Boo at the Zoo 2014

Again this year we attended Boo at the Zoo for trick or
treating.  Andrew and I decided not to wear our costumes
this year since it was a little hot outside.  I let the kids
choose whatever they wanted to wear-- Avery chose
a princess dress and Aaron chose his knight costume.

Member night at the zoo

We attended member night at the zoo a few
weekends ago.  Aaron's best buddy Jackson came
with us.  The kids always love to go to the zoo.

Krewe of Guess Who?

One of my favorite things about living in this
small town is the 15 minute homecoming parade.
Each of the schools decorates a float for the parade
and the kids get the throw the candy.  Since
Avery is now attending her pre-k I had some
free time to be able to help decorate the float and
if you help then you get to ride. Aaron was
very excited about riding this year!  I think the
float came out great.  Avery was able to watch
with Daddy, Gram, and Elizabeth and Spencer!

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.