Water Park

As many know the Atlanta area has been flooded! At our house in a matter of a week we got 20 inches of rain, with 1 day alone totaling 6 inches! Many roads are still flooded but school is suppose to start back tomorrow! Today we ventured out to a local park to find half of it under water! It is amazing what water can do!

Carter and Jacob checking out the water.

Poor misplaced little fish!

Care to picnic here?

We're still smiling though! Jacob, Carter and Campbell

Dentist and Elmo

Campbell and Carter had dentist appointments this week. It was Campbell's 1st and she did great! Campbell knows how to throw really good fits so I was unsure as to how she would do! Both kids did great!

On Thursday night I took Carter to see Sesame Street Live with a friend and her son. Carter loved it and had so much fun. He was laughing out loud which was so fun to watch! Carter keeps asking me if we are going to go back to Elmo today! We munched on popcorn and had a great evening on our mommy/son date! Brandon and Campbell played at home!

$15.00

I happened upon a garage sale the other day, I wasn't looking for anything really, just wasting time . . . the only thing impressive I found was this barely used bike trailer for . . . $20, but I got it for $15!!!!!!! I was really shocked and almost felt bad for paying them so little. I have wanted one of these for the longest time and I wasn't about to pay over $100 retail for this. The owner even put it on his bike to show me how it worked and he practically had to take it apart to get it in my car! It has a 3rd wheel and a handle bar if I want to use it as a double stroller too - we took it off for the bike. I was almost giddy driving home with it! I showed it to Carter first and he loved it, we hooked it up to my bike and he got in right away for me to take him for a spin. Campbell joined in the ride today and I must say, I need to work out! After pulling about 60 lbs. in this trailer I was done! It was fun though and hopefully will motivate me to get back to riding; at least once a week!

Carter's 1st day of school . . . last week

Carter started back to school last week. He is in the 3s this year and there are are few friends in there from his class from last year. There are girls in there this year! Last year his class consisted of 10 and all being boys! Those poor teachers! Wednesday at dinner we had this conversation . . .
Me: "Carter are you ready for school tomorrow?"
Carter: "Yes, but I don't like the girls!"
Me: "Why don't you like them?"
Carter: "Because they play with baby dolls!"

More fun

Carter and Jacob

Loves the scooter Loves the slide

Just couldn't stay awake, notice the pretzel still on her thumb!

Week of playing

Last week we had many days of playing! It started on a Saturday at the park with Brandon's work. They had a family day at the park. It was hot but fun. Both kids enjoyed trying to hula hoop! Mimi teaches them how to hula hoop - she's a pro!

Then we met two neighbors at the pool for swimming. We have spent many mornings at the pool this summer! Carter has even started to swim a very small bit without the floaties!

Campbell loves to wear Carter's shoes!

Joshua and Timothy came over to play one morning too. They enjoyed playing outside and having a lemonade break! Carter and Joshua will be in the same class again this year at preschool.
Before they threw each other to the ground!
We ended the week by a visit with our cousins, Ethan and Emily.

Show us your life - Wedding reception and honeymoon

This is the last of the wedding stuff over at Kelly's Korner. Today it is wedding receptions and honeymoons. Our reception was on the main floor of the house where we got married - The Donnelly House. Food was set up inside and outside on the patio was a big tent for dancing. It was so much fun but not near long enough. The cake was yummy, the food was delicious and the wine was overflowing! Such a delightful evening! We got married on April 19, 2003 and the weather was perfect for a spring evening wedding!
We honeymooned in Ocho Rios and Negril Jamaica. We spent a few nights in Ocho Rios and then took a small hooper plane to Negril. It was the best of both worlds! We had a wonderful time relaxing as husband and wife!

Cutting the cake First Dance
Dancing with my dad
My sweet grandparents
The Electric Slide
Dancing with my brother

About to leave

Jamaica

Shopping

Horseback riding

View from the hooper plane