The beginnings of some Lake Living

We are so excited about the new party barge!! We had big plans for a picnic and boat ride this Saturday, but the weather didn't cooperate . . . we did, however, get to have a picnic on the boat, check out the marina, and make big plans for this summer!

It looks like we could potentially be on the lake EVERY weekend this summer - either lake Hamilton or Beaver!

Since the weather wasn't the best for boating, we went with CiCi and Pop to War Eagle Caves. We have been before, but the boys just love it!

The Deck Dudes are back!

It only takes a few days of sunshine and warm weather to get these guys into summer mode! We've been hanging outside all week long - playing on the trampoline and swingset, doing skateboard/scooter tricks on the deck, wrestling with CoCo, catching critters and just loungin'!

also included in this picture is the pet lizard (Jayden is holding him) - he gets to have outings in the big planter, but his "home" is in the acquarium in Jayden's room. CoCo also has a friend over, Lucy.

Art Show

Every now and then I need to display some of the great art work the boys bring home from school. . .ESPECIALLY when it's Jayden's 1st place piece . . .


This is the piece that won the blue ribbon!

















Here's another one by Jayden "Trees in Autumn". He even knows the different types of medium he uses. . . he is really taking an interest in his artwork.















Here's one by Kyler - they used a cup lid to make the circles.





















Here's one by Evan, he is studying dinosaurs this week.
















I think Uncle Mike will be proud!

The Pitts (ARMpitts that is)

Just a quick little funny . . . . The other day after baseball practice Jayden said something to Kerry about his armpits being wet. Then, later that night he told me he thought he might need to put on some deodorant because his arms were ". . you know, (waves his hands under his arms) . . fuming". How funny! Well, I kinda forgot about it and the next morning as I am hustling them out the door for school, I can't find Jayden. . . he was in our bathroom with the door locked. . . when he emerged and ran out the door, I made him stop and tell me what he was doing (just making sure we weren't sneaking anything to school, like a pocket knife!) He finally, said "you know, (pointed under his arms)!" So I am going to buy some Deodorant for him to keep in his bathroom, so he doesn't have to sneak around:)! Awwwhhhh -- next thing you know I'll be buying shaving cream!

Hogeye Half Marathon!

2 "halfs"make a whole, right? That was Kyler's logic. . . sounds good to me:)!, I think I'll go with that!

There is only one word to describe the Hogeye . . HILLY! But, hey, it's NWA after all!

My boys were there to cheer me across the finishline! And eat some snacks and hangout on the square (the best part)!

I always wondered where the kids learned the hand-jesters during pictures. . . . hmmm.

I am glad I did it! Think I might be retiring for a little bit, though!:)

Conversations with a Pitts Boy

Since this blog is my version of "scrapbooking" --I must include these little things that I don't want to forget. . . like the funny little things these boys do and say!

"NOT MEE--E-E!"
Quote from Evan and said very frequently these days! For instance ... the entire packet of fish food was floating in Kyler's new fish bowl, all I said was "oh my goodness" and "E-eVan" -- from the other room you hear "NOT MEE--E-E!" ---the other boys were at school! Or if I say "somebody put change in the dvd player" you hear "Not mee-e-" -- you get the picture!

". . . because girls are SASSY and they laugh alot. . . FOR NO REASON AT ALL!" (and add a shoulder shrug with hands in the air.)
Quote from Kyler to explain to Jayden why when he grows up he doesn't want to have girls, he wants to have boys!

"-@#*#, *$#@, and mindless woman" (not used at the same time!)
Quotes from Jayden as soon as he enters the car and has learned some new choice words and expressions from a particular third grader! What's up with the third grade?! He doesn't know what they mean, or that they are bad, until Kerry or I freak out. The principal was called by the time a third choice word was spoken -- he no longer sits by that third grader anymore!

also--Baseball season has begun -- tonight included Kyler's practice and Jayden's practice and scrimmage game. Jayden is hitting the ball this year --yay. Remember last year - like one hit the entire season and being scared of the pitching machine - no more! However, he is doing some serious smack talkin' -- after his base hit tonight and then the kid after him struck out he told the kid he "sucked" --getting a little to big for his britches already -- plus, again, not liking that choice word!

A "Real" Easter!!

Sunshine, warm temps, Easter Lillies, new clothes, egg hunting and family---that's right we had it all this year!! I don't think there has been an Easter Day since we moved to NWA that has lived up to a "real" Easter! Thank you weather . . no chill bumps or rain!

We did a little egg decorating the night before . .

The birdnest treats. . .

The chicks . . (no pic of the bunny cake this year!)

Photo shoot before church. . .

In case you are wondering. . . yes, they were bribed! Cold-hard cash! But have you ever seen such smiles?!

some outdoor play . . .

a little kite flying . . .(thank you Easter bunny for the kites!)

. . .and lots of hunting!

It was a Hoppy Easter Day:)!