Kayak

Well, I finally bought a kayak. Matthew has been asking if we can get one for a while. So yesterday after running a couple of other errands we went to Dicks and bought a kayak. Then the challenge was getting it home. I have never had to strap anything to the roof of my car, but the guy from Dick's ended up helping me get it tied down. Once we got it home and I realized that my husband was not going to divorce me for the purchase, we all piled in the car and headed to the lake.
We had a blast but man is it an upper body work out.

Matthew giving instructions on how to hold the paddle

Matthew has already asked about going back to the lake today. He had a really good time. I think next year we may buy him his own.

The weekend

We went to my in laws Friday as soon as I got off work. It was my mother in laws birthday so Matthew brought her three bouquets of flowers. Saturday my niece Rachel brought the baby down. He is so sweet. Nosy little boy. He eventually fell asleep in my arms and it was so sweet. Matthew got to hold him too. I is amazing how much Matthew loves babies.

Matthew and Easton

Easton is really doing well. And I am so proud of my niece, she has really surprised all of us. She has truly grown up and is doing a great job taking care of Easton. Easton goes back this week for another xray of his lungs so please pray they are clearing up.

School Begins

Well, Matthew started 1st grade last Wed. His first day of school was just a half day which was not big deal since he was there half day for kindergarten. The second day however, he had to stay in class until 3pm. I asked him that night how his first full day of school was and his response was "Mommy it felt like midnight". So I guess it was a little long. Since he started less than a week ago he has had home work twice, and we had to hand in a book report the first day of school. He gets to take art this year so he is really excited about that. I was hoping that this year would bring a little boy that would move a little faster than previous years, unfortunately that has not proven to be true. It is almost like the child has lead in his pants. Oh well, he will just get up earlier.
Matthew has his last baseball game tonight provided it doesnt rain. Then we start soccer in two weeks. Off to get the little man ready for school.

1st grade

I can not believe my little man is starting first grade in three days. Where has the time gone. It seems like just yesterday he was starting pre school and was only 3 years old.
He told me the other day that he was excited to start 1st grade because he gets to learn the presidents and all the states. I started laughing cuz I am pretty sure at age 38 I do not know all the presidents. Oh well, at least he is excited to start school. I should enjoy that while it lasts, because I am sure there is going to be a time in the not so distant future he will not want to go at all.

Its official

Well it's official. Our house went on the market today. Please pray that it sells quickly and that is sells for a good price.
We have already started looking for something in Murfreesboro so the faster it sells the faster we move. Matthew is ready to move closer to his school

Father's Day or 4th of July

We decided that since we are about to put our house on the market and buy a bigger one, that we would not do any gifts for father's day. So Matthew decided he wanted to make a cake for daddy. This is what he came up with.

I can not tell if it is suppose to be the 4th of July or Father's day. Anyway, he frosted and decorated it all by himself so I cannot complain. Matthew and I also made dinner. We had Mahi Mahi screwers with veggies and rice.


We pretty much hung out by the pool and laid around the house all day. It was really quite hot.

Catching up again

Well, we have had a couple of crazy months since I went back to work. First, I love my job. It is truly a blessing to be there.
Now to the running around we have done. Matthew played spring soccer again and he is such a defensive machine. He loves to play defense, which is good cuz he is not a very strong offensive player.
During the month of May Matthew graduated from Kindergarten. It was so cute to see him and all his friends in their cap and gowns.

My mom, dad, and stepmom all made the trip for his special day. I was so excited everyone was here for it.



I am really thankful that my parents get along with each other, and can sit in the same room with each other. Not many divorced parents can do that. The next night we all went to dinner at Maggiano's downtown and had a fantastic dinner to celebrate Matthew's graduation.
Matthew also lost his first and second tooth within two days of each other. So he now has no front teeth on the bottom.


I think he only has one missing in this picture, I guess I did not take any with both missing. Oh well, you get the picture. So now he is on break for the summer, and we have fantastic nanny who he really is having fun with. He did a golf clinic last week at Champions Run Golf Coarse and loved it. Then he got to go play at his friend Kendall's house and swim on Friday.
I am going to try to keep up with this blog now, but I can not promise anything. I will update again in the next few days.