Go Cocks!

This year we decided that we should make it a tradition to watch the kick-off game together. So, we all dressed in our USC tees. I even went and got Cocky tattoos for the kids cheeks (which I was informed was a No-Go for the boys). When I dropped the kids at school, everyone was wearing their colors proud. You could tell that my kids felt good about showing their team spirit with everyone else. I got choked up(j/k). But, seriously...I often wonder if other people feel the same about their teams as Gamecock fans. I mean, I get gitty when football season is here! So, here's what our tailgating looked like:

Is this shirt not perfect for Roc? I almost bought a matching one for Frank! The boys wearing their colors.

I hate that I didn't get a pic of her in the morning. She looked cute, and not so tore up.

Again, next time in the morning. Amber wasn't wearing a poodle skirt, and had her hair in pigtails. She's drinking a milkshake that Ethan made.

Jonah helped my cook. Can you tell that this boy loves his Mama's ribs?

Here's Ethan looking up recipes for some treats.

The End.

Say What?!?

Since I'm in Cub Scouts, I pick up 2 other boys on the way to church. It is a trip listening to 3 boys talking. Ethan is getting so big, and catching their conversations reminds me of that.
So, here's a peak at what I get to hear each week!

Friend: "I hope this caterpillar isn't making babies on me."
then- "Oh...it can't make babies 'til it becomes a butterfly."

Ethan: "Duuhh! It's not like they turn 18 and shoot babies out of their butts."

Where do they come up with this stuff??!!

August 17th-Back to School

Brace yourselves! I had pink eye & a sinus infection when the kids started school. But, thank goodness Roc was able to take the kids in. He was accomodating, and agreed to take pictures of the kiddies for me. It was Amber's first day of school! We were so excited for her, she had a pre-K program for about a month before school started. So, she was familiar with the school and her teacher already. Jonah started 2nd and Ethan started 4th. They are getting so big!


I know I look scary, but this is what me and Gigi looked like on the kids first day. I love this pic of her!

Ethan putting his stuff up.

Amber loves her teacher. She is so excited, she finally made it! K's theme is Candy Land, cute.

3 down and one to go!

Amber is always willing to pose.

We always go back and forth with breakfasts and lunches, however this year we have a good system down. I don't like sending the kids to school after only cereal. So, I make a "real" breakfast and Roc makes the kids luches. This has been a big help. I'm so grateful for a husband who is so willing to share "the load".

Tic Toc, School's almost Here!

Before the kids went back to school, we went to 5 points for our "last hoorah"! I've been hearing about this candy shop, but hadn't made it there yet. As a parent, it's fun to be able to let the kids enjoy something like this! (August)

Back Home

But of course we were glad to have him back home. It was tough not being able to talk to him. In this day with so much technology, we talk all the time... While he's at work, on the way home from work, or wherever we go apart. But, as if having him home wasn't enough-he brought home some goodies!

He was pretty jet lagged by now, but managed to stay awake to shower the kids with souveneirs!

Rocco's Scotland Trip-July

Rocco got to go to Scotland for work. Here are some of the photos that he brought back to share with us...

Really?! He brought back these pictures, and this is the only one with him in it!

Del Priore Girls

Sweet memories. I love my girls. My biggest wish is that you will feel close to me.