DREW'S SWIM LESSONS & LUKE THE LIFEGUARD

Drew has been doing swim lessons over the last 6 wks. Here are some pictures of him during the class. He is doing really good and the teacher has commented on how well he is doing. Today for the first time he took off all his floats and swam. He may take after his mommy and be a little fish in the water. We are going to set him up again after this session for more lessons over the summer. It should be a fun summer for we have lots of pool days and sprinkler park days ahead! It's starting to warm up and we are getting excited! Drew's last day of school was Tuesday...so summer Vacation here we come!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Drew had a Mother's Day brunch at his preschool on Thursday

before Mother's Day. I got to go to school with him and have

muffins, fruit, and juice. Luke got to go too! All the boys and girls

sang a song for us MOMS and it was the sweetest song...it made me cry. I also got some home made stuff from Drew of a flower and a picture that says "I love you a whole bunch." My flower had a poem on it and says:

I am like a flower

That's raised with love by you

big and strong

Mom, thanks for all you do.

Happy Mother's Day

2008

I guess this is what being a Mother is all about! I had a great Mother's day!

I went to Kentucky for the weekend to visit my family and see Sophie for her big birthday. She had her party at the Humane Society to share some love and attention to all the puppies and dogs that need to be adopted there. I almost came home with a 1 yr old Golden Retriever but another family adopted her. I can't wait for the day we bring a puppy home. The boys had a good time and loved playing with the puppies. We gave Sophie money and puppy toys to donate for the Humane Society as part of her present. So, a little puppy by the name of "Steve" got our toys and he loved them. Here is a picture of Steve and Sophie playing with the dog toy. Happy 6th Birthday Sophie!

DAY FIVE- BYE, BYE DISNEY

We left Florida and Disney today. As Luke would say- "Bye, Bye Disney." Drew wasn't really ready to go home and wanted to go back to see Mickey again. I told him someday. The boys did much better on this flight and watched Lightening McQueen on the way home with snacks and juice. (Maybe Luke will be our Pilot, ha!) Thanks Disney and Florida for a great trip!!!

DAY FOUR- DOWNTOWN DISNEY AND MORE SWIMMING AT THE POOL

We took day 4 to relax. We were going to try another park today but the boys seemed really tired and the other parks were really more for Jeremy and I than the boys. We know we are coming back someday and thought to save the park for next time and that way it was still new to us. We went Downtown Disney to walk around, shop, get more pics, and eat dinner at the Rain forest Cafe'. We got the boys some souvenirs that day of a Mickey Mouse for Drew and Pluto for Luke. They each got a big sucker which they loved. The boys really enjoyed eating dinner at Rain Forest Cafe' and we sat in the Elephant Room. Luke kept going "Elle". He was also jammin' during his dinner for the jungle music was playing. He is our crazy kid . We also went back to our pool at the Hotel to swim and have some more fun. It was a really good day and we could "relax" for it is a vacation! More Pina' Colada's and Sun, Sun, Sun!

DAY THREE- COCOA BEACH

We took this day drove to Cocoa Beach. Drew took to the Beach right away and loved it. Luke had fun until he lost his balance and landed in the waves coming a shore. He got a little scared and wanted to go. I settled him down with snacks and juice (of course- he is my food boy) and then he came back to play again. He ended up loving the beach and played with his brother Drew. We ended up buying sand toys at the Grocery Store to build our Sandcastle and play in the sand.

DAY TWO IN FLORIDA- WALT DISNEY WORLD!!

Finally the day is here! We went to Walt Disney World where "Dreams Come True." I can't explain in words how much fun we had. It is truely magical and wonderful!!! We all had the best time and can't wait to go back. It was the first time for all my boys. We did everything the park had to offer and were there from 10 am til 9:30 pm for the Firework show. The boys hung in there and loved every minute of it. Nap?? What nap??? I will always remember this vacation for it was one of the best we have ever done. Yes, it even goes up there with Hawaii. We just can't wait to go back! Enjoy the pics because there are many to share!

DAY ONE IN FLORIDA

After we landed in Florida, we checked into our hotel. We are staying at the Hilton Grand Vacations Resort. It is a very nice place! We have a kitchen, bed, and TV for our room and it is like an apartment. The boys got to share the hide away bed. I thought to share some pool pictures with you. Jeremy and I did our traditional "toast" to vacation with our Pina' Colada's. They were really good and well needed!!