Blessed...

These two absolutely make my heart smile...everyday!

Thank you, Lord. Your plan is always perfect.

Settling In

It's been almost 3 weeks since we moved into our new house and it's finally staring to feel like a home. We finally got most of the furniture painted/refinished and in their respective homes (until I find a place I like better), blinds hung, boxes unpacked, and clothes folded and hung in their closets, but somehow, it was doing homework, cooking dinner, doing laundry, and pulling weeds from the flower bed that really made it feel home-y. Odd?

The girls adore their backyard and spend every moment possible playing outside. They have already made friends with kids on our street and have had several bike riding playdates. Coincidentally, our next door neighbors have a daughter in Ellie's first grade class at school. How perfect! The girls are also eagerly anticipating Halloween in our new neighborhood as everyone goes "all out" with decorations, costumes, and even a hayride. Maybe they will even convince their daddy to dress up this Halloween!!

We Moved!

Well, it finally happened. We moved! Last Thursday, we said goodbye to our little apartment and hello to our lovely new home after 7 long months of waiting. We took the girls to school, closed on the house, and wasted little time meeting the movers who were already hard at work packing up the storage unit. By 3:00, the house was full and the apartment was empty. What a relief! Lots of unpacking, arranging, moving, sorting, etc. took place before we picked the girls up from school. Happiest moment of the day? Seeing the girls reaction to their new home...and the box of Krispy Kreme Mark surprised us with! Both were highlights!

The Night Before the Tooth Fairy

Well, it finally happened...she lost a tooth! It wasn't exactly as I had imagined, but she lost it nonetheless. Ellie went to the dentist today and had her first tooth pulled-probably the first of many. It was barely loose, but another tooth had erupted behind it and it was in the way, so we said, "Yank it!" She was so excited as we waited in the dentist's office, even as she waited in the exam chair, but as soon as he started numbing it, she lost it! Squirming, wriggling, doing her best to get out of his reach, but to no avail. The hygienist and I held onto her and "pop"...out it came. She was elated and quickly out the door. Seriously, she walked out of the room as soon as we loosened our grips. She did however manage to grab the tooth on her way out. Luckily, her momma felt sorry for her and took her shopping to celebrate the milestone. What snaggled tooth little girl doesn't need a new purse?

Moments after the pull.

The tooth is tucked snuggly inside the pocket waiting on the Tooth Fairy.
Ellie is hoping for a whistle!??

House Update

It won't be long now!! Our closing has been set for September 27 and we are seriously counting the days...no more apartment living!!! We are so thankful that the apartment was available, inexpensive, and convenient, but we will be so relieved to be in a house with a yard and grass and no one below us to disturb. Only 17 more days!!

Labor Day Lunch

Mark and Sadie Kate joined Ellie and I for lunch at school on Labor Day...don't ask! We had a great time meeting Ellie's classmates and Sadie Kate enjoyed seeing how the big kids eat in the lunchroom. It won't be long!

We're Ready to Roll...Tide!

Gameday? I think so!

Thanks Mimi for the new outfits!!