Lake Keowee; Seneca, SC

We were invited again by the Rogers to join them at their parents lake house, and well, when you get an invitation like that, you take it!!! The weather wasn't perfect but we were still able to fish, go tubing, skiing, and watch college football. The kids had a blast and we were able to share a few laughs so it was perfect. Thank you again Rogers AND O'Brien's for an excellent time!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Summer is coming to an end! When I got up to run with Roscoe this morning it was 70! I made homemade vegetable soup in the crock pot this morning; I know it's not quite THAT cold, but I got excited :)And I am glad that I did because Wade finished his first bowl of soup and asked for more. Woo Hoo!! My boy is asking for more vegetables! But I digress ...
Sunny is LOVING school. She is back with her original 'crew' from when she was in the two year old class. Riley, Ansley and Emma; together again! So I knew the first day would be cake for her. Wade on the other hand ... hold on, let me grab my tissues. It was rough. The drop off went okay, then (and this is the replay from the teacher) he cried from 9 until 10:15. He didn't want any snack (very unlike him!) but when he went outside to play, he was the happiest kid on the playground. When they came in for lunch, he didn't eat anything but his fruit roll up (again, unlike him to pass up food) and then cried. The teacher laid out his rest mat which he went over to and fell asleep on. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CLASSROOM. He woke up around the time the parents were picking up and started crying AGAIN.
He goes again tomorrow, only two days a week. I am praying that he will enjoy it sooner rather than later.
I, on the other hand, completely oblivious to how bad his first day was going, went shopping at Target then had a very enjoyable lunch date with Rob. Ahhh, Ignorance is Bliss.

The Hooch

Rob went canoeing down the Chattahoochee River with some friends and found this little beach along the way; it even has bathrooms! We have gone down there a couple times; Wade loves throwing rocks in the water, Roscoe loves laying in the water, Riley likes supervising and I like that everyone is happy.

Rare Moments

Sometimes they will sit together long enough for me to get a picture of them ...

Sunny and Blake

We got very very lucky a year ago when our new neighbors moved in! Sunny is either playing outside with Blake or at their house for a majority of the weekend. It has been especially fantastic for me because while Wade is napping and Sunny is playing, I can get some things done. We do not take for granted how lucky we are ... the greatest part is that Blake's parents are very cool too!

The Zoo

We decided to get the annual family membership to the zoo. When it's cooler, it will be a great outing for us. It only take 20 minutes (I timed it!) from our house and Wade is getting to an age where the animals are very exciting. The pass allows 2 adults and up to 4 kids so the next time anyone visits, you know where we will be going!!! I took the little girl I babysit, Caroline, with us last week. It was so hot, Sunny asked if the lions were dead.

More from FL

At Hobe Sound beach ... my favorite beach in Stuart

Fishing at Sunset

With Oma and Opa

At Blue Springs ....

Sunrise, Sunrise, Looks like Morning in Your Eyes ...

Mom and I got up extra early to get some shots of the sun welcoming a brand new day. After about 50 shots, we went for a run on the beach .... I realized once again that the ocean is good for my well being.

Puppies and Kids ....

...There really isn't anything cuter. Good thing that we know our limitations (and our level of sanity) or we would have brought home one of these little guys. Oh that and since the mom was a stray and we have no idead what the male (or males) look like, we weren't sure if we'd end up with a 30 lb. or 90 lb. dog. Luckily they are well cared for at the kennel and they will be placed in good homes!

We went on a date ... finally!

Well, it was a double date, but still ... we were out having conversations with other adults without having to spell words or censor topics. It was fun!

Sunny and Wade

Some new pictures from this week ...

Babyland General

We took a very long drive to Cleveland, GA to visit Babyland General; the birthplace of the Cabbage Patch Kids. We carpooled with a couple of Sunny and Wade's friends and although the 'mother cabbage' giving birth was somewhat disturbing to me, the kids had a blast!