Mother's Day 2011

Kevin's parents came up to visit and see Moriah's baby dedication.  I need to tell Moriah's story soon. 

On Saturday, Kevin took the boys to a perfume store to pick out a gift.  I had given Kevin a list of 4 possible fragrances and he let them sniff each one and decide.  (They chose Dolce & Gabbana "The One"). 

Well, I put some on before we left for church and when I got in the van Luke said with a sour face, "What is that SMELL???"

Then at the restaurant for lunch I asked Fletcher if he could still smell my perfume.  He sniffed my arm and said, "It smells a little off." 

Well alrighty then.  So if you happen to get close to me and wonder.....just know I am wearing my Mother's Day present from my wonderful little boys!!!

But Wait....There's More

The song is "Count On Me" by Bruno Mars.  During one of Tucker's hospital stays, I texted Teresa and told her when all this was over and Tucker was completely healed that we would slather SPF 100 sunscreen on him and go somewhere and dig our toes in the sand and celebrate how God had healed him.  This trip did just that.  

Explore!

 Crabbing with chicken necks. 

 They didn't catch anything.  I'm kinda glad since we found out after the fact that apparently one is supposed to have a SC fishing license to go crabbing. 

 Lighthouse at Hunting Island.

 That's Grant and Kevin at the top.  My camera has a pretty good zoom. 

 Time for a bike ride.  I scored the bike trailer at a consignment shop here in town for $60!  They sell for around $200.  This one looked brand new and worked perfectly.  Luke even took a few naps in it on our afternoon rides.  Must be nice!

 Live sea urchin. 

 Starfish

 More bike trails.  Lots of marshland too. 

 Baby alligator.

 We (I) didn't want to get too close since I am sure Mama alligator was close by.

 Collecting shells and sharks' teeth. 

 Not a real alligator.

 Alligator wrestling.

Play!

Told you this whole picture thing was going to take me awhile. 

We went to Fripp Island, SC for our Spring Break trip.  The island is only about 5 miles long and 3 miles wide.  Much less commercial than some of the other beaches we've been to.  Deer roam freely on the island and will eat right out of your hand.  Most people use bikes and golf carts to get around the island.  Our rental house had two golf carts and several beach cruiser bikes.  (We had also bought our own). 

There were several playgrounds on the island that the kids loved. 

Shot Through The Heart

We had to give Luke about a 10 foot radius all around him so he didn't hit anyone with his shovel or the sand he was flinging everywhere.  That child loves to dig in the sand.  Did it from the time we got to the beach until the time we left. 

Just in case you can't hear the dialog....
Kevin:  Hey, Luke.  Whatcha doing?
Luke:  Digging
Kevin:  Digging? What are you digging for?
Luke:  (mumbling)
Kevin:  You're digging for what?
Luke:  For treasure.
Kevin:  For treasure?
Kevin:  What kind of treasure?
Luke: Beautiful treasure
Kevin:  Beautiful treasure?
Luke:  For mommy
Me:  Awwwwwww.  Thank you!
Luke:  For Tucker's mommy
Me:  Oooooohhhhh
Teresa (Tucker's mommy):  Yeah!

Luke loves him some Mrs. Teresa!