Berry Patch Farms

We took a trip up to the pumpkin patch with our friends, Julie & Andy, and Emma Kate & Caroline.
Wade watching the older kids play ...

Sunny and Andy on the hayride ...

playing on the playset ...

Checking out the scenery ...

Dahlonaga Gold Rush Festival

Last Sunday was very cold and very windy but we braved the elements and headed up to Dahlonaga, an old gold mining town. They had a huge festival going and and we were able to spend the day visiting with the Oglesby's. Wade was so bundled up he could barely get his cookie to his mouth!

October 2009

The weather is much cooler; perfect for swinging and birthday parties ... we did a little of both this weekend!

I love Ugg Boots!! And want a new pair!!

WADE JAMES!!!!!

While I was making lunch, I gave Wade some freedom in the kitchen. Here is what happened.

Our New Bathrooms ..

We had our bathrooms tiled with travertine!!! The carpet in the masterbath is gone ... ((insert huge sigh)). Here is the garden tub, the new shower and the guest bathroom. Everytime I walk into the bathroom, I stop for a moment and admire how beautiful it is!!!

St George Island and Apalachicola, FL

Walking on the beach ... Jonah, Eric, D'Nae, and Nolin Woodfuff

At the ice cream parlor "soda fountain" ...

The only way on and off St George Island ...

I liked the name of this boat ... "Sunhippie" ....

Enjoying the deck on our house ....

Windy day on the beach!

We took one last trip to the beach before summer officially ended. We met our friends, Eric and D'Nae Woodruff and their two kids; they travel 9 hours from Naples and we drive 6 hours from Atlanta. We got a house again this year right on the beach, which is fantastic with the kids! This house had a shower outside so the kids could get cleaned off before even coming in! We had warm windy weather and rain the last day but we made the most of it and spent the day in Apalachicola. The movie, "Ulee's Gold" (1997) was filmed there so the gift store owners, the ice cream parlor owner, the Grill owner, all have posters of the movie and still talk about Peter Fonda eating there. Very small town!

Rows of sunflowers ...

And a BIG spider!!! EEKKKKK!!!

The Gardens at Callaway ...

We went to Callaway Gardens two weekends ago to visit Rob's oldest friend and his family. Todd and Kelly Hostutler, their 4 kids, Todd's sister, brother in law, their two kids, and Todd's parents were all there. Riley had 5 girls to play with and one of the girls was also a Riley!!

Visiting the butterfly garden; this was just moments before Wade fell asleep!

The kids waiting for daddy to come pick us up!

We made Riley a tie dye shirt!

Hannah Montana

Let me start by saying, we don't watch Hannah Montana. I don't even understand what the deal is .. if Miley Cyrus is pretending to be Hannah or if that is just her stage name or visa versa. The show is for kids much older than 3 so Sunny is not allowed to watch it. However, she wants to be a singer and dancer like Hannah Montana. How does Disney do this??!! Anyway, she told Oma that she wanted Hannah Montana pajamas and this is what came in the mail today while Sunny had her friend Ansley over to play. She insisted on putting the outfit on right away and then they both posed for me to take their pictures.

Riley's first day of school ...

Riley started school this week! Her new teacher is Ms. Adrianne and the helper teacher is the same helper from last year, Ms. Marla! Riley is so excited; she has a few of the kids from last year in her class but mostly all new kids. This was taken on Monday, her first day.

Wade is crawling FAST and has two more teeth!

He is on the move! He is pulling himself up and able to stand while holding on for support. His top two front teeth have come through too. So many changes in one month! It really feels like time goes by so much faster with the second baby. How is it that Wade is 8 months old already???

Roscoe loves the kids!

This is why we wanted a dog. We wanted a dog to grow up with the kids; to be their friend. He lays on the floor with them, lays on them, and runs through the sprinklers with them. He allows Wade to pull his ears, his tail, and his hair. He plays tug-o-war with Wade and plays outside with Sunny. Other than being a clumsy puppy, he is such a great addition!