not leave the house for 5 days, by choice because it was cold and dangerous out. It did provide some pretty pictures.

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Christmas 2014

December has been a busy month from The Polar Express Train Ride to see Santa, to Marvel Super Hero Show, to making cookies, school parties, and finally Christmas! What a way to spend the last month of the year! Our boys are getting so big but sweet as ever. We had a beautiful time playing with cousins and spending time with the family!

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Atlanta Trip 2014

We decided to take a little family trip to Atlanta to go to Lego Land and the Aquarium. We drove down Friday after Thanksgiving and went to Legoland and Taco Mac for dinner. We spent the night and went to the Aquarium the next day. We had a great time! (Not a lot of sleep in the hotel room but still a fun time!)

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Apple Picking- 2014

We went apple picking for a little fall fun. It has finally cooled down so we wanted to squeeze in apple picking before it was too late. The apples are ripe starting in August but it is just too hot so we made it out on the last day of picking. It was perfect out sunny and cool(er). It was a great day; Joey and Jack picked one apple each- sat down and ate them. Jake did all the work! He picked and picked and even climbed trees to get the good apples! We picked two bags of apples. It was a great time. After picking we sat down for a picnic lunch. As we were cleaning up to leave Joey decided to climb on one of the metal wagons' handles, next thing we knew Joey was screaming and blood was everywhere. We had to rush to the dentist because Joey knocked his two front teeth back into his mouth. He bit through his bottom lip as well and the tears would not stop. I rushed the entire hour drive to the dentist while Joey screamed the entire way. He was brave once we were there and the bleeding stopped. We have since found out that the two front teeth are "dead" and will have to be pulled. The fun day ended on a sour note but 3 boys and the oldest being 5- not too bad for our first "emergency!"

See the pictures of the fun part of our day here...

Jack's First Birthday

Our baby is 1!

It is so hard to believe this little guy is one year old! He has been the perfect addition to our family. The big boys couldn't love him more and he wants to be just like them! He is a happy guy and always looking to laugh, when he is not teething. He loves to eat and play outside! We celebrated hi birthday with a Ball Party with family and friends. He loved it but got a little sleepy at the end. 

See the pictures here!

Easter 2014

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Little Man

Our Jackie is 6 months and popped two teeth out!

Like his brothers he is not a great teether. When he is teething he is up more at night, fun for mama! He is such a busy boy that I actually do not mind the little extra time at night to cuddle with him (within reason). He is scooting backwards and in 360 degree circles. He can really move but gets frustrated that he is not moving forward. Jack is eating great and loving his zippy cup of water. Too bad he will not take a bottle or a cup of milk. Stinker! His brothers love him dearly and he cannot help but laugh when they are around. One day Joey was crying and looked at Jack only to receive a huge smile. He then stopped crying and said, "My baby makes me feel better!" Jack pulls the boys' hair and tries to take toys out of their hands but they do not mind it one little bit. They just smile at him and give him kisses! We love our baby!

Christmas 2013

We headed to Ohio again for Christmas. The boys were all sick and did a great job in the car! (We might just need to be sick before every trip to Ohio.) Beyond the drive the sicknesses kept us from taking our visit to Zanesville and visiting some other friends. I think the boys had a great Christmas overall.

Link to Christmas Pictures

Thanksgiving 2013

Uncle Robbie and Aunt Jane came to Nashville to visit us this Thanksgiving! The boys were very excited to be able to spend some time with their uncle! The high lights of dinner were the smoked and fried turkey and hot chocolate in my paternal grandmother Meme's china tea cups.

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Halloween 2013

This year for Halloween the boys were a Police Officer, Bat and a Pumpkin. We went trick or treating on November 1 because of bad weather on October 31. We went with our friends again this year. Trick or Treating started with supper and play at August and Miller's house. When we hit the road to trick or treat Jacob really had a great time running from house to house. Joey let Daddy carry him most of the way and sweet Jackson slept on Mommy the whole time. Once we got home we counted the candy and each picked one to eat before bed! 

Pictures

Pumpkin Patch 2013

Took the yearly trip to Gentry Farm in Franklin, Tennessee to hit the pumpkin patch and get our yearly pumpkins. Jacob and Daddy did all the work. Joey is not cut out for manual labor so he stood on the sidelines. (Maybe it was also the fact that he was pretty tired and it was pretty hot.) We picked up the pumpkins and then had some fun in the activity area. We could not leave with out a hayride. Oh, what fun!

Slideshow of the pictures

My Three Sons

Folly Beach 2.0

We took our second Folly Beach vacation and loved it as much as our first! The only complaint was that it was too short of a trip. At least this time we flew instead of driving! The boys took their first airplane ride and did a great job!

We were away for 5 day but had wedding activities for 3 of the 5 days. We enjoyed the sweet and small wedding but would have liked more beach time as well, we should have stayed a month!

The boys did get to dig on the beach and jump in the waves. We were able to spend some time with Auntie Johnna and Uncle Brad as well as Cousin Bean and Auntie Melissa and Uncle Steve.

We took a boat ride and tour of Charleston Harbor with Gammy, Grandpa, Uncle Rob, Aunt Jane and Auntie Johnna and Uncle brad. The boys loved the boat and we even were able to see some dolphins.

All and all it was a great time! Click here to see a slideshow of the whole trip!

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