Meet the Teacher Night

We feel so blessed with our school assignment...so many people in our neighborhood applied for Brier Creek Elementary & didn't get in. I feel so at peace about it & that this is a God thing. That's Ashleigh's Kindergarten teacher, Miss Carter. I like everything about her so far well, except her love of NC State, but I think I can overlook that ;).

My sweet Ashleigh is growing up all too fast. Just the other day Stew & I were reminiscing about how she learned to walk & how excited we were to see her take her 1st steps back & forth between the beanbag chairs. We were so concerned she would fall & injure herself & not have a soft place to land. Hopefully we've trained her well because on July 9th she's taking a little bigger step on her own. She's so excited! She had such a great time tonight meeting the teacher, playing with the other kids...she didn't want it to end. I think she's ready for her bigger step.

I've ordered her backpack & lunch box, but we still have all of the other supplies to purchase. As for me I'm going to try to enjoy every moment of the anticipation & excitement. I want to keep these thoughts & emotions in my heart forever.

So here's to you my sweet Ashleigh, I know you'll do great. Love you so much....XOXOXO.

Topsail Beach Vacation...day 3

Mama & Boo!

just love this pic!

It takes great concentration...

She's such a girlie girl.

the shell designer

Look what we found on the beach...the structure was already there. We just added the decor. I think it needed a woman's touch. What do you think?

Look at me! What a great hole!

the creative visionary

the artist

She was very serious about her sand play.

Topsail Beach Vacation...day 2

Since we arrived at Topsail last night, today was about the crowded, hectic grocery run, with a little fun rolled in, of course.

Our 1st stop though was at one of our favorite places, Island Delights. It's a local sort of 50's styled sandwich/ ice cream shop.

Then we went to the beach for a late after frolic in the sun.

Yes, this was not an illusion...Stew was actually cooking. I found out he still can ;).

If We Can Ever Get There...beach vacation day 1

After taking most of the day to get all of the laundry done and everything packed, we are ready to go. See our haul which included sheets, towels, some food & kitchen supplies, fishing supplies, pool stuff, beachy things, Julia's bed, stuffed animals, toys, vitamins, meds, diapers, pull ups, wipes, diaper creme, oh! & we didn't forget toys, & cash of course ;) & lastly beach box keys!

The girls are ready!

Our tradition is to stop at Smithfield's & this trip was no different.

The food was sooooo yummy!

See ya tomorrow at the beach.

Cool new thing...

OK, so maybe this is only cool to me.



I stole this idea from KR (actually she told me "I MUST DO IT"), who stole it from Laura, who stole it from Beth.



Now if I can do it, anyone can!



OK, drum roll please.........






I'M SO EXCITED!!!!! I DID IT!!!! Yea!!!!!!

Really that's it, just my signature. What do 'ya think?