Happy Second Birthday Sweet Caroline!

And then we were four...

Precious from the beginning

Such a proud moment!

Sleeping Beauty heading home...

TWO YEARS AGO...
The most amazing little miracle joined us here on Earth. From God's arms to mine...I am so completely blessed, and so thankful. Caroline is our little ray of sunshine. She is sweet, affectionate, smart, beautiful, EVERYTHING we could ever hope for in a child.

Labor Day Trip to PCB

We had such a great time with the Jowers family over the long weekend! Matt was able to take Friday off. Sweet Mrs. Wilson came over at 6:45 that morning to stay with Caroline so he could take D and me to school. Then he finished up the packing, got the oil changed, the tires rotated, the car cleaned up, and all of our gear loaded. Matt and Caroline picked D and me up from VHECH at 3:15 and we were off! The traffic was pretty slow until we got past the Shelby County airport, but then it was smooth sailing! The kids snacked and watch the DVD player most of the way. They both fell sound asleep just before we got to Amanda and Jason's and we were able to just transfer them into their beds. BIG thanks to Will and Kate for giving up their rooms!! :) We did all kinds of fun things!! The guys played golf (ofcourse) and Amanda and I shopped 'til we dropped! Being the amazing bargain shoppers that we are, we found some great deals on some super cute things!! Dillards had their shoes 70% off and a local children's boutique had everything 50% off. DANGEROUS!!! We also had a blast at the pool, riding bikes, cruising on the boat, grilling out, and just playing around. I wish that I had taken more pictures, but we were just too busy!! Hope everyone else had as great of a 3 day weekend as we did. We wouldn't want to spend it any other way! Thanks Jowers!!! :)

VHECH Fun Run!

Today was the much anticipated Fun Run at D's and my school. It was everything we thought it would be--sooo much fun! We enjoyed awesome music, excited kids and parents, great weather, and popsicles when it was all over! I was sooo proud of Daniel for the great running he did. My fifth graders couldn't believe how fast and far he ran! He ran a total of 36 laps (16 is a mile)!!! To be honest, I was really just hoping he would be able to make the 16 since he had run 1- 1 1/2 miles during our practice, but I guess all of the upbeat music and cheering parents and fellow students sent him over the top! Thanks so much to all of our friends and family members who pledged to support D and his school. He (we) truly appreciated each and every contribution.

Busy Afternoons

Sissy showing me the flower she has just picked from my flower pot!

Caroline and our neighbor, Bryce ("Byce")

Just too cute for words!

The boys playing T-ball with Davis

Daniel's buddy Quinn swinging away!

Getting ready for t-ball!

Cooling down with popsicles after play time in the yard

Daddy helping D with his swing at the CC

On the road again!

Well, you might think that school starting might slow us down--not a chance! The neighborhood friends are waiting in our driveway for D and C to get home from school so that they can play most every afternoon. We are blessed with a street full of little friends for the kids. After some fun outside, we are usually in for a quick dinner and then on the road again! Church, Gran and PePaws, the golf course, the park for a run...
So is life (and we love it!)!

Here's to the Class of 2022!

Can you tell he adores his teacher?

Reading books outside the classroom waiting for the bell to ring!

First Day Jitters? NO WAY!

In mommy's room--just before heading down to the kindergarten hall.

Sneaking in a hug after meet and greet

D and Dad having fun in his awesome K room! Look at all the goodies from Mrs. Bollman!

Yep. This is going to be alllllright.

One happy Kindergartener!

How grown up does he look here???!

Oh my. I can't believe it.

Welcome to VHECH!

As hard as it is to believe, tomorrow at this time D will have completed his first week of kindergarten! Time has flown--where has it gone? Seems like just yesterday I was dropping him off at Mrs. Cile's house in his infant carrier as a 5 month old!

Daniel and I both absolutely adore his teacher, sweet Mrs. Bollman. She and her classroom are the cutest things EVER! Seriously, I have been in a lot of classrooms, and his is amazing!!! So bright, colorful, happy, and well organized!

We have both had a great first week. I love chatting with him on the way to school, seeing his smiling face when I walk down to carpool to drop my students off and meet him, and hanging out with him in my room after school while I work. I think that Vestavia Hills is perhaps the best system in the south. Ofcourse, I do work there, so I might be a bit biased! But really, they are truly in it for the kids. They expect a lot of their students, teachers, and administrators and it shows! I am all about high expectations. I thank the Lord for placing us in such a top notch place!