Gymnastics

Hailey did an awesome job in gymnastics today. Her teacher let her demonstrate for her classmates. She did a cartwheel, and she was really great on the bars. Now, we're just hanging out at the house watching The Little Mermaid, taking silly pictures, and coloring. Sometimes I miss being four.

Summer's Over...BOO!

I have had an amazing summer! It was really hard going back to work today. Don't get me wrong; I love my job, but didn't school just let out? Well, I definitely couldn't have ended this summer any better. I spent an entire week at Surfside Beach with Staci and Lee Ann spoiling myself rotten! We had a great time, and I gained two more sisters. I love you ladies!

Fourth of July Celebration

We celebrated the 4th this year by visiting our family at Lake Hartwell. Uncle Randy took us out for a boat ride so we all could ski. Megan and Matthew did very well with Uncle Joey as their coach. I think they'll both show us all how it's done the next time we go out. Joey was nervous about getting back on the skis because he hasn't skied in years. He got out of the water on his first attempt! Later, Joey also gave me a lesson on skiing. It was my first time. I never did quite figure it out. I hope I get a chance to try again soon!

After thoroughly wearing ourselves out on the water, we all were looking forward to lunch (rather, a grand feast, as if Grandma would have it any other way). The hotdogs and hamburgers were awesome, but Joey and I can't stop talking about Grandma's homemade peach icecream. YUM! Melanie made a delicious cinnamon cake too (I'm enjoying it with my morning coffee right now).

Feeling very much like stuffed pigs, we waddled our way back down to the lake where we enjoyed watching fireworks. Randy and Buddy put on a private show for us, but there were fireworks all around. Georgie even got to enjoy the show; he had a comfy seat in Tammy's lap.

Vacation

We had a fantastic, long-overdue vacation! Aunt Mary and Uncle Titus were so kind to allow us to stay with them in St. Cloud, Florida. Hailey came along and experienced Disney World and the beach (Tybee Island) for the first time!

Happy Birthday, Alaina!

We had a great time at Alaina's second birthday party. Joey's mom made homemade chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The kids finally got a chance to "slip and slide" now that the water ban is over!



Hailey and Matthew are quite a pair sometimes. After Alaina finished opening her presents, I realized the two rascals were nowhere in sight. I spotted them both playing quietly on the front porch...odd... and when I opened the door, I found them like this: with both hands up as if they were so innocent. Upon further inspection, I noticed that Matthew had a green nose. Hmmm... apparently Hailey dared him to lick the chalk. Gross!