Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Life Lately - Getting in the Groove and a Fun Weekend for All

It's been a busy time around here with church, school, and extracurricular activities starting back up.

Monday
We enjoyed dinner with the Hutchens and Boltons for Labor Day

Tuesday 
Back to school - I thought Ella looked so cute! 
Working on her arts and crafts after school

Wednesday 
It was Haley's 6th Birthday so we celebrated at Chuck E Cheese after school 
These boys loved the video games 
These girls loved the riding toys 
Sweet friends - we sure do love these girls! 
After church at Pelican's Snowballs 
Ella got Hey Hey the chicken (thanks to Mrs. Linda)

Thursday
Making soap 

Friday
I had been promising to take them to the Dollar Tree and we finally had a chance 
Ella LOVED her pink hair 
We had a Raynor Girls weekend at the beach to celebrate Kaye's 60th birthday! 

Saturday
Coffee run on Sat morning 
Trying to set up an umbrella in the windy conditions - Hurricane Irma was on the way 
Beach Time 
Dinner at Amos Mosquitos 

Meanwhile Ella was having fun with Haley...
Pool party with some of her best buddies 
Hanging out with her friends 
Time for Smores and a Sleepover

And Corey and Caleb were enjoying a Campbell Football Game...
Caleb made a sign for Jacob 
Waiting for Jacob after the game 
With his favorite player
The crew from church that went to the football game to cheer Jacob on 

Sunday
Mom had quilts made out of dad's shirts for all the grandkids 
The boys with their Tshirt quilts - so full of memories - Voith, Ace, church ball team, boy scouts, trips, favorite brands, ACC, NC State, Granddaddy shirts, Mr. Fix It and several had paint stains on them from working in the shop. 
The girls got quilts made of his church and golf shirts - he had quite a collection of pastel shirts which turned into beautiful quilts 
Ella and her quilt 
Cookout after church with friends 
Snuggled up with their quilts.  Caleb said "I know my Granddaddy's love is soaked in it"




Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Life Lately - Starting School and Labor Day Lake Weekend

Monday
School started back! 
Caleb and his poster - He wants to be the president when he grows up!
Ella and her poster - She wants to be a vet when she grows up! 
She wanted a picture with her book bag and lunchbox. 
At school!  Caleb was saying "Hurry up, I see my friends"  He didn't want to be walked to his class. 
Ella found her school best buddies in the cafeteria 
At her desk 
She was sitting next to her buddy Seth from K.  She was such a big girl - she hugged me bye and I left with her smiling. 
I ran to Caleb's class to drop off some supplies and grabbed a quick picture. 
Ice Cream to celebrate after a successful first day 
Ella rocked 1st grade! 
First HW assignment - He had to bring 3 things to describe him.  He picked a tool because he likes helping daddy in his shop, a soccer whistle because soccer is his favorite sport and a green car cause green is his favorite color. 
Ella's teacher sent me this picture from her 1st day.
Ella is loving her teacher and keeps saying she is "super sweet" 
Games and Family Night before bed

Tuesday 
How I like to do car line with a French vanilla coffee (extra cream and sugar) and 3 cinnamon munchkins - I don't get it much but when I do it's a treat! 
We had dinner with Pastor Ben and wife.  They are special to us because they helped distributed the crosses for Crosses for Christmas last year.

Caleb is famous!  (or so he thinks)  His picture was on My Fish Friday on WRAL (thanks to Mammy!)

Wednesday 
Water Night at church was a lot of fun
Water balloon toss 
Getting ready for the water balloon fight 
Ella about to get Mr. Doug  
Slip and slide time 
The kids had fun slipping and sliding in the suds 
We had to hose them off before we sent them home

Thursday 
Ella's 1st night of Tumbling at Hunters - she was so glad Liza was in her class 
We had a Sip and See at Olive Garden to celebrate Kelly and Carter 
Love all these ladies and baby Carter!

Friday 
We headed to the lake one last time this summer 
Rhett kept wanting to eat Caleb's cereal 
Golf cart ride with MeMa 
Taylor Cousins all love Rhett 
They love going to Goat Island 
Logan bought a pontoon - we can't wait til next year! 
The girls went fishing and caught a bunch of fish 
Can you see Ella with her thumbs up - she was loving it!
Checking out all the fish they caught 
Paddle Boat riding - crazy they are big enough to do this by themselves now 
Showing Rhett the fish and throwing them back 
Caleb driving the girls around the yard 
We saw so many geese! 
Fishing off the back of Logan's new pontoon boat 
Caleb skiing 
Ella wanted to try... 
Look at this girl 
She got right up but didn't stay up too long.  We are so proud of her for trying! 
Homemade Ice Cream and brownies 
Ended the weekend playing Black 7s