2nd Grade Field Trip: Greensboro Science Center

Today Eli's 2nd grade class went to the Greensboro Science Center. I took off work to go with them and it was such fun. I was a little nervous going there because parents has to drive separately and I offered to take two other moms (that I didn't know well) with me. It turned out great and we had such an awesome time talking and getting to know each other. It's much harder to connect with other Moms when you work full time so this was great. 

Eli was also excited to ride the charter bus. I think it was his first time riding a bus like that. 

The only morning picture I took and he had his eyes closed. But you can see the cool bus!

Eli and his best buddy Zackery. These two are the cutest together. They "randomly" got put into a group together. It pays to be the teacher's favorite sometimes. =) 

We got to go to a really cool "Matter" show and learn about the different states of matter. The kids were quite impressive with their knowledge and questions. 

My group. They were all very well behaved. 

Picnic lunch time (and I might as well fess up that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this puffy REI vest that I got with a gift card from my neighbor. I wear it all the time.)

Lots of fun pictures with these two. Zackery will probably become more like family every year. 

With their classmate Daniel. 

There was a cool aquarium and a zoo there too! 

I love a penguin. 

Touch tank. 

Hurricane tunnel. The boys wouldn't go in there but it was funny to watch the girls. 

Stegosauruses (is that right?) are really cool. 

This T-Rex was neat because he made sounds and scared folks as they walked by. 

Hilarious - scared by the T Rex. 

I don't think I've ever seen tigers in a zoo before. 

Big beautiful creatures. 

Lazy red wolf. 

I taught the kids how to tell the age of a tree and they were trying to count the rings. I love how they just eat up knowledge. 

Can I have a kangaroo? 

Llama Llama.....red pajama. 

The animals in the petting zoo area were great. Not sure how happy this goat was for his brush out. 

Armadillo!!

Not-a-real armadillo.....just in case you needed clarification. 

King of the world!

BIG gigantic turtles. 

My silly crew. I loved spending the day with them. 

Best buds. 

Week Forty-Six: 11/10-11/16

Week 46! We are cruising through this year!

Monday was a busy day. I volunteered in Cole's class at school. The boys had swim lessons - Cole started Level 5 classes. Eli was a backstroking machine in his class. He's totally built like a swimmer. And even more fun - I found out I got into the Uwharrie 20 mile run lottery!! The race is in February. I've done the 40-miler twice and the 20-miler once. My memories of the 20-miler are great and I'm excited to go back. Granted.....that was "BK", before kids, so we'll see how I do this time. 

Swimmer boy Eli

Tuesday was a Y day for the boys - no school to observe Veteran's Day. They love being at the Y and so do I! There was someone from our family there pretty much from 5am to after 8pm. I swam early, the boys had camp and then Eli had basketball practice. Daddy took Cole to karate. 

Made my goal with laps to spare! 

Tonight Cole got his Camo belt in karate. This belt is earned for making karate a consistent practice and attending 8 classes. He goes twice a week and is doing his best. 

Friday I had to be in Charlotte for work so I was able to meet up with Erin and the "K"s or "Littles" as I call them. It was great to see them for lunch and my brother Jeff met us as well. 

Look at these cuties! Their sweaters are adorable - and we matched!!

Trying for a selfie with the Ks. 

My sweet Sister-in-law. Love her.....not sure how she does it with two boys AND my brother to put up with. 

Friday night laundry pile. Yes, I did laundry on Friday night. I'm so hip that I'm hip squared. =) 

SATURDAY - This morning I woke up and saw two deer in my neighbors yard. Like super close so I texted her. What happened next is kinda unbelievable. Another of our neighbors walked by with his two dogs. They were barking and freaked the deer out. So boy deer jumped on girl deer. From my view, it looked like he was protecting her from the barking dogs. Well, apparently I was really wrong.  Like really wrong. My neighbor got quite a view of the deer being "friendly" and has not stopped making fun of me for thinking he was protecting her. Funny story that will most likely live on forever....especially since my neighbor has a picture of the deer "protecting" his doe. 

Mommy got to take a solo trip (aka VACATION) to Target. It was glorious and I could not resist these adorable pajamas. I always have and probably always will be a sucker for cute pjs. 

Lunch - love a grilled cheese sandwich. 

Saturday afternoon was basketball time! 

Mr. Defense. Takes after his Momma. I was never a big scoring player but I could play the heck out of defense. There were many games that short little me got assigned to guard a super big girl in the paint because I wouldn't let her push me around. It's good to be tough. =)