Our Myrtle Beach Getaway

Dan finally had a saturday off from his part time job, so we packed up the kids and headed to the beach for the night. We hit the beach around 1pm for a few hours then to the pools and hot tubs. It was a gorgeous day, mid 80's and sunny blue skies. After a few hours at the pools we headed up to our room got showers and headed off to Planet Hollywood for dinner. We couldn't resist going to Broadway at the Beach for a few kiddie rides, then back to the resort. We jumped back into our bathing suits ventured down to the beach for a little night time castle building and pool/hot tub fun. We got to see a fire works display right by our resort. We slept in until 8am ventured back down to the beach for morning castle building and ocean swimming then to the pools and hot tub one last time. We left the resort around 10:30am, went to Wendys for lunch and then to the famous Tanger Outlets to hit The Childrens Place for some end of summer bargains. We got home around 4:30pm. What a great weekend!!! I would do this again in a heart beat. Our kids love the beach and the family time was the best. Here are some pictures:

Dakota's first day of Pre-Kindergarten

Dakota started Pre-K on Tuesday August 5th, he rides bus #97 to and from school. He loves his teacher Mrs. Spuirelle she is a veteran teacher and has a lot to offer. Here are a few pictures of his first day.

Kaili's First Day of Kindergarten

Kaili had her first day of Kindergarten on Monday August 4th. She rides bus #169 to and from school. Her teacher is Mrs. Thomas. She really likes her teacher. Kaili will not only have traditional classes but also, spanish, dance, drama, art, PE and music classes.

Discovery Place

When Aunt Tami was here in July we took the kids to Discovery Place in Charlotte, NC. I was amazed at all the interactive exhibits for the kids. They had a blast. We met Dan around 2:45 toured discovery place until 5:00, went out to Dinner at Champions, and then toured down town Charlotte. Charlotte is a really beautiful and clean city. Here are some pictures from our day.

It's Official....

Dakota will be going to Pre-K. He was accepted into the Pre-K program at Walter Bickett Education Center (WBEC) . He is so excited.... Dan took him to get his new big boy backpack. (Superman of course) I can't say enough about this program, it is a true blessing.

WOW....I can't believe that I will have 2 little munchkins in school next year.

Kaili's Pre-K Graduation

Kaili graduated from Pre-K on June 6, 2008. She received the award for most caring in her class. We are so proud of her accomplishments this year she has grown academically as well as socially. Ms. Lindsey and Mrs. Pass were the best teachers she could have had, caring, loving, kind, firm and supportive.

Long Time No Posts....

It has been a long time since I posted last....we have been busy. My uncle Ted came down with my mom and dad in April for a little visit. What an awesome visit we had, now travel planner Kim is thinking up a little vaca to New Orleans.

Kaili had her Spring Fling at her school. What a fun time with Grammy, Pappy and Uncle Ted.

Grammy and Pappy stayed to visit for a week, they took the kids strawberry picking in South Carolina. They had lunch with Kaili at her school...she was so excited to have them eat lunch with her and meet her teachers.

Dakota got a new big boy Hot Wheels Bike.

Kaili had a field trip to Walter Bickett Elementary school to visit the kindergarten class.

Of course Mothers Day...what a great husband & kids I have. The simplist of gifts are the most meaningful. Dan took the kids to Golden Leaf Nursery for the monthly kids craft and I got 3 beautiful handmade potted plants. I would take any gift created and made by my children over expensive store bought gifts anyday.

My sister, Tami, came for a visit last week...she is the best. We took all the kids (including the daycare kids) Tuesday to Reed Gold Mine for a little tour and panning for gold. Unfortunately we didn't strick it rich. Thursday to Chuck E Cheese for food and fun. Friday to Benton Heights Elementary School for the Drama Clubs presentation of Mulan. What a fun week.

To think these are 3rd, 4th and 5th graders unbelievable performance. Great Job, Arts Department at Benton Heights.

Now back to reality and no more family visits..bummer..miss you all.. wish we were back in PA :(