Reilly Boys

2009-06-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

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School, Soccer, and baseball are all over and summer has officially begun. We had a great school year with lots of success for both boys. There are pictures here of the last soccer games, field day, and Bryce's last baseball game. He was very excited to finally be able to play on a real team. (However, we stretched a little when reporting his bday so he could play with the rest of his class) Hope everyone has a great summer!!!

Outstanding Osprey

2009-06-05T17:48:00.000-07:00

I got an email from Will's teacher asking if we could attend the Spirit Rally on the last day of school. She told me that Will was nominated by the 2nd grade staff to receive the Outstanding Osprey award for the month of May. There are 2 students from each grade level each month. Only 18 second graders for the year receive this award. We were VERY proud of him! Mrs Boling told us that he did not know about this and it was to be a surprise. (I am sure he was wondering what we were doing at the rally) This is he and Tim waiting for the rally to begin!

And then when his name was called he was a little surprised...

And mortified that he was having to get up in front of the whole school to get it...

The Outstanding Osprey award is basically a good citizen type award. Students are nominated based on grades, classroom performance, behavior, etc. We are so very proud of our big boy! He is growing into such a tremendous young man!!!

Warming of "The Rock"

2009-04-09T19:41:00.000-07:00

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It is springtime and the island is beginning to start buzzing with activity. Our little "rock" is warming up and the boys have been keeping us busy. We started soccer a few weeks ago and both boys are doing well. I also included pictures of the Easter Egg hunt with Bryce's class and some fun in sun shots as well. We are beginning to emerge nicely with the warm sun and hope to have more frequent updates.

Very "Magical" Christmas Gift!!

2009-01-07T18:22:00.000-08:00

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(This post is very long but the boys really enjoy watching the pictures. Really sorry!!)
Santa put together a very special gift for us. He left a letter describing a trip that he worked out for us to go to Disney World. We spent four days int he parks and had a blast. Will was very brave to go on the Star Wars Star Tours ride and was very proud of himself! (as were we) Bryce was the brave one in the Haunted Mansion and enjoyed talking to Crush during Turtle Time in Epcot. He was the the star of the show!! On the last day, both boys were pulled into the street during the Block Party Bash to dance with the cast members. As much as they dance at home, they looked as if they were made of stone. It was a fantastic trip and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Truly a "magical" Christmas! Thanks Santa!!!

Christmas

2009-01-07T05:17:00.000-08:00

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Hope everyone had a great Christmas! This begins with the Christmas program at the boy's school. Then it shows pictures of Christmas Eve waiting on Santa to make his annual trip around St Simons on the firetruck. As we were leaving church, we heard the sirens and thought we missed him. The boys were very upset but we think he took a different route and we made it back to the house before he got down Frederica. The last pictures are of Christmas morning. The letter from Santa was a brilliant surprise for us. More pictures about that to follow...

Happy Halloween!!

2008-11-16T18:41:00.000-08:00

Did The Dawgs Really Lose???

2008-11-16T09:32:00.000-08:00

The DAWGS suffered a humiliating loss to Florida during Halloween weekend. There is no denying that. However, ask Bryce if it slowed our party down. We were going strong when the men folk limped slowly home from Jacksonville! Go Bryce! Sic em! Woof Woof Woof!!

And to our beloved Bulldogs...We still LOVE you! Hunker down for the rest of the season!

Getting Ready for Halloween

2008-10-27T19:05:00.000-07:00

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We had a very busy weekend getting ready for Halloween! We started out with the Fall Festival at the boy's school. Although it poured down rain, no one minded it being moved inside. We also enjoyed spending Sunday evening at the Jacksonville Zoo for "Spooktacular"! It was very fun and better than we imagined. They really do a great job. Will and Bryce had a great time. A new addition that we had never seen before were the trolls in the zoo. They were the scariest part. Especially since one woke up and came after Bryce! We are now officially ready for a very exciting week of Halloween and GEORGIA Football! GO DAWGS!!!!!!!

Will's Soccer Game

2008-10-07T13:19:00.000-07:00

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Soccer begins and Cancer Society Run

2008-09-22T16:55:00.000-07:00

Will started Soccer this year. We have had 3 games and the "Hurricanes" have a record of 2-1. We are playing over on Jekyll and it has been a wonderful experience so far! GISA does a great job with the kids. We are very excited about the season and will keep everyone informed.

Bryce ran the 1 mile run to benefit the Cancer Society. He loves doing these now and he gets VERY excited! We were very proud of him. He won the award for the youngest to finish the race. One mile does not seem like it is that far, but his little legs got quite a workout! I think if we could keep him from talking constantly while running, he may not get so winded! He did a great job!

