Summer Rewind

Catching up on some pictures from summer.

Abi's ballet recital:
Abi doing jazz..

Abi doing ballet...

Abi tapping with some friends...

after the show, with flowers!


We played outside a lot, swimming in our little pool and spent lots of time at the rec center pool!



We spent most of our summer at the t-ball fields. This little man spent most of his time in the stroller. He loves ball, though, and we can hardly wait for his turn...

Abi (with the wide stance) fielded several balls this year and made some outs!

Nana, Papa, and Teresa sit and watch Abi and Emma play ball...

Coach Aaron! He ended up coaching both teams, but we had a blast!

Avery and Reagan getting their trophies...


What a fun, busy summer.

Cheetah Fest

Tonight was Cheetah Fest at Abi's school, Chapman's Retreat. The kids had a blast and the rain held off for several hours so we could play. Nana and Papa came to play with us too.

the quarterback toss, throwing the football through the tire...




traveling through the obstacle course...


just being cute...


and the highlight of the night... the pony ride...you should have seen the grins on their faces...





Go Cheetahs!

Avery's Birthday

Well, now that the cleaning is done, the painting is done, the house is finally on the market, I can finally get to blogging again. Thanks to all my six viewers for waiting patiently!

Avery had a smelly, sweaty, silly, stinky, boys only birthday party. No girls allowed and that included mama too! Here are some pics that Aaron took. Props to Aaron for running the party with 10 4-5 year olds. They had a blast and he still talks about it!

playing outside, racing, playing some baseball...


opening presents...




cupcakes with cars...easy!

some silly pictures for the scrapbook...



All made for a great boys only party! Happy 4th birthday, Avery!

Fashion Party

Abi celebrated her 6th birthday with a fashion party.
After makeup and nails...

Here are the beautiful divas posing outside after a fashion parade.


the birthday girl...


posing with friends...

pink cupcakes with A's. I can handle that!

joining in on the fun...

and Mr. Diva himself showed up at the end of the party!

Wordless Wednesday

still makes me laugh til I cry.

you are lucky, Granma, that your wig picture isn't on here too!

Beach Pics continued...

Ave playing in the surf...

Aunt Beth and Ave



building sandcastles...


Dinner at Inlet View. great seafood!

great view!

the whole family!

playing beach corn hole.

Playing beach corn hole. celebrating...

Granma and Aiden out for a walk...


riding the waves... BIG waves....

Uncle Scott riding the waves...

Aunt Beth riding the waves...

Done riding the BIG waves...

VERY DONE!

a moment of peace without the kids!