Juan Sebastion De Elcano

The Spanish sent the Juan Sebastion De Elcano to celebrate Pensacola's 450th birthday.  I decided that we must tour this tall ship.  First, I would like to say it was very impressive.  Secondly, I would like to say that we got there at 2:45, because you could tour the ship from 3-6pm.  We finally boarded the ship at 6pm.  It was a long wait and then I was afraid that the boys would be disappointed.  Joey said when we got off the ship "This was a great idea."

Juan Sebastion De Elcano

Luke is hot and tired and he wants on that boat.

We are almost on the ship, but Luke is just mad that we aren't on it yet.

Waiting in line goofing off.

When you are a 5 year old boy the first thing you notice is that they have guns and swords right as you walk onto the ship.

Apparently Joey met a friend and he has decided to join the Spanish Navy.

We were going to sail away.

Kev needed some help 

Luke thought this was so much fun.

Now Daddy and Luke are being goofy.

Joey ask this guy if he would get his picture with Luke.  Luke wasn't so happy about it.

Apparently when Joey joins the Spanish Navy he will pilot the ship.

Pretty cool

Mom, Luke and Dad

The whole family thanks to one of the Spanish sailors.

Dear

Dear children,

    Please shut the door when you come in and out from outside.  You are let every fly in the country in my house.

                                                    Love,

                                                   Mom/Momma

Dear Winnie,

     Could you please start killing flies again?  You use to be very good at this activities.  This use to be the one thing that made you special.  Since we seem to have a million flies in our house it would be nice to have a dog that hunts them.

                                                          Love,

                                                         Mom

Dear Granny,

      Why must I be repeating the things you use to tell me?

                                                              Love,

                                                                  Andi

They amaze me daily

At age 5 before going to kindergarden, Joey is starting to read words.  He can write all his letters and if he wants to write a word, he can sometimes sound it out to figure out what letters he wants to put in it.  If he can't figure out the letters by sounding it out, I can tell him the letter and he can simply write it.  He can do addition and subtraction like 2+2=4, 2+4=6, 8-2=6.  He can do this in word problems or just being asked.  He knows that Pensacola is 450 years old and that it is one of the oldest cities in the country.  I sometimes think we expect to much from him, but then he will tell me things that he knows and is learning everyday.

Luke is no different.  Joey was just starting to talk at Luke's age, because of all the ear infections. Luke, on the other hand, is mastering the art of talking.  He can count to 5.  Sometimes when Joey is talking about letters he will tell me the next letter.  He is ornery as can be and you think he isn't paying attention, but he knows exactly what is going on.   He is interested in cars, trucks, airplanes, boats, motorcycles, bikes, and balls.

I have been so blessed to have 2 very smart boys.  All ready I can see that things that come easy to Joey won't come as easy to Luke and vice versa.  Joey can swim right now, but he is afraid.  So he wears a float.  Luke is a natural swimmer, he has no fear and he can just swim.  Kev isn't a comfortable swimmer so he doesn't feel comfortable take Luke out of a float.  I have and he swims.  

Slip-N-Slide

All boys need a slip-n-slide.  The boys have been having a blast with this.  We bought it this morning and they have played and played on it.

Joey sliding away.

Luke dancing in the yard to the music in his heart.

Some little bugs got in the water, they decided to kill them.

Joey sliding.

Kev wanted a picture of the Thomas tree, so here is a picture of the Thomas tree with Wonder Mutt enjoying the shade.

Joey's graduation from Pre-K

Once again St. Paul's Luther Preschool has out done themselves. The kids sang 3 songs and then got a diploma. The introduced each kids and ask them what they wanted to do when they grow up. Joey said that he wants to be a teacher. There were two girls that want to be a rainbow mermaid, a mom, a dad, 3 police officers, and cinderella. You might notice in one picture Joey is dressed up as a cat, Joey played with this costume so much Mrs. Nancy gave it to him as a reminder of his time at St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Ornery Luke

Luke David the cool boy with tennis shoes.

I do believe he is one of the orneriest creatures alive.  Yesterday while at the babysitter's house he was awful.  He was kicking other kids and not listening.  She told me and I ask him if he were good for her, he smiled and shook his head no.  He did not care one bit that he was awful.  So this evening I ask him if he wanted to back to Mrs. Kristie's and he said he did.  I ask him if he was going to be nice.  He said that he would be nice.  I ask him who he wanted to play with and he said "Maw ly" and then he said "I kick Hannah!"  I told him he couldn't kick Hannah because that wasn't nice.  He told me that he didn't care.  I told him if he kicks Hannah, then I would tell Mrs. Kristie that it was OK to take his blanket, hit his butt and put him in time out.  He said "I won't take my blanket, I will take dog blanket instead."

We took a walk this evening he said "My daddy shoot the basketball!"  I said "You do too."  He said "No momma, Luke miss!"

A wet day

Today has been a wonderful day. Joey and I were invited to an end of the year celebration at Mrs. Nancy's house today. It was a swim party and lunch. All the kids had a wonderful time. I had 4 parents come up to me and tell me how polite and mannerly Joey is. Before we left he went to Mrs. Nancy and said "The next time you have a party I will for sure be at it. Because this was a wonderful party." Mrs. Nancy had 2 of her daughter and one of her daughter's boyfriend over as life guards. He also thanked them for being so nice to watch him and keep him safe. I didn't prompt him at all.

Joey was the first kid in the pool.

For some reason the kids loved the hot tub.

The gang at the pool.

A wonderful lunch of pizzaThe boys sat at one table.

Joey and 3 lovely ladies in the hot tub.

This is a pillow case with everyone's hand prints.
It says
Now I lay me down to sleep
I'll count these hands
instead of sheeo
And always remember
The friends I made
When I was at
St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool.

When we were done at the party we had to go get Luke. He was at the babysitters. He was allowed to come to Mrs. Nancy's house, but Joey didn't want him to go. I think it is good for Joey to have some times like this. I also think that when Luke goes to St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool and gets to do these things it will mean more.
I came home and washed a dog and then the boys played in the hose

Playing in the hose.

Luke is screaming "Spray me Joe Joe!"

They decided to get dressed and use the Clifford.

Even wet you can drive a JEEP.