French Quarter Fest 2009

Another fun festival and a relaxing vacation for Davey & the Mom.

We had an interesting trip this year, that started with a new flip-flop that fell into the ocean, at the end of the shrimp boat pier. That then had to be fished out with a rope and a hook. And then dried for later wear. Exhibt A in the photo to the right.

Then we ventured into the middle of a New Orleans Hornets playoff celebration near Harrah's casino. And happened upon some yummy crawfish (see photo), which Davey really seemed to like.

Then onto the F.Q. Fest for 2 days, where we listened to some awesome cajun and blues music and even danced a little. Can't wait for next year.

Happy Spring?

Well, it acts like Spring, and then we go back to Winter for a couple of days... then back to Spring again! Davey & I are in need of sunshine and a spring break because, we both seem to be on the cusp of rainy day fever. With Davey going up significantly in sizes and attitude this year, the Spring and Summer "big boy" clothes are calling to me. I definitely seem to be drawn to the mall for continual shopping trips. Take for instance our trip to the mall to visit the E. Bunny on Thursday... Necessary? or just a ploy to check out Old Navy's storewide sale? Shop on Moms of 5-year olds, shop on!

It's not just a phase

This is the part of the child-rearing in which the Mom has to say- wait just a minute....

All of a sudden his pants are too short, his shirts are too small, his mouth is forever going, and to be honest... it's going way too fast. I mean one day it's Thomas train and Bob the Builder- the next it's bakugons and Ben 10 alien force!

Maybe as a girl I made a giant switch from Cabbage Patch Kids to Barbies around this age? And don't get me wrong- I'm thrilled with Davey's mental capability, his spirutal growth and physical development (all signs of a healthy, well-adjusted child)- it just seems that my 5 year old is turning into a teen-ager over night.

Lately I hear, "I know Mom, I know." Well if you knew, then why did I even have to say it?

OH OH, yeah, and when did I become MOM? I thought I would be MOMMY forever. I'm just telling you ladies out there with small boys... I'm entering a whole new zone of raising a man. Time to plan, do, check, and adjust.

A Tournament Champion

Davey's Basketball season now comes to an end. His team not only won the tournament- they also won best in the

5 & 6 year old division, and undefeated in the league. Davey was awesome on defense. His coaches gave him the best improved player and he even got his first foul today! He seemed to really like basketball (much more than soccer or tee-ball) and has already asked to play it again next year.

For now we will bask in the glow of the winning season, and start setting our sites on martial arts!! WAY TO GO DUKE!

Going Medieval

Davey & I share a love of many things... however pirates and knights rank on the top of the list. So it was inevitable that we venture to Medieval Times to watch some great sword play and exciting jousting. Davey barely blinked throughout the whole 2 hours. He was definitely excited that the yellow knight (who we were cheering for) won out in the end. Even after 2 days, he is still asking, when can he go back. Mommy's thinking definitely the 6-year birthday theme!