Back from Spring Break Vacation

We had a great few days in Memphis, TN. The kids were very well behaved and we crammed lots of fun activities in. We went to the Children's Museum to meet Spongebob! Aniston was not afraid at all and kept saying Bob over and over. We spent a few hours there cause there was so much neat stuff. Luke got to be a bug inspector for Terminex! They had part of a FedEx airplane that had a slide we all loved that. The kids enjoyed the virtual surfing and the grocery store. Everything was just their size and they got to check out and bag their own groceries. It was great we planned that for the rainy day. It was cold everyday but we still had a great time. This was actually our first trip just the 4 of us. We ate a a wonderful restaurant I think the name was Firehouse. Beautiful inside and the prime rib was the best ever. Aniston was close to getting us thrown out I am sure! I guess it wasnt really a place for small kiddos.

We took a 45 min drive to the Tunica area for one day of shopping. Once again the kids were good. Greg saw a sign that said fried bologna so like true Southerners we stopped in for some lunch.

The Zoo was great and I took lots of pics there. It was so cold though. Most of the animals were out and about thankfully.

Where is Spring?

It has been really cold at all of our soccer games so far. Noni has stayed behind to keep Aniston out of the freezing temp a couple of games. Once again Luke is on fire on the field. He scored 4 goals at the first game, 6 at the second and I think 2 at the third. He loves soccer.

We took some pictures of the kids at UCA for our Easter card. It was cold late that afternoon and Aniston kept running away. Somehow, our card turned out beautiful. It only took an hour and 130 pics to find 3 or 4 good ones. Greg says that I expect too much of the kids. It is so frustrating to get a good one of Ani and then see that Luke was making a gang sign or something else crazy!

Luke has a part in a play for Easter at Mass. He said his line perfectly and we were really proud of him. Also, Noni came through and kept Aniston so Greg and I could both go and enjoy it. Luke wanted to give up his laptop for Lent. I have to say that I have been really impressed with how well he has done. With the exception of asking to take it to Papa's house, he has not asked for it. Now, he has asked to play on mine a few times:) I feel so very blessed to have him in a school that teaches about Christ each day. He begins and ends his school day with prayer. I have watched Luke grow up and change so much this year.

We had parent teacher conferences and he received all outstandings and even above that on some things. We were most proud of what his teacher had to say about him showing caring and consideration for his friends. She said he is always the first to offer help. It makes us think we are doing something right even though it seems he is in trouble a lot at home.

Aniston is growing so fast. She is now in 95% on height and 10% on weight. She has battled colds and ear infections all Winter. She is saying more and more. My favorite thing she says is "Pa Pa Pa Pa when she wants her Paci then she will say Peaz if I haven't gotten it to her yet. She is also saying Thank You and Hi Mommy. So we are beginning to see her string 2 words together. I must say she has the sweetest voice I have ever heard. She loves her Bubba!

Haircuts

Aniston and Luke both got haircuts today. I thought I would pull mine out by the time we got out of there. Aniston was playing in hair on the floor and trying to tear down their blinds. Luke kept squealing while getting his cut and finally I threatened to spank him if he didn't sit up and be still. We got home and I actually noticed a couple little dried blood spots- guess it did hurt!! Aniston got a couple inches cut off of the back of hers and she has a precious little bob for now. They were too precious for our pics at Wye Mtn.

Spring Maybe???

The warmer weather has been so nice. I think it puts this Mom in a much needed better mood. Sickness continues to lurk here at A House of Potts. This time Miss A got the stomach bug. Well, we think that is what happened. It has been several days since and she continues to be quite irritable and fussy. Out of the blue, she will throw up. I called the clinic to see if they were concerned something else might be going on. They said it could be a week before she completely went back to normal.

Luke got a 15 pt AR award at school. I guess Aniston messed with my camera and the photos didn't expose. He will be getting 20 pts next week so hopefully I will have pics then.

Playing catch up

I thought having a family blog would help me keep up with our lives better- but clearly it hasn't. We have been busy around here. I am anxiously awaiting Spring. Actually, the kids are playing right now in our backyard. We have had a couple good snows but that is enough for me.

Luke- is growing and reading and learning. He is a really smart kiddo. He is working on AR points at school. We read about 10-12 books a week and then he gets awards at 5 pt. intervals. He will start soccer practice tomorrow night. He has been invited to lots of birthday parties. We have 3 this month actually. I can't believe how quickly this school year has gone. He was really sick last week. I took him to a weekend clinic on a Sunday. Next he ended up at ACH ER twice in one day. He had strep then that caused chaos with his asthma. He is much better now. I think he coughed for 24 hrs straight without a break. The dr. said time and steroids would work and they eventually did.

Luke has said some pretty funny things lately. While sick, he was aggravate at me and said, "Do you even know how lucky you are to have me?" I told him I did but I was laughing- couldn't help it.

He is very nosey about things going on around him and always has been. He has forgotten his backpack a few times lately. He remembers when we pull up at school. I have had to run it back to the Primary office which is about 20-25 min round trip. He was so cute this morning when getting ready for school. Greg pointed out that his backpack was already on and it wasn't even time to leave.

Aniston- well she is just Ani Poo!! We love her but she is a handful. I noticed while in the grocery store this morning she can actually say alot more than she lets on. I heard her say: bread, cake, coocoo aka cookie, duck, moo, cheese. Greg got her the "My baby can read DVD's. We have watched them a couple of times but she really isn't that interested. She will say Mouse when she wants to watch Mickey Mouse clubhouse! Backyardigans is still her favorite show but she watches several things. Two weeks ago we had her allergies tested because of the constant snotty nose and congestion. She wasn't allergic to anything. WOW what is causing this? She went to the doctor on Feb. 25th and was 95% heights and 10% in length where the heck does she get that from?

I guess that's all for now. Enjoy the pics!