Vermillionville Boo on the Bayou

We visited Pop Pop and JuJu in Lafayette
this weekend.  They treated us to a morning
at Vermillionville.  I had never been there and
it was really interesting.  The kids enjoyed games
and candy and we explored some of our cajun
history.  I would love to go back another day to
learn more of the history.

Homecoming Parade

One of my favorite things about living in a small town is
the annual homecoming parade.  Each year the town shuts
down for a very short parade with floats built by parents.
Aunt Hollie is on the PTO this year and we were excited
to see her float (even if she wasn't in town to enjoy it).

Bald Eagle Project

Aaron has a book report due this week and
his chosen topic is a book on bald eagles.  Fifty
percent of his grade is a costume that they must
wear.  I am totally proud of this costume! I bought
the hoodie and sweat pants at goodwill to turn
into the bald eagle.  Pop Pop and JuJu helped
create our masterpiece -- as well as daddy
pressing the glue gun.  ALOT of hot glue later
here is the finished product!

My little ballerina- 3rd year of dance

I accidentally left off this post from September.
But our girls started their 3rd year of dance
with Ms. Lori and Ms. Molly.  Avery still
enjoy (LOVES) going to dance.  She has come
so far from that first class when she was 2.  She
has really blossomed into a graceful dancer.  I
hope we have many many years of dance ahead
of us.

LSU Game!

Aaron's best bud Jackson and his dad invited Aaron
and Daddy to go to an LSU game with them. It was
a record HOT game at a steamy 120 degrees on the
field.  The heat didn't spoil their fun time though!

Cub Scout Family Campout 2015!

This weekend the Cub Scout Pack had their
annual family camp out.  The weather was
perfect! We spent Friday and Saturday
night at Camp Carruth in Port Allen.  This is
the first time for us to use our new tent we
got for Christmas last year.  We all had such
a great time.  Even I slept pretty decent in our
tent... as this was only the second time tent
camping for Avery and I. 

We also were joined by Spencer and Elizabeth
this year since Spencer is now a Tiger Cub.  That
was really a special treat to have time with family
and new friends in scouting.  We all can't
wait to do it again! 

My Lunch Dates

Spencer asked if he could eat lunch with Aaron and I
the next time I went to school to eat.  I said of course!
It was fun for all of us to have a quick lunch date!

Happy Fall Y'all!

This is my favorite time of year! The weather is turning the
perfect temperature...which only happens about 2 weeks
of the year.  Plus I love to make holiday outfits!

Buy Some Popcorn!

Cub Scouts are selling popcorn this month. Our goal was
$400 per scout and we are already over that.  Aaron loves
to sell stuff... he must get it from his momma!

Avery writes her name!

This may not be a huge deal to some but our little
lefty has been struggling to write her name but this week
she finally got it! We still need to work on the E but we
are so proud of her!

Dot Day

Aaron's school celebrated Dot Day on Friday.
Don't ask me what that is because I have no
idea but all the kids were supposed to wear
polkadot clothing.  Most boys do not own
anything with dots so we came up with this
shirt for him to wear.

PreK Tricycle Ride

Avery's school had a tricycle ride as the major
fall fundraiser for the school.  The girls and boys
put on their best cowboy outfits and rode laps
for pledges.  I made her a shirt and found some
boots at a consignment shop.  I think her little
cowgirl outfit turned out cute!

Grandparent's Day at School

Avery's school celebrated Grandparent's
Day this week by inviting them to come
for a short visit.  Avery was so excited
that both sets could join her for this special
day.  They showed a slide show of pictures,
sang songs, had crafts ready, and a snack
in the cafeteria.  I also included a photo
of our Bub Bub so we could remember
her as well.

GO Tigers!

It's football season here! Go Tigers!

Wolf Scout!

Aaron has started his 2nd year in scouting this week.
We are so proud of him!  This year he will also be joined
by his best bud Jackson and Cousin Spencer! It is going
to be a great year in Cub Scouts!

New Fish

A friend gave us this great fish tank a few months ago
but we never had the time to fill it up until this weekend.
Aaron's beta fish JJ (who we had for almost 2 years!)
died a few weeks back so it was great timing that we were
able to go on Labor Day to buy new fish. 

Meet George, Yoda, Rose and Violet!

on a sad note: Yoda as already bit the dust but we are
taking his lifeless body (that is currently in my frig)
back to Petco for a replacement!

A Hiking Surprise

While staying in the cabin we decided to go
on a hike and stumbled upon $30 in the woods!
It was a nice surprise for mom and dad who used
it go to on a date the next weekend! HeHe!