Here are a few pics from Cardinal Cheer Camp a few weeks ago. This was Mackaylan’s 2nd year and she loved it! The camp started off a little rocky with a phone call to come pick her up because she had an upset stomach, but ended up with lots of smiles and new tricks! These pictures are from Saturday morning when they have an exhibition complete with cheers, dance, and stunts!
Today was the first day of school for the 2011-2012 school year. Mackaylan was so excited about getting back into the swing of things. A new teacher. New friends. New school supplies. And most importantly… new clothes!! Last night when I was tucking Mackaylan into bed I said, “It’s funny to think that I am tucking you in as a Kindergartener, but you will wake up a 1st grader.” In pure amazement she looked up at me with her big blue eyes and said, “Wow! It’s magic!!” I just love this little girl, her attitude, and take on life.
This morning was very uneventful. All the girls were up, fed, dressed, and out of the house by 6:50AM. Pretty impressive, huh?! We even had time for a few quick photos before we left the house.
Last night at the grocery store Mackaylan picked out an apple for Mr. Pack, her new teacher. She wanted to take him a head of cabbage, but I convinced her that an apple would be the best choice for this occasion! :)
And I think this smile sums it up: 1st grade is going to be fabulous!
To me there is nothing better than spending time with friends and family except spending time with friends that are like family! This weekend was one of those times….
Saturday morning started off with the final day of LHS Cheer Camp for Mackaylan. Following the regular camp time they had an exhibition for the parents and of course grandparents were invited too! This was Mackaylan’s 2nd year attending and she loved it!
On Saturday evening we headed over to the Caldwell’s to celebrate Andrew’s birthday. The kids had a wonderful time playing outside, and the adults enjoyed being able to sit back, relax, and spend some time swapping stories from years gone past!
Tomorrow is my last day of summer break! We have had a wonderful summer, but I am already looking forward to next year. There were many things on Mackaylan’s “Summer Bucket List” that we were not able to get to due to my school schedule and the fact that I am still adjusting to life with a little one again. However, just as I told Mackaylan today, summer is not over just because school starts back. We will still have a few afternoon’s by the pool and will make the most of our afternoons and weekends home together! I have had lots of time to think about life over the past few months and I definitely know what my priorities are! Don’t get me wrong, I am very thankful to have a job and will do my job to the best of my ability. However, I am often reminded that life is just too short, and there is nothing that I want to pour my life into more than these two precious little girls!!!!!
Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend was full of friends, family, and making memories!
We went to the doctor yesterday for her 4 month appointment and she officially weighs 15.5 lbs. and is 25 1/4 inches long. She is getting so big. I believe she is going to be tall like her sister since she has been in the 98% or higher since birth!
Speaking of growing, can you believe she has 2 teeth coming in? Crazy! At her 2 month appointment I asked the doctor if it was possible that she was teething and she acted like I was crazy. However, when I told her that Mackaylan and Mickey both cut teeth around 4 months she said it was possible. Needless to say, I was thrilled that they broke through before this visit just to remind her that “mother knows best!” ha
Over the past month Lydia has experienced many “firsts” such as a trip to the beach,
her first dip in the pool,
a visit from out-of-town friends.
Please pray for us as I go back to work this week. I am not looking forward to leaving her, and thinking about it makes my stomach ache and my eyes tear up. We had a “practice” day last Tuesday and I cried all the way from Landrum to CGS. I can only imagine what it is going to be like this week. That’s all I can say about that right now.
Currently, Lydia is wearing 3-6 month clothing, size 1-2 diapers, and eats about every 3 hours. Nursing is going great and I never in a million years thought I would love it like I do.
What does Lydia like to do in her free time? Well, she loves to sit in her bouncy seat, to cuddle with those who love her, and is so amazed with the mobile in her crib.
Lydia Avanelle brings us so much joy day in and day out. All I want to do is hold her close and kiss her chubby little cheeks! My heart overflows….
