So Far, So Good!

Chase is having a great week at school so far! He's been really excited to talk to us about how much fun he is having. Watch and see what he had to say last night...

First day of SCHOOL!!!

So, how is this possible? I know it is just preschool, but still! I just can't believe my first born son is going to school!! I am so excited for him, but sad that he is growing up so fast. I was a bit nervous about how things were going to go this morning. I was fully expecting Chase to cry and beg us not to leave him. Well, I was WRONG!! He was a little bit nervous when we got there, but that passed as soon as he walked into the classroom. He went right over and started talking to his teacher about the nature walk that he and Nick went on in the park yesterday. Then he pointed to the United States map and started talking about that! He was definitely making himself at home. He came over and hugged me and Nick and then when back to what he was doing. When it was time for us to go, he just waved goodbye!! We walked out in disbelief! We were both a little sad, but we know he is going to love it! I can't wait to pick him up so I can hear all about his first day. I know he is going to have a lot to talk about!!

Jags Game

We went to the Jaguars/Bucs preseason game on Sautrday night. The boys had a great time. Chase was excited to be at a live football game, and Cole was just busy soaking everything in!! Chase was ready to leave around halftime, but as soon as we started to walk out of the stadium, he saw this little field and wanted to play on it. He always asks if he can go on the field, so he was really excited about this!! We plan to go back in October and hopefully will be able to stay a little longer!!

Chase's last day at Momma Faye's

It's hard to believe that 3 and 1/2 years have passed so quickly! We were fortunate enough to find Momma Faye soon after Chase was born, and he started there when he was just 12 weeks old. She's like a part of our family after all this time. Chase has really grown and learned a lot from her, and she was really sad to see him go. She will still be keeping Cole for us, so at least we aren't leaving altogether! She's stuck with us for a little while longer! :-)

Shamu Rocks!

Here's a short clip of Chase and Braden dancing at the Shamu show at Sea World. Chase was going crazy over the loud music, and he was pretending his light saber was a guitar that he was jammin' out on!!

Little Piggy

Cole definitely LOVES to eat! Whenever you have any food or drink, he thinks that he should have some of it! He sits or stands there hollering at you until you give him some. I got a short video of him eating some of a chocolate popsicle last night! I tried to get him to show off his 4 new top teeth, but he wouldn't open his mouth up wide enough!! It's hard to see them unless you turn him upside down or get him to laugh!! Once they come all the way in, I should be able to get a good shot of them! He now has 6 teeth total...2 on the bottom and 4 on the top!!!

Chase Riding his Bike

Chase has been riding his bike the past couple of nights! He finally got the hang of it, and is doing a great job. The bike he has now is Ethan's old one so we told Chase if he keeps riding then maybe Santa will bring him a brand new bike for Christmas!! He says he wants a Scooby Doo bike...hopefully Santa can find one! (If you are getting this on email, you will have to go to the actual blog to be able to view the video.)

Is it really August already?!?

I know my lame excuses for not blogging are really getting old. We really have been super busy and our summer is just flying by! We just got back from a trip to see Mom and Darrell at their house in Calabash (their permanent residence...finally)!! Well, I must say I am happy they are a couple of hours closer, but I am sad they are not in VA anymore. Going up for Hokie games just won't be the same now!! We had a great weekend visiting...we went to the pool, beach, outlet mall, the Calabash Creamery (Chase's favorite part), had a cookout to celebrate their move and retirement and even went back to the pool before we left yesteryday morning. It was a weekend packed full of fun stuff!! It went by way too fast and we had to head home before we were ready. The boys were so good in the car yesterday. I was SO proud of them for behaving so well on the long trip!!

Happy Birthday Grandmommy!

We are headed to Orlando this weekend to take the boys to Sea World. I am so excited about this b/c I haven't been there in a long, long time. I really loved that place when I was a kid and I am hoping Chase and Cole love it just as much!! We will see!!

Chase's first day of school is rapidly approaching. He starts 2 weeks from today!! I bought him some new school clothes at the outlet mall this weekend. He already has a backpack so all that is left is a lunchbox! He wants a CARS one...that shouldn't surprise any of you!!

Cole turned 11 months on the 2nd. I am getting things ready for his party next month. The invitations are in and I will be mailing them tomorrow. They are so cute!!! We are really looking forward to his party, and I hope it will be as fun as I think it is going to be. Cole has been walking around as long as we are holding his hand(s)! Pretty soon he is going to let go and be off on his own! It's crazy how fast he is growing up!