The Allison Advocate

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Wordless Wednesday: All because two people fell in love

Saturday, October 15, 2011

even more iPhone phaves

More photos hijacked from Jay's iPhone. Most appear to be dated Fall/Winter 2010.

Go Cowboys!

true love and turkey time!

FSU vs. UF on the Jay's birthday eve. Noles won again! And what a night!

We ran into Master Murphy and Chokenim Gail in our section and texted this picture to the kids.

Cousin Mackenzie at her house at Christmastime.

Dylan's birthday party at Zoinks.

Logan had a lingering illness that he couldn't kick. He thought the X-ray machine was super cool and exemplified bravery!

Clear lungs! Hooray!!!!!

Logan has a popcorn name! This means that he's one of only four kids in the class to have met his reading goal. He gets to go to a special party at the end of the quarter.

The BUCKS go camping and learn how to shoot. Gavin is our expert marksman!

The nice photo for the mom's...

...and now the silly face picture!

Look Daddy, I pee-peed in the potty!

One afternoon, Jay was excused to happy hour with some work buddies while I took the kids (plus one friend) to Zoinks/McDonalds on a playdate. I had texted a photo of the boys being silly at McDonalds with their Happy Meal boxes on their heads. Naturally, Jay texted back with a photo of the guys wearing the menus as hats.

Lake Ella with Daddy.

Can I capture this childhood moment and bottle it up to remember when they're far away and all grown up? The innocence is astonishing.

Friday, October 14, 2011

How sweet it is to be a yellow belt!

July 30, 2011

Dragon System Belt Testing

Much to Logan's dismay, he had to sit this belt testing out (due to his mid-cycle promotion as a result of his tournament wins). This allowed us the opportunity to cheer Gavin on as a family and give him our undivided attention.

Forms testing

Board breaking! As usual, I got so excited that I shook the camera and screwed up the picture, but Jay was able to get it on video. We were so proud! I can't help but tear up every time they break a board and you can just see the pride in themselves oozing out!

Master Murphy had a couple of black belt visitors travel in to see our belt testing. Here, Gavin has been chosen to spar against his brother as part of the testing process. He is getting a little pep talk from this black belt.

Just like at home. But with protective gear.

Logan spars another student being tested.

Keegan is happy as long as Thomas is allowed to come along.

Gavin is awarded his yellow belt by a visiting black belt.

Yes, Mommy is so proud of you!

Look Keegan, I broke this board with my foot!!!!!

How sweet it is to be a yellow belt!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Brainiac

My sweet Gavin and his sweet tooth. Here he is at the entrance of his school following his summer gifted evaluation. My little brainiac put forth his best effort and got a milkshake treat in return! Next year, he'll start in the Creative Academics program (which Logan also attends) and will receive 2 hours of enrichment on a weekly basis. That's my boy!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Mommy's famous again!

So, 10 years after my 15 minutes of Boot Camp fame, I made the local paper again. In my bathing suit. Without warning. No chance to apply make up or a cover-up. Great.

Here we are at Trousdell Aquatic Center doing a little summer swimming with one of my teacher friends, Randi, and her son. This is the July 5, 2011 edition of the Democrat. The boys were so excited to see themselves in print. I, on the other hand, felt a little differently!

Wordless Wednesday: Rub a dub dub, 3 boys in the tub!

Monday, October 10, 2011

more iPhone phaves (from Jay's camera)

Daddy and Logan took a trip alone to Jacksonville to visit the Apple store and get a new iPhone to replace my defective one. Looks like someone convinced Daddy to take him to his favorite restaurant for lunch...Subway!