Coby's Party at The Fun Farm

Coby had his hot wheels party at The Fun Farm on Saturday. He has been asking when we are going to the 'barn' (looks like a barn...so I guess thats why he calls it that)....for weeks.

He wanted a hot wheels theme....and everything he got was hot wheels related. He got 2 carriers for his hot wheels...and still needs another....because he received so many new cars to add to the dozens he already owns. He got a race track to run his cars on, a parking garage....and several other play sets.

Chase his friend from school....got to come....and coby wanted him to sit right next to him....and he would tell everyone....Chase is MY BEST FRIEND!! :)

Coby had a blast.....well that's it on parties this year....now come Christmas....LOL!!!

Coby Turns 5 & Get Well Hunter

Coby turned 5 yesterday. He had a party at school.....then we had cupcakes at Maw's since it was his actual birth day....then his party was today at The Fun Farm. He had a little friend from school come named Chase. They also went to pre-K together. He had a hot wheels party. He received LOTS of hot wheel cars, carrying case's to put them in.....and lot of other hot wheel accessories!!

Tidbits about Coby at 5:

-Favorite Color: Pink...though he likes orange and yellow too
-Favorite song: (changes weekly)...but he can be heard singing Lips of an Angel, and Don't call him a cowboy, and Pink...by aerosmith
-Favorite Toy: Hot wheel cars....(of course)
-Loves to ride the school bus
-Loves to play his gameboy
-Loves to eat gold fishies
-Loves to tell 'tall' stories about his 'blue house'
-When he gets mad...he tells us to 'buy' a new Coby....LOL
-Still has trouble saying some words...but they come out too cute
---like Negative....comes out as netatitive
---tempature....comes out as temtature





ETA: I found out that my nephew Hunter was mauled by a pitbull on Thursday. He is at Children's in Dallas. He is doing better than expected....though he has several surgeries ahead of him to replace the skin on his head. He also has fractures to is hands....which have to be dressed 2 times a day....and we are all praying for NO infection from the bites!! I will update when I have more!!!

Back To School

Today was the first day of school for the kids. Kaitlyn's teacher is Ms. Tumminello...Kase got Ms. Raney (KK's teacher from last year)...and Coby got Ms. Cetta. All are really nice...and I am anxious to see what this year will hold for them!!

Kase and Kailtyn stayed all day...but Coby goes on the 20th...then starts on the 24th....and he is ready!!!

Kase and Kaitlyn got on the bus as usually.....but there was a change due to the bridge being out next to the house and we didnt know......so Mr. Lynn had to bring the kids home after he finished his route!! So they will be riding bus 4L till the bridge is fixed wich will be end of November!...so we will see how that goes!

Getting Ready for School

School starts here Thursday the 13th. The kids are ready....and I have to say...so am I!! They want to see their friends....and I want to sleep in peace on the days I have to work....LOL!! I started buying uniforms early...and have been picking up school supplies since the sales started in July. Backpacks, lunch bags, and shoes are all purchased....we are just waiting!!



This is Coby's first year at BIG KID school...so he is a little TOO excited....he has been asking everyday to go....(I wonder how long that will last?) Coby's 1st day wont be till the 24th....but he will go Thursday...and then another day for testing before his actual first day.

So other than that....nothing new is going on.....just enjoying the remainder of the summer.

Our Hermit Crab Family

I would like to introduce you to the newest members of the family.....

this is Kase's crab.. Elvis...he is really active.....acts like a monster truck...and walks over everyone....

this is Coby's crab....Rocky...he likes to walk ALOT...so he and Elvis make good house buddies

this is my crab....Rainbow Brite....pretty laid back....and EATS alot.....

this is Keith's crab...Termite....this wee little fellow pretty much keeps to himself....but will come out and play

this is Kaitlyn's crab...Carly....she likes to play with Termite...but also loves to sleep ALOT

Gulfport Beach

We decided to pack up the kids and head to the beach yesterday. We drove to Mississippi and headed up Hwy 90....nothing but 26 miles of sand and water. It really was breath taking. We set up the canopy and let the kids play in the water. We hadnt been there long when it started thundering....and lightening....so we packed up and headed back up the beach toward Long Beach and Pass Christian...where it was clear of rain...and we set up again on the beach. We got in about 3 hours before the wind picked up....and we had to bring down the canopy. It would have been ok....but it was hard to keep everything from flying off. So after chasing the lid to the cooler....and the toy pail...we decided to call it a day...as far as the beach goes.

We headed into Biloxi...and went to the Hard Rock Cafe.....this was a first for all of us. It was such a neat environment....lots of rock and roll history everywhere. This one happen to be a hotel, casino and cafe. The food was good....a little over priced...but I guess you are paying for the name.

We began our trip back home....and stopped in at Souviner City....to pick up a few momentos of the trip. Well I was thinking T-shirts, cups, or maybe even hats....but instead we came home with HERMIT CRABS. They had the coolest colored shells....so we let the kids pic out there favorite....and even Keith and I got one.

It was nice day vacation.....the kids loved it...we all enjoyed being outside on the beach...and playing in the warm water. We hope to make it a weekend trip next time!