It's official. Mom and Smith have accepted an offer on their house in Shelby and are moving to Raleigh. We are so excited for them to live up here. We'll get to see them much more often. I'm excited about being able to so easily grab lunch together or meet for dinner. Plus, having a shopping partner for fabric stores will be great! (Back story: While growing up, Mom used to "drag" us to fabric stores often enough that it became a running joke in our family. Of course, now I love to look at fabric, but I currently have no one with whom to shop. :( Not for long though!)
I do have to admit that I am sad for them to leave my childhood home and to leave the lake. But let's be honest. We don't get to Shelby very often anymore, and we're lucky to get there one time in the summer to really enjoy the lake. So I would rather have them living near me!
Of course, now I will need to find a new source of my favorite summertime sound: boats. Anyone who grew up by water will tell you, there is nothing that says summertime fun like the sound of boats going by. It makes me so happy and relaxed. So I guess I need to re-start my search for an incredibly cheap summer home on the water in eastern North Carolina (as if that even exists!)
Mom and Smith haven't found a place in Raleigh yet, but we know that the perfect house is out there. Hopefully, it will come on the market soon and at the right price!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Sims' 3rd Birthday Party
We had Sims' big birthday bash this Sunday at Pullen Park. When given a choice, he chose to have a party where he could ride the train and the carousel, and he was so excited about it. He asked me a few times over the past month if I wanted to come to his birthday party. Of course, I said, "Yes!" This was the first party where we invited some of his friends from school, which made this even more special for him.
Since he loves, loves, loves trains, we went with that theme. We had a picnic shelter, so we didn't go all out with decorations, but we did do a few things to jazz it up a bit.
Since he loves, loves, loves trains, we went with that theme. We had a picnic shelter, so we didn't go all out with decorations, but we did do a few things to jazz it up a bit.
Jason heard one of the kids exclaim, "I'm drinking train water!" That definitely made those labels worth it.
Between the bubble machine and the train riding by, the kids had a blast. They ran and chased the bubbles like crazy. Then whenever the train came by, they ran to the fence to wave.
As soon as the train was gone, they were back in the bubbles.
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| Photo of Isla by Papa Smith |
Of course, no train party would be complete without a train ride. After the ride, we ate pizza and brownies.
Then it poured down rain, but that didn't stop the party! The kids loved it. They were all soaking wet when they left. I couldn't have planned a better activity for them. I think all the children had a wonderful time at the party, and that makes me so happy!
I know this little birthday boy had a blast!
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| I love the seriousness on both of their faces as the train passed and the fact that sidewalk chalk is literally all over Isla. |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Happy Birthday, Sims!
Happy birthday to my sweet, silly Sims! I can't believe he is 3 years old today.
His birthday party was this Sunday, and I will return shortly with a ton of pictures. If you were wondering why it's been so quiet on the ole blog lately, well, now you know why!
His birthday party was this Sunday, and I will return shortly with a ton of pictures. If you were wondering why it's been so quiet on the ole blog lately, well, now you know why!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Mother's Day
I had a wonderful Mother's Day, thanks to my sweet guys. Jason surprised me with a big breakfast, including made-from-scratch biscuits, before we headed to church. We hadn't been to church in weeks, since we have either been out of town or had visitors every weekend since Easter. It was so nice to get back to our routine and see some of our church friends.
In the afternoon, we did yard work, which I know might not sound like a great way to spend Mother's Day, but that's what I wanted to do. I'm no gardener. (You should see our yard and lack of grass, once again.) But since we hadn't had a chance to weed and mulch parts of the yard, I knew that it better get done, or the weeds were going to take over. The weather was wonderful, and we all enjoyed spending time outside. Sims even helped a little and pointed out all the worms and bugs. And the backyard looks some much more inviting. It's amazing what some mulch can do!
Jason and Sims spoiled me rotten with flowers (hydrangeas - my favorite!), books and gift cards. (Yay! I have an excuse to buy some much needed clothes!) They did this even though I told Jason I didn't need anything for Mother's Day. One of the fantastic things about having a toddler is that I feel appreciated every day. I certainly didn't feel the need to make a big deal about Mother's Day. I know that will change in a few years, but for now, every day is kinda like Mother's Day in my house. Yep, I'm pretty blessed.
In the afternoon, we did yard work, which I know might not sound like a great way to spend Mother's Day, but that's what I wanted to do. I'm no gardener. (You should see our yard and lack of grass, once again.) But since we hadn't had a chance to weed and mulch parts of the yard, I knew that it better get done, or the weeds were going to take over. The weather was wonderful, and we all enjoyed spending time outside. Sims even helped a little and pointed out all the worms and bugs. And the backyard looks some much more inviting. It's amazing what some mulch can do!
