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Boyett Beach Trip 2009

Since Mattie's summer care program was closed the week before school started, I decided that we would squeeze in a quick trip to the beach, coming home the day before school starts. I know, I keep trying for that "mother of the year" award. My thoughts were that she could sleep on the way home (which she did) and we would get home early enough to rest and relax before the next day (which we did).

So here is a very heavy picture post of the Boyett Beach Trip 2009.....

But first, I just need to know how we went from this in 2006
to this, 2007
to this,2008
to this, 2009....someone stop making time go by so fast!!!

During this post, you will notice that my children are budding photographers, their subject? themselves. Mattie has the camera...
I know the children get this from their father, you don't know how many pictures we have of Matt taking pictures of himself. Look at her big brown eyes, the get me every time.
Quick story...we are getting in the car to head to the beach. Mattie shuts the door on Nathan's head, well, she hit him in the head while shutting the door...same thing really. Got the same results, a big knot and a whole lotta crying. We got out of the car, put ice on Nate's head, calmed him down for getting hit, calmed Mattie down for hitting him. We got back in the car and headed to the beach. At this point, mom was still not calm.

Yeah....we made it to the beach after 2 children asking 1 trillion times, how many more miles? Like they even know how long a mile is!
Nathan and I are not what you would call "sun people". Our blue eyes and fair skin are not a fan of the sun. Unlike Mattie and Daddy.
Also, Nathan and I are not big "sand" people, we are constantly trying to get the sand off our stuff. Why do we go to the beach then, because it's fun.
Say cheese brother!
Here is our "sun goddess"...she could and would stay outside 24/7.
Nate, on the other hand, would, but could not, because of his beautiful, ivory skin. (just like momma)
Ok, here is Miss Poser. Getting geared up for a seafood dinner.
Again, Miss Poser.
Here is NOT Mr. Poser.
If I had a penny for all the times I hear, "hey mom, take my picture", I would be wealthy.
And if I had a penny for every time I said, "hey Nathan, smile for the camera, I would be really wealthy.
Ah, yes, sister at her finest, also known as Miss Modest.
Funny story...Nathan wants to ride the train. So Matt scurries up to the train with Nathan and they both hop on. The "conductor" comes to Matt and says, "sir, you can't ride the train, you are too big". I am still laughing as I type this.
Mattie and Nathan on the Ferris wheel for kids.
Someone has had a long, fun day and is now getting tired. Me too son.
Oh, look mom, I got my second wind.....I am on the swing now.
Nathan is thinking, "why do y'all insist on making me pose? You know I am NOT Mr. Poser.
At the pool....Mom only got to sit out of the pool a couple of minutes before I had to get back in to play, also known as, splash mom in the face.
Nathan's photog skills...
Mattie's photog skills....
Why does she think we need pictures of the TV with Phineas and Pherb?
Seriously???
My 2 babies....bout to eat dinner and go school shopping at the outlets! Woo Hoo...fun for Mommy!
Monkey see...
Monkey do...
Proof, Matt eats oysters on the half shell. UMMM they are soooo good.
Love when the kids get a under shot of mom.
Ok, it could be worse.
Mattie's shot.
Nathan's series of shots.....I don't know if we didn't realize he had the camera or what?








I guess we finally realized it and took the camera away from him and this is what he thought about it.
My most favorite picture of the whole trip!
Hello...meet Mr. and Miss. Poser
Or meet, Mr. Mommy's hair in his ear. He has done this since birth, why, I do not know.

Nathan going for Mattie's hair. no words necessary.
Ah, mommy and daughter.
This is my other favorite.
When did she grow up so fast?
Brother in the sand.
Oh, yes, The Boyett Family Photo Opt. Some poor stranger felt sorry for us and offered to take our picture.
Good Lookin' family, if I do say so myself.
This was my idea. I thought it was neat.
Deep Thoughts by Mattie......
Sweet Feet.
Love it.
Nathan's favorite part of the beach, smashing sandcastles.
Treasured Moments.
Great Memories...
The loves of my life.
Mom, can you get this sand off my hand?
Mom, can you take another picture of me?
My babies...

A beautiful sunset to end a beautiful day.
Ice Cream to end a wonderful vacation!
Vikki~

First Day of First Grade

Well, here it is, the First Day of First grade. Mattie was nervous and excited and so was mommy!
Nathan had to get his picture made too...

He wanted to go to school with Mattie

AW, he does love his sister.

Miss Mattie sitting at her desk.

