Here it is!!! I finally pilfered through all of our Tybee videos.
I can't say how amazing this trip was. Don't be surprised if our family finds our way down there permanently in the coming years. (and a great snapshot of Soren before our dolphin tour).
Enjoy!
Soren LOVED the waves. I couldn't believe how he took to them - I am still in awe!
The tune is by the Pop Ups - a great, fun, hip band for kids. Box of Crayons. Buy their album here!
Soren's first day was yesterday. Wow. This day came so much quicker than I had anticipated!
We've been talking about school with Soren since the Sands camp-out (to get him in, so worth the Montessori program). He's been pumped since day one. We found out a few days ago that we wouldn't be allowed to walk in with him *gasp. After our initial shock, we started talking to Soren about what dropping him off would entail.
None of it shocked him. He was absolutely alright with it. Yesterday, he told us as they started opening the doors - 'Mom, Dad, you can't go in with me. This is MY school. I love you!' Gave us a quick hug and kiss, grabbed the TA's hand and took off. Didn't even look back - so incredibly independent.
The 3 hours went on forever. Rick and I dried our eyes at a breakfast for two (Sleepy Bee even felt for us and gave us a brownie on the house. Thanks guys!!), snagged Soren a little 'first day' gift from King Arthurs and headed home - chatting about what amazing adventures are in store for our little man.
I am thrilled to see what the next year will bring for Soren and the stories he will come home with. He walked out yesterday with a bracelet around his wrist and a smile. We sat waiting for him on the bench - first in line with his class ('A' Andress, of course) and the first thing we heard him say is 'Ms. Mitza, it's a beautiful day!'. *tear. He came out with his class, passed us and didn't miss a step. He sat criss-cross applesauce with his class and waited to be dismissed. Lots of sighs and tears - I am so happy for you little man and so proud I get to be your mother.
A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014'
Photo Credit to Grandma (Julie VandeDrink). Rick and I have been working 12-14 hour days on LumenoCity and couldn't have done it without my mom. She's been amazing. She snagged these at the pool with the little man. I love this shot, but the outtake cracks me up. Mr. Personality at it again!
A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014'
Grandma and Opa were in town over the weekend and we got to crash the Hotel swimming pool. Soren and I decided to put our GoPro to the test! We had a blast - I had to snag some of these pics for this week. It was a tough pic - but Soren has been so proud of being able to go under water I had to include these!
Another Great Park of Hamilton County!
On a very high recommendation we hit up Sharon Woods last week. Wow, really Wow! We had such a blast. They have SO MUCH to do!!!
We started simple on the Paddle Boats, then Soren hit up the playground - of which there are several. Then the trails - which are great! They are really easy to find and navigate AND are home to all sorts of fossils, shells, creeks, ants, Daddy-Long Legs, Orb-Weaving spiders and even Snakes!
Soren found himself a dozen shells, went fishing with his hands and a Prairie KingSnake. See for yourself!