The Next Florida Adventure - Bowling!

The next big Florida adventure happened on Friday. That night we got to go to the bowling alley where Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Nikki are on a bowling league. We got to bowl. Luckily for our mom the alley we were in was down by the video games so when someone got tired of waiting for his turn they could "play" some video games. Thank goodness for bumper bowling. This was the first time that Logan and Alex have ever bowled. All in all they did really well.

Sadly, mom lost every game to the kids. Kayla won twice and Alex won the last game (followed by Logan, Kayla, then mom).

Things We Must Do For School

Today was Logan's well check up(for age 5) and appointment to get the necessary paperwork for him to start Pre-K (a Georgia funded program for all 4 year olds and those not 5 by 9/1). What started out as a normal day had some kinks in it. Logan's appointment was at 9:30 this morning but while he (and Phil and Kayla and Alex) was waiting his turn everyone had to evacuate the building because of a gas leak.

Approximately two hours later he finally was able to reenter the building and be seen. Unfortunately that resulted in 4 shots (as is necessary at 5 years). He was a brave boy throughout the whole process. He's know 41 inches tall and 36 1/4 pounds. Way to go Logan - no more shots until you're 16!

Walking Pet

Another favorite activity of the kids was going with Grandma to walk Pet. I'm not sure but I think Logan loved it most of all. Here's Logan taking Pet for a walk.

Doing Crafts

Grandma and Aunt Jo supplied us with a basket of things to do while we visited when it rained or when we needed a break from the hot Florida sun. One of the things we did was paint stained glass pictures. We had a lot of fun doing it. In fact, Logan couldn't wait for his to dry (and he was worried that I didn't pack it when we left to come home).

Florida Adventures - Day 2 - FISHING AT LAST

I don't know if everyone knows this or not but the one thing Logan talked and talked about before going on our trip was going fishing with grandpa. The second day was our fishing day. We left the house to head towards Marco Island to fish at around 9 a.m. Everyone tried a hand at fishing. The boys did like it. Eventually (because we weren't catching anything) the boys ended up swimming a little in the ocean. Kayla and I kept fishing. I did catch a fish and it was sooooooooooooooo big - just kidding it was a bait fish. The fish were biting but we weren't reeling them in fast enough. These are some of our photos.

Florida Adventures Day One

On our first day, Grandpa took us to a local park with playground equipment and a small lake. We played for a little while on the toys but were quickly ready to go swimming. Here's some photos of us in the lake. We then went back to Great Grandma's and Aunt Jo's for lunch and to wait out the daily afternoon showers. At that time we got to meet baby Cheyenne (our newest cousin) for the first time. She sure is a cutie! Then it was off to the ocean to collect some shells and to swim some more. Alex (suprisingly) even swam up to his chest in the water (some photos of that as well here). And back to the house for dinner with Grandma

First of the Florida Trip Blogs

Last week the kids and I (without Phil who was very much missed)set off to Florida to visit Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and new cousins. I had a suprisingly easy ride down - a mere 11 hours. The kids and I only stopped 3 times! They were such good travellers. We made it down just in time for dinner. We stayed with Grandma and Aunt Jo (and Pet, TJ and Charlie). It was lots of fun. I'll post some photos in the next few blogs detailing our daily adventures.

The Wait for Harry Potter Has Ended

Well the wait for Harry Potter book 7 and seeing the 5th movie has finally ended. Last night we all went to the local Barnes and Noble bookstore to partake in the Harry Potter activities while awaiting the arrival of the much anticipated book at 12:01 a.m. We had our fortunes read by Jenny Weasley, Kayla a photo with Harry Potter, we received glow in the dark Harry Potter glasses, and we had scars painted on our faces (except Kayla had a phoenix). The boys and I didn't stay until midnight (we're not that crazy) but Phil and Kayla waited out the time (and luckily Kayla saw some of her friends) to purchase two copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Phil and I are already on page 110 and we've already received shocking news. Don't worry I won't tell.

Then today (in two waves) we saw Harry Potter - The Order of the Phoenix on IMAX 3D. We thoroughly enjoyed it. However, for you true Harry Potter fans it is much much shorter than the the book (as book 5 was the longest of the 7 book series) but it was fast moving. If you enjoy Harry Potter I highly recommend seeing it at the IMAX in 3D. The movie does catch most of the highlights but does remove the day to day antics and some background. Kayla said this was her favorite movie so far. Now it just needs to come out on DVD. ;)

All Ants Need a Hole

Phil, Logan and Alex went on "bear hunt" last night on the walking path in the woods at the local park. They all had walking sticks in hands. Logan stopped periodically and made holes for the ants. He told Phil some ants don't have holes. So to all the homeless ants out there - Logan is busy making holes for your homes.

An Accident With Clean Up

Phil and the kids were getting ready to come meet last night to get the van fixed when a strange event occurred.

Logan and Kayla: Dad! Alex's pants are wet!
Phil: Alex, did you pee your pants?
Logan: No Dad he pooped his pants.
(Sound of Phil walking up the kitchen stairs.)
Phil: Alex did you poop your pants? Upstairs!
Alex: Daddy, I'm sorry.

Phil checks Alex's pants. They are indeed wet. But not poopy. Trying to be a big boy Alex took off the pants, rinsed them in the toilet and then put them back on soaking wet. Phil takes him to change his clothes and sees toilet paper all over the bathroom floor where Alex tried to wipe up the toilet water. There was no poop in his underwear. He was just trying to clean up.