And he's 2...

I can't believe it but Bobby is two. We had a party on Sunday for him. I tried to go smaller this year with just family and a couple of family friends...and it was still a bit chaotic. But most importantly, Bobby had a great time. He is really into Scooby Doo right now, so that was the theme and he was so happy.

He doesn't say Happy Birthday, but instead just says Happy Day. So all day he was saying "Happy Day, Happy Day to Bobby"...so cute! And wanted to have Happy Day cake and the Shaggy Doo party stuff!

I have loved watching him grow this year. He is talking so much more every day and really starting to show signs of the "terrible twos." So I'm sure that this year will be just as interesting.

here we go again...

On Tuesday, the day of the snow, Bobby and I braved the roads and headed to Wilmington. And truly the roads were not that bad. I had a dentist appointment Wednesday that I didn't want to miss. I have been having some pain and wanted to get it checked out. Well, I found out that I have to have all 4 wisdom teeth taken out, so we will be going back and forth to Wilmington for the next couple of weeks.

Anyway, while we were there, Bobby had a great time as usual. He spent some quality time on his favorite toys...big Papa's tractors. And we went to the mall to get our free trees with my dad and Bobby got to ride the carousel! A happy boy to have the whole thing to himself! And my mom and I even got to spend some time together shopping...a rarity for me:)

Snow Day!

Last week we had our first (and only that I can remember) snow day! It started snowing during the night and continued for most of the day. When Bobby woke up and saw the snow he wasn't quite sure what to make of it. But once we got outside he was SO excited. Although getting an almost two year old and myself suited up was no easy task. I'm not sure that I could live up north. But as I said, Bobby had a fabulous time in the snow and was not happy with me when I made him come inside.

But once Sam got home, we went back out with all the neighborhood kids and had some more fun. Bobby and I even tried sledding, making snowballs and all the other good stuff you do in the snow. I don't think that Bobby even noticed the cold or wet...as he was shivering and telling me that he was NOT cold and NOT ready to go inside:) It was a great experience for Bobby and hopefully he'll see snow again before he is 10!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We had a very busy Christmas this year. We were in Wilmington and spent our time with all of our family and friends. Unfortunately I didn't take a ton of pictures this year, but we still had a great time. We were able to visit with all of the Foys, Longs and Godwins...and Sam and I even got a date night squeezed in:) That is a rarity, so it was great to be able to have some time to ourselves...thanks Mummu and Papa.

Bobby got a stomach bug at the beginning of the week, and I was afraid that he wouldn't be feeling very well for Christmas, but he perservered and was a great little trooper. Staying up late and sleeping in late...nice for me:)

And yesterday we went and spent New Year's Day with the Longs of Kernersville. The boys all had a great time together, as they always do, and it was great to see everyone.

We hope that everyone had a great holiday season...love to all!

The porch at Papa's

Checking out what Santa brought

Christmas breakfast before the present opening begins

A family shot on Christmas Day

Bobby's new bike

Cooper and Bobby enjoying New Year's Day

Holiday Festivities

We have been busy this holiday season. And I decided that I should post something before Christmas is upon us! Bobby has enjoyed so many different activities this year from decorating the tree to making graham cracker houses with his friends. Sue was brave enough to have all of us (11 toddlers and mommies) over for this activity! It was totally chaotic but definitely fun. Unfortunately, Bobby's architect and graham cracker mason(me) was not very good, and our house did not last long. But we have learned from our mistakes and will do better next year...I hope!

We have searched out a tree, deocorated the house and had fun looking for the Elf on the shelf each morning.

We also went to the Holiday Express at Pullen Park with our friends the Thomenius's. Bobby had a great time...a train and lights...what more could a little boy want!! The wait in line was a bit much for him, but overall, it was a great experience.

And finally, I went to a cookie exchange with my friends...without any kids! It was such a great evening being able to relax and enjoy some mommy time...thanks Heather. Although, it seemed that all we talked about were the little ones:)

We hope that everyone has a great Christmas and I will post more at the end of the week! Merry Christmas.

Getting the house ready



The graham cracker house adventure


Riding the carousel

Riding the Holiday Express

My contribution to the cookie exchange

The entire spread

Thanksgiving 2008

A week late, but better late than never. We had a great Thanksgiving weekend. As usual, we headed to Wilmington, and it was wonderful to be able to see just about the entire family. On both sides, both mine and Sam's.

We had lunch on Thursday at the Godwin Camp. It was great because I think that it was the first time that just about everyone was there. Needless to say, the boys had a blast running around outside, playing on the tractors, with each other and going for rides with Poppy. And for some, even some hunting was to be had.

We were also able to spend a lot of time with my family, so that was great too. We have so much to be thankful for, and I am reminded every time that we are with such loving family.

The Longs with Great Grandma Alice

The Longs

The Longs with Great Grandma Sarah

And of course, the Foy family photo shoot

Riding in the hay wagon with Aunt Betty

GG and Poppy with their boys

Halloween

I must say that Halloween was a ton of fun this year. Last year, Bobby didn't really know what was going on, but this year he was very aware of everything. The day started off with a Halloween party at my friend Sue's house. It was great to see all of the little ones all dressed up and enjoying the day. We had arts and crafts, which as usual, Bobby wasn't too terribly interested in. But we did manage to make a pumpkin...or I should say that I made it. A little too perfect for a 20 month old...HA!!

Then we had our annual Halloween cul-de-sac get together. Everyone on the street contributes some good food and we sit around, eat, drink and enjoy the company. Then the trick or treating began. Bobby was so cute in the wagon with Anwyn, off to go and knock on the doors. He even knew how to say "trick treat." It was SO adorable, and once again, I am amazed at how much he has changed in the past 12 months.

We hope that everyone else had a great day and evening....

Bobby the Pirate...ARGH, ARGH!

Brady, Bobby, Addie, Brayden, Easton and Landon

Bobby and Easton sitting with the "big boys" on the street

Bobby and Anwyn enjoying hotdogs

Getting ready to head out for trick or treating

Ahoy Matey!!!

At the first house and getting ready to say "trick treat"

Megan, Anwyn, and me and Bobby