Makeover for the House

I am so proud of Nathan and how handy he has become around the house! This weekend he took down all the exterior shutters, painted them black (instead of yucky green we had) and reinstalled them. He also painted our exterior lights beside the garage!

It looks so great babe! Good work!!

Claire's First Lost Tooth

While on our Labor Day beach trip Claire lost her first tooth at 6 1/2 years old! It was her bottom front tooth - one of the first ones that came in while she was a baby! The tooth fairy found her even though we were at the beach and left her $4.00!!! She has been wise and has saved her money so far!

Labor Day Beach Trip

We were blessed in being invited to the beach for Labor Day with our dear friends Steve, Kristen, Thomas, and Elizabeth. We are so grateful for friends that are easy to be around and so thankful for their generosity in sharing their weekend away with our family. We love all of you so much!

Playroom to Bedroom

The playroom before
The girls getting a "spackling" lesson from Dad
Ready to paint!
Painted room with beds moved in
Ready for bed!

Just as school was starting we decided to move the girls into a room together. Figuring that this would be the best time to try it out we began with clearing out the playroom, doing a little painting, and moving their twin beds from their individual rooms across the hall to their new bedroom. They have done very well together and I hope this will be the beginning of a special time in their relationship. I know how much I love my own sister and we hope they will gain a stronger bond in sharing a room together.

Kristen's Party

One of the friends I have known the longest is my dear friend Kristen Brown. From John Knox Preschool all the way to our Clemson Sorority days until the present I still count her one of my best friends! I am so excited for her upcoming wedding and even more excited that she is moving back to the east coast! We had a wonderful day celebrating at her luncheon and at her SURPRISE bachelorette party! Love you KB!!!!

Back to School

Camdyn with flowers for Ms. Yarbrough on her first day of 4K
Claire with some friends on the first day of school
Claire and her teacher, Mrs. Anderson, on the first day of school

We are so lucky to have wonderful schools and teachers for our girls. Claire began first grade this year at Plain Elementary. Her teacher is Mrs. Anderson and we are so excited about all that a new year will bring for Claire. She is starting spelling tests, weekly homework, gaining more responsibility, and growing up to be an all around fun kid to be around! Camdyn is beginning 4K and has Ms. Yarbrough (Claire's former 4K teacher). The name of their class is Friends' World and we are so blessed to be a part of such a nurturing preschool. Camdyn is learning to write her name, know her letters and sounds, learn to respect others, and brings home her own reading books each night to read with Mommy and Daddy. We are so proud of the young lady she is growing up to be!

Ugh! Camera Cord!

My camera cord has been MIA for almost a month now and I am having MAJOR blog withdrawals! I finally gave up looking for it and took my memory card to Walgreens and had them put all the photos on CD so I can upload now. I'll get some recent posts on the following happenings over the next day or so:

Back to School for Claire and Camdyn

Kristen's Bachelorette Party

Labor Day Beach Trip

Claire Looses her First Tooth