Week In Review

This week was jam packed full of non stop fun. Wednesday night was the annual church picnic. Ellie had so much fun running around playing. The only picture I was able to capture was at the end of the night after she had slowed down a bit. Ellie loves Micah. Micah is the daughter of one of the girls I work with. Three girls from my work and their families came with us to the picnic.

Jackson spent most of the night cuddled up to Aunt Gail and Uncle Bob. He especially loved playing horsey with Aunt Gail.

This week was Ms. Bonnie's last week as Ellie's teacher. We will truly miss her. She is a wonderful teacher a beautiful person.

This is Jackson's teach Ms Crystal. If you ask Jackson who he loves, he always says "Ms Crystal."

Today was crazy hair day at school. Ellie was very excited for this day.

After picking the kids up from school we went to hang by the pool with a bunch of gypsies. Well actually it was Bob and Gail, but I do think that they have turned into gypsies. The kids love swimming It is diferent being able to put their rings on them and let them float around by themselves. Talk about freedom.



Jackson was so brave. He jumped right in. Most of the time his head would go under but he didn't seem to mind.

Memorial Day

This has been an extremely busy week for the Moore's (well, at least for me). Our memorial Day wekend started on Thursady with Scott having his wisdom teeth removed. The patient was finally starting to feel better yesterday afternoon, so we took the kids swimming. Later that evening we got a babysitter (well actually two babysitters) and went to the movies. Today our day began before 6AM and by 12:30 we were at the lake. We stayed until 4PM. This evening we had some friends and the one family member still remianing in Tuscaloosa over for dinner.

Ellie and Jackson were both very excited to go on the boat today. They had a little difficulty getting use to the life jackets. When we first put Ellie's on she said, and I quote "I don't like it. It hurts my breasts". Yes my three year old said breasts. Jackson loved watching everyone wakeboard. When they would jump or flip he would squeal and yell "you did it". We didn't get any pictures of Ellie enjoying her time on the boat, because the sweet thing slept for a large portion of he boat ride. They both really enjoyed it.

A Sad Goodbye

Today was a sad day for me. I am so sick of crying. On Tuesday Gail and Bob leave for SC. Tonight was their going away party. It has been such a wonderful blesing getting to know them over the last three years. They will be dearly missed.

Scott and I played a small part in the program tonight and this afternoon. Ellie and Jack wanted to try on one of our wigs. Jack enjoyed wearing the afro.

Ellie thought it tickeled.

ATL

Saturday afternon Scott and I headed to ATL to watch the Braves play a little baseball. Well, I think it would be more appropriate to say that we headed to ATL to eat a few hotdogs, some popcorn, peanuts, and all the cherry limeaids we could handle. Scott ate so much that he threw up on the bus ride home.

The Bully

Today Jackson's teacher said that he had a bad day. He had to sit in time out for being a bully. I found out this evening what a little trouble maker he is. His teacher told us that today when John Wesley's mom came to pick him up Jackson ran over to her saying "my John Wesley's Mom." To which John Wesley replied "my Mom." Jackson shot back with "my John Wesley's Mom." What a little tease! He makes me laugh.

Mother's Day 2008

For Mother's Day this year I got a new camera!!! Consider it a gift for all of us!

Princess Ellie

As of Friday, I no longer have two two year olds. That's right, my little girl turned three last week. My little princess is beautiful, smart, independent, sensitive, and very particular. Makeup, shoes, purses, princesses, and dancing are her favorite things. She remembers and repeats everything she sees and hears. Her vocabulary is advanced for her age and I love being able to talk to her. The things she says can amaze me and make me laugh. Our biggest challenge with her right now is that Ellie like to be in controll. She likes to be the "leader". When I look into those big chocolate eyes I see myself. So much of her strong personality traits are those of my own. I know that this will lead to many power struggles, but I pray that I will have the patience to help this little girl grow up in the ways of the Lord. As she grows, I know that she will provide our family with many wonderful memories. I love her so much and can't wait to see the woman she will become.