Disney World

We joined Chris in Orlando before his tax conference as a surprise visit to Disney World. Chris and I had not been since we were young, so it was exciting for us to take the children. Maura and Brody understood as we were driving towards the Magic Kingdom because they recognized the signs. Conner just started screaming with excitement not sure what was happening. This first trip was all about meeting as many characters as possible. Conner was brave until it came time for pictures.

 Brody and Pluto

 Maura and Rapunzel

Lightening McQueen

 (highlight of the trip for Brody)

Family picture after Conner hit Mickey on the leg

Conner's Second Birthday

We celebrated Conner's 2nd birthday this weekend in Savannah. Cannot believe he is two. This boy is extremely into alligators, but I am working on teaching him to love the bulldogs!

 Sitting on the gator TeTa gave him

 Our birthday boy

 Conner's birthday cake

Birthday boy with Brody and Maura

Pre-K Begins

August 9, 2012 marked a new beginning in the Thomas household. I dropped Maura and Brody off this morning for the first day at elementary school. Both had a fabulous day, and we think this school year will be a blast!

 Conner, Maura and Brody the first day of school

 Brody and Maura on the Satilla Marsh Elementary sign

 showing off lunchboxes and backpacks

 Brody's first activity in Mrs. Kiff's classroom

Maura's first activity in Mrs. Kiff's classroom

(making a list like her mommy)

July 2012 North Augusta

We went to North Augusta the end of July for a visit with the great-grandparents before school begins. The kids had a great time playing, and they met some great aunts and uncles for the first time while we were there.

Maura wearing a scarf Aunt Gretchen made.

 Brody, Conner and Miley all enjoyed playing with Cocky. Thankfully we did not bring this home with us!

 Grandmother Taylor reading to the girls on the pink sofa!

 Brody, Maura, Paw Paw and Conner

Conner, Maura, Maw and Brody

Fourth Birthday for Two!

The birthday week started with a visit from Grandmother and Granddaddy Thomas, Aunt Brandi and Cousin Miley. Maura and Brody both enjoyed the visit, presents and of course the cake!

Maura had a Belle cake. Brody, of course, had a Thomas the Train cake!

Conner showing Miley how to work his Little People garage.

Brody playing with his two new engines!

Granddaddy helping Maura get Rapunzel out of the box.

Field trip to DNR

This week Maura and Brody's class took a field trip to the Dept of Natural Resources. Maura and Brody got to go on a boat for the first time even though we didn't leave the dock! They saw plenty of aquatic animals, but neither was brave enough to touch any. Both thoroughly enjoyed the marsh walk!

just arrived at the DNR

on the big shrimp boat

Conner Walking