Bryce's Birthday

2008-09-15T13:04:00.000-07:00

Bryce's Big Swimming Day

2008-08-16T12:41:00.000-07:00

We were so proud of Bryce. We knew he could do it but he was not so sure! He has had a death grip on his swim vest all summer long but he is swimming like a fish now. He is also diving to the bottom (of the shallow end) for fish! Pre K has done wonders...and in only 3 days. We will be brilliant by the end of the year!

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First Day of School

2008-08-14T12:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back to School...

Wednesday was the first day of school for Will and Bryce. Will started the 2nd grade and Bryce started in Pre Kindergarten. I cannot believe how big they are getting! Will is an old pro at Oglethorpe Point Elementary School, as this is where he has been for the past 3 years. Bryce was very excited and walked in like he owned the place! He did not understand why some of the other kids were crying and I think it (secretly) made him a little nervous! He was such a BIG BOY and Mama and Daddy were exceptionally proud.

The Garrison Gang Visit

2008-08-04T18:32:00.000-07:00

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We were so excited to have Mark, Leigh, Marleigh, and Mason join us for a few days! Although the weather could have been better, we really had a blast. Marleigh and Mason are as precious as they can be and we miss them already. The montage looks a little like "The Marleigh Show", but for anyone who has ever been around her- you know that you just cannot get enough of that smile! It is always fun to see kids try things for the first time. She loved the slide and was very excited about the beach! Thank you guys for making the long trip down! (And Mark, the even longer trip home!! ha ha)

2008-07-14T18:41:00.000-07:00

Welcoming The Dark Knight to the screen!

2008-07-14T05:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!

2008-06-15T19:10:00.000-07:00

Beach Photo Shoot...OH MY!!!!

2008-05-19T18:58:00.000-07:00

So...We have tried the whole professional photographer thing to no avail. I think I must have the most difficult children in the world to photograph! We decided to try a few ourselves since we live right in one the most beautiful natural settings. These are some of the shots...

We were able to get some cute pictures, but any photographer in his right mind would have long since given up...

And missed the opportunity for my favorite shot of the afternoon...

Being Thankful!!

2008-05-14T13:08:00.000-07:00

These are just some pictures of the boys enjoying Mimi and Papa's pool on Mother's Day. I think sometimes I get so busy thinking of what we "have to do tonight" that I forget to slow down and enjoy. Between school programs, baseball games, practices, and the everyday stuff, I feel like there is not enough time in the week. I just have to keep reminding myself to slow down and enjoy these moments that make up our life. I was looking at these pictures and also the pics from Will's game and realize how much I do have to be thankful for! I just need to take time to enjoy life the way the boys do!! I am so proud of my boys and just wanted to post some of these pics for everyone to see!

Congratulations Emily and John!!!

2008-05-14T05:28:00.000-07:00

We are so proud of our graduates!! Not cum laude but OH MY LAWDIE!!!

Field Trip to Sea Island Stables

2008-05-12T11:15:00.000-07:00

Will's class took a field trip to the new Sea Island Stables. They learned a lot of general information about caring for horses. They got to tour each of the barns and also see what they eat and how to keep them healthy. The boys were very excited to see a new addition to the stables...a three foot alligator named Steve! After touring the stables, the kids pretended to be horses and spent some time jumping the jumps. They also had guides that led them through games and relays. Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was a treat to get to see the new stables!

2008-05-06T07:12:00.000-07:00

John McLean came home and the boys just LOVE him! I was very surprised how protective Will was. He is such a good guardian angel!!! Welcome home Wood Family...

Welcome John McLean Wood

2008-04-25T05:41:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to announce the arrival of John McLean Wood! He was born at 9:01 pm on April 22. He was 21 inches long and weighed 8 lbs 1 oz. He is a bruiser next to the neighboring babies in the nursery! Dell had some blood pressure issues (Really-Jimmy's Daughter??) but is now doing fine. John McLean has some fluid on his lungs but is getting better everyday! He is now off of the "puffs of oxygen" to help expand his lungs and we are hoping Dell will get to feed him a bottle this morning. He has had a feeding tube so that he can focus on slowing down his breathing, but hopefully he will be learning to suck, swallow, and breath today!! Dell will be discharged on Saturday, but John McLean seems to like the staff at Candler and will probably stay through the weekend. We are very excited that he is here and that both Mama and baby are recovering nicely now!! (I think we may storm the nursery doors if they do not allow us to love on him soon!) Thank you for all of your prayers and well wishes! Enjoy his pictures!! He is PRECIOUS!!!!

