Tweetsie Railroad to see Thomas the Train

We recently took the kids to Tweetsie Railroad to ride Thomas the Train who was there visiting for a week. When we first arrived Thomas rounded the corner on the mountain and we thought Gavin was going to start crying because he was so excited about seeing Thomas. He was a little gun shy when we first got up close to him. Gavin really was in stimulus overload with all the train stuff. Madison wasn't interested so much. We each let them pick out a toy and she picked out sunglasses and jewelry (as you will see in the picture below).

Madison's First Hair Cut

I took Madison to get her first hair cut - She did great - No Tears were shed :)

Before

After

Great Wolf Lodge

Kyle and I decided to take the kids for a couple of days to the Great Wolf Lodge in NC. This place is the ideal place to stay for kids. They have an indoor waterpark - putt-putt course - outdoor pool - magic quest - arcade the list goes on ...... The kids really did have a great time. They enjoyed the pools and story time at night.

Gavin in the wave pool

Madison making her funny face

Gavin getting ready to eat a Chocolate Covered Cricket (he also ate a chocolate covered worm)

Gavin eating the Chocolate covered cricket. He said it tasted like fish :)

Story Time at the Lodge

The kiddos listening to story time

Congratulations

Congratulations to my brother Matt and future sister-in-law JoDee. Matt proposed to JoDee on May 3rd on the lake in the cove between my grandmother's house and JoDee's parents. We grew up knowing JoDee and we are so excited for them both. We are excited to add JoDee to our family. They aren't wasting anytime and are getting married August 1st of this year so we have a summer full of fun times. We love both of you!!!!

Gavin's Last Day of 2 year old Preschool

I can't believe it but Gavin has already finished 2 year old pre-school. He had such a great year and really enjoyed going to school. He learned to count to twenty and how to say his ABC's. He even mastered Jesus Loves Me (which they sang at their program on the last day). His teachers made a wonderful book for me that had all of his things he made this year (what a treasure). I look forward to sending both Madison and Gavin in the fall to Lake Murray's pre-school. His class sang Jesus Loves Me and One Small Voice (with sign language) at his program on the last day.

Mother's Day

(Gavin and I out on the boat on Mother's Day)

God has truely blessed me with two wonderful children and the privilage of being a mother. My heart goes out to all the ladies out there who long for children of their own. Stay strong God will bring you through it in His time.