Letters to the EB

We hope Santa Claus won't mind if the Easter Bunny gets letters, too.  Apparently JS and CG want to make sure their Easter wishes are easy to grant! Caroline actually had out a flyer from the newspaper showing all the candy.  And isn't it awful how mean we are to John Sam?!   ;-)

Updated Self Portrait

The Halloween picture was getting old, and today was a fairly good hair day.  Here's an updated self portrait that I've been uploading all over ;-)

The Tree at the Park

A picture from the cell phone that I forgot to post!

It was cool how they ran up the hill and jumped when they got to the top--such a kid thing!  I like that the tree is very big and makes them look kinda little. 

Post count needs to increase

The post count for March is quite pitiful.  I've been taking lots and lots of pictures so I can post 3 or 4 times in one day on several different days to make it look like I've been maintaining the blog.

heeeeeeee!

After haircuts today, we're going to play and enjoy the sun.  Two days of rain is enough to make anybody grouchy (even me).

:)

Three days of testing and all he got was

this free T-shirt!

Way to go, JS, for gettin' it done.  Caroline was your number 1 cheerleader, and Mom and Dad are right behind her.  We love you and are very, very proud of you!

FCAT Day 2

Best thing about FCAT week?  No homework! Second best thing today?  John Sam's favorite for dinner - ravioli.  Caroline had her favorite, too - tacos.  Tomorrow is the last day of testing, and we're looking forward to a stress-free Thursday night.  Maybe a little Mario Kart and Wii watching?  xoxo

FCAT Day 1

One day of testing down, two to go.  This has been a busy week for all of us so far. Bedtime for everyone right now.

Getting reacquainted with Mr. Sun

Today was a true Florida day - sunny, cool, no clouds, minimal wind.  We went to the park near our house.  The plan was to walk on the sidewalk all the way around the park and then come home and eat lunch.  It was so nice to be outside and get some fresh air and sunshine!  We got back in the car and on the way out I said, "We'll pack a picnic lunch next time and bring a blankie and y'all can run around afterwards and I'll read my magazine."  John Sam said, "I have a better idea.  Why don't we do that right now?"

And we did!

There he is.... blazing the trails. There she is....right behind him....holding her purse.  Just in case. ;-)

Here are some closeups I took of them while I was laying on the ground.  Super cute kids on a super fun day!  Spring break is just around the corner.

Trying to get what they want

I overheard the stinkers-in-cahoots about 3 days ago.  John Sam was coaching Caroline to do this or that so she would look sadder, and then maybe Mom would say yes or we'll see about [insert basically any request].  After I laughed and laughed to myself, I made sure I didn't let on when they came out.  I was very serious while JS giggled and told Caroline to show me.  Here is the perfected look they came up with together:

Welcome March!

I can hardly believe it's already March.  Didn't I just take down in the Christmas tree?  I look at the calendar today at work and plan spring break/Easter vaction and Labor Day weekend. While I'm at it, I go ahead and check the dates for end of the year. Sort of pre-planning to the actual planning. 

All because it's already March :)