Connor's First Movie

Our sweet Connor went to see his first movie yesterday. We took the kids to see the Minion movie and they thought it was hilarious. He did so well. I was honestly shocked. I thought for sure he would be all over the place. Our little man is growing up. :(

American Girl

Little Lauren always gets a new American Girl doll for her birthday each year. At age 5, she got Saige. At 6 she got Isabelle and now at 7, she got Grace Thomas. It's a fun little tradition. Her birthday isn't until Oct. 29 but this was the only weekend we would be near a store. We enjoyed a fun girls day and shopped until she was quite content.

Hot chocolate treat

The coolest dessert ever. She decorated her own cupcake and a cupcake for Grace.

Saige needed a new hair do!

Oh I'm obsessed. Cutest girl ever.

Apple Picking 2015

We made our annual trek to an apple orchard last week. We sure do love some apple picking. Last year we went to SkyTop Orchard in the Asheville area but this year we went to Ellijay,GA. 

There is a highway in Ellijay that is apple barn after apple barn. We found 2 places that we wanted to pick our own apples at. BJ Reece was one of them. They also had tons of activities for the kids like pony rides and a petting zoo.

This girl loves a slushie!

I lost count on how many apples Connor ate. He would pick one and immediately eat it.

She told me that her favorite way to pick is on her Daddy's shoulders.

1st Grade!

My sweet little Lauren is now a first grader. I can't believe it. I started this blog before she was even born and now she's almost 7. Someone please make her stop growing up. 

She seems so grown up to me. Lauren loves school. She is definitely a social child. When I ask about her day, her favorite time is always recess. It's never anything academic. She does take after her Mama afterall. I wasn't voted Miss Congeniality for nothing in Phi Mu. Give me a social event over studying and I'm golden.

She does do well at school though. She is acing her spelling tests and catches on quickly. 

Lauren is still my tiny tiny thing. At almost 7, she is just now wearing size 5s. She's tiny and spunky :)

We are so so thankful for the priveldge of sending her to a fantastic private school. I look for certain things in schools and this totally fit us. She loves being in a school house, hiking in the woods, eating outside, having access to the cutest deck, etc. Her school is an amazing amazing place and we are so happy that she got a spot there.

We love you sweet girl and know you'll rock 1st grade! In the meantime your Momma will be begging for time to slow down. 

Fathers Day

What a fantastic Fathers Day that Todd had. We spent the evening downtown going to yummy Urban Stack for burgers. Their pimento cheese appetizer is so delicious too and the kids love it. It's totally what they request for dinner. We then walked over to the Chattanooga Choo Choo to look at the trains. Across from the Choo Choo is the delicious Hot Chocolatier. They have such delicious treats behind the glass display and a wide variety hot chocolate.

Boat Days

We bought a boat about 6 weeks ago and the kids are loving it. We've had so much fun going out on the TN River when Todd is not flying.

Connor zonks out if we've been on the boat all day. He sits up front and let's the air hit him. He's so precious.

My parents came in town this past weekend to enjoy the fun. My dad was a wild man. He did cannon balls off the boat and tubes with Connor. 

I'm so crazy about this blonde beauty. She wants to go on the boat every single day.

I'm the biggest chicken on the planet. I will not swim in the water at all. If I can't see the bottom, I'm not swimming. I will tube but only if Todd drives in a straight line.

At least they have one parent that will swim :)

Beautiful Fort Walton Beach

We migrated down to the beautiful coast to Fort Walton Beach last month. There's just something about those beautiful beaches in that area of Florida. The white sand, crystal water, and wonderful condos. We just love it and hope to own a place in the area within the next few years. I would just love to spend our summers there. We have visited so many beaches but we still keep coming down to the Florida panhandle. The water is close in color to the beautiful Caribbean beaches yet we are only 6 hours away.

Details:

Waterscape Condos (lazy river, multiple pools, not in busy Destin)

Unit B604. I recommend staying in an even number condo as they face the interior of the complex. The 00, 02, and 04 numbers are the closest to the beach so your view will be fantastic.

June 6-13, 2015