Summer 2013 Shutterfly Book

I love my Shutterfly Photo Books!  Especially when I have a code for a FREE one (thanks Kel)!  Here is the one I threw together from our summer pictures.

Summer 2013 Shutterfly Book

Grandparent's Lunch with Abby

Earlier this week, Abby's school invited the Grandparent's to lunch.  Abby was excited to have Pops & Grandma meet her friends.  We are grateful to have them close by to have such a great impact on our girls.  Looks like they had a great time together!!

Abby & Grandma

Pops & Abby

Abby & her friends

Special project the kids made for their grandparent's....so sweet!

Sebastian's Visit

Sebastian was able to come for a visit....what a treat for his Dad!!!  We had all the family over (the ones that live in NC).  Mick & Sebastian arrived with a new member to the family.....a puppy for Sebastian to take home to FL.  He is totally adorable and named Theodore.  Of course the girls were in love.

Sebastian has turned into a man, I mean the last time he was here (6 months ago) to now....wow, what a change!  He has grown in so many ways.  Still a sweet boy and so kind to his cousins.  

They could not get enough!

Look at that face!

Sebastian & Mick w/Theodore

Max did really well with him too!!

Cousins!

Love her happy face here

Chillin in the screened porch

Mick & his boy

Ab loved Theo!!!

New Band Student

Check it out......Sophia is a band student!!!

After much anticipated waiting, she was accepted to play the flute.  Only 8 slots for the flute available (about 75 students in band) and she is in.  Thanks to her cousin Alexis, she has a flute.  So sweet that Kelly shipped it down here along with the case and stand.  Now the fun begins......figuring out how to play.  Exciting times!!!!  She can now join the other two in our family that play the flute (Kirsten & Alexis).

Udderly D-Lish

The night before school started, we took Pops & Grandma to Udderly Delicious - homemade ice cream.  This was their first visit and they LOVED it, just like us.  The variety of flavors (my fav is Salty Caramel, Abby's - Oreo & Hoofprint, Sophia's - Peanut Butter, Daddy's - Rocky Road & Strawberry) is amazing.  They even make the waffle cones from scratch, right there.  If you come to visit, we'll take you there too!  

Isn't it cute?  Like a cow....

Eating our treats

Pops went for the Banana Split (they let you choose
your ice cream flavors in it)

Gummy bears added to Sophia's.....silly girl!!

Back To School Pool Party

Our friends have a great set-up for hosting summer parties.  Last weekend was the Back to School Pool Party and Bonfire.  Perfect weather, lots of kids, yummy food......it was fun!  Great way to end "summer".  

Sophia & Daddy

Seth Jr & Sophia

Ajeh & Seth Jr

Abby relaxing while Sophia takes her around the pool

Baby Brock loves the pool!

Graycen, Ajeh, Abby & Noa

Sophia & Isabella

Zach & Seth Jr

The Dad's soaking their feet (us Mom's were laughing at this sight)

Brock is too funny!

Love that crazy hair

Under their tent

Abby, Graycen & Chloe

Silly girls

1st Day of School 2013 - 2014

Here we are again.....another start to a school year!  This was a big one though......MIDDLE SCHOOL for Sophia!  Hard to believe.....

Sophia's alarm went off and she popped out of bed, excited to start the day.  Abby was a little slower moving (more like me).  They were happy though and ready to get to school.  I'm amazed at how smooth everything went.  Daddy had a later start this morning so he could see the girls before they headed off to school.  Then it was breakfast, getting dressed and off we went.  Dropped off Sophia 1st (the school is .4 miles from our house).  She was beaming as she jumped out of the van.  I'm so proud of her!  Then Abby & I headed to her school and we walked together to her classroom.  She has at least 4 kids in this class that were in her class last year, including her good friend Aspen.  She was quiet, but smiling, found her desk and posed for the camera for me.  And then I headed off, all by myself.  What a wonderful start to the school year!!!!

Cuddling before breakfast with Max & Daddy

Abby - 1st Grader
Sophia - 6th Grader

Abby

Sophia (uniforms for the middle school)

Me & my 1st born

Me & my baby

At her desk.....all ready to start the day!