Jason and Sims spoiled me rotten with flowers (hydrangeas - my favorite!), books and gift cards. (Yay! I have an excuse to buy some much needed clothes!) They did this even though I told Jason I didn't need anything for Mother's Day. One of the fantastic things about having a toddler is that I feel appreciated every day. I certainly didn't feel the need to make a big deal about Mother's Day. I know that will change in a few years, but for now, every day is kinda like Mother's Day in my house. Yep, I'm pretty blessed.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Wells Fargo Championship
Last weekend we headed to Charlotte to visit Jason's family. On Saturday, Jason and I had a date at the Wells Fargo Championship. We look forward to this every year. Jason's dad is a marshall, and it so nice that he lets us use his free tickets.
I can't really quantify why I love going so much. I like golf, sure, but it's more than that. Maybe it's all the famous players we get to see. Maybe it's the beautiful scenery. Maybe it's the people watching. Maybe it's looking at all the houses along the course. Maybe it's just being outside all day. Maybe it's the fact that it's now a date day for Jason and me, where we can enjoy being together without worrying about Sims. Maybe it's all of these things. Well, anyway, I love it!
I can't really quantify why I love going so much. I like golf, sure, but it's more than that. Maybe it's all the famous players we get to see. Maybe it's the beautiful scenery. Maybe it's the people watching. Maybe it's looking at all the houses along the course. Maybe it's just being outside all day. Maybe it's the fact that it's now a date day for Jason and me, where we can enjoy being together without worrying about Sims. Maybe it's all of these things. Well, anyway, I love it!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Day Trip to Jeff
On Sunday, we drove to Winston-Salem to see Jeff and his family one last time before they left. We went to his parents' house, and it's always so nice to see them and Jeff's brother and sister, who happen to live nearby. Sims got to play with the kids in their very large yard and relax inside in the air-conditioning. It was fairly hot, but it was wonderful sitting outside in the shade and just being with friends.
I didn't take many pictures, but I got this one of Jeff and Alex (just for you, Mom.)
Sims loved playing with their real golf clubs. The only ones we let him use at home are plastic ones. Maybe it's time to get him some real "Sims-sized" clubs. (Sims calls the small versions of things "Sims-sized.")
Remember when I suggested that we should all go on a joint family vacation, after we saw Jeff a week and half ago? Well, it looks like we are all going to go the Bahamas! Now that's a vacation! White sand beaches and pina colada in hand.... I'm ready to pack my bags now.
I didn't take many pictures, but I got this one of Jeff and Alex (just for you, Mom.)
Sims loved playing with their real golf clubs. The only ones we let him use at home are plastic ones. Maybe it's time to get him some real "Sims-sized" clubs. (Sims calls the small versions of things "Sims-sized.")
Remember when I suggested that we should all go on a joint family vacation, after we saw Jeff a week and half ago? Well, it looks like we are all going to go the Bahamas! Now that's a vacation! White sand beaches and pina colada in hand.... I'm ready to pack my bags now.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
On Friday evening we finally made it to an NC State baseball game! I woke up Friday morning and thought we better get to a baseball game soon because the season ends in a couple of weeks. So we made it happen. Sims was so excited when I picked him up from school and told him we were going to the game. He told me he was going to pitch, then he showed how he would pitch with an invisible ball. So maybe we have a future baseball pitcher on our hands.
We met Justin, Lori and their daughter there, so Sims had a friend to play with, once he got bored with the game. Sims was very interested in the game for the first 3 innings. He was watching it so intently in the beginning of the game that whenever Violet would try to get his attention, he would point to the game without taking his eyes off it. In a "I'm watching the game" kind of way.
Of course, he finally had enough of the game, and they jumped and danced and yelled and had a big time together.
When Mr. Wuf came by he was so excited and started talking about the high five he got last year. I'm still amazed that he remembers that. Well, he had to get another high five and give Mr. Wuf a hug.
Sims must have been exhausted that day because he was showing obvious signs of this by 8:00. When we got home, he conked out in no time flat. I think that means it was a great day!
On a side note, it was the last day of classes, which was the same day we went to the baseball game last year. A silly coincidence, but I thought it was interesting. Maybe this will be a new tradition for us at the end of every spring semester.
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| NC State vs. Duke |
We met Justin, Lori and their daughter there, so Sims had a friend to play with, once he got bored with the game. Sims was very interested in the game for the first 3 innings. He was watching it so intently in the beginning of the game that whenever Violet would try to get his attention, he would point to the game without taking his eyes off it. In a "I'm watching the game" kind of way.
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| Serious Sims pointing at the game with ticket in hand |
Of course, he finally had enough of the game, and they jumped and danced and yelled and had a big time together.
When Mr. Wuf came by he was so excited and started talking about the high five he got last year. I'm still amazed that he remembers that. Well, he had to get another high five and give Mr. Wuf a hug.
Sims must have been exhausted that day because he was showing obvious signs of this by 8:00. When we got home, he conked out in no time flat. I think that means it was a great day!
On a side note, it was the last day of classes, which was the same day we went to the baseball game last year. A silly coincidence, but I thought it was interesting. Maybe this will be a new tradition for us at the end of every spring semester.
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