August

Just popping on real quick to post some pictures from the last couple weeks. We have had some fun on our weekends this month! Drake was working downtown on a Friday, which was also the Friday Gallery Night of the month, so it worked out perfectly so we could meet him down there to kick off the weekend :) 

Shaved Ice! 

The kids had fun spray painting, doing basketball, hula hooping, and walking around downtown.

My new amazon purchase also came in the mail :) Easton's add on bike...it is perfect so that I can ride up to his school to pick him up and he just hops on for the ride back :) We are officially the nerdiest family in town, but I love it!

We also went over to Alabama for the day and tried out Urban Air. It was awesome! No crowd and the kids had so much fun. It was worth the drive for sure. 

First grade is off to a a great start. This week starts grades, spelling tests, and the real work. But, I think Mrs. Jernigan has some great hands on things she does to make connections to their stories and topics in class, which Easton will love. Her goal for him this year is, "for him to realize it is okay to make a mistake." My sweet little Easton. Such a perfectionist...wants to be the best and perfect at everything he does. Here is his goal he made for himself...

Emerson will actually request their little garage door picture before she gets in the car...I can't turn her down! :) 

She is doing great at Mrs. Faith's house and LOVES coloring when she gets home. 

Front yard football at pop and nanny's house...

followed by a bubble bath :)

This weekend we did some yard work, pressure washing, but also made sure we had fun too. A local church had an event with a bunch of fun (free) activities and food. It was SO hot, but a lot of fun.

Then yesterday it was the park, playing sports, and cooling off in the pool ♥ 

Easton started flag football last week and will start soccer soon, we are about to get even busier...and I love it! I can only imagine how exciting and busy things will be once Emmy finally gets to join in! Once she turns 3 we can start gymnastics. It will be here before we know it! Easton is about to turn 7, I can't believe it. Have a good week!! xoxo

transitioning back to the routine

Hello! We are back into our school routine and everything is going so good :) Before we got back to busy mornings, it was time for the annual manager's weekend for Drake's company. After going for the first time last year, we were so excited to go knowing what was in store for us. We drove down to Orlando to enjoy our last few days of summer together. :)

The first day is mainly driving and yummy food on the way down. 

Then the next morning we have brunch, and they give out goodies before you are on your own until the banquet Saturday night. 

We went shopping alll afternoon. Believe it or not, Drake was more excited than me. :) We enjoyed the outlets and went back to get ready that evening. We ended up going to the Sugar Factory to eat and ended at Top Golf, way past our bedtime. It was such a fun time!

Ahhhh then sleeping in! Saturday we slept in, went to eat, and then sat by the pool for the afternoon until we got ready for the dinner banquet. 

Finishing up with the banquet :) Drake won another award this year. I am so proud of him and how hard he works for our family. He works his butt off all day and then comes home straight to playing with the kids until bed. We are so lucky. 

While we were away, Easton and Emerson got to spend time with Babcia and Grandad. I am so thankful they were able to come down and keep them and hope that they had a good time-I know the kids did! 

After an awesome getaway, the next thing you know, it's Monday morning and back to work! Pre-planning for teachers, so Easton still had one more week to go strong on summer break :) He had a fun day with his buddy Brayden at the zoo, splash pad, and Chick Fil A...

and then got to stay with Pop and Nanny the rest of the week. Beach, pool, Ft. Pickens, sky zone...

Sweet Emmy was back to Mrs. Faith's house. They moved over the summer and I think she is liking the new set up. More room inside to run, a doggy to play with now, and sleeping mats instead of their pack and plays. 

They have all done awesome! yay!

So thankful we found Faith and have the setup that we do. This is year #3 with this group!

Easton went to meet his teacher too! We are SO happy that he is with Mrs. Jernigan this year!! She is a friend of mine that I used to teach with and know that she is an awesome person who is truly excited about what she is teaching. 

 Then, the first day of school was here! First day of first grade. Crazy. Easton was more nervous than I thought he would be this year, but mixed with his excitement too. Lots of nail chewing going on. 

He said it is "awesome" and I am thankful that he already knew a couple friends in his class from Kindergarten.

 It's going to be a great year!!