Jumping for distance

I think these videos are too funny. I could not decide which ones to post. Amy came over to play and we went down to the lake. The kids had a fun time just being kids. It reminded me alot of messing around with my brothers while growing up. We had splash contests and Jumping contests and pretended to be fierce creatures from the water.

I- Yi- Yi! Ike

These are some awesome images of Ike from Space. Isn't that just awe inspiring? Nature is soo perfectly formed. It's amazing to me.

Ike and wrecked and left behind alot of damage to those individuals in Texas. Our thoughts are with all those people as they deal with the debri and destruction left by Ike.

Scuppernong/ Muscadine Grapes

Years ago, Mom wanted a grape arbor, she planted 2 different kinds of grapes. Only one kind took root. They grow very easily here in the Florida dirt/sand. hehehe. They are very thick skinned but sweeter on the innards. Today we all went out to pick off the ripe ones. We filled 3 bowls full and there are many more left on the arbor. Here are some great pics we took today!

Rotten Babies??

So my friend Jen used to call her daughter Lydia a "rotten Baby" and it always shocked me and made me wanna cuddle Lydia more. But see, Lydia was always getting into things and making messes and then being just too cute to lecture.

Well now there's Jack and I must say. Jen, I fully understand Rotten Babies now. LOL I have one. He is too funny! But man is he a handful!

Football Jamboree

Jeffrey and his buddy Brandon are playing Football this year. Their Team is the Jaguars. Today was a Jamboree. Just two 25 minute scrimmages. It was super Hot but a fun afternoon. It was good for the boys to see how the game really goes. They loved the chance to try out all their "real" jerseys and stuff!

Which way will it go and HOW big?

Gustave is Headed for the Gulf Coast... The only questions are where it will land for sure and How hard will he be hitting when he gets there! Right now it looks like Louisiana will get the worst of it while avoiding New Orleans (the weak point) we shall see!

And speaking of what is to come... Take a look at what is lining up in the Atlantic... 1 is not very well formed but 2 should really be a whopper!

I WANT ONE!!!

Check this out, is this not totally awesome?!!

1st Day of School!

First day of school for the kiddies! :) Jessalyn is starting Kindergarten! Can you believe it? She really didn't want to go at first but as it came to the day she was caught up in the excitement. It is exciting for her to go to the same school as Jeffrey though! Jeffy was so helpful and he was excited to see all his old friends again.

Summer Grades

Just So ya know....

Pack Meeting Aug 2008

Jeffrey got 9 new beltloops at his latest Pack meeting. The boys also showed off some of their collection interests. It was very cool. We are so proud of Jeffrey! :)

Vacuum It up!

Jack Jack Loves the vacuum. He doesn't run from it like some kids. Be he runs to it. It is hard to get the vacuuming finished when he is around. He likes to push it and do it himself. Sorry the video is sideways. I wasn't aware I couldn't flip it the way you can a photo. Or maybe you can but my limited expertise did not include that info.

Dolphin Cruise

Jeffrey and Jessa are going to this summer program that they really enjoy. Jeffrey is in the older group and they go on 3 field trips a week and get to do alot of fun activities. The facility has an arcade, a computer study hall, a pool, and lots of fun stuff to do. Both of them really enjoy going. This week, both Jessa and Jeffrey were able to go on a Dolphin Cruise. It was alot of fun. Jeffrey even got to drive the boat. SCARY!

The captain told the kids to yell loud to encourage the dolphins to show off. So of course, those kids did it quite well! You might want to turn the volume down prior to watching the video! :)

Sweet Boy

Sleeping pictures of children are sooo sweet. They look so innocent and precious in sleep. The other night mom took these pictures of Jack when she found him sleeping.

Riverwalk 4th of July

We spent the afternoon and evening at the Riverwalk. There were tons of activities. First Pirates attacked and tried to steal the town's treasure! Luckily the kids of the town rescued the treasure before the pirates got it. They came on their boats with their cannons. It was lots of fun.

Then we watched the Rubber Duck Race... They dumped 3,000 ducks off the bridge and they drifted to the end of the path until one reached the finish line. Jessa and Jeffy quacked like ducks and won prizes! :)



Afterwards we watched a play at the Imogene Theatre called "We the People" We then found a spot to play in the water and cool off. Yea! Soon... It was time for FIREWORKS! And what a terrific show it was. They were Huge! And right over our heads! Very Awesome! (Not this is not them... Just Some cool ones!)

Happy Birthday America!!!!!!!!!

4th of July started out with the Pancake Breakfast as always and was definitely a run run run- Fun fun fun kind of day!

Dr. Will at Work and Showing Off!

News from the Big Dr.! :) Joey made the front page (see there is still small town America!)
Joey called today and said that he made front page news in The Daily Home, the daily local newspaper. He said Talladega is the nearest bigger town. Anyways......He said the actual newspaper has 2 or 3 pictures, the on line version does not show the photos though. Course, he is sending some copies of the real thing home. But, I thought that everyone might enjoy reading the article at least. Here is the link:

http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2008/dh-sylacauga-0703-acole-8g02v1921.htm

Joey says he had just delivered his 4th baby this week. (He has only been there for 4 days mind you!) So he is averaging one baby a day at this point. He seemed quite excited about it!! Nope, he is not shadowing a gynecologist either! Dr. Swearingen is suppose to be a general practitioner! Joey is loving it, so far, I have only heard him complain about the long hours.

Bubbles Bubble Bubbles Bubbles!

Like most little ones (and let's be honest, big ones too!) Jack Jack loves bubbles! For his birthday he got a bubble machine. He loves it. Tooo cute!

Happy Jack Birthday!

JACK IS 2!!! Such a big guy now! Jackson got a shirt that talks for his birthday and then had little interest in opening his other gifts. He was very cute.

The Circus Comes to Town

Circus Time! We had a great time. Photos didn't take out very well but here are a few. There was a preshow where you got to go down among the circus stars and be up close. I wish we had been there longer for that part of it. It was fun. :) Jessa was so excited to meet all the "fancy ladies."