Quick Visit

Grammz flew into Philadelphia friday afternoon for a quick visit. Mom & I stayed in Phili Friday night and had a wonderful Mediterranean dinner with Liz. Saturday we slept in and then Liz helped with logistics so we could visit the Liberty Bell. Mom & I did a little shopping after than on to Cape May to see the boys. We all took her back to Phili on Monday. It was short and sweet but great to see Grammz. Jackson really wanted mom to stay to see his swimming lessontoday.He said his favorite part was belly rubbing.

Happy Valentines Day!

Today I went with Sawyer to the St. Valentine's Day party at his school. All the items on the menu were red; strawberries, raspberries, grape tomatoes, pasta with red sauce, heart sandwiches with strawberry jelly, etc. It was really cute and fun. Sawyer enjoyed passing out his valentines and receiving them.

Happy Valentines Day!

100th day

Today was the 100th day of school and Jackson's kindergarten class had a party. They all had to turn in a "100 project." Jackson counted and turned in 100 army men....of course. They strung 100 fruit loops on a necklace and stamped their finger 100 times. It was a fun party!

Occupy Movement

It is not unusual to have an "Occupy Movement" in my living room. Every blanket in the house is involved. Daddy helps with construction and the boys LOVE it!

Whale

On Monday a 65 foot Fin Whale washed up on the beach in Ocean City, NJ. It is suspected that it was hit by a freighter in the shipping lanes and had been dead for over a week. Jackson and I saw it on the news and he wanted to go see it. So we did. Jackson was decked out in head to toe explorer gear. We played hookie from school for a few hours and drove the 30 miles north to have a look. Jackson said, "I can't believe I saw a real live dead whale." Sawyer was less impressed.

Panama City!!!

We had an amazing time in Panama City this year, as usual! This was our 4th year. We met Grammz in Atlanta and flew in to PC were Auntie was waiting for us. We saw the dolphin show at Gulf World, went to the beach and visited Zoo World. Jackson was the volunteer at the dolphin, sea lion and bird shows. The weather was verynice, in the 60s and the boys even got wet!

Snow in WV

We traveled to West Virginia for a few days just in time to see some snow and to attend Cousin Lexi's skating birthday party. We exchanged gifts with the Fealys and visited with great friends.

2012 Calendar

Merry Christmas!!

We had a wonderful Christmas in Cape May..no snow, but chilly. Jason spent most of the day putting together the Hot Wheels track that Santa brought and the trampoline that Grandma Fealy sent. We ate a big Chinese food dinner at our neighbor's house - no cooking!! Yesterday Jackson insisted we go try out his new track suit. Sawyer got a GIANT tin of cookies from Santa...just what he wanted.

Christmas Montage, Cape May NJ 2011

Visitors

Grammz, Papa & Auntie came for "1st Christmas" over the weekend since they will be in NC with the rest of the family on "real Christmas." We opened presents and had a big turkey dinner. On Friday Grammz, Papa, Daddy & I attended Jackson's class party and school performance. Jackson sang two songs with his class. Auntie stayed home with Sawyer. That evening we attended the ship's Christmas party at the Harborview and Santa dropped by. The boys and Auntie also decorated a gingerbread house. Sawyer ate most of the candy. We will miss everyone next weekend in NC but we are glad we got to see Grammz, Papa & Auntie.

Santa Sightings

Friday night was the tree lighting at the chapel on base and Santa arrived by fire truck. The boys were very excited and had tons of questions - where were the reindeer?, etc. The next day was the children's party at the Harborview on base and Santa arrived by CG helicopter. That was very exciting!!

Super Star

Jackson was recognized last night by the Superintendent at the Board of Education meeting with a "Lend a Hand" award. The award is part of the "Green Dot" take a stand anti bullying campaign. We also have a sneaky little Elf named Bullseye who moves from room to room at night and reports back to santa. Last night he got in the cookies.

Disco

Daddy gave the boys glow sticks in the tub. I can almost hear the techno music....

Allergies..

Jackson's asthma symptoms have been flaring up since we got to NJ and he is just getting over a nasty cough. Our Pulminary Dr. suggested allergy testing since he is on 4 different allergy and asthma medicines already. He got 20 pricks. The left side were all seasonal outdoor allergins and the right side are all indoor allergins. The photo is right after the pricks. Then we had to wait 15 more minuted for the Dr to evaluate them...not fun. He was very brave and it helped that daddy and the ipod were there to entertain him. He is very allergic to mold and dust. We have a laundry list of things to do to help with his symptoms. I am also getting the house tested for mold. TBC.....