Alexandria/Pineville Trip

The kids had their fall break from school so I decided to
take them to Alexandria/Pineville for those days off.  We
stayed with our good friends the Atwoods.  The main
reason for going was to see Cousin Jackson and we were
very fortunate to be able to spend time with him.  I took
the kids to Harlows for donuts and sausage biscuits one
morning and then I drove to Louisiana College so I could
show them where mommy and Aunt Hollie went to school.

We also made a quick visit to the LC gift shop and bought
them some new LC tshirts.  We had a great visit seeing friends
and family!  It was interrupted slightly on the way home when I
go sick and had to pull over at a rest stop to throw up.... but
the kids helped mommy make it home as much as they could.

Geaux Tigers!!

This weekend some wonderful friends of ours
gave us tickets to go to the game.  It was originally
only 2 tickets and just Andrew and I were going
to go but Aaron was disappointed so another
friend at the last minute had another free ticket so
we were able to bring Aaron with us.  We had a
great time!

1st grade Bible Presentation

Aaron moved to Children's Church and his new 1st grade
Sunday School class and with that came 1st grade
Bible Presentation.  Our new pastor Steven Byrd presented
each child with a new bible and then we had a breakfast
afterward.  Gram and Paw Paw were also invited to attend.

We are so blessed to be a part of a wonderful church
family.

Our Tiger Cub

Aaron's first pack meeting was this week
and Gram found Andrew's tiger cub tshirt
from when he was little... Aaron jumped
at the chance to wear it to the his first meeting
and he chose to wear it to school the next day too.

Also a thank you to Aunt Hollie who gave
Aaron the uniform shown in the previous post.

Dance 2014

Avery and Brooklyn started their second year of dance
with Ms. Lori.  They have come such a long way!
Especially Avery who for 2 months last year just stood
in one spot with her finger in her mouth.  This year we
will be doing the recital!

After School Activities

The kids have started there after school
activities this week.  Avery started her
second year of dance with Ms. Lori and
Aaron choose to do Cub Scouts this year
which made his daddy very proud. I really
thought he would want to play baseball
again so his choice surprised us a little but he
is so excited about being a Tiger Cub.

First Day of 3yr old Pre-k!

Our big girl started her first day of
3 year old pre-k.  She was so excited to go!

Her backpack is almost as big as she is!

Bowling on Labor Day

On Labor Day we spent the morning bowling with
cousins David and Brooklyn.  The kids had a great
time! Gram joined us as well but just to watch.

While Avery was away...

While Avery was away in Lafayette this is what
we were doing.  I was able to take Aaron on
a breakfast date before school started one
morning and then I went to each lunch with him
another day.  And of course I ventured to
Target alone and enjoyed some Starbucks while
I window shopped.

Avery's trip to Lafayette

Ever since Aaron went on his alone trip to Pop Pop and
JuJu's house earlier in the summer Avery has been
anxiously awaiting her turn.  Last week her wait was over
as they came to pick her up Sunday after church. Her bag
was packed with clothes and of course the beloved Bear
Bear and off she went.  Here are a few phone photos
sent to me to show how much fun she was having.

Daddy's little helper

Avery decided last week that she was
no longer afraid of the lawn mower... if I
remember correctly this happened around
the same age for Aaron.  So now daddy
must give our girl a ride every time he mows
the grass... you can tell he isn't to upset about
this.

Back to school ice cream party

Gram and Paw Paw hosted a back to school ice
cream party of the grandkids minus Zeb, M & M... we
were wishing they were here to join us. If you look closely
in the background you will see a photo bomb from Aunt
Hollie.

First Day of 1st Grade

Aaron's first day of 1st grade!  The first 2 weeks
of school have been a little rough for our boy.
He was not used to doing homework so that
has been a challenge but we are getting into
the swing now.

Weekend trip to Lafayette and Alexandria

We spent the weekend traveling to Lafayette
and Alexandria.  Andrew and I were able to
go on a dinner date and Pop Pop let us drive
his new Mustang.

Then we traveled to Alexandria to celebrate
cousin Jackson's first birthday.  We miss him
already!

3rd Annual Blue Bayou Family Day

Pop Pop and JuJu treated us again this year to a day
at Blue Bayou.  This is our 3rd year to go!
We decided to bring Avery this year... a little hesitant
that she wouldn't be ready yet but she really enjoyed
herself and I was glad we brought her along.  She even
braved one big slide with us.  Aaron of course enjoyed all
that he could... next year he should be able to do more as
he was 46in and needed to be 48in to do all of the rides.

He has already told us he is going to work hard to obtain
those 2 needed inches by next summer... and if he keeps
eating like he has been I think it is a good possibility that
he should make it.