Winter Break

Bryce & Drew are on Winter Break this week.  Papa Jim was able to fly down to spend the week with us, but unfortunately, Nana had to work. The highlight of our week was going to The Raccoon Mountain Caverns in Chattanooga, TN. 

It's a good thing I didn't really understand what I was getting us in to, because I probably wouldn't have gone!

We wore helmets with flashlights, knee pads & gloves.

We went on a 2 hour tour climbing rocks

We pulled ourselves up rocks with ropes

We repelled down rocks

We slid down rocks on our rear ends

We belly crawled through tiny tunnels that were only 1 1/2 feet tall (this was NOT fun!)

And even walked across 12 inch wide suspended bridges!  Can you see the fear in my face?

We learned a lot about geology and even got to see bats & salamanders! We got wet & muddy and it was scary at times, but overall it was an awesome adventure & experience.  I'm so glad we did it.  Bryce & Drew did amazingly well and want to go again!

That's a tiny salamander next to Drew's hands.

More Catching Up...

We celebrated Valentine's Day with Papa Jim. I made him one of his favorite meals - meatloaf and baked potatoes. We all also enjoyed chocolate covered strawberries for dessert.

The boys had fun opening their little Valentine's baskets - we got them a new Diego DVD, a cars t-shirt, some books and a cute little duffel bag filled with play-doh and accessories.

"Mommy's Little Sweet Hearts" helped make me a really sweet card on the computer and got me some really yummy candles.


Jimmy and I got to go on a date, too! We actually spent the entire day together while Papa kept the boys. We had a wonderful lunch AND dinner AND a full day of uninterrupted conversation together. Thank you Papa for letting us get away! It was much needed!


When we took Papa to the airport we stayed in a hotel. Bryce and Drew LOVE the water. We had a really fun 2 days!


Drew has NO fear of the water. He will jump right off the side of the pool without hesitation. He will hold his breath and swim under water for a few strokes. And with a noodle under his arms he swam across the pool! He is definitely ready for swim lessons.


Bryce, on the other hand, is much more cautious. He loves to jump into the water too, but he's not as comfortable swimming around.

Catching Up...

Life has been busy...just no time for blogging.

Thought I would catch up from the past couple of weeks.

Papa Jim got to visit us a couple of weeks ago. The boys were so excited to see him!

Papa...

Got to go to gymnastics class

Got to go to a show
Took the boys on some rides
Got sweet "wake up calls!"
And Papa got lots of lovin' from the boys!
Papa,

Thank you for taking us swimming and for our new trains. We love you so much Papa and miss you. Come see us soon!

BYE BYE!