Parent Teacher Conference

This week is parent teacher conference week at Braden's school, and I'm happy to report he is really thriving there! I'm constantly impressed that he will say things like "Mommy, ten take away seven is three!"...pretty good math skills for a 5 year old! He's also very interested in learning to read, and I wouldn't be surprised if he will be able to read his own bedtime stories by the end of this school year! Here he is with his lovely teacher Mrs. Dawn....he ADORES her!

MOPS Fiesta Table

All teams decorated tables for our Mothers of Preschoolers group, and our was Fiesta...and, I'm posting because I actually won the prize for best breakfast! Can't even believe it :) Breakfast burritos (recipe from a friend), very fun group!

Carter's Art Class

Since Carter loved his art birthday party, we decided to sign him up for the after school art class that meets on Mondays. He's the youngest kid in the class but he really does seem to love it!

Carter's Stats

Carter's 3 year old well-child visit went really well today...I'm posting his stats mostly for the family but also because I may lose this piece of paper! He's at 39.75" (90th percentile!) and 29.2 lbs (only the 21%). Very very healthy, great eyesight, just tall and thin, like I USED to be :)

Love this little love bug!

Grandma Linda and Grandpa Greg

I didn't schedule as many kid activities on this trip to California, so I have fewer pictures than usual, but we had just as much fun! On Monday we met my Mom and Greg after her radiation appointment for lunch and a trip to the park...wonderful! And, we all LOVE LOVE LOVE her new puppy, Sophie!

Lia Sophia displays!

I took a picture of my tables at both Jackie's and Michelle's...as you can see, my collection has grown! And, with my rewards for Excellent Beginnings, I STILL have $400 worth of free jewelry coming my way! Yipee!

Party at the Sherwood's

My best friend threw a Lia Sophia party for me, which was so much fun for all of us! I got to see some wonderful friends and these two amazing kiddos..love them! As you can tell, Braden and Carter always have a blast hanging out the Charlie and Wyatt!

Dinner included name plates...love this girl and it's so amusing how the boys just follow her lead---she's very smart and creative like her Mommy :)

Grammoo and Pappoo's

The boys had so much fun with my wonderful Dad and step-Mom during the time we were there, and Pat is so creative! The morning we woke up she made spider and spiderweb pancakes (in honor of Halloween)--so cute! While I was doing my jewelry party at my sister's, the boys got to go the the park, the beach, and hang out with Uncle Matt and Uncle Dave, they absolutely loved it!

Happy Birthday Kelly

Braden's new "bestest best friend" is Kelly Mizell (in the blue), which is awesome because we're such great friends with his parents. Kelly had a great 6th birthday party on Sunday and Braden had a blast jumping in the bouncie....in the pouring rain! Hence the towel and soaking wet hair!

Pumpkin Patch

Scott's Air Command and Staff College group schedule a fun evening at the local pumpkin patch, which included a hay ride, pumpkin picking, games, bouncies, and hotdog and smore roasting! The boys loved it!

Happy 35th!

Had a fabulous dinner celebrating Scott's 35th birthday with a great group of wonderful friends! So lucky! We had our new babysitter watch the boys and the Mizell's kids, so Braden and Carter had an awesome playdate while we were away!

Happy 3rd Birthday Carter James!

Braden's First Soccer Game

**PS. Just so you know, I did buy him a great pair of soccer shoes, but he refuses to wear them! Probably you didn't even notice, but it's annoying to me! So, as of now he's using comfy everyday sneakers and hopefully he'll have a change of heart about the shoes.

Lia Sophia!

I really miss working, but since we move around so much and I have two little ones, it's a challenging issue. But, when my good friend Chrissy suggested I become a Lia Sophia Advisor, I figured, why not? I can make my own schedule, which is what our family needs. It's also a great excuse to have parties and interact with ladies AND get awesome jewelry at discounted prices, how could I refuse?!?

Wish me luck in this new adventure!

McWane Science Center

Drove to Birmingham to check out the McWane Science Center...4 floors of awesomeness for kids!