Open House!

Last night we had the kids open house at their school. It's a chance for them to "show off" all the fun things they've done thus far, arts, crafts, etc. They were so excited to show Joe and I all their fun projects. They both have really great teachers this year, so that makes all this "school" stuff that much easier on me!

First, we went to Charlie's room. They have done some of the cutest things with them this year...

Love this!!

All month long, Charlie has had to bring his "favorites".....this is just a couple of cute pics that I loved. Loved the poem they made up to go along with his blankie. Anyone that knows Charlie knows he L-O-V-E-S his blankie and it goes EVERYWHERE we go!!

Quick family pic in Charlie's room....doesn't Reese look thrilled?

showing Daddy all his projects!

his "green book".....green was the color of the month!

Next it was off to Reese's room. Reese ran into one of her buddies in the hallway. Olivia was in Reese's classroom last year and they were big buddies. They got separated this year, so we only get to see her every once in a while. =(

In awe of her classmates! (we had to hang this pic in our room!!)

showing us their pics! (not sure what face Reese is making?!?)

storytime!

we tried to get a group shot.....one day, I'm going to get a good one!!

time to go!!

Homecoming Princess!

My sweet little cousin Maci made Homecoming Court at her school. Joe and I took the kids out to watch her during the halftime show. She looked so pretty and grown up.....hard to believe she's old enough to be a "Homecoming Princess." Reese thinks she's the greatest thing on earth and followed her around all afternoon. Charlie L-O-V-E-D going and watching the football game. He sat and watched the entire time we were there.....it's amazing how boys are just naturally into that kind of thing. Maci, you looked so beautiful yesterday and we are so proud of you and love you lots and lots!!

Admiring Maci!! (Reese LOVES her!!)

An honest attempt to get a picture of all the cousins......

Geez, this is not working out!!

Reese and her most favorite person on the planet.......her Mimi!

Poppa and his buddy!!

Twinkle Toes

My little sass-a-frass is still LOVING dance. We look forward to Wednesday's in our house! Keep on shaking that bootie sweet Reese.....you are such a precious ballerina!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Kate!!

Kate's Birthday Party was right after Austin's, which, by this time, our kiddos were so hyped up on sugar from the previous birthday party, they were wild. They ran all over Gymboree and climbed things I didn't know they could climb! They ate more birthday cake and then C-R-A-S-H-E-D!! I think Charlie was asleep before we made it out of the parking lot! Happy Birthday Kate!!

These little girls are buddies from school. Reese, Olivia and Kate!

Happy 2nd Birthday Austin!!!

On Sunday, we had 2, yes TWO birthday parties to go to at Gymboree! I'm not sure what the odds of that happening is, but I bet they're not good! Anyways, the kids had a BLAST, and got to eat birthday cake twice and play at Gymboree all afternoon.....pretty sure they thought they had died and gone to heaven! Happy 2nd Birthday Austin!!

Touchdown Alabama!!!!

We got to do lot's of "touchdown Alabama's" this weekend!! Rollllll Tide!!

City Festival

Our hometown had a little festival to celebrate their 60th anniversary this past Sunday. Joe and I took the kids to enjoy all the festivities and they had a blast! Lots of balloons, ice cream and playground fun -- made for a perfect Sunday!

Putting their order in for balloon animals!

Charlie requested a black cat

Reese got a pink poodle -- she is "blowing it up" in this pic

this little man L.O.V.E.S. a swing!!

Reese pushing Adelaide!

my little diva!

I am Charlie, hear me roar!!

Yes, that is my husband climbing the playground equipment. And yes, he's 31 years old!
Charlie thought he was hilarious!!

Roll Tide!

Saturday, Joe and I headed down to Tuscaloosa with Jennie and Ingram to watch the Tide beat Penn State! Yayyyyyy! We had such a good time. We had lunch at MugShots (yummy) and then walked around campus and visited old friends. We even stopped into Gallete's for a Yellow Hammer (my favorite!). A big thanks to Patti for watching the kids for us.....they had a good time too. They went to the zoo and played in the splash pad! LOVE football Saturdays!!

Our handsome boys throwing up what looks to be gang signs.....really Joe and Ingram??

On our way to the stadium!!

Fall First Day of MDO

Yayyyy, it's back to school time for the kiddos!! Today was their first day of Fall MDO and all went well. Reese pranced into her class as if she owned the place and Charlie did good too. He wanted to cry so bad when I was telling him bye, but he didn't. He held his blankey as tightly as he could, puckered his bottom lip out, and got just a little teary eyed, but held back, and I'm so proud of him. His teachers said he had a fabulous day, played well with all the kids and even ate his lunch.....yayyyyy Charlie! Reese did great too.....she was in her big girl panties with no accidents and played great with her friends. A successful day at school for both kiddos, now that's what I call a good day!!!

They weren't feeling too photogenic this morning!

Let's go!!

This is a little keepsake they made in Charlie's classroom today. It is so cute......something I will hold onto forever!!