Where does the time go? Seriously...
5 months
7 months
3rd Birthday
Big Event...new brother at 3 years 7 months
4th Birthday
5th Birthday
Will started kindergarten this year! Many people think he has already been to kindergarten since he is turning 6 this month, but since his birthday is so early, we decided to wait until this year to start him. He was certainly ready to go last year, but I was afraid the age difference might show up in junior high or high school when kids really need to have a level head. I've got to brag just a little....Will can already do math that some of my 5th graders can't do. He can add and subtract (all in his head, not with pencil and paper) and multiply by 2's, 5's, and 10's. I think he gets it from me!! ;)
These pictures are in reverse order too. So start from the bottom up!
Mrs. Miller and Will--She is the teacher he was really hoping to get.
Nana, the boys, and I went to see The Wiggles in Little Rock a few weeks ago. When Will was little, The Wiggles were all the rage and had a show on Disney. Now they aren't as popular, but Jake still likes to watch all of Will's old Wiggle DVDs. Will was probably a little too old to go with us, but I couldn't stand to not take him. He acted like he was so bored during the show and too big for it, but I know he really enjoyed it. Jake had a look of awe of his face the entire time!
These pictures are in reverse order of how I wanted them, but it wouldn't let me rearrange them for some reason. Ginker and Coach took Will to St. Louis for a few days to see 2 Cardinal games and go to the St. Louis zoo. Recently, Will has become obsessed with the Cardinals and begs to stay up late to see the end of games. He already knows the starting line up and all their jersey numbers. I think he's a Cardinal fan for life!
We took our yearly beach trip to Gulf Shores, AL this year. Billy's parents go with us and we always have a good time. I know it will just get better as the boys get older and are able to do more. I have lots more pics from this trip, but I'm just going to share a few since I am posting all of these posts at lightning speed!!
For the last several years, we've gone to Batesville with friends to celebrate the 4th. We have found that you can set chairs up on the public golf course to watch the fireworks and it is not crowded at all. You don't have to worry about your kids running off and getting lost in the crowd. This year was especially fun because Jake was old enough to stay awake and watch the show.
I wish I would have remembered to post something on Father's Day this year. Billy is a great father and is devoted to raising two gentlemen and teaching them right from wrong. We are lucky to have him!
