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Today is my birthday! The love of these two silly boys is one of the best gifts I could ever ask for.

The Great Outdoors

We went camping for the first time as a family. Real camping...a tent, sleeping bags (air mattresses are for sissies!), and marshmallows on the campfire. We are ready to go back and plan to really soon!

On a side note, I found this letter when leaving the campsite:
"Please help me. My humans think I am some sort of "wilderness animal". They made me lay in poky things under a tree that they refer to as pine tags IN THE HEAT. Also, I had to sleep on the HARD GROUND all night in a bubble while things hooted all around me. I fear they have lost it. I do not do well in these conditions. I dreamed of my bed and AC all night. Help me! H"

Flappers & Ganstas...at Church?

Recently, our church hosted their annual volunteer appreciation night. Christopher, Mike and I all volunteer at church and were excited to go (we let slacker Beth tag along too)! It's a fun event year after year. This year was a 20s murder mystery theme. The staff put on a hilarious production, we ate yummy desserts and danced to an 18 piece swing band. I think we look the part, don't you?

Beach Weekend Part 3

We also hit up the local aquarium before leaving Atlantic Beach.

Beach Weekend Part 2

We also visited Fort Macon while in Atlantic Beach. I will admit that I am not a history buff nor do I much enjoy it, but this place was cool. So cool that I took the boys by myself on Saturday while Christopher was fishing, and begged to go back on Sunday as a family!

*My favorite from the day is the series of pictures where it looks like Landon is trying to push his little brother into the oven! :)

Beach Weekend Part 1

We went to the beach two weekends ago (I am so behind on my blogging!). Christopher went on a deep-sea fishing trip with his work on Saturday while the boys and I "enjoyed" the Atlantic Beach. I say "enjoyed" because while Landon and I had a good time, Carter hated it. He was not too fond of the sand or water! Christopher caught a red snapper and scuppy (he also caught a grouper but he wasn't big enough to keep).

Caught Red-handed

Landon got the mail for me and started opening it. He opened one and said, "Look Mommy, there's a picture of your car!". WHAT??? Yeah, so I accidentally ran a red light a few weeks ago and received a notice stating that I owe the town police $50. This thing was complete with pictures (one showing my car before the intersection, one in the intersection, and one huge close-up of my license plate).

Then I get an email from Christopher the next day saying "Landon told me a few days ago that you ran a red light. He reminded me again today. He also said you are going to jail."!!!

Flag Football Take Down

Landon geared up for running back, but was met abruptly with defeat...in the form of a really big 6 year old. But my baby got right back up and there were no tears! What a trooper!

Landon's 5th Birthday

Landon turned 5 yesterday! He had a Batman party at our church's Fun Zone. The entire family came down to celebrate, as well as a few of Landon's closest friends (Clark, Doug, Sally, Stephen and Mary). He was given many great gifts, including some awesome Lego sets that we have already started putting together.







The Fun Zone has an air hockey table and a large indoor play structure. The kids had a blast!