Pathetic, or What?

No pictures this time. Sorry, grandparents. I just wanted to post some new information. Since Jeff and I moved to Surfside Beach we barely get to go out on dates anymore. We have been out only about five times in three years. Thanks to my mom and Manfred when they come to visit. Thanks also to Greg and Brenda, we were able to go out about a month ago. We went to Outback and as we talked over dinner we realized that it had been three years since we had even eaten at Outback. Last night we decided to get a babysitter and go out for dinner and a movie. For all who may worry about who is watching our kids.... her name is Emilee. Emilee is a member of our church. She is 17 years old and did a wonderful job with all three of our precious little darlings. Now, back to my story. So we went to eat at Red Lobster and while we were talking over dinner we realize that it has been over six years since we have eaten at Red Lobster! As a matter of fact, it was the night before I delivered Levi, so that makes it August 5th, 2002. Now considering that there are thousands of restaurants out there, this is not so outrageous but take into consideration how many times we frequent places like McDonalds and Papa Johns. We have had McDonalds probably twice in the last month and pizza twice as well. We have officially fallen into the Parent Trap!
The moral of the story....get a babysitter and go have adult conversation over an adult meal! The food and the company is GREAT!

Guess Who's Rolling Over!

Guess who is on the move? I got her on video this time. It was the third time just this morning, but for some reason it scared her this time. No pretty smiles on this video and it's kind of short but you get the idea. Benjamin is constantly trying to comfort Ede in some way when she is on the palate in the floor. He is either getting a blanket to cover her up or putting her passy back in her mouth, when he's the one that took it out. Levi likes to talk to her because she is always smiling at her brothers. She is so alert and I'm pretty sure we won't have to wait until she's 17 months old before she starts walking!

Levi is doing so good in karate! His next promotion will be to his Gold Belt! Sensei Mike was even impressed with how quickly he learned his last kata and his execution of it on promotion day. He loves school and his teacher says he is such a good and smart boy. He is reading in level 4 already. The goal for most Kindergartners is level 5 by the end of the school year. He really loves learning and it seems to be happening so fast.

Benjamin is 18 months old. What else can I say. He and Levi got into their first little tussle and believe it or not, Ben came out on the winning side. Levi's face looked like he got into a fight with a cat! Ben is sooo laid back ...until you cross him. He is into everything!!!! I'm already doing a version of 1-2-3 Magic with him. He's pretty smart himself and even though you're not supposed to start this until they are 2 years old, he seems to be catching on already. I just now counted him a 2 and he closed the drawer and walked away! :) I love this stuff!!!

Life is pretty normal here, for a family with 3 kids anyway. They all get fed, read to, and bathed. The rest gets done inbetween. If I feel like it. :) Jeff and I are glued to FOX news. I am even dreaming about some of the strategists changing their minds and coming over to the Republican side! I really can't wait until this is over. Well, that's all for now. Hope you enjoy the picture and video. Love to all!