Schools In

Its been a week since Katie and Carter have started school. Today when I dropped Carter off, there were several kids crying in his class, I thought that I'd be in trouble. As we opened the door to class, he kept saying "no, no, no" but was nonetheless resigned that we were going in anyway. We walked into the class and I directed him to change shoes and hang up his bag , as soon as I could, trying to keep him busy and distracted. He looked at me for a brief moment, trying to decide if he should wail or not, but I guess he thought it might be OK and gave me a hug and kiss and was off doing his work! That's my little man

So we've had a clip of Carter for a while, here's a clip of Katie

Day 3 and Back Home

We made it back home yesterday, safe and sound. Day 3 was another whirlwind of a day. We were able to go to the beach one last time, though Carter was not amused and stayed on momma's lap pretty much the whole time.

I think Katie can be in a Nike or Gatorade commercial, don't you?



Nick and Kelsy visited us since they were in nearby Charleston vacationing as well. The kids were excited to finally see some other adults other than Jenny and me. Here's Carter doing his best Captain Morgan, just kidding. Uncle Nick had just taken his shoe and he didn't want to get his foot dirty

Day 2

Its been raining like crazy down here, so we had to find a indoor activity for the kids. Well, so did every other parent on Hilton Head Island. We headed out to this place, kinda like Monkey Joes back home, but definitely not as fun. But we tried to make the most of it
Carter and I enjoyed a little see-sawing



Then, Katie, Maddie and I went swimming for 3 hours. Whew! We got back and ate dinner quickly so we could join the Campfire. I didn't think Carter would like smores, or any of its components there of, but he loved all of it. You know, there is just something about boys and sticking things in fires

Here's Katie and Maddie showing off their marshmellows, which weren't too badly burnt

Finally, we tried to get all 3 kiddos to pose in front of the campfire. They wanted to stay longer and roast more things, but unfortunately, everything ran out

I guess this

Day 1

We spent most of our day at the beach. When we arrived yesterday it was pouring rain. During breakfast, we were eating outside, we saw a dolphin swim by



But this morning and afternoon it held off long enough for us to enjoy the beach. I took turns taking Maddie and Carter out as deep as I could. The girls had a good time with each other


We even had lunch out at the beach. I did get stung by jellyfish which was the first time ever for me. Not fun at all, but hopefully the kids had fun

By 8 PM though, all the kids were done for the day, hopefully we'll have another fun filled day

We're here at Hilton Head

Happy Birthday and Anniversary Babe!

Unfortunately, the economy has been rough lately, but how about some virtual flowers?


Just kidding. I love you and I hope you have a great day. You have my permission to buy yourself a yummy breakfast

Guess who's two?

Happy Birthday Son, you have just spent your first day as a two year old.

I know you love your mama, but here's proof positive that your old man wasn't always too busy working

2 Years Ago, it all began

I can't believe it has been two years ago since Carter was born. We call him trouble, but he brings such life and happiness into all of our lives. If there is one thing he enjoys, its laughing

This is what we pay the big bucks for

Do you know what this is?

We saw one at home, and Professor Katie proclaims(and correctly, I might add) "That's an earwig!!!!!"


Carter excitedly jumps in to say "buuuuuug!"

Every Yu Child gets one not so good haircut

It seems destined that each one of our kids gets one bad hair cut

And this was Katie's


I guess that's one errand I won't be sent on again