weekend update

This last weekend was a fun one. Friday was Brooke's birthday...Happy Birthday!  When Brooke got home from work, we headed off to Red Lobster for dinner.  Jake voted for Chuck E. Cheese, but we both overruled him on that one.  Dinner was yummy....I ripped thru my crab legs in record time and the guys enjoyed their shrimp while Grace took in the new scenery.

When we got home, Jake and Brooke wrestled in the backyard while Grace and I watched from the sidelines.  Jake was into rolling across the grass and when he did, he would close his eyes like he was under water.  It was pretty cute.

And here is Gracie chillin on her blanket.  She is getting so big so fast!

Saturday, we went and watched a local rocketry club launch some rockets.  Jake definitely didn't like this.  It was a bit too loud for his taste.  After that, Brooke went to go fly and I embarked on my first time canning.  I got a box of peaches from someone at church and since there is no way we could eat thru the whole thing, i decided to try canning them.  It wasn't too hard, it just took some time.  I was very tired by the time i had finished, but I love looking in my pantry and seeing the 10 beautiful jars of peaches that we now have!  It was a great weekend!

School update:

Jake is doing great at his pre-school.  Last Thursday when I picked him up, he said to me "Thankyou for taking me here mom".   And yesterday when we pulled into the parking lot, he said "Oh, I'm so happy!".  They actually had some ponies there yesterday for the kids to have a ride on.  I guess it made Jake a little nervous.  He wouldn't get on one, but he did pet one with his teacher.  We are glad he is enjoying this new adventure!