Jumpin-Beans

One thing I love about living in a smaller town?  Community support.  There have been a few kids that have been sick down here and to say that the community supports them is an understatement.  We have worn yellow for a child, worn super hero shirts for another.  This was crazy sock day for World Down Syndrome Day.  I have told Broxton that although we might not know them personally, it shows that we are thinking and praying for them and their family.  I could not imagine, but it is nice to see the support around town!  

I just thought this was too cute.  Her little bowling shoes!  Do you bowl?  Are you good?  Last time we went, I actually started off with like 3 strikes in a row and was pretty impressed, then I got annoyed and from that point on my game went down the gutter, just like my ball.  (Mom Joke, see what I did there?!)  What do you do for fun on the weekends? 

My little one worked so hard on this at dinner.  She did a great job, in my opinion, and she is only 3!  Maybe she will end up with artistic talent that seems to have skipped her mama!  Funny thing, way before Broxton and Savannah, LOCOS was my hang out spot in Atlanta, now as a mama, we have turned this location into one of our regular spots!   

My dad HATES when he comes by and sees that dandelions are growing in the yard, but that is only because he sees weeds.  I don't mind them and honestly I smile when dandelions start sprouting up.  Why?  Simply put, because I look at things differently.  I don't see "WEEDS."  I see beautiful yellow flowers that makes Savannah smile when she picks them and brings them to me.  I see wishes waiting to be made and the joy and excitement with BOTH of my kiddos when we go outside and pick them, blowing the flowers and making wishes.  We always leave some, as I have told them they need to leave them for the bees, but it is still a fun pastime for us to enjoy and if you follow me on INSTAGRAM at all, you know I am all about #makingmemories So -  What do you see? Weeds? Wishes?  

I get so frustrated that each year I have a party for Broxton/Savannah and send invitations out.  I would love to have everyone attend, but I know sometimes it just isn't their thing... What annoys me is that most parents don't even bother to RSVP.  I know it should not bother me, but it does.  I normally put my number on the invitation and put to call or text. I know I would much rather text people, so that option is there.   Most parents don't do parties anymore either and that makes me sad.  Honestly, I was getting worried maybe they just did not want to come to my kiddo's party, but then the few we have been invited to, we make it a point to go.  Normally when we get there, we are just one or two of the "friends" that come and there are many treat bags left over where you can tell more kids were invited.  I would just feel HORRIBLE if a child had a party and no friends came, that is why I make it a point to go if at all possible when we are i...

Let me tell you a story that had me laughing the other day... The NEW NIKE'S  Long story short, Broxton has had in his mind he really "NEEDED" a pair of Nike's.  He got a pair from my parents as an early birthday gift.  Big thanks to Stride Rite for having a 50% off sale!!!!   He wore them that night and the next morning he was still talking about them excited to wear them to church...  That is when it happened...  He walked in to Savannah's room (still talking about his Nike's) and then was so excited to see Savannah!  He yells out... "LOOK AT HER SHOES!!!! SHE IS WEARING PILGRIM SHOES!" The PILGRIM SHOES

If you remember, we had a bad time with ICE in a previous winter... Well, ever since that disaster, Atlanta has tried to be cautious.  Some people (especially those further up North) like to make fun of us, but lets be honest... If you are not prepared for it, these "winter storms" can be pretty bad.  This year, they took no chance. Yes, it is funny, but I am NOT making fun.  I will always take the safe way when it involves my children!   My mom was here to visit and was planning on leaving Friday afternoon.  She was even going to surprise Broxton and have lunch with him at school. THEN. THURSDAY. NIGHT. HAPPENED. I received 2 text messages (one from school, one from county)  I received 2 calls on my cell, (again city and county) I received a call on the home phone and then 4 emails. School was going to be closing 2 hours early in preparation for the storm.  Yes, it was a bit excessive, but at least they were prepared and letting parents know in ple...

Over the summer, I was able to let Broxton experience something pretty neat.   We had recently seen Planes - Fire and Rescue, so he was still all excited about seeing Dusty CropHopper on the big screen again... but then my dad A.K.A. "Papa"  was able to allow Broxton (and one of his big brothers) to have a summer to remember!!!!! In Albany, Georgia, there is a company there that has been around for over 40 years, THRUSH AIRCRAFT ... and they specialize in making agricultural aircraft  A.K.A. Crop Dusters a.k.a. other "Dusty CropHoppers" for those of you with younger children!!!   When we walked in, I am not really sure what I was expecting to see, but I was blown away with being impressed, that was for certain! There was this huge hangar/warehouse whatever you want to call it that had the assembly lineS going producing different things, but we just sort of walked by there... That was when we entered the area that made Broxton's face light up!  I thought there ...

As I mentioned, Summer has been BUSY for us! But, we love it!   I did want to share a few highlights from the end of the school year / start of summer. Broxton had his last day of preschool.... Yep, Mama teared up a bit... I did not cry as hard as I thought I would, but I think it was because I was blessed with my phone ringing right as I walked out and that stopped the tears from flowing.  It is so hard to imagine that he has just finished preschool and that my little one will be starting Kindergarten in the new year! Where does the time go?  Mama's with little ones - take note... IT FLIES!   Broxton walking in on the last day of school.   I thought it was so cute... They actually had a preschool graduation.  They made the kids shirts and that was their graduation outfit... Then, they sang a couple of songs and then they were presented with a "certificate" for graduation!   I was a bit emotional then, but it got me when we heard around fifty 4...