Car Show

We took the boys to a car show at the Central Florida Fairgrounds today. There were all kinds of cars, rescue vehicles and even the new police helicopter for the kids to see. The people that had entered their cars and vehicles in the show were SERIOUS about CARS. TJ and Tyler had a great time and TJ really didn't want to leave when it was time to go. It was a free event and we really enjoyed ourselves. When we were done at the fairgrounds we went to Steak and Shake for lunch. The boys were so excited because they brought their milkshake out first. I thought for sure that it would spoil there lunch but who can resist Steak and Shake french fries and chicken strips? We really had another fun weekend.

Saturday morning Cartoons

This morning before we left for the car show TJ and Tyler were watching Bob the Builder on tv. I couldn't believe how they had gotten the pillows and were laying next to each other. I have posted "Bob" watching pictures before. As you can see they still are intense when they are watching tv.

DINNER TIME!

Tyler was such a mess at dinner tonight I told Chuck to go get the camera. We had Bar-b-Que pork, sweet potatoes and baked beans. He ate ALL of his food and then was still trying to get food off of an empty plate. I am thankful that he eats on his own but he still sometimes makes a mess.

First BUS ride!

Tyler LOVES buses. I am not sure where his fascination came from but "bus" was one of his first words and when we pass a bus on the road everyone in the car knows it! Chuck and I thought it would be fun to take the boys on a bus ride. So where do you take a free bus ride in Orlando? Disney of course!!! We parked our car at Downtown Disney and then went to the bus stop to wait for the bus. This took a little more time then we expected but the boys were great. Every bus that came up TJ would say is that our bus? Finally the bus we wanted to take arrived and we got on. We were the only people on the bus and Tyler was SO excited. He kept looking around and I could just see on his face that he was thinking - I can't believe I am actually riding on a bus. We took the bus to the Contemporary Hotel and ate a snack (one that I had packed) in their lobby where the boys got to watch cartoons. We then walked around the hotel for a little while and then rode the monorail. The monorail was TJ's favorite part and he was really excited about getting to ride it. We took the monorail to the Grand Floridian and then took a bus back to Downtown Disney. We let the boys play at the Lego store and ate lunch at McDonald's. After our tour of Disney (without a ticket!) we got back in our car and came home. TJ thought we had "been to Disney". It is SO much fun to be able to do something so simple and still make the kids so happy. I know that will not last forever so I will enjoy it while I can.

Yard Night!

Tyler FINALLY rode the tractor with Gram tonight for the FIRST time!!! We have been asking him for a few months if he wanted to ride and he always said no and ran away. Tonight he surprised us and said YES and ran towards the tractor. TJ didn't like it at all and he ran off crying. He has always gotten all of the tractor time so now he will have to share his time on the tractor with Tyler. I have been telling him for awhile that this day would come. After some "discipline" (since he wouldn't stop crying and DEMANDING Tyler get off) he decided that he could live with Tyler taking a turn and he stopped asking for his turn. When Tyler got tired we then gave TJ the chance. After we were finished with the yards the boys were playing under the tree together. They looked SO cute. The last few months have been really great! They are playing SO well together and are really enjoyed each others company. I really think putting them in the same room has helped. TJ told me the other the day that he and Tyler were friends. I told him that I always wanted that to be the case. I have had ups and downs with my siblings but I am happy to say that after 31 years I still consider both of my siblings my friends. I pray that will be true for TJ and Tyler too!!!

Labor Day

Today we just enjoyed the day off as a family. We played in the pool and TJ tried to swim with his "float" for the first time this summer. He was really going a great job. Just as he is starting to become a little interested in actually swimming the summer swim season is almost over. I hope that next summer he learns how to swim. It will make having a pool so much more fun!

Pizza Night!

Today was the last day of the first week of school. But, since Tropical Storm Fay has been over Central Florida for the past four days we have only had school three days this week. Since going out for pizza was not an option we decided to make our own pizza at home. Of course, TJ wanted to help. He is my "helper" in the kitchen. I think he may be a chef someday - or at least his wife will thank me for teaching him to cook!!! He has a stool he uses and EVERY TIME I get in the kitchen he says "mommy, let me go get my stool and I can help you"! I am so blessed - it is hard to find good help these days! Anyway, Fay had knocked out Granny's power so she was over and Gram was bored so she came over too. Both grandmothers were here for pizza night and we really had a great time. I know we will do it again soon.

Family Photos from the Beach

Fritts family of four.
The WHOLE Gang!
Gram and me with the boys.
Gram with her four grandchildren.
Aunt Melodie and Uncle Jay with their nieces and nephews.

More Photos from the beach!

Tyler - having fun in the sand.
TJ - surfer boy!
The "CAR" sandcastle!!!
Snack - in the "CAR".
Chuck and TJ - hit the waves.

First Day School Through the Years!

First Day of School 2005 - TJ was 9 months old.
First Day of School 2006 - TJ was 21 months old.
First Day of School 2007 - TJ was 2 1/2 and Tyler was 9 months old.
TJ's first day of Preschool 2007 - TJ was 2 1/2 years old.
First Day of School 2008 - TJ is 3 1/2 and Tyler is 21 months old.


I wanted to see how much the boys have changed since last year. I started taking pictures of the first day of school when TJ was a baby. I guess I forgot to let Chuck be part of the picture in 2006. I can't believe how much Tyler has changed since last year. My boys are really growing up fast.

First Day of School!

Today is the first day of school for Chuck and TJ. Chuck is teaching fourth grade again this year and TJ will be in a PK-3 class that meets on Mon., Wed. and Fri. each week. Tyler will stay home with me at least one more year. TJ met his teacher last Friday and "cried" for me while I was at the parent orientation. Today he walked right in like he owned the place and immediately started playing! I guess he is still a little unpredictable. That is one of the GREAT things about preschoolers. You NEVER know what they are going to do!

Olivia's Fancy Nancy Birthday Party!

We got ALL FANCY for cousin Olivia's Fancy Nancy birthday party. As you can see only the girls were interested in Uncle Chuck reading Fancy Nancy. I had tried to get the boys to listen but they were not going to sit still to listen to a "Fancy" story.

The party was a lot of fun and it was so cute to see the boys all dressed up. Tyler pulled off the "spiked" hair look so well I may try it in the future!!!

The rest of Summer Vacation!

My wonderful husband has spent the last three weeks of his summer vacation working for ME (and my mom)! We rearranged three of the four bedrooms in our house. We put the boys in the same room, made a playroom for them (YEAH!) and an office for me (DOUBLE YEAH!!). AND -he redid my mom's back porch. I think he was ready to go back to work so he could get some rest. He did manage to find some time to read to the boys and enjoy them!! Overall we had a great summer and we are looking forward to the school year that is ahead of us.

A week at the Beach!

After spending a week in Fairhope we drove about 45 min. to Perdio Key and met my family there for a week at the beach. TJ and Tyler had such a great time playing with their cousins and enjoying the sand and waves. We have been going to Perdio Key for 5 years and we really love the area and of course the family time is WONDERFUL.

I will post more pictures from our week at the beach when I get them from my mom and brother!!!!

The U.S.S. Alabama Battleship

This morning we visited the U.S.S. Alabama. We were so proud of the way TJ went up and down the steep steps in and out of the ship. He was a real trooper. Tyler didn't really want to be carried but we knew there was NO WAY he could keep up with us. So I strapped him to me and he did a good job too! They also had a field with extra air craft and as you can see TJ found a JEEP! We toured the submarine and then called it a morning.