Summer School

The girls and I are trying out something new for the summer! They both love school and "play" school all the time. So....I figured that it might not be a bad idea to reinforce some skills over the summer in a fun way! Okay, so we might have gone over the top pulling in tables, chairs, a teacher chair, posters for the walls, etc. but the girls wake up begging to do school in the mornings. We are aiming for 3-4 school days per week and I have planned accordingly around VBS next week and our Disney trip.

Here are some of the resources we are using for activities and lessons:
Bible/Devotion - Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene Delval
Character Development - Lady in Waiting for Young Girls by Jackie Kendall & Dede Kendall
Reading/Writing - Teaching Reading and Writing with Nursery Rhymes published by Scholastic
Read Aloud - Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Skill Practice - Bob books and alphabet/handwriting practice for Camdyn
Addition/Subtraction Flash cards and silent reading for Claire

My 33rd Birthday

Okay so despite my claims of wearing all black and eating an entire bag of Oreos all to myself on my birthday I survived another celebration of my birthday and think I'm over all this pouting about getting older. Really it is just selfish to continue in this mode of thinking. I am so blessed with family that loves me and holds me accountable and challenges me, with friends that make me laugh and accept me for who I am, and a husband and two girls that love me for me. Those are the gifts I am most thankful for. Love and hugs to all of you! :)

Above are some pictures from my birthday dinner at Bonefish! Yum!!

Last Days of 4K and 1st Grade

We are so proud of you Claire and Camdyn! Thank you Ms. Yarbrough, Ms. Spears, and Mrs. Anderson for the blessings you have been to our family!

Memorial Day Weekend

We had so much fun...despite the thunderstorms...with cousin Reese at the Temples Lake House over the weekend. They are so gracious to welcome us to share this time with them. We are so thankful for your friendship and know from how pooped the kiddos were that everyone had a wonderful time swimming, tubing, and jet skiing! Thank you so much!
And a special hug to Reese who was so much fun to have with us for the weekend. We are so proud of how brave you were on your first jet ski and tube ride! We love you!

Elizabeth's Birthday Pillow

Here's a picture of the pillow we made for Elizabeth for her 3rd birthday! We love you Elizabeth and hope that it will help you remember that to us you are a perfect little princess! We love you!

Thanks for Moms

I am so thankful for the moms in my life! Sunday was a special day attending Crosspoint Church and enjoying a picnic lunch with everyone in Clemson. Here are some pictures of us from Sunday! Mimi, we are glad you liked your surprise! Love to all of you!

Camdyn's School Celebration

It is hard to believe that Camdyn is almost a graduate of First Baptist Kindergarten. This sweet school and the teachers that have loved on our two girls have been such a blessing to us.
Camdyn's class named "Friends' World" shared songs with the parents this week. I've uploaded a video so you can see too!
We love you Camdyn and are so proud of you sweet girl!