Park with Davis

It was a beautiful spring day so we decided to hit the park with our buddy, Davis! Alhambra Park is under the shade of big ole trees and across the street from the Charleston Harbor, so there is a breeze most days.

The boys "making cakes" in the sandbox.

Mr. Serious refusing to smile for the camera.

Taylor and Davis making cakes out of woodchips. I swear Taylor is going to be a chef! Or maybe just marry a good ole Southern Junior League lady like me and be the taster!

The boys working hard at moving their animals around and around on this big ole circle.

Party time at SEWE

Southeastern Wildlife Time!!! Our favorite time of the year because we can spend the day with the animals!!

Turner making his own hat and having the time of his life with the details.

Turner agreed to ride on the pony, but only because he say brother's excitement! Can't blame him. We tried to ride on a camel, but the stubborn ole thing just stood there. After much coaxing and his obvious disapproval of giving the boys and I a ride, we decided sitting on a camel was good enough.

Taylor loving the "horsey ride".

February Updates

Yes, I am finally blogging after months of being MIA. We are finding that videos are being filmed more than pictures because they are hilarious! They say the funniest things.

February was a busy month with many visitors, outings & playdates.

Taylor loving the big fire truck at the Fire Museum

Sweet Taylor sleeping in his big boy underwear. How precious he is.

Turner reading his own story before bedtime. He still loves to read and knows most of his alphabet letters. Funny thing though. He only likes me to read "one book" at bedtime.

Formal naps are coming more of a challenge. Turner still needs it while Taylor can hang pretty well without one. Napping in the car between places is more the norm if we are not careful. We try to encourage a real nap in bed either Saturday or Sunday to avoid over-tired little boys on Monday. Taylor snoozing hard!

Turner fought a nap, but decided to rest his eyes during a movie. I knew it would get him sleeping!!

Playdate with the BUNKO girls and kids to Pirate Park and Hubee Dees. Of course, the Slade boys figured out how to use a chair to climb high for some basketball. Gotta watch those kids like a hawk!!

Chickfilia and Tent Day with the Berlinsky Girls. Daddy bought a 6 man tent because he is dying for us to go camping. We have been pitching it in the back yard and having picnics, playdates and afternoon activities to get them used to it. In mommy's opinion, we still have a long way to go before they will sleep in it.

Playing in our Pine Straw House with their animals

You could hear the laughter and piercing happy screams from inside. Great idea, Daddy!! The best money we ever spent!

Of course, then it became " an animal hospital".

T and T are worn out. Cute boys always start on their own sides of the bed, but always end up cuddled up together in their queen bed.

Visits to the library is our weekly ritual. They love it. We take an animal, choose books, find an empty corner and just read!!

CIRCUS!

The circus came to town, so we had to go! Yes, it was during " naptime", but well worth it!!

T and T posing in front of the chickfilia cow....big excitement there!!

Our dear friends and neighbors....Stephen, Lori, Easton and Gunner!

Daddy and Taylor watching the show as Taylor hugs his tiger tightly. This was after the lemonade, popcorn, ice cream, chickfilia sandwich and fries to occupy this busy bee!!! Oh, and after he stripped down at the entrance to go pee on a bush in front of the police.

Turner loved it! But loved holding his own umbrella the most!!!

Taylor falling close behind. Not pictured: soaking wet mommy and daddy!

Happy Birthday Mary Wells!!

One of Turner's favorite playmates turned three! We were thrilled to help her celebrate at the Little Gym.

The "mean kid", Turner, Taylor and Mary Wells. "The mean kid" was named by Turner and is Mary Well's cousin who stole Turner's juice, then insisted on sitting beside him. They keep wanting to see him as we review pictures on my phone. Funny kids!!

2011 Christmas Day at Nanny Dove's House

Christmas day tradition!! Nanny Dove's for the day. I have been going there for the past 37 years and will never stop. After the presents were upwrapped, we showered and loaded the boys for the short trip to Winnsboro!!
Even Monkey and the new elephant were invited too .

Taylor looking handsome in his Christmas sweater.

Taylor: "Nanny, we are here!!"

Sweet Nanny giving out the little presents to tide the kids over for the big ones!!!

New pencils and candy for the big kids and cars for T and T!

Aunt Martha (Gan's younger sister) and Nanny Dove (93) pose for a quick picture.

Sweet ole Turner loves to give hugs to his monkeys!!!

And the day would not be complete without a hug from Gan. Poor daddy was tired from the early morning awakening.

Nanny Y gets some love from Taylor!!!

Boo, Turner and Gan

Taylor helps Nanny open her presents.

T and T with Nanny

2011 Christmas Morning!

Funny thing. The hype was forgotten when the boys woke up at 6. Ben and I heard the pitter patter down the hall and felt the thug as the boys greeted us good morning. No mention of Santa...just the normal request to watch Dora in our bed. Daddy jumped up and made the announcement.... it was then that the excitement began!!!

Turner inspecting Santa's table.

Playing with their new critters and their new home!!!

" cooking donuts and pop tarts for breakfast"

Taylor cutting some fruit.....Turner: " bull is hungry"

Taylor: "he like milk and cookies"

Tearing through the presents!

T and T cooking for all the animals.

Tay is relaxing with his new lamb!!

Turner and his animals enjoy breakfast with a "uvie".

Addicted to his new Dora, Diego and Clifford "uvies"!