Christmas Ideas

Everyone has that person that you never know what to get them for Christmas/birthday's etc... Well I have an idea, my talented sissy has been busy crafting. She has been making home made signs. She does rustic, Americana, seasonal, and customized signs. I will post some pics of them once she sends them to me. And if anyone is interested please let me know and I can give you her contact info.

Gracie's 1rst day of preschool

Gracie started preschool yesterday and being the "last minute mom" I forgot to charge the camera. So I took pics today and brought it with me so I could get pics at school too... but then forgot it in the van. So I only got a couple and will get more tomorrow when I drop her off. She is doing so well at school. Mrs. Annie loves her and said she listens so well (yeah I thought that was hilarious too). She also commented on how well mannered she is. It is so funny how different kids act when away from their parents. She's only at school for 2 1/2 hrs but she comes home exhausted:) Yesterday she was so excited when she got home she wouldn't take a nap...today she passed out pretty much as soon as she hit the couch! Our new schedule will take some getting use to...but all will be normal before we know it:)

Emma's 1rst day of school

Yesterday was Em's first day of school. She started the 4th grade. I can not believe how fast she is growing. It seems just like yesterday I was in the fourth grade, attending brownies, and trying to act all grown up. I at least had older sisters to somewhat keep me in my place. Em is my little pre-Madonna. So much attitude and bossiness (actually she is too much like me- it's scary). But she is so caring and understanding at the same time. I met her teacher Mrs. Chisea today (since we were on vacation we missed the open house). We realized we actually graduated together, so that was neat. She seems very nice and had great things to say about Emma. Please keep Em in your prayers that she continues to do well in school and that she can be a light to her school mates. We will keep you posted.

NC Vacation

We got back from our Rison family vacation Sunday. We had such a great time. It was the kids first time going to the ocean and they loved it. Em had a blast w/ her boggie board (once she got the nerve to go out far enough to work). Gracie loved to go out w/ mommy and daddy to jump the waves. Little E' didn't want anything to do with the water but was in his glory w/ all the sand! We saw some great sights... The wright Brothers Memorial, Queen Elizabeth II ship, visited some sand dunes and several light houses, and stopped at Yorkstown, and Jamestown on our way back. check out our pics (we took tonz)!

NC Vacation

STILL PACI FREE

JUST AN UPDATE ON THE PACI SITUATION...IT WILL BE A WEEK TOMORROW AND YES THE PACI'S ARE STILL GONE. GRACIE STILL ASKS FOR HERS EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT WE GO OVER WHERE THE PACI'S WENT AND THAT SEEMS TO HELP. ELI HAS BEEN DOING GREAT AND BOTH THE KIDS REALLY HAVE BECAME ATTACHED TO THEIR SPECIAL SNUGGLE FRIENDS. AFTER ALL IT REALLY WASN'T AS BAD OR HARD AS I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE!