Disney Day 2!!

There was a bad storm Sunday night and we all got really close and personal to a major lightening storm on the 11th floor or our hotel - too close! Monday we road, Buzz Lightyear, Tea Cups, Astro Orbiter, Speedway and of course Thunder Mountain Again & again. Jackson wore his pirate gear again and had an awesome time. He took his picture and medallion to school with him today. We were all glad to get home and sleep in our own beds last night. I don't know how families stay more than 2 days!!

Disney Day 1!!

Saturday we left soccer, showered (it was 95), ate lunch and got on the road to Orlando. We went to IKEA first. I was in heaven. We ate dinner and tried to go to bed but everyone was too excited. We got up Sunday and road the bus from the hotel to Magic Kingdom. Jackson and Sawyer really enjoyed the Jungle Cruise. Jackson became an official Pirate when he was inducted into the Pirate League. He was invited to participate in a pirate parade and show later in the day. We road Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain more times than I can count. The lines were not bad and we LOVE fast pass. Sawyer was a trooper and really enjoyed the bus ride and the ducks around the park.

Soccer

Saturday was Jackson's first soccer game. It was fun.... and chaos. They do not keep score at this age but our team definitely dominated the other team. Most of our players have played before, except Jackson. Jackson is #2. The other team was very young. One kid on the other team had a full on tantrum because he wanted to go to Cracker Barrel instead of play soccer. They all had refreshments after the game so everyone was happy.

Back to School

Jackson started back to school on Tuesday and we are both VERY happy. When he gets home Sawyer takes a nap, Jackson watches a movie and I have some quiet time to enjoy. After rest time, we always see what the "neighbors" are doing.

PARTY!!!!!!!!

Today was Jackson's Pirate Part and he had a blast. We had a pirate bounce house and tons of fun. There were 11 kids. Jackson got some nice "presidents". He and daddy are having a monster truck race right now. We have the bounce house until Monday so there will be more bouncing tomorrow. The game i had planned didn't go so well so my water balloon toss turned into a water balloon fight - lesson learned. Never over estimate the ability of 4 year old to follow instructions.

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Jackson got a new pirate room for his birthday from Mommy & Daddy. He and Sawyer went to a friend's this morning so I could work by myself on the transformation. Daddy came home for the big reveal. I think he really likes it!

Big Steps!!

Saturday we all went to the Navy Exchange so Jackson and Sawyer could get haircuts from Jason's favorite lady barber. It was Sawyer's first. He was more concerned with the lollipop and didn't really notice the haircut. They all look great and Jackson is now all ready to start school next week. Jason also took the training wheels off of Jackson's bike and he rode it all by himself. If you can see his face, you will know he did NOT like it so Jason put them back on. Maybe we will try again in a few months. We are all getting ready for Jackson's pirate party on Saturday - just hoping all the hurricanes stay away.

Proof of new family photo in West Virginia. More to come.

Wild & Wonderful

We got home Sunday night from a busy week in West Virginia. 14 hours in the truck each way is a LONG ride. It took us a few days to recover but we did. We had a great time and did so much. We saw lots of family & friends, went to Middle Fork River, ate some indigenous food and saw cousin Taylor's soccer games. Jason went mountain biking with his brother in Snowshoe and we had a great cookout to wrap up Fealy Family Fun week!

So busy....

It seems like we pack so much into a week...the summer is almost over. Sawyer has started speech therapy and is doing well. Jackson goes in with him in the beginning to "help." We are all still trying to get over being sick from last week. Yesterday was Jackson & coach Jason's first soccer practice. It was great and everyone seemed to have a good time. Today we went to the pool with our neighbors and some friends. Jackson had a blast and Sawyer likes hanging out on the steps best. Tonight we are going to the shrimp boil on the Navy base. Tomorrow we have some errands to run and a picnic dinner with some friends on the beach. Friday Sawyer has an Audiology appoinment for his hearing test at the children's hospital. Saturday we leave for West Virginia. Mom & Dean are having a good time in Alaska. The are in an RV and seeing all the sites.

Happy Birthday Coast Guard

Tomorrow is the Coast Guard's birthday so Jackson & I baked a cake and took it to daddy and the crew. Jackson got a boat ride in return. Jason attended the first coach's meeting for soccer and got the uniforms. Jackson was so excited he wore it all day.

Grammz & Auntie!!

We had a great time with Grammz and Auntie during their visit. Each of the boys had a roommate- Grammz slept in Sawyer's room and Auntie slept in Jackson's room. We celebrated Auntie's birthday a few days early with Mexican food and cheesecake. Friday Jackson took them to his favorite place - Monkey Jungle - for some games and bowling with his friend Cailey. We miss them already but are glad they got home safe.