Memphis

We went to Memphis this past weekend and met our friends, the Glass family. We went to the zoo and saw the dinosaur exhibit, rode the camels, and got to see all the animals. Matthew's favorite was the pandas. He now curls up in my lap and says he's a "cute, baby panda". We went to the Mud Island River Park where there was a replica of the Mississippi River that you could walk though, and we rode paddle boats. We went to the Children's Museum, Botanic Gardens-My Big Backyard, Shelby Farms/Park. We got to eat at all our favorite restaurants Movie and a Pizza, BBQ shop, El Porton, Half Shell, Hueys. We had so much fun. Matthew and Thomas got to play with James (He was born same day as Matthew )while we got to visit with our friends, Kim and Randall, when we weren't chasing kids. We had a great time!

James and Thomas at the Museum

Matthew and I riding the camel at the zoo.

Shelby Farms Park

Matthew and Thomas in the "nest" swing at the park

Matthew and James searching for dinosaur bones at the zoo.

Mud Island River Park

Matthew jumping across the Mississippi River.

Matthew climbing the rock wall at the park. (He is fearless!)

Matthew driving the Firetruck at the museum.

Matthew climbing up the big caged in thing at the museum...did I mention he was fearless

Botanic Gardens-My Big Backyard. Lots of cool stuff there, but my camera died so didn't get any pictures.

Matthew and James at the museum.

Matthew and Thomas on the cot at the hotel watching movie and having a snack.

15 months

I can't believe Thomas is 15 months now. He is getting so big and acting so much more like a little boy these days. He is literally running all around and has recently started talking up a storm. (most of it we can't understand, but he is definately having a conversation) He has finally started getting more teeth. We haven't gotten any teeth since he was 9 months. We had his check up the other day, and it went great! He weighed 21 lbs and 13 ozs. (14%) and was 30 and 1/3 in tall (28%). He is very similar to what Matthew was at his age. Believe it or not, Matthew was a little bigger. His personality is really starting to come out. He has a temper, just like his brother. He will stiffen up his back and scream when he is mad. He and Matthew battle over the toys on a daily basis, only Thomas is starting to fend for himself now. (watch out Matthew!)He is a picky eater just like Matthew. Paul and I just knew he was going to be the more laid back one and good eater...he has proven us wrong on both. I honestly think he is observing Matthew too much. LOL. He is so sweet and loves to cuddle and give kisses. He is mimicking very well, starting to repeat more words, climbing on EVERYTHING, loves to go places. Most of the time he ends up in the stroller simply because I can't keep up with a 2 yr old and 1 yr old. They are usually going in different directions. I can't wait until Matthew is a little more mature and can stay where I tell him too. As for Matthew, he has definately hit the terrible two stage. One moment he is as sweet as can be, the next he is kicking and screaming. We are working on controlling ourselves though. Matthew still loves animals. He talks about them all the time. He also loves plants, leaves, and trees. He likes dancing and singing these days, is completely potty trained (still has accidents from time to time though), wants to do everything himself, enjoys having books read to him, OBSESSED with his blanket (which was our decorative living room blanket)It goes everywhere with us. He loves going to the pool and to eat at the Yacht Club. Completely a mommy's boy. He wants to be wherever I am and sit in my lap, ride in my car, etc..He loves his daddy too, no doubt, but definatly a mommy's boy right now. Paul and I are truly blessed!!!

Day Out With Thomas

My friend and I took Matthew and her little boy to Alabama for a Day Out With Thomas. We were all going to go as a family, but there was 100% chance of rain so we decided to leave the dads at home with the little ones. (I think Sara and I were more excited about it anyways) Luckily the rain held off and it ended up being perfect. It was overcast, but never rained and wasn't too hot. Matthew and Jackson had a blast. There was a playground, reptiles, train tables, model trains, and of course our train ride on Thomas. We had a great time!

Couponing

I learned how to coupon in the fall and did it for a little while and did pretty good with it. I haven't really tried lately with it simply because of time. Usually I am rushing in and out with two boys or trying to hurry and get back home for Paul. Not to mention having no time to look through the circulars and my coupons before I go. Usually my trips are spur of the moment because either Paul is home, or the boys are being good. I have also found that Winn-Dixie usually marks up their prices anyways. Their B1G1 Free are usually equivalent to 2 of the same items at Wal-Mart regular price. So I have been doing most of my shopping at Wal-Mart lately anyways. (Plus it is a one stop shop) However, I got some good coupons in the mail from Winn-Dixie so I put my couponing skills back to work. The total before my card and coupons was $97.00, after card and coupons was $44.00, saving $53.00! And I got $10 off $40 coupon for next purchase. I was excited since I haven't done it in a while. I always come home and make Paul guess how much it was. He guessed $46.00. LOL. We have coupons for each week of this month so I may try it again next week;)

West Point

We went to West Point this past weekend for Tucker's 1st birthday! The boys had a blast, and we enjoyed seeing everyone. We even managed to sneak away to Starkville for a little while, which we always enjoy.

Tucker and Thomas

Birthday Boy. He loved his cake!

Matthew and Ava Greear jumping on the couch. Yes, I was watching and allowed it. Matthew only fell twice. haha. They were having a blast.

Playing outside.

Enjoying the food. Pretty chaotic for me trying to feed a 2 yr old and 1 yr old at the same time.

Typical big brother. Run Thomas Run! We took the boys to MSU campus and let them tour it and run around. Made Paul and I miss Starkville. Definately need to go more.

We found Bully!