1st Day of School!!

Well, this week Alli started preschool and did absolutely great. So far she is loving every minute of it. Monday we took her to her classroom and she actually told me "Mommy I am ready for you to leave now." We had only been there maybe a minute. I was very proud of her. Honestly it made it easier for mommy too. Mike won't admit it but I think he was a little sad that our baby was going to school too. Anyway, on Monday they learned the letter A and Wednesday they learned all about the color Red. Hopefully her enthusiasm will continue.

Summer's coming to an end

Well, summer has flown by. Mike survived another annual canoe trip a couple weeks ago. Out big adventure now is Alli starts preschool on Monday. We had orientation today and she was so excited. Once we got to school you could tell she was a little nervous but I think she will do ok. Brooke is doing great. She thinks she is going to school with her big sis.

Other than that not much to report lately. Will let you know how Monday goes for Alli and mommy.

Catch up for Summer

Well, it has been awhile since I have blogged. I guess i will start with the Riggs Decathlon.
It was June 27th (the hottest day of the year so far). We had a great showing a people come out this year and I think everyone had fun despite the heat. Everyone made it through all 10 events. The trophies didn't stay on Riggs this year but there is always next year.

Next we had 4th of July. We had a party to go to on Friday and then had a few friends over at house for wings and fireworks.

This week is the 4-H fair and Alli has been waiting for the horses. The big day of showing and jumping was Wed and of course it rained but we didn't let that stop us. Alli got up and said "mommy I am not scared of a little rain. the animals at the fair like the rain. Can we please still go?" How on earth was I supposed to say no to that. So, me, Alli, Brooke, my mom, sister, sister-in-law, niece, and even Mike went to the fair. the kids loved it.

Everyone has been doing great. I have added a few pics of the girls that are just them being funny.

Trip to Lena

Well, we just got back from our trip up to visit Brian and Jess. We left for the 7 hour trip with Jason and Laura Thursday morning and stayed until Sunday. We had such a great time. It is such a wonderful feeling to know that you have great friends even if you don't see them much. Brian and Jess thank you so much for having us up for a visit.

Hope everyone enjoys the pics.

Oh and the girls did just fine with us being gone.

Brooke's Room

Well, Brooke is finally getting her new big girl room. It is still a work in progress but so far going well. She will get her new big bed comes on Sat. Here are just a few pictures.

Alli also got two new playmates. Buttercup and Carmel. For those of you that do not know this, Alli is obsessed with horses.

Right now there isn't anything else to report.

Mother's Day

I am hoping that everyone had a tremendous Mother's Day! I know I did. My girls (and daddy of course) made me breakfast on Saturday instead of Sunday. It was very yummy. Sunday I took the girls to church while Mike stayed home and packed. He had to leave for Nashville that afternoon for SkyNarc School. We spent part of the day with Mike's mom and then went to my mom's. Having everyone together made the day so special. I hated that Mike had to leave and miss out on the fun but he got to see everyone for a little bit at least. I cherish everyday with my girls, my mom, and all the other mother's that are so important in my life. I was kind of sad that night looking back at pictures and seeing just how fast my babies are growing up.

I hope everyone didn't float away during the rain storms we have had. I think total our basement probably took on a couple inches of water at one point. It was a mess and with Mike out of town it was all on me. It didn't take too long to get everything back in order but it certainly wasn't what I had planned.

Brooke continues to get better. She is finally getting rid of the bladder infection that was making her feel so terrible. I am hoping that getting a big girl room will make her feel even better. I am hoping in the next couple of weeks to be able to paint and start putting her Ladybug room together. I am so excited and think it is going to be so cute. I will post pictures when it is finished.

Warm Weather

Well, I can say there is not too much to report right now. We are slowly getting back to a normal routine with semi-healthy kiddos. Knock on wood it will continue to be that way through the summer. We have been enjoying the warmer weather.
We had a wonderful Easter and we are getting ready for a special birthday this month. My niece Amelia turns one at the end of May.
Mike and I are going away for a short vacation with some friends in June. We are going up north to visit friends that I have not met yet. I am very excited.

I will post new pictures soon. Hope everyone is well.
Kelly