Like Father, Like Son

Cade was given an award last week by his guidance teacher. I just chuckled when I looked at it because it was the award for honesty. I laughed because in high school Bobby's buddies all called him "Honest Bob". Looks like Cade is not only monopolizing Bobby's physical genes but his personality traits as well. Good thing he's got such a good model to follow!

Way to go, Cade!

Mother's Day Photo

One quick snapshot to commemorate the day. Maybe next year I won't be the only brown haired, brown eyed girl in the picture!

Pimp My Ride

Are you allowed to use the word "pimp" on a family blog??? Not sure. But anyway, Grant had to make a car to WEAR to school. That translates as "Sonja had a project to complete while Grant played downstairs with his daddy". I spent the better half of a couple hours scouring my pantry and craft box and eventually came up with this. A little duct tape and aluminum foil can be your best friend when you have procrastinated and are in a pinch. And, please. Take note of the rims. If only I could have figured out a way to make them spin. That would have been the greatest.
Decked out with a license plate and everything! Grant thought it was the coolest thing ever. I guess that's all that matters. I must say that I was feeling pretty good about myself and my project until I walked into school with that kid who's parent apparently spent the last 3 weeks constructing their child's car and if I hadn't looked closely enough it could have been beside me on the interstate and I wouldn't have had a clue it was cardboard.
Let's just say my pride was quickly deflated............ but then, as I was leaving, I spotted a car way worse than mine. So, I didn't leave as humbled as I could've been. Nothing like having a preschool project try to teach you life lessons.

Conversation Piece

Grant: "See this?"

Me: "Oh. wow. Where did you get it?"

Grant: "I maked it. I maked it and I'm going to sell it to Jesus next time I see him."

Me: "Really? Hmmm."

Grant: " 'Cause next time I see him he's really gonna wanna buy it from me."


I found this to be a rather interesting conversation. I don't know what was more interestesting though. A) The fact that he thought he had anything Jesus would want to buy. B) The thought that Jesus BUYS things period. or C) The fact that he used "next time" twice as if he actually has face to face meetings with Jesus in his playroom or something.

I guess it could be happening..........I'm just sayin'...............

Bueno Vida

Ahhh..... The Good Life. Costa Rica treated us well this past week. We did a lot of just sitting on the beach reading, talking, and people watching. One of my favorite things to do. Our biggest laugh came on Friday when we were watching a marine seargent type black man run up and down the beach in his high-waisted speedo. Too funny. Even funnier was when he stopped to do push-ups and his behind was really high in the air. Kind of like an upside down "V"..........not the proper form (just fyi in case you were thinking of doing the same. Bobby would do the Rocky theme every time he passed by. Good times. We went on a Catamaran Sunset cruise on Wednesday. It was really beautiful and they fed us pineapples so that made me happy.

Wonderful to watch the sun set over the ocean. We were even followed by a group of dolphins for a long time. I could watch dolphins all day. They are so graceful.

My most favorite activity was the Zip Line Tour. We got to go on a total of 11. It was SO much fun. I pretty much already knew what I was doing since I watch so much "Go Diego, Go!" with the boys. I even screamed out a little "AYUDAME!!!" (Help Me! in spanish). Diego says it all the time. This is Bobby just coming in on one of the lines. I'm walking up a little hanging bridge thing to get to the top to take the next line. I will admit that the pulse was a bit more rapid than normal. By the time I got really used to it, it was over.
Just a quick view of the zip line. I'm on there somewhere if you look really closely. This particular one was half a mile long. The view was tremendous though. I loved this one. Costa Rica was very dry right now because the part of the country we were in was in the dry season. This is the last month of 6 that they will have no rain. It starts back up in June and then everything will be plush and green but they said that is their lowest tourist time due to the weather. We had such a great time and have come back renewed and refreshed. I was hoping to get to use a little more of my spanish while I was there but everyone on the resort spoke english! Bobby threw out a lot of "muy bueno".........everything was muy bueno. And I did use some of what I've learned. My only problem is that when confronted with a spanish speaker, I forget all I've learned and my pits just start sweating. Fortunately with the 100 degree weather and extreme humidity no one was the wiser.............

I took many more photos, but too many containing not enough clothing coverage for internet usage. Bobby wore loin cloths the whole time and I was in my bathing suit all week. You'll thank me later. Until next time.......................

P.S. He didn't really wear loin cloths but he threatened it.

Personal Mantra

I am not generally one to buy t-shirts with crazy phrases (usually they are not fit for wearing) but when I saw this one I had to get it for Rhett. I hear it at least once a day. Sometimes at random times during the day which provoke me to say to myself, "Wonder what he didn't do?? Is that something I'm going to come across later?"
The only thing that would have made this shirt the greatest thing ever was if it would have been the mantra word for word: "I didn't DID it". That would have been a classic.

Did You Say "Your MOTHER"??????

Yes. My MOTHER completed the FULL Country Music Marathon yesterday!! We are so proud of her. She had been getting up at 4 in the morning for months to run and train for this event. Don't think you have to start wearing a mumu and playing bridge when you are the grandmother to three grandkids!!! Start training for a marathon instead! This is her at mile 10, doing great with a smile on her face.
Tracie and Cade were there to cheer her on as well. Cade skipped his classmate's birthday party to be able to go and watch "grandma's race".
Mystery man in the rain suit (Dad, the trainer) was there to supply extra water, snacks, dry socks, encouragement and there was no telling what else was in that backpack. He was there at 5:30 in the morning to make sure he didn't miss her. That's true love my friends. This is mile 19 and she is still trucking and, in fact, she ran up this big hill without even thinking twice about it. We were all amazed.

Here are dad and Cade anxiously awaiting mom at the finish line. I'm not posting Dad's worried face picture but I should. He wore it almost all day.
Finally, here she came!! And look. 26 miles later she's still smiling!!! I'm sure it was forced because by this time I would have been all out of smiles. Great job, Mom!!!

Last pic of mom and Cade after the race. (not sure why it decided to be tiny). And, a race quote from Cade to mom on the way home, "Grandma, you sure beat a whole lot of people in that race today." How cute. One shout out to my good friend A.A. for completing the half marathon even though she wouldn't read this blog to save her life......

Way to go, Mom!! We are so proud of your hard work!