The Flanagan Family

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Fourth of July and September 11th

We started our Annual Fourth of July party at the Marietta Square for their Parade. Then we headed home to grill out and spend time with family and friends! It was a fun day followed by watching fireworks in the rain.

I am also attaching a few pictures from the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Kennesaw Mountain had enough flags to represent every person that was killed. It was such an amazing site.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

For Spring Break this year we took off to Rosemary Beach, Florida. We went our sweet friends- The Monroe and West Families. We took off Saturday, April 3rd and returned on the 6th. It was such a nice and quiet trip.
Caden was not a huge fan of sand on his feet or hands. So Harper and Caden spent most of their time under a beach tent. He did enjoy getting in the ocean with Daddy and swimming with big brother.

     Grayson was a bit nervous this year.... last year he was bitten by a crab and found a baby shark. After, the first day with no problems he was back to normal! He spent most of his time in the ocean or playing in the sand.

    We were so lucky with the Condo we stayed in... below the Condos were shops and restaurants. Our first night we ate at La Cocina. Yummy! We also enjoyed seafood the next night in Panama City at Sharky's. Our last night in town we took off and left the kiddos for an adult night! Our sweet nanny Lindsay came with us to help with the 4 kids... we were so lucky.
     Lindsay also took the kids to the condo everyday during their nap time which allowed all of the adults to relax for a bit.

   I do not have many pictures because the camera died within the first few minutes and I forgot the charger.... so all I have is from my phone!

First night at dinner... Harper and Caden had fun talking to eachother

Swimming in the pool (heated) with my boys!

Caden and Harper haging out under the tent eating their snacks

No kids tonight! It was nice!

Caden playing on the blankets....

Monday, March 7, 2011

Cub Scout Pinewood Derby

Friday night Grayson's Boy Scout Troop had their annual Pinewood Derby. I was so proud of Grayson because he won every single race his car was in... So he won FIRST place overall! JR and Grayson worked so hard to make the car just right I was so proud! Grayson wanted his car all black and named it the bullet! It was an extra special night because Elijah was in town and was able to watch Grayson win. He was so proud of Grayson! My mom was also able to be there and watch him win!

Grayson getting his ribbon and pin from his leader.

Smiling and showing off his "bullet" car!

It was cute to hear the kids yell after the race was over-- The bullet car won again!! YAY Grayson!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Special Present

As you know JR's mom is stationed in Iraq and has been gone since January... Grayson has really missed her and was very sad she was not here for his Birthday....so when he got a package from her over seas he was super excited. Lisa had sent him the book Happy Birthday To You! By Dr. Seuss In the book was a DVD that Lisa was able to video tape herself reading the book to Grayson... I thought this was the sweetest most thoughtful gift. Now when Grayson is missing her he can put the DVD in and watch her read to him.

Thanks Grandma!!!

Grayson's 8th Birthday Party

This year Grayson wanted to have a Bowling Party.... so AMF Lanes it was. He invited all of his friends in his class and a few other friends. He also wanted to have a Star Wars Lego Theme. So publix made his cake (I love their cakes). For party favors we gave each party guest their own Lego to build. His party was on the same day as his Baptism so we called February 13th Grayson Day (he loved it). The party started out great... lots of bowling! When it was time for pizza and cake Grayson started looking like he did not feel well. As soon as we started eating pizza Grayson looked at me and said I can't eat... and then he ran to the bathroom sick as a dog... POOR little guy threw up at his party and could not eat pizza or cake!! I felt so bad for him.... He stuck it out the remainder of the party but stayed home from school Monday.

The Star Wars Cake

The set up... Thanks AMF Lanes for doing everything :)

Caden even wants to bowl!

Some of the kids and adults bowling

Present time!!

Grayson's Baptism February 13th

I can honestly say that this was one of the sweetest most precious days a parent can have. Today I watched Grayson make his decision to accept Jesus as his personal Savior public. I know that now my son will join us in Heaven one day. I am not just his mom but his sister in Christ... What an amazing moment to witness. To make the day even more special my Dad was able to baptize him. I can say that through the whole morning I would just look at Grayson and tears of happiness would fall. Words can not even begin to explain the pure joy I feel, I am just soooo PROUD of Grayson!!