Bodda Bing Bodda Boom

Our boys are official bunk bed buddies. I wasn't quite ready for this transition but knew it was coming SOON. Miles has been getting up at 2:00 a.m. and again at 5:30 a.m. At 2:00 a.m., he's complains about being cold. Once he's wrapped up snug like a burrito, he's fine. At 5:30, he runs out of water in his sippie. Once it's filled, he's fine and off to bed. This has been going on for the past couple of nights CONSISTENTLY. I thought to myself...huuummmm...maybe his toddler bed is getting uncomfortable? We decided to go bunk bed hunting yesterday morning while Isaac was in school. Big Lots is the BEST place for affordable, decent furniture. We scored this cool black/silver metal bunk there--it reminds me of a gym locker room. I'd love to eventually find some metal lockers to put in their room. This morning, just like clockwork, Miles got up again. Ugh, I'm out of ideas. Anyone know where I can purchase restraint straps??? j/k

From this...

to this...

Isaac is officially a 4-year old preschooler. Today was his first day of school. I am absolutely psyched that Ms. Denise has returned to EEP. She is fabulous, and I'm thankful that Isaac is in her hands. He's always been my sensitive, more clingy child. He'll lose his marbles if I go outside for one second. I can't even check the mail without notifying him. I was worried how he'd handle being left at school, but he handled it like a pro. It was nice seeing all the faces from last year and all the new faces for this year.

Finally a First Grader

I guess you could say that my wish came true. I wasn't ready for Karson to start school this week. It doesn't feel like I've even had her that long this summer. What happened to starting school at the end of August and getting out in early May? The girl has been healthy as a horse (what does that mean anyway?) all summer long but somehow managed to pick up strep throat the day before school started. She'd been complaining for a couple of days about her throat hurting, but it came to a BREAKING point on Monday. She moaned and groaned and actually slept most of the day--way out of character for her. That night she started running a fever and THREW UP (ugh). I immediately called and emailed her teacher to tell her that Karson WOULD NOT be attending school on Tuesday. We decided to go ahead and get her to the doctor the next morning since the school year started. Dr. Chris diagnosed her with strep, put her on antibiotics and advised us not to send her to school until Thursday.

Staying at home with her pesky bros. just what the doctor ordered =).

I mean really who'd want to miss the amazing adventures of Miles "the powder wainger" and Isaac "the hulkman, pirate, wolf boy"???

Karson and her new teacher Ms. Kolzow. I believe Ms. Stephanski must chat with Tyra Banks and hire teachers from America's Next Top Model. Plano has the most gorgeous teachers and staff members. Here's to another school year as a PANTHER!!! Got the window cling to prove it.

Ode to the End of Summer

A bittersweet week it certainly has been,

I'm SO NOT READY for this school year to begin.

One last week to enjoy our break,

we crammed a lot in for some memories to make.

We camped with our church family at Whispering Pines,

Karson rappelled with only a few little whines.



Hey, wait, are those girls MODELS who attended camp?

Why, yes, yes they are, they even look GOOD DAMP =).

Isaac and Mason had some fun,

 

shooting each other and peeing on trash drums.

The kickball game was a sight to see,

lots of good laughs, with (fortunately) no injuries.
On Monday, we ventured over to Russell Sims,

lots of good swimming and lots of good grins.

Tuesday brought the Back to School Bash at Drakes,

free jumping tent, we're THERE for goodness sakes.

Wednesday, the kids went with their Dad to see G-Force,

I planned to attend, but missed it, of course.

Back to School shopping needed to be done.

Shopping + Kids never equals fun.

Speaking of clothes, Isaac's still the man.

He's worn this shirt for two weeks, being stinky is the plan.

On Thursday, we went to The Paint'n Place,

fragile pottery we managed not to break.

Our friends Jack and Reese joined in the mix,

Isaac needs his weekly "Jackson McMillen" fix.

A 550 piece puzzle we finished later that eve,

two days was all it took, can you hardly believe (it)?

Miles cracks me up in these summer shades,

lense-less glasses are the latest craze!

In fact, he's just a funny lad

when you're # 3, you don't know how to be bad =).

Your Mommy knows how to relax out in the sun.

and let kids be kids and just have fun!!!

Thanks for reading my little rhyme,

but I really am running out of time.

Three wild kiddos need to be bathed,

I'm really hoping to survive unscathed!!!

Our Version of...

DEATON STYLE

One of our favorite shows to watch as a family is ABC's Wipeout. In honor of the show, we decided to construct our own Wipeout Zone in our backyard.

LEG ONE: race across the slippery slide of silliness

LEG TWO: splash in the pool of bubblin' bubbles

LEG THREE: booty balloon bustin'

LEG FOUR: raging river raft-tids

LEG FIVE: beard blastin' bridge (covered in shaving cream)

LEG SIX: super slickety slide & stools

LEG SEVEN: lawn chairs of lazyness

LAST LEG: basketball bouncin' blaster

*Needless to say, after doing a couple of rounds of this obstacle course, we were ALL WIPED OUT!!!

A Handful of Summer Highlights (and one Lolight)

MAY HAPPENINGS

Went to prom.

Won a basketball at Beech Bend--I still have my high school finesse and sunk my second shot on one of those carnival games.

Celebrated Jerry Deaton's birthday complete with a zebra cake and candle.

Managed to survive Disney and didn't lose my mind or any of our kids in the process.

JUNE HAPPENINGS

Gained a lovely sister-in-law Laura.

Celebrated 10 years of marriage with Matt and Pamela Anderson in Gatlinburg.

Karson took some art classes at Memphis Marsha's.

Isaac finished up his 1st (and most likely last) season of baseball.

JULY HAPPENINGS

Enjoyed many times spent with my friend Melissa M. and her sweet boys Jack and Reese.

Took a trip with the wonderful Greenwood Park gals to Chaney's Dairy Barn.

Miles got stung by a wasp on his eye ~ the Lolight =(.

The twins turned FIVE YESTERDAY!