White Sox

Vince decided he wanted to play t-ball this year and not soccer. He was so excited to play something different, because I don't think soccer his is game. He is thrilled to go to practice and loves having a game. It has been a challenge to get to practice and games since school started but he is making it through, albeit, he is tired. Maybe we will see him in the big leagues one day! One can dream, can't she? :-)

He thought he was cool with the "black stuff" under his eyes.

Morgan getting into the action.

Video of Vince at bat.

First Day

Vince started his first day of Kindergarten on August 27th. He was so excited and ready to go. He did great and no crying at all. Of course, Mommy cried a lot and the few days that followed as well. He has had his first full week and was very tired but he still seems to enjoy it. I hope the novelty doesn't wear off and he continues to like. Hopefully, I will not cry anymore. I can't believe my baby is in big school. Hard to believe it's been five years since he was born.

Vuce to Bince

Morgan is really starting to talk. And I mean A LOT! When she would try to say Vince it would sound like "Vuce." We all started calling Vince "Vuce." Now, she has moved on to calling him "Bince." That is what his friends use to call him when they were Morgan's age. I think it is so cute and I am going to miss it when she starts saying Vince. I need to videotape it for the memories.

Disney/SeaWorld

Now that I am finally back to blogging, I thought I would finally add pictures from our trip to Disney and SeaWorld with Joe's parents. We went two months ago and we had the best time. I love vacationing there and it was wonderful for Vince and Morgan to see Granma and Grandpa. We don't get to see them often enough but when we do, it's great. Below are pictures from our fun filled trip. Hope you enjoy looking at them as much as we enjoyed being there.
Vince with too many toys.
Vince with all his toys.

The calm before the storm!

Morgan was so tired she was giddy.

Kissing Mickey that Grandma and Grandpa gave Morgan.

Staying hydrated.

Vince driving the cars. It was a little bumpy.

Morgan and Grandma. I love this picture.

Wearing daddy's hat.

At the whale tank at SeaWorld.

Shamu!

Being silly.

It was hot!

Vince and his trucks.

I'm back.

I am finally back in the blogging mode. I have been absent for such a long time. I was really engrossed in the Twilight saga. Literally, it took all of my free time. I couldn't put it down and I read it whenever I had the chance. I am not a big reader but these books really got me into reading and I hope that I continue it. Next, I am going to tackle the book Beach Music. It is going to be a doozy, 800 pages and extremely fine print. Wish me luck, it will probably take me 6 months to finish it.

Mother's Day

It was a wonderful Mother's Day for me this year. Joe and the kids got me a much needed pedicure and Joe gave me several hours to myself. With those hours I ventured out to IKEA. I love that store. I think I could go there everyday (okay that's a bit much, but I do like it). However, my favorite gift was something that Vince did at preschool for me. He went to a pottery coloring store and made me a flower vase. He painted it green, his favorite color. Also, with the help of his teachers he made a note about me. It reads as follows (his answers in bold):

My Mom

By

Vince

My Mom's Name is Jennifer.

She is 18 years old. (don't I wish) Her favorite foods are burgers and cake. She likes to drink beer. Her favorite color is yellow and her favorite flower is a pink one. Her hobbies are playing with me and going shopping.

She is special to me because she plays games with me.

If I could give her anything in the world it would be a huge plane and a rocket ship because she would like to fly.

Happy Mother's Day!

I laughed so hard when I read it. I cried too. The funny thing is, I have had maybe a hand full of beers in two years, not such a great thing to share with a religious preschool. Oh well! And I hardly ever eat burgers or cake. It is so funny what children will say about their parents. I thought it was so cute and I wanted to share.

Easter in Virginia

I decided to take Vince and Morgan to Mom and Dad's for a couple of days before Easter. It is always such a great time when visit them. Joe came up on Friday for the weekend and Easter. Unfortunately, Morgan had one of her many colds and felt awful. She was a trooper, though. We were still able to get some great pictures of Vince and Morgan in there Easter outfits, going on an egg hunt and fishing. Vince and Morgan had a wonderful time looking through their Easter baskets, as well.

Hope you enjoy the pictures.