24 May

So yesterday was a half day of school.
Got Jacob then we all went out to Lunch at Quiznos with Mike.
Afterward Jacob had to get his eyes checked again. His vision is getting worse and they said for us to bring him in again in 3 months to make sure that they are going to change again.
So we went to Sears, I left a message with the manager and Needless to say, the new lady forgot to give it to her.
So I called the Manager today to find out about the warranty, to see if it covers new lenses, she said nope we would have to purchase a new set frames and all. BUMMER. I don't know what to do. Cause if we do that know then he may have to do it again in 3 months and I don't want his vision getting any worse from wearing the same glasses that are weak now. I guess that is something we are just going to have to deal with, new glasses now and hope and pray his vision stays the same and not change within the next 3 months. If it does then I guess we will be purchasing yet another pair of glasses.

This morning we got up at 7:30, went for a 30 minute walk. The boys enjoyed it and are looking forward to it again tomorrow morning this a little earlier, it is hot here at 7:30 after exercising.
We ate breakfast. Then Jacob decided his wanted to call his friends Tanner & William. Tanner wasn't home, but he got ahold of William and William invited him over. So Jacob, Connor and I went over there. We got to meet William, Daniel (Williams' Little brother), Kathy (mom) and his Pat (dad). The kids enjoyed playing for a good 2 hours. They played in the woods, in Williams room and in the yard. We came home had lunch. Then I had both boys work on writing. Jacob on cursive and Connor on print. Oddly enough both boys can write pretty good. Connor can write all his letters and say them. Jacob has just about got cursive down pat.
It's 4 pm and the boys haven't gotten on each other nerves or mine for that matter. I'm hoping this keeps up.
I'm amazed I got some cleaning done without having to stop every 5 minutes to entertain Connor. WOW, the change when Jacob is home. I'm very thankful they have and love each other.
HUGS

1st Year back

So we have been back from the UK for 1 year now.
Lots of things has changed.

Mike went from being a basic Information Manager to a Instructor of 3 level students. Now he is an Instructor of 7 level students as well and an IS (Instructor Supervisor) to Boot. He tested for MSgt and we should find out in Jun. Side Note: Honestly I don't think he has a chance in hell. Cause he doesn't have enough time in Service or Grade. June 17th is 10 years in and 10 years to go. It doesn't seem like it has been that long.

Jacob has finished 3rd grade with flying color. Honor Roll the entire time.
He went to a trip to the local skating rink for completing his Reading Goal.
They had field day 18 May. He has been actually enjoying himself at school. He has a little girlfriend named Samantha.

Connor is excited about turning 5. He still doesn't want to write but that is okay he has the entire summer to get over that.

We are going on vacation 3 Jun. Our first since we have been back.
Mississippi is starting to get better or it could be the fact that I stay in the house and don't really talk with anyone other than Mike, Kathryn, Amy and my neighbors. I still talking with my computer friends more.

The boys are signed up for swim lessons. Connor can't wait.
Pool opens 26 May and we are going. They are doing Swim Aerobics Tues and Thurs from 1:15 to 2:15 and I'm bringing the boys.

We have started taking the boys to the movies. So far they have seen, Meet the Robinsons, Spider Man 3, and Shrek 3.

They enjoy having Uncles, An Aunt, and Grandparents that are close by. They get to see them 2 or 3 times a month. Actually Angie (Mike's Mom) is going with us on vacation.

My grandmother is doing better. My little sister no longer wants to live with Mike & I, cause she doesn't want to uproot and leave her friends every 3 to 4 years.
Pearl is going good and enjoying those grandbabies.

Some Photos from Festival