The Annual Dragon Boat Festival

Well, this weekend was also the FCC annual Dragon Boat Festival. This year it was held on Mud Island, and all the kids decorated their ducks like dragons and floated them down the Mud Island River Walk. They had a blast!! Here's Claire with Abby Grace, who is also from the Hunan Province!

Lance and his little clone.....

Such a pretty day for an outing together!

Jesse waiting very patiently for his duck to make its way......notice duck below.



Claire and Jesse getting started with their ducks.

It's Birthday Party Time!!

Well, we've had the pleasure of attending Lily Grace's big #4 today and the girls just had a blast and giggled all the way through. What a blast. Also, Claire sitting on the bar before heading back outside to ride Jesse's scooter. Lots coming up, so will post again real soon!!!

Happy #9 Jesse!

What a wonderful, fun filled weekend we have had! Jesse's team was in a Spring PreSeason Tournament and played all weekend....somehow we managed to sneak in a fabulous birthday party for Jesse in the middle!

All the boys just had a blast bowling against each other! It appears that Pawpaw is excited about something.......

Jesse bowled great and just loved competing against his friends for the highest score....it always helps when there are bumpers!

Singing the bday song and mesmerized by fire...just like his father.

Patient Claire in between tournament games.....

Lance and the team...way to go boys and Happy Birthday Jesse!!! We love you so much!!

Guess Who's Nine?

Hard to believe Jesse is 9!! He celebrated his birthday at school and at home with us after baseball practice! His party is this weekend, so lots more pics to come!!!

Jesse fed birthday treats to his class and Lance, Claire, and I brought him sushi for lunch. He was so greatful for a break from a sandwich!!!

Happy Birthday Jesse....We Love You!!!

Happy Easter!!

Well, it was a wonderful and event filled weekend and the kids enjoyed it every step of the way!

Jesse and Claire with their cousins Dylan, Patrick, and Keri!

Striking an Easter pose.....

Claire on the go......she would not stop during the Easter Egg Hunt for a picture.....good thing because she found a ton of eggs....one of them being the Money Egg! Claire is now $45.00 richer!

Claire showing off what the Easter Bunny brought her!

Jesse proud of his new loot as well!

Fun with the cousins during the egg dying on Saturday evening....

Jesse and Dylan.....poor Dylan, we forced him to sit with the little kids and dye eggs.....I think he had more fun than he led on!

Claire at another Easter Egg hunt....this time at the Hollingsworth Family Reunion on Saturday. Oddly enough, Claire found the money egg at this hunt also!!! 10 more dollars for Claire!

Sweet Jesse at Mammaw Callahan's Surprise 90th Birthday Party!

Claire had an enterouge of girl cousins tending to her every need at the reunion. She was flanked by them here on the train.....

All Aboard!
We hope that everyone had a great Easter and are as thankful as we are for the reason for this wonderful day!! Promises to post again soon!