8/52/2015 ...

No matter how big you grow, never grow up so much that you lose your child's heart.

A street festival ....

We are always looking for fun and different things to do, especially with a house of full construction.  When the fun and different things involve being outdoors we love it even more.  This weekend a local city held a street chalk festival.  The chalk art was amazing.  We enjoyed the art, drank giant root beer sodas and had some lunch.  It inspired the kids to stop at the craft store and pick up their own chalk on the way home.  Our driveway turned into our own street chalk festival.

The school auction ... a night out for momma and poppa

Tonight was the Unity school auction.  This is the schools 50th year celebration, so the auction this year  is considered more of a gala.  I am honored to be a part of such an amazing school.  Here is to raising lots of money and having a great time!

Happy birthday to Poppa

In our usual fashion, the kids have to celebrate everyones birthday .... young or old.  Today was no exception.  It was poppa's birthday.  Happy birthday Poppa, we love you!

7/52/2015 ....

The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don't tell you what to see. Here is Gavin working on his Impressionism in the style of Monet. Such a hard worker he is! I love that he is so happy at school. I love even more that his teacher sends out pictures all the time.

Valentines Day

We like to celebrate Valentine's day as a family.  We usually try to stay away from the crowds and over priced meals.  This year we went to the beach, had dinner and ice cream and walked around for a bit.  Happy Valentine's day to all my loves!

6/52/2015 ....

"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty".

A trip to New Orleans

We went to New Orleans, just momma and poppa.  We went to celebrate a good friends 40th birthday. We had lots of fun.  Ate, walked the city and shopped a bit.  It was a weekend of fun.  We were able to see some pre mardi gras festivities.  This was perfect, as we didn't get the heavy crowds that mardi gras delivers but we were able to experience a parade and some of the festivities.

I was only able to retrieve a couple photos, but here they are .... not the best, but something!

5/52/2015 .....

Lexi working with her new tennis coach. This girl is so competitive!