We're Moving!

Well, Sam and I decided to try and see if our house would sell and if so, if we could find something that we liked. We had decided to move to the Clayton area because we can get so much more house and land for our money. And we will end up being about 45 minutes closer to Wilmington!

So our house went on the market, and in the first two weeks we got an offer! It all happened very quickly. We started looking for houses and found one that we like too! The new house is in a neighborhood called Summerset Place in Clayton. It is brand new construction so I was able to choose all the finishing touches last week: cabinets, granite, tile, paint, hardwoods, all the light fixtures, etc. It has been a bit overwhelming, but fun to make all of these decisions.

We close on our house in Raleigh on May 29 and the new house will be ready on June 19. So Bobby and I will be heading to the beach for 3 weeks while we wait for the new house. So watch out Wilmington...here we come:)

Easter

This weekend has been jammed pack of family and Easter activities. We arrived in Wilmington Friday afternoon and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Saturday morning we went to Bobby's great grandmother Sarah's house for egg dying and hunting with his cousins. Trying to get five little boys to all do the same thing at the same time was quite the feat, but they had a blast and thoroughly enjoyed their time together. Saturday evening we had a cookout at the boatyard and more time for Bobby, Cooper and Andrew to run wild and free together.

This morning I went to sunrise service in the front yard. It was beautiful to watch the sun come up over the water while listening to the message delivered by the pastor. Then Sam, Bobby and I went to Sam's family church downtown for yet another egg hunt and Easter service.

And the day ended at Family Night Dinner at my Papa's house. Which of course meant lots of time with his Aunt Betty. Like I said it was a funfilled action packed Easter Weekend.

Egg Hunt

Today one of Bobby's play groups came over for an Easter Egg Hunt. Bobby has been in this play group, meeting once a week, for a couple of months now. It is so nice to see them all play together...and for Bobby to interact with girls. The other group that we usually play with is predominately boys! Bobby wasn't sure what to do with the eggs at first or the purpose of the whole thing, but once he caught on...he loved it. Especially once he realized that there was something good inside the eggs! We hope that everyone has a wonderful Easter and I will post some Easter pics next week.

Oh, and our house is on the market, so I'll keep everyone updated...3 showings so far and one scheduled for tomorrow!

Bobby and the girls waiting to begin

And he's off

Lexie was more interested in playing:)

Aniela and Easton talking strategy

Aniela enjoying the sunshine

Bobby's stash

The dentist

So, this morning I took Bobby to the dentist for the first time. I was expecting a complete disaster since every time we brush teeth, it is a battle and struggle. Much to my surprise, he was a complete angel. He didn't want to sit in my lap, like the doctor suggested, instead, he wanted to climb up into the "big" chair and lay down. Each time that Dr. Davis asked, he opened up and showed her all of his teeth. So thankfully we were able to get through the exam, cleaning and floride treatment without a single tear or struggle.

Meeting my niece!

I would like to introduce those that haven't met her yet to my new niece...Jade Lydia Smith! Last week, Bobby and I went to my parents to meet the newest addition to the family. And I must say that she is an absolutely adorable little princess. Bobby and Carson had a great time doing all kinds of fun things with Papa...the Children's Museum, Chick-Fil-A, the park, and plenty of time digging in the dirt. And of course getting into all kinds of mischief all on their own. I have learned that you can not underestimate the talents and abilities of a 2 and four year old:)Mummu made wonderful meals...including a "picnic" dinner on the deck in the freezing cold. The neighbors probably thought we were a bit crazy!

I can't wait until the next visit to see how much Jade has grown, and to see if Bobby continues to love his "baby Jade." He was so cute wanting to know where she was all the time and always trying to take care of her. Here a few pictures that I took, sorry that I don't have more.

Captain Pirate Carson

First Mate Bobby

In the brigg

Reading books together

Watching TV in Mummu and Papa's room

Trying to capture the beautiful curls

Elly turns two

This weekend, I went on a weekend get away all by myself. My best friend's daughter, Elly, was celebrating her second birthday. So I packed up the car and headed to Virginia, leaving Bobby and Sam for a boy's weekend. They had a great time and I enjoyed my time away. Missed the guys, but had plenty to keep me busy, so it was fun. I went to Christiansburg on Friday afternoon, helped make a cake...or should I say watched and did some taste testing, and then headed to Clifton Forge in the wee hours of the night. The party was Saturday and we had a great time. I always enjoy my time with the Houff's, and they are always so welcoming to me. I feel like part of the family. Sadly, I have a black eye right now, from a tickling incident gone bad...can we say parental abuse? So I'm not in any of the pictures...but here are a few of the Houffs and of course the birthday girl!

The beautiful handmade cake

The birthday girl

Emilee, Elly and Emma

Aunt Meredith, Uncle Kerby and Aunt Helen

Snow, Snow...yes it's March!

It is hard to believe that on the 2nd of March...we have snow on the ground! But it is true. It rained almost all day yesterday and then started snowing at some point during the night. This morning when I went in to get Bobby up, he saw the snow and started saying..."snow play, snow play, snow play." I was able to get him to eat some breakfast, and because he was so distracted I was even able to throw some spinach in with his scrambled eggs...sneaky mommy! But as soon as he took the last bite, we were off to get dressed.

I'm not sure that I could live somewhere that it snows all the time...it is a lot of work getting both of us bundled up and ready to go. But Bobby had a great time and it is worth it to see the big smile on his face. This was a much wetter snow, so we didn't last too long...but maybe we'll venture out again when dada gets home.


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