How to say ahhhhhh.......

Today after I dropped Richard off to MMO, I headed over to Peeples Massage Therapy...WOW!! If you LOVE massages or even if you have never had one before you REALLY need to check them out! Dunlap worked all of the kinks in my shoulders and lower back out - I have not felt this relaxed and my muscles this "loose" in ages! You can go for a 30 min session, hour session, or 90 minute session....you can choose deep tissue or regular massage. Dunlap has worked in group settings (with the New Orleans Saints and with St. Dominic's Hospital) but has just opened up his own private office this summer. You will not be disappointed - check out his link.

Last Day at Science Camp 2009!

Today was our last day of Science Camp. The new exhibit just opened up and the children had the opportunity to check it out. I never could convince Richard to take a picture sitting on the frog statue - this was a close as he would get to it and notice that his hands are behind his back! The reflection of his face while he is peering into the fish tank sums it all up: he had a WONDERFUL time at science camp - a BIG thank you to Robin for letting me know about it!! After all of Richard's friends had left we took time to check out all the other areas that the Museum has to offer...we had a lot of fun! Mrs. Kozy called and told us that the other children were going to meet up to eat and play so we joined them for a bit before heading home...it was a nice surprise to see BJ as she also used to be a Momma Beth child (when Richard first started going to Momma Beth's house). Richard loves seeing his friends and sometimes is a bit overbearing trying to hug them and spend time with them - I hope that they understand that is what his motivation is...he really isn't trying to antagonize them.

1st time to the neighborhood pool this summer...

I know! I know! I know it's pitiful - I live right next to the neighborhood pool but had not ventured over there with Richard this summer....it's just kinda difficult. He LOVED swim lessons last year and seems to have no fear now and wants to live in the deep end - couple that with the fact that this is the neighborhood with children that I have taught the past eight years....DON'T get me wrong...I LOVE my students and it is GREAT to see them...BUT they each want me to watch them dive and such, but with an active three year old my attention MUST be on him! The other day I peeked my head out and there were NO cars at the pool ( they must have all been at VBS) so I quickly got Richard and myself dressed and we headed to the pool. We had so much fun even if mommy did get sunburned....that night, Ty took him back and they played even more in the deep end of the pool. What fun - guess I'll have to keep the "secret time of day" to myself for when NO ONE is at the pool!!!

Science Camp Week 2!

Richard has had so much fun at Science camp - we are sad that today is the last day!!! DEFINITELY something that we plan to do again next summer... It has been wonderful to be able to see our Momma Beth friends every week and learn about the world of nature at the same time.
P.S. Kozy - I didn't upload your individual pic with Claire because I value our friendship and I didn't want you to kill me!!!

First Day of Science Camp...

Yesterday was our first day of science camp. Being the somewhat OCD person that I am (hmm poor Richard doesn't have a chance between his mommy and his daddy) I wanted to get there early to see how it all worked as far as admission, where the class was, and such. Class was set to start about 11 and Richard and I arrived at the Museum by 10:15. :o) He was a bit concerned that his friends had forgotten, but I assured him that they would be there soon. We scoped things out and enjoyed looking at the fish, turtles, and preserved animal exhibitions - not so much the snakes. He got a kick out of this large striped fish that would swim over to him every time he got near; maybe he liked Richard's striped shirt. Wes, Mrs. Amy, and Jett were the first to arrive. Richard was THRILLED to see Wes - it was like it had been ten years not a week of separation. Soon it was time for class to begin and Emma, Mrs. Cindy, Manze, and Mrs. Teresa arrived (Mrs. Robin had to work yesterday and Claire and Mrs. Kozy were finishing up their vacation to WDW). Class yesterday was about fresh water in comparison to salt water...think it was a bit over their heads, but still they had fun... Richard was not so sure about getting "icky" with the finger painting, but once convinced he had a GREAT time! The worst part of the day was time to say goodbye - Richard literally had a meltdown as Wes was leaving and wailed and sobbed - Mrs. Teresa said that she was thinking about taking Manze to ChicFilA so we called Mrs. Cindy and the fun continued a bit longer. They played soooo hard and had a wonderful time being together - nap time was immediately after we walked in the door - he slept so hard that he was still asleep when Ty got home from work. Thanks y'all - we look forward to seeing y'all at camp next week!

BTW - check out Emma and Manze's shirts - Robin made them....

First Time Fishing As A "Big Boy"

Friday, my mom, dad, Richard, and I headed to "the country" to visit with my aunt and uncle - they have some land where they bring their travel trailer during the summer. Uncle Bobby decided that after Richard's nap time he needed to learn about feeding the fish AND fishing - they used bits of bacon - who knew!?!?! Anyway, Richard had so much fun and Uncle Bobby loved teaching his great nephew how to fish...now when Poppa and PatPat come to their camp Richard will have to show them what he learned.