We made it to Florida!! I drove from 7:30 to 4 a.m. and then James took over. He's driven the rest of the time. There was a crazy storm I hit in Kentucky and a lot of construction. Last year we traveled on Easter Sunday so it was closed. The kids were so excited to stop. We took pictures, drank some orange juice and headed back on the road.
The best picture we got of the two. Andrew was too preoccupied.
Always a treat to stop at the Waffle House for breakfast with the kids. We all look forward to this time. Yum! Yum!
Smiley face.
Silly face.
Smiley face.
Silly face.
Family shot!
I just love Andrew's face in this. Unfortunately he made a poor choice while Daddy was taking the picture of Adeline and I. He was not happy with his consequence as you can see.
I caved and let the kids open their Easter Bags from Grandma early. They were pumped to find fun games and candy inside.
Periodically through the trip the kids got to open presents. They continued to look forward to these. Gifts opened were....sock puppets, clay, coloring books, glow rings, lego's, doll and car craft, and big hero 6 activity books.
Adeline was so excited to beat her last weeks laps total. The last day she ran she did 9 laps. Today she was set on beating it. And instead of 10 she did 15! She was pretty pumped! When she came out to the van she was holding another certificate that only goes out to one girl each practice. Today it was Adeline's turn and she couldn't have been more excited. Good job Addy Kay! Way to work hard!!!
This picture actually doesn't pick up all of the pen marks. It was just too tempting for him not to write on his face while we were waiting for Adeline to get out of Girls On The Run. And yes, that is a bruise on his head. While he was disobeying his Dad he wasn't looking where he was going and ran into the stair beam. Ouch!
....show Daddy how sweaty I am! This girl is a hard worker. She is doing great and having a lot of fun. She already got another certificate for participating in conversation. Hooray for Girls on the Run!!!
....big sister Adeline! This was a pretty special time. Adeline has been looking forward to surprising Andrew for two weeks now. I'm so thankful they were both able to go back to school and that this could actually happen. Adeline gave her five clues:
1. I love Little House Books
2 I am in third grade
3. I am a girl.
4. I love basketball
5. I am the oldest child in my family
I love that they get to share these moments together. Adeline is a great older sister...(most of the time, when Andrew isn't aggravating). Especially during school hours, I don't know what it is but I always hear of the two seeing each other and giving hugs or sharing treats. I'm thankful for that and I hope it continues. Maybe it could continue more at home.....
Tonight Mr. Andrew and I went on a little date. We weren't sure if this date was going to happen because we have all been sick with the flu. But after being cooped up for an entire week we decided to go out for a few hours...play it by ear by how we feel. I'm glad we did. It was nice to be out of the house and we weren't alone with being sick. Come to find out one of the days this week there were 100 kids sick from school.
Andrew and I had a great time together. It was a little different because since there were so many kids that signed up there weren't actually enough spots to accommodate. So I was asked if I would not bowl. I was fine with that but wanted to make sure Andrew and I still had some time together. All of his others buddies mom's also didn't bowl so it all worked out. Next year they will make sure to reserve more spots.
This picture of the boys was hard to get and I hit the button just in time to get the perfect shot. We have Nash, Payton, Andrew B., Andrew F. and Jacob. All buddies from Andrew's kindergarten class.
We took advantage of the photo booth both Andrew and I and then Andrew and his buddies. I'm glad Andrew and I were able to have this time. He's my little buddy, I love him!
When I came to get Adeline tonight each and every girls face was pure red. They had them running quite a bit tonight. Adeline was showing off all of her dots on her hand that represented each lap. She had nine dots! Way to go Adeline!
Great Grandpa Bean said he couldn't pass this by. He saw it and thought of his Great Grandson and had to get it. Well Andrew sure does love it! Thanks Great Grandpa Bean.
.jpg)
.jpg)
