July 4th

We broke tradition this year. We skipped the parade and fireworks in Georgia and headed to Alabama for the fourth of July. We went to visit my parents and my brother, Jeff and his family. My other brother, Danny and his family came too. So we had a great time with everyone. The kids love going to Pop and Nana's house where they get spoiled and they love playing with their cousins. On Friday night, the town where mom and dad live has a kids carnival. So. we all went and let the girls and my niece, Charlotte ride the rides.

Here they are waiting for the first ride: the pedal cars. I chose this as the first ride,because it looked the least exciting. Thinking it would be better to save the more exciting rides for later. Little did I know that Avery couldn't handle much excitement.

Here is Avery before the ride.....

... and once it started she did not like it. I was going to tell the man to let her off, but Chris said to wait. It turned out to be ok. She settled down and didn't really love it, but was not so scared by the end. Really, how scary can the pedal cars be????

At the end of the ride she was ok,but still not really liking the ride

Telling daddy all about the scary ride!!

Avery with Mommy

Charlotte and Allie on the swings

Pop and Avery

Nana and Avery

Charlotte and Allie on the train

Avery with Pop

Allie on the big swings

Avery rode the cars again before we left to go home and she liked them this time.

Time to go home. Thanks Pop and Nana for the fun night.
Getting ready for bed at pop and nana's house

Fourth of July - We went down to my brother and sister-in-law's house and spend most of the day in their pool. It was so much fun and the weather was perfect.

Allie and her daddy

Charlotte and Avery playing in the pool. Avery really didn't like to get in the water, so she spend most of her time on the steps.

Is she swimming or drowning?

Enjoying some chocolate cake

Avery enjoying some watermelon by the pool.

Chris got the "biggest splash award" He kept splashing everyone as they walked outside.

Allie shooting some baskets.

Allie relaxing in the pool.

Avery fell asleep watching Dora after we got back home on Monday. It was a fun trip. We really enjoyed spending time with the family.

What we have been up to

I can't believe how fast the summer is going. We have been enjoying our days with no real schedule. The girls love staying up late. I love sleeping later. We had VBS at our church in Newnan and then we went to VBS at our old church at Cedar Grove. Allie went to VBS for eight straight days. Avery was sick a few days. They really had a good time at both VBS. We have been to the free movies and the pool a few times. Allie was swimming so well last year, but she has be scared to try very much this year. Allie has been doing gymnastics and she really like it. We don't have a trip to the beach planned this year. I am a little sad we are not going, but I think this is a good year to take a break. It might not be so relaxing pregnant with two kids. Chris is taking two classes at Georgia State this summer and they are keeping him busy with school work.

I went to the doctor the other day. The baby looks good. They say she weighs around 1lb 9oz. I wonder how close they are. Allie is always complaining that Avery gets to go with me to the doctor, when she is in school. So this time I took her with me. She enjoyed the ultrasound part, but I think she realized she is not missing much when I go to the doctor. Also, the specialist doctor, sent me downstairs to meet with my diabetes doctor. My sugar levels have not be very good the last week or so, so she wanted to get that fixed. I didn't have an appointment, so we had to wait a while. After over two hours of doctors, we left Atlanta at 5:30, so we were right in the middle of traffic. It took us an hour and a half to get home. We were almost home and I had to stop for gas. When we stopped, Allie said, "Are we still in Georgia?". It sure felt like we had been around the world. We are happy the baby looks healthy and are really getting excited about meeting her. It still seems like I have a long way to go, but October will be her before you know it. Hope everyone is having a good summer!

Happy 3rd Birthday Avery!

Avery turned 3 Sunday, June 7th. We went to church and then had a family party at home. She had a great day and was so excited about everything!!

Before we went to church Sunday

Avery getting an early taste of the cake.

How sweet!

Blowing out the candles! All the kids: Emily, Erin, Avery, Allie, and Charlotte Yummy!!!!!! My parents gave Avery a little pool for her birthday. So after lunch the kids went outside for some pool fun. And some slides on the Slip and Slide!

Happy Birthday sweet girl!!

Update (Finally!)

Kindergarten Graduation

Well, I am finally getting around to updating my blog. It has been a busy end of the school year. Allie had Kindergarten graduation the other night. It was so cute. They sang some songs for us. I couldn't take many pictures, because the lighting on the stage made my pictures look dark. They had a slide show of pictures from the year. They had a reception. I took a picture of the cake. It was so cute. Each monkey had a child's name under it. When it was time for them to get their cake, they gave them the monkey with their name on it. We are so proud of Allie. She has really done well this year. Mrs. Cannon is a wonderful teacher and she has really enjoyed school. I can't believe how much she has learned. She is reading so well and seems to love it. I hope that continues and I hope every year is as great as kindergarten. She has made some great friends. Well, on to first grade. I can't believe how fast this year has gone!

Our little graduate

The cute cake

Allie getting her awards from Mrs. Cannon.

The girls and Grandma

Allie and Avery

New Baby News

Well, we are in the process of getting ready for the new baby. I have had several ultrasounds and everything looks good. She is growing well. The due date is October 17th. I am 20 weeks now. They told us that they thought it was a girl at 13 weeks. I have had two ultrasounds since and they said girl then too. So we are pretty sure we are having another girl. We are all very excited. So, now we are in the process of moving the girls to new rooms. Allie is moving to the bonus room upstairs. Avery is moving to Allie's old room. We bought a set of bunk beds for Avery's room. So, Allie has all her stuff upstairs, but she is sleeping on the top bunk in Avery's room. We are almost finished,but it has been a lot of work. Not much really has to be done to the nursery.

Well, the bunk beds had to be assembled by us. Avery was really into it. I think she is going to be like me and like to put stuff together. She went and got all her "Handy Manny" tools and "helped" me a lot. She actually is good at going to get stuff.

Allie on the other hand, only wants to help if I will let her do big things, like use the drill or hammer. She spent most of the time reading to me. She had been to a spend the night party the night before. That is the reason for all the tattoos.

The beds all finished. It took them both one hour to fall asleep the first night. They kept talking and giggling. Chris and I were thinking maybe them sleeping in the same room was not going to be a good idea, but it has been better after the excitement was over.

This is how we found Avery asleep. It looked like she was getting up and then just fell asleep. Next project is to get rid of the pacifier! I am really not looking forward to that. Any suggestions?

Well, that is what we have been up too. Today was Allie's last day of school. Summer break begins. I have mixed emotions. I am looking forward to not having such a strict schedule and all the fun summer stuff, but not so sure how it is going to be having the girls both together all day. They really like to play together, but day after day may not be so peaceful. We will see.