Special Delivery From the North Pole

We came home tonight to find this very "cold" package on the front porch.

It was from the North Pole for Jackson and Thompson!

We received an Elf on the Shelf book and elf! The boys named the elf, Jolly!

Jolly is one of Santa's elves that was sent to watch over Jackson and Thompson

to be sure they stayed off the Naughty List!

Jolly will leave us on December 24th until next December!

Pirate Party

Jackson had a pirate themed party for his 5th birthday! We had a pirate ship bounce slide, pinata, tatoos, and lots of fun!! This was Jackson's first year to invite friends from his class and couldn't have had more fun!!Pirate Peyton and Pirate Jackson

Grandmom and Jackson

Nana made Jackson a fruit arrangement in a treasure chest!

Peyton made Jackson a special picture for his birthday

B tatoos a pirate

Jackson's birthday cake

Happy 5th Birthday, Jackson!!!

Happy Birthday, Jackson!

Jackson turned five this year!! On his birthday, Jackson, Thompson, and Mommy headed to Mobile to visit the Exploreum. For Jackson's birthday, he got a bike and family pass to the Exploreum. He donned a tshirt mommy made saying "I'm 5"...he was soooo proud!!

At the Wharf of Wonder part of the Exploreum, children play on a mock shrimp boat amongst thousands of blue balls representing water. Children can catch fish, lobster, crabs, and sea turtles in nets then take them to the market to "weigh and sell". Lots of fun!!

We picked up the pirate ship bounce house for Jackson's party!!

Wordless Wednesday

Spring Break

Jackson was on spring break the week following Easter so we decided to spend a few extra days enjoying the beach. It was still a little chilly for the water, but that didn't stop Jackson. He had an absolute blast!

Oops...big wave got him!!

Photo Shoot

In an effort to get Jackson's 5 year and Thompson's 2 year photos and save some money...I decided to attempt them on my own!! I have always said that trying to get a picture of the two of them both looking at the camera can be likened to getting two cats to pose for a picture!!

Easter Weekend

We spent this Easter at the Beach House in Orange Beach. Saturday afternoon the boys enjoyed painting paper mache' Easter Eggs. This is our version of dying eggs since both boys are allergic to eggs. It is a fun alternative and gives us a momento from each Easter.

Easter Morning

Thompson LOVES an excuse for candy for breakfast!!

Jackson surveying how much the Easter Rabbit ate!

Grandmom and Gaba with the boys

Great with the boys

Thompson finds a few eggs!

Jackson is on a mission!


Daddy and Thompson

Square Doughnuts

After learning to make Jackson doughnuts, I figured out how to make doughnuts for Thompson by frying Thompson safe bread and sugar. Two happy campers with something new to eat!!

Never a dull moment...

Thompson is quite the character and always keeps us laughing! Look closely under the tv!

Wild West Wednesday

During "W" week, Jackson's class had Wild West Wednesday.

Egg Free Doughnuts

Jackson has always wanted to eat a doughnut. Thanks to Saturday morning's Chef on a Shoestring...Mommy learned how to make doughnuts....bonus....they were egg free!! He was soooo very excited and couldn't wait. He enjoyed his first doughnut ever!!

Easter Bunny Visit

Today we went to Wales West in Silverhill, Alabama to ride the train to visit the Easter Bunny. Thompson was not on board with riding the train. He loved it at Christmas, just was not up for it at all on this day. We reached the Easter Bunny's home, visited with the Easter Bunny, made some decorations, and hunted eggs before boarding the train back home. The boys played for a bit at the park at Wales West and then we headed to the Eastern Shore Centre for pictures with live bunnies.

Wordless Wednesday

Pancakes for Pops

Jackson's school had a special Pancakes for Pops breakfast as an early Father's Day Celebration! Jackson and Daddy enjoyed their special breakfast at school!!

Boys will be Boys