Soen and Sadie share chair as Soen carbs up on Craisins.

Soen is getting props from Mom after his 1st goal scored in his life

Sadie has the post beach, post nap mandatory Sponge Bob icecream.
She had already started the ice cream when she heard the ice cream truck. She found it hard to ask for an ice cream from the truck when she already had one in her hand. But, seconds later, she did ask.

At Carolina Beach. They played a little wave tag and mostly made irrigation system. Granny and Sadie
carried the water. Though we brought a few toys, Grandma Bonnie's coffee cup was the
toy of choice.

Somores

The day was great. This is the postlude to Soen's soccer game. Did I tell you he rode his two wheeler without trading wheels for the first time today! 4/3

Visit April 2009

The kids, Scott and Michaela, and Sadie and Soen, are a busy family, hard working and lucky, they thrive in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have been there for over two years now and they love it---the beach, the warm weather, the beach. Scott plays golf. Michaela runs away her stress. MY grandchildren keep them very grounded. These particular photos show Sadie struggling with toilet training. Note the positive reinforcement on the toilet tank. Showers are a necessity as the kids play outside when possible and get filthy. Also, wet hair with detangler and conditioner is the only way to get a comb thru Sadie's hair. Right now she is in watching a movie with her bro and Mom. I thought Sadie was going to have her 3rd shower today because she had marshmellow in her hair. Michaela got it out. Yes, marshmellows, because we had somores for dessert after the first hot dog cookout of the season. This has been one of the coldest winters in many years in NC.











Here Soen is having post shower snack---note: 2 forks---sharing with sister is important. Sadie spends quite a large amount of time trying to be Soen.












Sadie is on her way to soccer game. Her Mom sometimes calls her, "Hot mess."

North Carolina

Grandchildren are beautiful and smart.  I haven't stolen them yet.   It is Azalea Festival weekend.  Soen has a soccer game on Saturday so we will miss the parade.  I am enjoying living in a house that has water in the kitchen, and counters.