1st Day of School

Morgan my big 3rd Grader! I am so proud of her for growing up into a beautiful girl! Avery is on her way to 1st grade! I worry about her whenever she starts something new. She gets so nervous when she is exposed to new things. Of course she came home and was just fine!

Bye girls and enjoy your 1st day!

Jerry's sister, Keri, contacted him through facebook. They have not seen each other in about 15 years or so. She lives in Virginia but was visiting a friend her in town so we decided to have them over to meet. She has to sweet daughters, Maggie and Emma. I have to admit it was a bit odd having her girls call me Aunt Chris when I haven't had that in a long time. I do hope that if it is God's will that this relationship will continue and blossom.

Emma and Maggie playing in Brycen's room.

Cousins ........hanging out in Avery's room.

My old Boss, Frank, and I took a good friend of mine, Leanna's, kids out to lunch, ice cream and the park so she could get some rest. She is going through Chemotherapy for her Breast Cancer. We went to an ice cream place over in Mt. Pleasant called, Discovery Ice Cream. Kind of neat. You pick your flavor and toppings and a robot makes your ice cream for you.

One last trip to Jacksonville before school starts. My best friend in high school in Buffalo, Lindy, just moved to St. Augustine with her family. Her and the kids came over to my parents house for a swim. This is the first time our kids are meeting!
She now accuses Brycen as teaching her son, Patrick, "you're going down"! That's what Brycen says whenever he plays sword fighting on the WII.
That night Lindy and I were able to go to the Cheesecake factory (my first time - YUMMY) and have some girl time. It was so nice to catch up!
Hopefully now that they live so close to my parents that we will be able to see more of each other!

Meet the Teacher

Morgan sitting at her desk. We didn't get a picture with her teacher (Ms. Dykema) because she was just too busy making her rounds :-(
Morgan will be heaven......2 class pets, a rabbit and a hamster!!
Brycen.........well, being Brycen
Avery in her class (Mrs. Wright) - she is so excited!
The gang! Guess who's behind the camera - - Brycen!

Botany Bay Photo Shoot - August 2010

Avery had, had enough and was pouting.....I LOVE this picture! It 100% captures Avery's personality!
Sisters!

August 2010 - Edisto Beach Vacation

Good Morning view from the porchEvening sunset from the house....breath taking!


The Beach view of the house.........
The horns above the kids rooms.
The girls NOT going to bed because it was too funny that their parents were dancing to WII dance!
Giant Jelly Fish that washed up...
The kid pyramid..Helena, Madison, Stacia, Morgan, Ethan and Avery

Poor Brycen is always out numbered.A rare photo opportunity :-)
Madison and Avery chilling as the tide comes in before sunset....
Jerry cooking.......
Brycen raided our beach neighbor's bait bucket. He was quite pleased with himself that he was holding a real live fish!