A day with my baby.....

The twins had their first school field trip today.....the Norfolk Zoo. They're not home yet, but I'm sure there will be at least one horror story told at the dinner table tonight (which reminds me I need to start dinner).

Nope, I did not go along. I went on all of Bailey's field trips with him, but how do I choose whose class to walk with when the twins are in different classes? Not even going to try to manage that! So, instead, Bennett and I went on our own little field trip.

We went to a little place called Bluebird Gap Farm. There is a big play park, picnic/eating area, and farm animals to walk around and see/feed. He had so much fun feeding SINGLE pieces of feed to the animals. He was too scared to put his hand out with a bunch of food on it, so he pinched each little piece, put his hand out, and dropped it JUST before the animals could get it!!!! I felt bad for the poor animals.


These cows were laying right up next to the fence. Bennett yelled "moos" and ran over to them. I told him to turn around in front of the fence so I could get his picture next to them. He scrunched up his face and said, "No way....it might fart on me" and walked away. He did not like that big ol' butt up so close to him.

We also went to the elephant brunch. Ringling Bros is in town the next fews days and held an elephant brunch for the kids to come watch. It was cool watching them pig out on all the fresh fruits and vegetables....only a few feet in front of us. There were a dozen elephants and 6-8 tables FULL of food.....they were just as messy as my kids!

This big cabbage rolled away. The handler was brave enough to grab it and hand feed this monster though.

In a mood, to say the least.......

May YOUR day be filled with more sunshine than you can handle :o)

recent pictures of Bailey "Bay"

Bailey with Grandpa Bailey......awe!!!!!!!

My Guitar Hero :o)

The best big brother in the world!!!!!!!

Bailey's 14th birthday......Is that a smile I see on my child????? This is rare for a photo!!!!!!

The oldest grandchild on the Betz side :o)

Bailey is still an AMAZING teenager. He is a loner and doesn't do much besides go to school and play tennis. Still straight A's, got his schedule for next year (starting high school....I can't believe it), 4 honors classes and an AP class.....amazing! He was accepted into a very special academic program at one of the high schools......the school is in the ghetto, but the program he'll be in is cream-of-the-crop. He just needs to stay in his place at school! I couldn't be more proud of him. He is getting MUCH better at tennis and going to be an awesome asset to the tennis team at his high school. He really has focus and drive......I don't know where he got that.....but I'm thankful :o)

recent pictures of Caden

Finding eggs Easter morning.

Doing what he does best....fight, growl, attack!!!!!

We live by the BEST indoor waterpark ever.....Great Wolf Lodge. It is a lodge themed hotel/waterpark that is tons of fun!!!! only 15 minutes up the road!!!!!!!!

Aside from Cam, cousin Kayci is Caden's favorite kid in the world :o)

He sure clings onto his Mimi, too! Caden soaks up ALL the attention he can get.....good or bad, from anyone, anywhere......he is quite possessive of everyone and their attention!

If you understand Caden, you have something very special with him, and he'll do anything for you......he is an amazingly loyal and generous boy. If you don't understand him, you'll never want your own kids around him!

recent pictures of camden "cam"

Cam is an angel. He melts everyone's heart with his darling little smile and big dimples. His eyes are closed in this picture, but he has huge blue eyes with long black eyelashes....he is beautiful!

He's my eater, too! Anything I put in front of him, he'll eat....minus tomatoes :o) Caden won't eat anything but bread and pasta....no meat or veges....Cam is my helper by telling Caden how good everything is :o)

Showing off his Easter eggs....he is a proud little boy!

That is Harry....the fish....moments after we learned about death, moments before he was flushed. Cam was not a happy boy.....

All of my little boys are a pastey white......but still gorgeous!!!!!

GOTTA GO....I heard someone yell "idiot asshole" and then a slap and a scream!!!!!!!

recent pictures of bennett "benji"

Coloring easter eggs was a total nightmare....of course he had a great time and asks every morning if we can make more :o)

Busch Gardens is only 20 minutes from our house, which is VERY convenient! It was well worth getting passes, because I can take the kids for a couple of hours and not feel like I have to spend the entire day there! Sesame Street Forest of Fun opened this spring and is a HUGE hit with Benji!

Elmo is his favorite :o)

Little turkey kept saying, "watch me, mommy...i'm going to cut"

He loves to play in the backyard with mommy while all of his brothers are at school. He takes full advantage of being an only child during the day.

He is a total blast! A bundle of joy and fun. It's hard to believe he's my last baby. I can't believe he's almost 3. I really want him to stay this age forever. I'm really sad when I think of all my babies turning into little boys.....I want another baby :o)

Too much going on NOT to start a new blog

It's been a couple of years since I blogged about daily trials and tribulations of raising my boys, and I'm way overdue.

I'll try to post SOMETHING a couple times a week......pictures are my challenge right now, so don't know how often I'll get around to those.

Recent happenings.....

"Mom, Mrs Anderson lied to me!"
"What did she say?"
"If I'm really quiet I can hear God. I was really really quiet and I didn't hear anybody!"
(Caden, of course)

Caden again....
"Mommy, I had to go pee really bad on the bus, and I couldn't hold it!!!!" as he comes stumbling down the stairs off the bus.
"Did you pee your pants?"
"No way!" as he pulls out his water bottle from his lunch box....full of pee!
I can picture him balls-deep in that water bottle on the bus. I can't believe he pulled it off without anyone noticing.....especially the bus monitor!

Bennett is a total lover....always hugging, kissing, snuggling with me. He ALWAYS says, "Mommy, you're so pretty, you're my princess, and a balarina, and a dancer."
(A dancer????? Are you kidding me???? I keeping telling my sweet little Bennett to stop saying that in public. People are going to get the wrong idea of this old lady!)

"Mommy, Caden is the bad child, right?"
(Camden)

May your day be filled with sunshine :o)
Ciao for now!