ABC's of SUMMER

Every Summer I try to plan activities for my kids and this Summer was no different.  I felt I was more limited since we have a little one amongst us but we were able to have a lot of FUN and complete our list before the start of school.  Here is what we did:

A- The girls both attended an Art camp, Brent & Laura celebrated their 12 year Anniversary!
B-Went to a Roughriders Baseball Game!  Brent's Birthday! Hannah took a Babysitting class! 
C-Went to the Summer Sounds Concert, Cleaning melted Crayons out of the dryer...
D-The girls both had their Dental cleanings...yay, no cavaties!
E-Hannah had her Expander removed...YAY!!!!!!!!!!!  Saying Good-bye to the Ericksons who moved to Utah :(
F-Watched Fireworks...twice, Flu mist for Hannah, Flu shot for Laura
G-Family Vacation at Great Wolf Lodge, saying Good-bye to the Gleatons who moved to Nebraska :(
H-Happy Hour at Sonic, Brent's newest Hobby is Photography.  He has everything he needs to take great photos!
I-Summer got 2 month and 4 month Immunization shots  :(
J-Went to Amazing Jakes...indoor amuzement park
K-Saw the movie Karate Kid
L-Participated in the Library Reading Club, Laura's Birthday
M-Went to a Magic Show
N-Hannah grew out her Nails and then got a mani/pedi as a reward.  (She was a huge nailbiter) I think the glow in the dark Nailpolish was the motivation behind it all.
O-Hannah went to an Orthodontic Pool party without a parent..(this was a BIG deal)
P-Went to a Puppet Show...Rumpelstiltskin, saying Good-bye to the Pedersens who moved to North Carolina :(
Q-Swimming at Quail Run Pool
R-Saw the movie Ramona & Beezus, Summer Rolled over
S-Back to School Shopping, Sprinkles cupcakes
T-Saw the movie Toy Story 3
U-Went on a tour of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing (this was awesome!  We saw the new $100.00 bill and it's not even in circulation until next year!)  Summer also had another Ultrasound on her heart and one of the holes is completely closed and the other is so small the Dr. isn't concerned AT ALL! 
V-We had family come for a Visit (Courtney, Grandma Becky, Jensen, and Charlotte)
W-Ward BBQ
X-X-ray of Laura's chest.  (found out her Sternum is swollen.  Dr. isn't even sure he has seen that before.)  We also stayed in TeXas ALL Summer long...and withstood the eXtremely HOT weather. 
Y-Yogurtville (cookies and cream is my favorite with  crushed oreos on top)
Z-$1.00 day at the Dallas Zoo...and boy was it a ZOO, not sure I'd do that one again.  Didn't help that we got LOST trying to find our car in the SCARIEST part of Dallas AND it was HOT!



WOW!  We were busy...but it sure was FUN! 

Summer Family Vacation...

For the 4th of July we took a trip 25 minutes from home to a wonderful little vacation spot called Great Wolf Lodge which is designed specifically for Families. It is a hotel with an indoor waterpark. It was perfect for us especially with a 3 month old baby.

In our hotel room, the girls slept in the Wolf Den which are bunk beds in their own part of the hotel room. Complete with their own TV.

We had a wonderful time and the girls REALLY want to go back again as soon as possible!

1st day of School

This year the girls are starting at a Brand New school and we are all very excited! 

We are now the Cheatham Chargers!

I'm excited because everything is new and clean!  I know it won't last long but it's a nice thought....

Hannah started 5th grade!  It was shocking to go into her classroom on the 1st day and see so many BIG kids....where has the time gone?  Hannah is getting more interesting as she gets older.  She is a funny girl and she is LOVING her later bedtime so she can have alone time with just us...something she craves EVERYDAY!  She talks and talks and talks and talks and talks!  Oh, did I tell you she loves to talk? 

Danielle started 1st grade...She loves her new teacher, Mrs. Carnley.  Danielle even named one of her baby dolls "Carnley" after meeting her at "Meet the Teacher" night.  Danielle is starting soccer this year and counts down to her practices and lets us know all the time that her first game is on September 11th.  Oh, and she DESPERATELY wants to lose a tooth this year!

I am loving the quiet.  I am loving my time with Summer.  She doesn't argue, she doesn't fight, she is just full of smiles.  What an easy baby...for now!