The little girl turns 6!

It is hard to believe that six years ago.. she made her debut into the world! She has been a constant blessing in my life! Kody Marie, is an explosive bundle of joy and sassy-girl power!  We kept things simple, really simple this year for her birthday.  Here are some photos from her birthday dinner with her best friends, Zoe and Marissa. 



The Pirate Treasure Chest and the birthday girl!

Kody and her best friends playing the piano.


 

She was thrilled with every gift she was given!

 

Her biggest thrill was recieving...

 

Evergreen Forest from Grandpa Leo!

"..because I am 6!"
 



Blowing out her candle.."the number 6 duh?!"

Me and Kody (and Evergreen Forest too!)
 

Can't forget Sarah, (our pet rat, YES I SAID RAT!)
 

 

It was a nice day.  She was able to bring cupcakes into her classroom to share.  And, happily, her birthday was the last day of school before Thanksgiving Break... which I guess the school district planned it that way to make her special day even MORE AWESOME!!  lol.

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Camp Prostrollo Weekends!

I am very happy to report that for the last two weekends I have been blessed to spend it up at our family friends home about an hour north.  They live on a boy scout camp..and while we don't get to ride around on any of the golf carts or use the equipment.. it sure is peaceful out there! Plus we get to see our "peeps!" 

The weekend before Halloween we were pleased to be able to watch our friend's son in law be transformed into Frankenstien. Yes, He is that tall. He stands a "short" 6 ft 11 inches. He is a monster. haha!

Frankenstein

Kody, Erin, and J.

 While we were waiting for night to fall and the Haunted Trail to be prepared... we hung out at Camp Prostrollo.  Another family friend came down, the Stock Family.  It was so fun to see them!

Peter-Leo and Jonny. Best Bug Buddies!!

Peter-Leo was extremely excited to see his best bud, Jonny.  This two were best friends when we all lived in Hinesville, but our families had more away from there.  We are now happy to say Camp Prostrollo is the mid-way point between us!

The following weekend, The Prostrollo's daughter Erin was being honored at their football game.  All the graduating seniors who took part in sports were escorted by their parents and announced to the crowd. It was a nice honor for them.  The next morning we all got up early (ok, so Erin and I didn't get up early) to celebrate the day with Tia and Roger as they were sealed in temple for all time and eternity! They are a forever family! Yay!

Prostrollos! GO Erin!!

Kody dancing in the stands as Erin plays!

Erin performing with her HS marching band!
 

First family photo in.....ummm.. FOREVER!!

Two of the best girlfriends a girl could have! LOVE THOSE LADIES!

The happy little family.

All in all the last two weekends were such stress relievers! I love CAMP PROSTROLLO!!  Someday I will create a camp theme song about Camp Prostrollo!  Someday...

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Great Seafood Festival aka carnival

I, generally, avoid fairs and carnivals (with the exception of the Puyallup Fair, because everyone "Do the Puyallup!") But, Monty asked if we would come out in the morning before he had to work...so I did.  The kids had a good time, rode the rides and won a couple goofy/cheesy fair toys.  Oh, and I rode the Atmos-fear. Nine stories high people!

Kody loves a good merry-go-around!

Daddy, Peter-Leo and Kody on a ride together.

Giant Slide. best. ride. ever.

Peter-Leo completely agreed. BEST. RIDE. EVER!

Monty and I on our way up to the top of the atmos-fear!

At the top!! ALL 9 STORIES!



Kody and I on the ferris wheel.

Blow up blue dolphin and pink guitar. She was happy.

Peter-Leo, the warrior, with the 101 Dalmations Hammer! haha!

Peter-Leo and Daddy.

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Fort McAllister Lantern Tour

Last week we were able to visit Fort McAllister and attend their lantern tour (at night of course) to learn about civil war soldiers and their lives at night.  It was very interesting and we had a blast! Plus, I ran into an old church friend and her kids and Russ Powell our other good friend from Hinesville. All in all it was a good evening!

Kody pulling up the anchor chain to the USS Nashville

Peter-Leo easily lifts the anchor chain.

Two of the three anchors that survived the sinking/bombing from the USS Nashville.

These next two photos are from the one of the submarines; the US Nahant. I think. It amazing!!

NEAT STUFF!!

This is what it would have looked like from the top deck!

Some of the reenactors on our tour.

Russ Powell, Monty got him interested in blacksmithing; he is a dear friend!  He has always done the Civil War Reenactments, but so now he is the blacksmith!

One of the canons.  They fired two canon shots that night. It was loud but cool.

yummy stuff! Warm apple cider and ginger cookies.

At the end of the tour, they had warm apple cider and cookies available.  The kids sat down around a fire and enjoyed. It was a wonderful evening!  Thank you to all the great folks at Fort McAllister!!

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Oh wait! One last photo! This is for my Dad! Some type of surveying tool! I thought it looked neat.

The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum

Last week, on one of Daddy's days off, we took the kids to the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum in Savannah.  It had been a five or so years since I took Peter-Leo, so it was the first time for Daddy and Kody.  They have done so much work in that time! Here are some photos from our day!

Daddy helping Kody look inside!

Kody and Peter-Leo in front of a MIG-something cockpit.

Kody, mad because I told her to stand nice, and Peter-Leo outside by the aircraft.


The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum was a wonderful testament to how strong, courageous the men and women were, are and will be!

Afterwards, we went to lunch and bowling.. here are those photos.

I guess no one liked my outfit.. too matchy-matchy! Should have saved it for the links! haha!
 

The ever happy and silly Kody.

Handsome and brillant Peter-Leo

Even with the bumpers up...
Kody still managed to get her bowl stuck in the gutter!! haha!
 

Monty picking up the spare! woot woot!

All in all it was a very nice day out with the entire family. It isn't very often that Monty gets to come along..he is usually working.

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Madrac Farm's Pumpkin Patch

I found one! I actually found a pumpkin patch in the Coastal Empire (aka Savannah) that grows their own pumpkins! Other than the $1 charge to use your credit card (NOT LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE) we had a good time.  And the kids were able to snap their pumpkins off the vine!! I loved it!! Here are some photos for ya'll to enjoy!




Look still on the vine!!
 

Mr. Cool

This is the giant pumpkin Kody wanted. No we did NOT buy it.

Peter-Leo, what a handsome fella!!

Kody telling me to be quiet; they were playing hide and seek in the hay castle.

The good shot of Kody at the edge of one of the hay tunnels!
 

And they grow up so fast.

Hmm.. I think I just heard something in the corn...

I love that I was able to take the kids to a real pumpkin patch, not the grocery store or some lighted and tented lot on the roadside.  I love showing my kids that some things come from someone else's hard work.  I think they will always remember these trips and call them "wonderful memories of my childhood."

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