4th of July

This yea for the 4th we decided to cook out and have people over to the house to swim, eat and do fireworks.  As I’ve grown older I like just being at home.  I remember one of the first 4th’s with Connor we went downtown and it was so crazy, it took longer to get home then we were there.  Yea the fireworks were pretty but not worth the people and traffic.  We had a a lot of fun and I love when I can see all of my close friends, seeing we all lead very busy lives. 

Beach Time!

Every summer growing up our family vacations were going to Ohio to visit our family.  Don’t get me wrong I loved going to see my Grandma but it seemed like every other kid always went to the beach, when we had been maybe 2 times, and those weren't even in the summer time.  Looking back I am grateful for the memories we made.  I have very found memories of going to Cincinnati Reds games, and to the horse races with my dad.  Now that I am a mom I want to make as many memories with Connor.  I have promised my self that every summer we will take a trip to the beach.  I cant afford a whole week so usually it is just a long weekend.  This year I knew we were going to go just not sure when.  My mom forward me an email she received for a hotel that had an amazing deal going on and just happened to be running that weekend, I had the funds and was able to get off work.  It was all perfect.  So I booked it.  Olivia came with us.  I have been friends with her mom since I was in 2nd grade.  I love both of them to death.  Olivia had never been to the beach before so off we go to Myrtle Beach.  Me and two kids, I thought it would be a piece of cake, but it was harder then I thought.  Keeping my eyes on both and I couldn't body board with Olivia because Connor would want to come and of course I couldn't just leave him sitting there.  It was work, but all was worth it.  They loved the beach!

The tans will fade but the memories will last forever. ~Summer 2011~

This summer has seemed to fly by. Yes the official start of summer isn't until late June but here in SC, we start counting summer in May, because of the heat.  So far we have started tball, gone to the beach, went roller skating and spent the 4th of July with  some great friends.  We also found out recently that Connor got accepted into the k4 program through the school district.  I couldn't be happier this will help out in so many ways for us.  Connor starts big boy school Aug 17th.  Yes I am sure I will cry! 

Tball has been kind of ruff for us, the first practice/game he wanted to go home half was through and wouldn't get back in the game.  We had to more games and the second one he managed to get through it but I had to bribe him a little bit.. .bad, yes I know.  The third game was last week Michelle ended up driving home to watch him.  He did really good, and you can tell he feels more comfortable with the game.   

The Gamecocks USC won yet again this year the college world series.  We couldn't be happier to be a gamecock fan!  When Michelle came home to watch Connor’s tball game she tossed the idea around of taking him back with her to go to the parade they were having the next day to see all the baseball players.  I reminded her that she always did say when he was 4 she would start taking him places alone and overnight.  So I urged her to try it.  She said yes and we asked Connor what he thought, of course he thought it was the greatest thing in the world and immediately when we got home started packing his toys to leave.  They left Thu night and he ended up staying there on Friday also.  He had the greatest time going home with “Shell” and staying at her house.  This was a first for both of them.  I know Connor wore Michelle out. 

Connor has been asking to go roller skating and he was in luck he received a birthday invite that was being held at the skating rink!  He was a pro in getting the hang out it, and not giving up.  Momma not so much.  I still cant skate to this day!