Enough already with the pictures, mom!

My baby girls desk.

Mattie and her teacher.

We got back from the beach yesterday, so I will post some pictures as soon as I can get back into the swing of things.

Vikki~

Mattie's 6th Birthday

Mattie had a bowling birthday. Little did I know it was going to set me back about 2hundy. But having an awesome birthday is Priceless.
Having pizza and cake.

PopPop and Nathan

Mom, Clint and Emily

Mom & Me

Included in the 2hundy, you get a Real Bowling Pin that all the guests get to sign! Whoo Hoo! So worth it :o)

Little Miss Priss had a ball at the bowling alley.

Big Daddy, Emily & Nathan

Mattie opening gifts from her friends. She loved all her gifts but she said her most favorite gift this year was from her little brother. He got her a whoopie cushion. It's the small things in life, right?

I think she had a great birthday party. Then the whoopie cushion broke. Life almost ended. I bought her another one. Life is good now.

Vikki~

Hollywood

Disneyland 2009

I don't even know where to begin with is post, because so much fun was had by the Boyett family. Our first encounter or funny story happened just after we arrived at the Huntsville International Airport. We made it through security pretty good and we were waiting on our flight. Of course, as usual, Nathan had to go potty. Matt took him to potty and when they returned I could see a look on Matt's face that I don't see very often. I said what happened, did he wet his pants, you know a mother's constant concern. Matt said, no, that there was a man in the stall next to Matt and Nathan and all of a sudden for no apparent reason, Nathan smashed down on the guys foot. I said did you say anything, he said NO, we just ran out of the bathroom. So of course this sets the tone for the whole trip.

Waiting for our first flight. I'm not sure if this is before of after the bathroom incident.

Oh, how sweet and innocent.
Nathan enjoyed the flights, when the engine would roar, Nathan would yell, "Here we gooooo"

This is before she thought she was going to throw up....thank you Dramamine.
The hum of the engine put him to sleep 3 of the 4 flights.
Breakfast with Pluto and Goofy. Goofy is in the blue shirt...just kidding honey.
Lego-land, world, something....

Matt was pretty thankful the feel asleep on the Freeway. At one point he had to potty, so I had to let him go in a cup on the freeway. Another try at that Mother of the Year award.

We just think getting stuck on the parkway is awful.
Sight seeing....

Who woulda thunk?






See the Hollywood sign way back there?
The Warner Brothers Studio

Who thought Los Angeles and Huntsville, Al?


Bubba Gump himself! just kidding again honey.

Leave it to Matt to spot something Alabama.

Santa Monica Beach....water was freezing!



While I was in class, Matt took the kids all around Los Angeles. What a brave soul.










Dinner at Rainforest Cafe. Nathan was terrified when the storm started and of the monkey's.
See the look of terror on his face.

Family photo in the gazebo.
ESPN ZONE...
Have you ever seen such a thing? A tv screen, that's what took him so long.
When Nathan gets the camera
Meeting Mickey for the first time.
All tuckered out.

Can you belive she just turned 6? She acts 16.
Brother is not as cool...
When Matt gets the camera.
Can you tell which one is Matt and which one is Mr. Freeze? (kidding again)
The one and only time they did not fight during the WHOLE trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Incredible



Can we say soaked?
Momma not too happy here, soaking wet.
Pixar Parade was awesome!

Best $12.00 spent the entire vacation. A stroller for Mattie. They should call it WALK-Disneyland. Chill bumps.












Downtown Disney



LAX, saying goodbye to California.

One more short story. When we got to LAX after a very long drive going in circles due to the GPS system, we finally made it to the rental car place and to LAX. We were a family of four among a million people. We got in line to check our bags, mine weighed 53lbs, the limit is 50lbs. I had to take some out of mine and put them in Mattie's suitcase. We are outside at curbside check-in. Cars are zooming past us, we are trying to keep Mattie and Nathan from being hit by numerous buses. Hundreds of people are in line behind us. So, I finish moving stuff from one suitcase to another. We have 3 suitcases, 3 backpacks, a laptop bag, my purse, a carseat, a booster seat and a stroller. Matt picks up my suitcase to hand it to the bag checker and he had forgot to zip it back up. All of my belongings fall out of my suitcase onto the sidewalk of LAX. Can you just imagine? Whew, what a vacation! It was the greatest one yet! We had a blast and can't wait for our next excursion!

Vikki~

Mattie T-Ball Spring 2009