Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Back to School

Its back to school for this rowdy bunch!  We had a great summer. We spent countless hours at the pool. We traveled to the beach, Mobile, the cabin, and Smith Lake. We spent time with our families. We did Bible school and camps and play dates. We slept in (its relative!) and stayed up late. Kids went without baths for way to long. It was a great summer...

But now, this OCD mother gets to put life back in order!! I get a little giddy when I get my calendar out and PLAN! I love the organization and schedule that comes with a new school year. Don't get me wrong, when summer rolls around I am always ready for a break from the routine...but I work best with schedules. 


 So this young lady turned 8 this summer and is starting third grade at Stevens Creek Elementary. Her teacher is Mrs. Burton. After school activities for her - gymnastics pre team twice a week; soccer once a week for 7 weeks this fall; and Relay mother/daughter Bible study once a month. 


 My big kids!!

And this handsome boy is quickly approaching 7 years old and is starting first grade! He is also at Stevens Creek and his teacher is Mrs. McMahan. He will be doing whatever sport is in season (soccer, basketball, and baseball) and is really interested in starting Boy Scouts this year. 


 The Toothless Wonder (AKA Graham) is a whopping 4 years old and started pre-K 3 days/week at FBC Augusta. He has Mrs. Maddox as his teacher. Graham is taking a Thursday morning gymnastics class again this year and is thrilled to death that he is old enough to play soccer this fall!


 the littles!

 This little wild thing is very much a 2 year old!  She is going to MDO on Wednesday and Friday mornings at FBC Augusta. Mrs Susan and Mrs Lori are her teachers. Her after school activity is driving around in mommy's taxi cab, making sure everyone gets to where they need to be!


Space Center

 The lake house is about 45-50 minutes away from Huntsville so we left Gammy home with the 3 little nappers and took the other 4 to the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. The kids enjoyed running wild, riding a few rides, and doing some of the "hands on" activities but weren't as impressed with everything as we anticipated!



 They rode this 10+ times!

 There were several military vehicles for the kids to look at and climb on. 


 taking turns "blasting off" 


 this is a better portrayal of these 4....

Smith Lake


Brent's sister and her family moved to CA right after we moved to Augusta three years ago. Due to the fact that we live on opposite coasts, we have only seen them once since they moved. However, they just bought a lake house on Smith Lake in northern Alabama!  So we met them there a few weeks ago to catch up and play. We had a great time - we spent a lot of time on the tube, jet ski, and relaxation station!  

 Cooper is in between our boys' ages...he and Griffin played all weekend together. 

 Our big 2 on the tube....neither are fond of swimming in lake water so they did not want to fall off!

 Driver Daddy with Cooper and Carsyn (Carsyn loved to ride on the "boat")

 Cenley (almost 4 yrs) and Avery  

 Even the adults got to play!!  Clay took cara and I on a wild ride!

 S'mores!





 Avery fixed the little girls hair


 Gammy and her Grandkids


We had fun McCoys!!  Thanks for having us!