Throwback Thursday

While visiting Macie and Cap, there was a conversation about how Beckett never really seemed to be a baby. This got me thinking about it and how far behind I am on the books I do for the kids. So today, I sat down and put some together online...all ready to be ordered. Then on Facebook, I have noticed lots of posts from friends referring to Throwback Thursday. So I thought, why not post some of the really great pictures I have found today. These are all of the boys together - from the book I am doing on brothers.

As Grant told me today - "Mom, the years seem to go so fast sometimes!"

Spring Break!

The kids, the dog and I headed to Rockport for Spring Break. Unfortunately the weather was crummy for the first few days. With the rain we hit a couple of movies - LEGO and Mr. Peabody and Sherman. LEGO was great and even better the 2nd time around. So many things I missed the first time. Mr. Peabody and Sherman was also good. I enjoyed talking with the kids about the different historic characters - and there were lots (Leonardo DeVinci, Marie Antoinette, Trojan War!)

The weather cleared for a few days, so we hit the pool and beach. Beckett hopped on a bike and took off withOUT training wheels. Unfortunately I wasn't there (or I would have TAKEN PICTURES!). Roger said he just hopped on, pedaled and there was no turning back. YEA Beckett!

So, once again, these are incredibly out of order. So, here are all the photos taken during our trip, in no particular order.

 Kids looking up at a few kites flying.

 Catholic chapel at an old Spanish fort we visited on our way home.

 Kids digging in the sand - still loving their trucks.

 The front of the chapel. Such a cool stop.

 Kids exploring the fort. Check out the massive doors!

 Headed out to the walls and battle stations!

 Inside the chapel

 Checking out the cannon. Beckett was explaining how cannons work - where you put the matches, where the wick is. He was fascinated.

 Not sure you can read this - but this is the plaque in the chapel.

 More cannons

 Funny story. While Macie was eating her peanut butter and jelly sandwich a seagull swooped in and took what remained before she could finish her bite. Her finger even got nipped a bit by the seagulls beak. So, when the kids sat down to eat their sandwiches, we told them to hide their food and take careful bites. Here Beckett is hunched over his food and Grant is stink eyeing all the gulls in the area. :-)

 Trying to get a good brother photo was very difficult this day.

 Love this. Hauling all their stuff to the beach.

 YAY! They were SO EXCITED to finally be at the beach and ready to go!

 We also went and flew kites one day. First time for both the boys and they did great! It was a very windy day and we had good kites. Went up without much trouble and stayed up. 

 Macie helping Beckett keep the kite up.

 Beckett being sassy in his tree. Not sure where he learned this but, once again, he cracks me up! :-)

 "It's too hard." i.e. - I am really tired.

 Love this one.

 Another fav from the trip.

 Such a goof ball.

 Finally hit the pool. It's been awhile. Beckett actually sank to the bottom at first. :-)

 Grant's reading has just taken off recently. He read to Macie every night. Not sure which book this is, but he picked up Frog and Toad as well as Nate the Great. He did stumble on a word here and there, but for the most part had no trouble.

 Beck and Macie cuddling while Grant reads.

 They found a baby tarantula. 

 Cap and Grant reading Calvin and Hobbes.

 Macie's hand for size.

Video from the trip. First part is a parade the kids put together featuring their Capsella creations. The second is flying kites. :-)

Happy Birthday Dr Suess!

The Friday before break was a big celebration at Grant's school.

First thing, the entire school participated in a parade through the halls. The Simmons' boys decided to dress up at Thing 1 and Thing 2. Yes, I know Beckett doesn't attend Parkside yet, but we went to the parade and Grant needed a counterpart. :-)

 Beckett next to one of our friend's daughters. She's a peanut - I think she's 2.

Grant in the parade. This is on the return loop. He waved the entire time. :-)

The second part of the big day was their attempt (and success!) at breaking the Guiness Book of World Records for the most people wearing a Cat in the Hat hat at the same time. A school in Dallas broke the record a couple of days before with 730 people. We completely demolished them with 918! Go Mustangs!

 Grant's class preparing to break the record! Grant is in the upper left corner.

 A couple of pictures from the gym. All 918!