My Oh My, How Time Does Fly!

 I can hardly believe that I have not posted since we returned from Disney. We have not been M.I.A. for any reason other than hectic schedules, sports, church and school activities. I cannot possibly catch up by posting pictures from every exciting event since January. I thought I would just highlight what has been going on recently. Posting on this blog is something I enjoy. I will not let this much time lapse again.

Easter Morning Picture! 

Colin continues to love 2nd grade and his wonderful teacher, Mrs. Whitford. I'm not sure that we want this school year to end. She ignites a spark in each child in this class that gives them a zest for learning something new each day. I cannot believe he will be 8 and a rising 3rd grader in just a matter of months. 

Evan wakes up each day asking to go to preschool. His preschool teacher Mrs. Betsy gives him so much love and attention yet taught him so much. He would go to preschool 5 days a week if that were possible. I wish I could bottle up that desire for school forever. He tries so very hard to keep up with his brother no matter what it takes. 

A first for us...Strawberry Picking! The boys both filled up a bucket of strawberries. In fact, Evan might have eaten more strawberries that day than were in his bucket. By the time we left, he was covered in strawberry juice. 

 Spring Break was spent at the beach with great friends. Unfortunately, the weather was too cold to enjoy the Ocean/Sand. We made up for it with plenty of other activities. 

A visit to Southport/Ft. Fisher Aquarium 

If you look carefully...you will see Colin's first fish that he caught!!!!! 

 

 Panther Kickball for Charity! 

 Jordan Gross holds this event each year to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis in honor of his niece. Corporate teams are sponsored to play in a kickball tournament. The last team standing plays the Carolina Panthers. Andy's unit (VCAT) played in the tournament this year but unfortunately did not advance to the end to play the Panthers. Over $100,000 was raised for the CF foundation during this event alone. 

 Colin, Evan and myself enjoyed the perks of Andy playing in this tournament. We were able to participate in the VIP autograph session with the Panther players. Colin was able to get up close and personal with Cam Newton, Steve Smith, Jon Beason, Jordan Gross, DeAngelo Williams, Thomas Davis and more...

Colin was on "cloud 9" to take this picture with Steve Smith and have him sign his Rookie Football card!!!

You can see Colin holding it in his hand!  Lots of memories made that day in the eyes of a sports-loving 7 year old. Evan...well...he was just along for the ride. He was more interested in Sir Purr!