I'm a PROUD mama!

Garrett is doing a wonderful job this year. His first grade teacher is GREAT! She is really organized and that has helped us stay on our toes. In AR reading, Garrett has completed his last two tests making an 80 and a 100! Garrett's reading is improving each week and his confidence is soaring. This week he improved by 60 sight words from the previous week! I am such a proud mama! He worked so hard this week on learning his words. By year's end he is supposed to have at least 400 sight words and he is halfway there. Also he continues to shine in spelling. We were also told that he is very artistic and creative at our parent-teacher conference. His "Alabama" notebook they did in class is wonderful. He drew the capital, the state bird, a large mouth bass, and etc. Again I am a PROUD mama!!!

My Little Jedi Crew

We went shopping at Target today and began looking at all the costumes for Halloween. Garrett found a Yoda costume that was perfect for Brendan! So I decided that my two little men would be Yoda and Obi-Wan! Luckily they had an outfit for Garrett to be Obi-Wan. I had Brendan surprise Patrick as Yoda and these are the pics he got of our little Jedi crew! Enjoy!!!

A Family Weekend at Mom and Dad's

We went to Jasper this past weekend to visit with Brent and Becky, Jill and Dave, and Mom and Dad. We celebrated Claire's 1 year birthday and Ally's 4 year birthday together with everyone. Also it was the first time for everyone to see Griffin! During our visit we got to watch the BAMA game - AMAZINGLY though we survived! All the cousins/grandkids got to play together and it was a pretty smooth weekend all in all. Next visit will be Thanksgiving and looking forward to seeing everyone again. Here are a few pics! Also the Texas Weekend post has been updated with pictures!

First Grade Field Trip

Garrett and Patrick went on a first grade field trip on September 12th. Patrick loaded the pictures FINALLY so that I could share them with you. The trip consisted of a trip to IHOP for breakfast, a visit to the helicopter hanger for the police station, a visit to the fire station, a visit to the post office, and a trip down the river on the Bama Belle! Long day for a first grader, he was worn out that day and went to sleep very early. Unusual for Garrett! During the visit to the airport to see the helicopter their was an emergency call and they were able to see it take off! Garrett was so excited as you can see in the pictures!!!

I Can't Believe...

I can't believe how fast my little boy is growing up. Every morning this week he has run into Garrett's room saying, "GET UP, GARRETT!" trying to be a helper to his mommy and daddy. Brendan is beginning to wear big boy "undawears," as he would say. Yesterday, he used the potty like his brother - STANDING - and was so proud of himself! Hugs and high fives from him are so sweet! Singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" is one of his favorite things to do, but out of the clear blue this week he started singing, "God our Father..." This time it actually didn't come out to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star!" Also he loves to watch the Alabama football games with me and he now says on his own - "Roll Tide" and "Go Bama"! Of course he is a little sponge and is learning so rapidly. He even tries to say Garrett's sight words as we are doing 1st grade homework!

Texas Weekend

Finally, I have the pictures from Jill's "Sip and See" weekend!!! Enjoy the pictures!

I had a great time visiting Jill this past weekend in Texas. Mom, Brendan, and I went to her shower that the girls from her church threw for her. It was called a "Sip-N-See"! Griffin is a cutie! He cooed and laughed at his Aunt Jeanna. Brendan absolutely loved him. Several other babies were there and the main quote from Brendan was "I LIKE THE BABIES!" All of the babies were really sweet. I really enjoyed meeting Jill's friends! Jill, mom, and I went shopping and we also got to watch the BAMA game together!!! Brendan enjoyed playing with Grayson too and he loves Dave!

When I get the pictures from mom I will edit this post so everyone can enjoy the pictures.

What a Game!!!

ROLL TIDE ROLL! This time Alabama showed up!!! They played as a TEAM! Here are some great pictures from Saturday night's game at the Georgia Dome. Jones and Ingram are just going to get better! I did keep myself in check last night. If you don't believe me call Patrick! As Becky said she was in SHOCK, so was I!!!