Meeting the Governor

Luke trying to get the dog to look at the camera! How funny!

Now, before you think we are REALLY important, read on! While visiting my parents last month, Dad said he wanted to take us to meet the governor. How exciting! I was thinking "I only brought Wednesday and Sunday 'nice' clothes and knew we had to wear something 'nice'!" So I said so to Mom--a couple of times! Then the date got changed which I thought was strange that it could happen so quickly. Anyways, Wednesday night after church I told the kids to be sure to lay their clothes neatly because they had to wear the same ones to meet the governor tomorrow. Dad and Mom both insisted that they could wear play clothes, which I couldn't understand. They wouldn't have let US wear play clothes to meet the governor! Dad finally could not contain himself any longer and told me the "governor" was a horse!!!! The laugh was on me! The kids had a great time checking out the politics of a farm!

Just Chillin'

I opened the fridge to get some water and this is what I found! Now, occasionally, Haley will put her baby bottles in the fridge, but this is the first time I have found the doll in the fridge. She is sure making life interesting. Notice the bottles on the left corner of the Capri-Sun box!

We are doing the whole potty training thing and she is doing fairly well. Her favorite is "mommy's potty," but at least she goes! So much for the potty chair idea!

She was given some chapstick by my parents. Kristen thought that was a great idea so Haley could now "dig" in her own chapstick! By the looks of this picture, she has the "digging" and the "smearing" down pretty well!

Fishing

Aaron, his dad, and Luke have been fishing a few times this summer. They have been going out to the post. On certain evenings the lakes are stocked with trout and it is open to the public to fish. The have all caught their limit (which is 4 each) each time they have gone. It sure is good eating!

Double Dog Dare

This is a game that the kids made up with my dad. He basically lays in the floor with his eyes closed. The kids run around him and try not to get caught! Sometimes they are all caught and other times they cheat and stay on the couch. It can get pretty dramatic at times. It is requested each time we go to Nanny and Papaw's!

Outdoor Pictures

On Luke's birthday, we took pictures of the kids. Here are some of the MANY pictures that were taken. I'm thankful they cooperate--for the most part.

Happy Grandparent's Day!

We want to wish all of our grandparents a "Happy Grandparent's Day!" We love you all and are thankful for you!

Happy Birthday, Luke!

Luke's birthday was today and he turned 9 years old! I can hardly believe that he is 9. Time is going way too fast! He had a party with a few friends from school and his cousins. The theme was a cookout with a campfire. I got a recipe from Family Fun and made a campfire cake. It was fun and turned out really cute! We roasted hot dogs and made s'mores. It was a fun evening complete with 4 wheeler rides.

Luke got saved this past year and we are so thankful for his decision! He is a good big brother to his sisters. His favorite pastime is basketball--actually, anything outdoors! Happy Birthday, Luke! We love you!

Our Garden

We have really enjoyed our garden this year--well, most of the time. It has been a lot of work! We have canned tomatoes and green beans. We've eaten squash, zucchini, corn, beans, peppers, and okra. The Lord has really blessed us for which we are thankful. Here are a couple of pictures when it was tilled and pretty. During vacation, missions conference, and the rain, the weeds got away from us!

School's In!

I know...I am far behind in posts, but now that I can upload pictures to the computer I plan to get caught up!

Luke, Cailin, and Kristen started school August 21. (For that matter, so did Aaron. It's just not as momentous as the kids starting!) Luke is in 4th grade and is learning that he has to study now. Mom doesn't HAVE to sign his assignment pad or check his homework, but has often asked to see it. His handwriting is still improving for which I am thankful!












Cailin is in 2nd grade and has said her teacher is "tough." She is loving it, but says it is boring, as in "I already know this stuff!" I know that will change!















Kristen started kindergarten this year! I can't believe she is "gone" all day. It was a transition for me to listen to her talk when she was home with just me and Haley. Now she has to fit it all in when she gets home! It's hard to believe she is in school. She has a new teacher this year and absolutely loves school!

Aaron is getting into the swing of things also. He doesn't have as many students this year, but he is teaching Algebra II and Geometry as well as his history classes. The math classes are keeping him busy!

So at home it's just Haley and me! What a transition! It's been fun. She is so fun to watch and listen to! She has learned to get in the fridge and get the milk and chocolate out for her chocolate milk! You can tell she knows she's cute!