Kennedy and Carter make the Birmingham News!!

The Birmingham News put an ad in their Snapshot section the first day of school, asking for photos of your child's first day of school. I sent one of Kennedy and Carter in and it was selected. It was printed in the Snapshot section on Wednesday. They were so excited to see themselves in the paper and take a copy to their teachers. I tried to get a link to add to the blog, but the page is not on their website. I took these of the newspaper sitting on our table. Enjoy!

More Desoto Cavern pictures

Desoto Caverns

While my dad and stepmother were visiting from Africa, we took a trip to Desoto Caverns (about 40 miles from Birmingham). The kids had a blast. The cave was really cool and they had lots of activities like: cannon wars, bow and arrows, panning for treasure, a maze, etc. We learned alot about the caverns and their tie to Native Americans in Alabama. It was a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

I have officially lost my mind!

Well, the children have been in school for 2 weeks. I am Kennedy AND Carter's room mom, on the yearbook committee, volunteered for speech and hearing screenings, and just about anything else the PTO needs. Brad thinks I'm crazy, but this is what I've been waiting for. Both children are so excited I'm their room mom. I'll be up at the school alot and they love that. Carter started Fall baseball last night and Kennedy is taking a hip hop dance class and has girl scouts. Obviously, we'll be quite busy during the school year. We (meaning me and the kids) are traveling to Louisiana for Labor Day weekend and I'm looking forward to seeing my twin neice and nephew I still haven't met. I'll post pictures when I get home.

School has Begun!!

Well, we survived Kennedy's return to school and Carter's first day of kindergarten. Many tears were shed, but not in front of my little man. He was so excited and glad to be starting big school. My babies are growing up. Kennedy already loves her teacher and is looking forward to 3rd grade. Carter's favorite part of the day was recess. They both made new friends and can't wait to return tomorrow. The milestones are always so exciting and sad (at least for me) at the same time. Brad took the day off to console me. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a little easier.

Kennedy's Haircut

I've been wanting to get Kennedy's hair cut for the past couple of months. Brad was totally against it. We finally convinced him. Here are the before and after pictures.