Will's Birthday Party

2008-04-14T17:12:00.000-07:00

We have had some very exciting weekends lately! Here are pics of Will's Birthday party in the back yard. He wanted all of his friends to come to our house to jump on his new trampoline. Thanks to everyone for all the great fun and presents! We had a blast!

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Opening Day

2008-04-14T16:31:00.000-07:00

Saturday was the opening day for Baseball on St Simons. This is Will's first year with the pitching machine. WHAT A LEAP FROM COACH PITCH!!! We are very proud to report that Will went 2 for 2. Despite the valiant effort, his team came up short with a score of 2 to 1. Will is number 11 for Ratel Communications (Navy Blue) He stopped a ball from escaping past third into the outfield and in the second inning he played first base. There are pics of all the guys on his team and several other kids from school. You should be able to pick him out though. (He is not wearing batting gloves) We are looking forward to a gnat-filled season of Glynn County baseball. Go Ratel!

Christmas Memories

2008-03-22T19:23:00.000-07:00

Sorry about not getting this updated sooner. We have been very busy with home improvement projects since Christmas. We did have a wonderful holiday and wanted to share some of the pictures with everyone! It is a little long but we have a lot of catching up to do!!! We have pictures from decorating cookies, Class Parties, Waiting for Santa to make his trip around the island, Christmas morning, and also festivities with the whole family. Hope everyone enjoys the pictures and we will be much better at keeping up with everything. Tomorrow is Easter and now I am back in the game. We will post again in a few days!!! Love to all!

Thanksgiving "TURKEY" Hunt!!

2007-12-10T05:48:00.000-08:00

We had great Thanksgiving! Layton and Emily arranged a "Turkey Hunt" for the boys. It was quite a spectacle and very much enjoyed by all who attended! You can see by the pics that we were very successful, though the type of bird is questionable. (We think it could pass as a turkey easily) Anyway, we enjoyed getting together with everyone for the hunt, dinner, and after dinner antics. Papa was freezing because Mimi was having a meltdown and turned the air way down. (picture in the clip) And Layton and Papa showed off the family talents with their impressions of "ye ol baboon" and "bacon frying". Enjoy the pics! You probably had to be there to get the humor, but we sure got it after a few White Russians!! Love to all! Sorry it took so long for this. Stay tuned for Christmas!!!!!

Morgan And Emily Fraser

2007-11-07T18:44:00.000-08:00

The wedding is over and the bride and groom are on their honeymoon! I cannot believe how quickly the weekend came and went! Everything was beautiful and we were honored to be a part of Morgan and Emily's Big Day. Thank you to Olin, Marion, Madelyn, Morgan, ane Emily. It seems everything went off without a hitch (no Pun intended). Now it is time to see if this family really is big enough for TWO EMILY FRASERS!!! Just kidding! Love to all!!!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

2007-10-31T19:42:00.000-07:00

2007-10-15T11:45:00.000-07:00

We have been very busy, though I cannot put my finger on what we have been up to. Dell and "Splinter" are doing well (thank you to everyone for their "well wishes"!!)
This montage has several different things in it. Will had some artwork chosen at school to be displayed at the local COASTFEST. We were very proud. He either wants to be an artist when he grows up, or own a toys r us. Decisions, decisions! The first pictures are from the house playing with the new camera, then at Coastfest.
Then, for anyone who has been at our house around Halloween, you know what a spectacle the neighborhood is! It is much like a small carnival!!! We began getting in the spirit this weekend. We hung lights, buried "pirate pete", and even decorated a Haunted Cookie House. The last pictures are of the decorating fun! What a mess! The boys loved it!!!!
More Halloween pics to come...

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2007-09-17T13:14:00.000-07:00

2007-08-27T19:00:00.000-07:00

The boys stayed up for a night swim and Ripkin and Will even enjoyed a little extra cake! Yes, very healthy day!

Busy Weekend!!

2007-08-27T18:34:00.000-07:00

We had a busy weekend indeed! Bryce turned 3 today and we celebrated with friends and family on Saturday. Thank you everyone for joining us and for tolerating the heat and humidity! We loved seeing everyone and hope to get together again real soon.

Sunday was equally exciting as Will lost his first tooth!! For anyone that knows Will, you know how very exciting and traumatic that was!!

We are now settling into another week of school but wanted to post these pics for ya'll to see.

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