Jack is Back!

*******News Flash*******

Papa Bird finally read my blog.

And. had. a. cow. when. he. found. out. I. referred. to. him. as. Papa. Bird.

So now I shall call him....Greggie Poo.

There. Now, isn't that much better?

Back to the regularly scheduled blog.

Last weekend, Laura, Kevin, and the kiddos came to visit.
We headed next door to Busch. Gardens.

We all know why Dylan and Danielle couldn't wait to go to Busch Gardens.

But let's be honest here. We all know why Laura, Kevin, Greggie Poo and I couldn't wait to go either.

It just tastes so good when it hits your lips.

You're my boy Blue

We all had a great time!

Danielle is happy to report that she is officially the PURPLE wrist band. Which in 5 year old terms, means that she can so totally ride the Big Bad Wolf.

I know.
I don't want to talk about it either.

Dylan is happy to report that he is "a rollercoaster bigger" and graduated to the teal wristband. He is now a pro at the Loch Ness Monster.

I know.
I don't want to talk about it either.

Not only are my babies big enough for rollercoasters now, they are also big enough for the FRONT ROW BABY!

It was such a bitter sweet moment.



Don't let these pictures fool you. As soon as they turned the corner, the smiles and thumbs up turned to tight lips and white knuckles.


Dylan and Danielle "claiming" their Countries.



Too Cute!



Danielle had the best seat in the house!


My two little stars, with the star of the show. Jack is Back!


Oh, Jack is Back and he brought me a fanny pack and a double chin. Sweet.


Dylan and Danielle taking a photo opt.

After a few spooky surprises, Laura, Kevin and Greggie Poo had the chance to ride the Griffon.

While we were waiting, we pretended that we were riding too!


He looks so wittle in this big ole seat.


Her wittle legs don't even bend.


Oh man. There goes Jack - giving away gifts again.

We all had a great time! Seeing Howl-o-Scream through a child's eye was magical....even for someone who has been to Howl-o-scream 301 times.
Thanks for coming up guys!!

Being at Howl-o-scream really put me in the autumn mind set.
I couldn't wait to run home and start decorating!
I told myself I had to wait until the temperature was below 75 degrees, before I could pull out the "fall decor".
Let me tell you -
Greggie Poo was was so excited when it hit 74 degrees. He ran upstairs to the 3rd floor, grabbed the Halloween boxes, and joyfully helped me decorate. Without even a whimper or "you're blocking the TV" moment!
My blog.
My story.

Here are a few pics from around the house....

Someone wanted to make it on the blog...Can you find him?

On a different note...
Greggie Poo worked late tonight. He had been in Richmond all day working a show and didn't get home until after dinner time.
When Greggie Poo works late, he usually lugs through the door and disappears somewhere in the house for the next couple of hours.
But tonight was a little different.
Tonight Greggie Poo darted through the door carrying a canvas bag filled with goodies. He was searching for me everywhere.

He smiled. I smiled. He reached for the bag. My eyes followed.
What was in the bag making him so excited, I wondered. And was it for me?

He informed me that he had struck gold today and won the major door prize at the show.

"Nice work honey" I said.

"I thought of you when I was picking out my prize. I know you are going to love it" he replied.

He continued to reach in the bag and pulled out a black box around the size of a shoe box.

My palms started to sweat.

He opened the box, ripping at the plastic wrap as he went.
And handed me my new treasure.

A "Jack is Back" bobble head, two soccer stress balls and a plastic cone.

I give up.