Take 4….

Well, I finally figured out how to operate my web camera so I decided to link up with Jenna and some of my other blogging and Twitter buddies to do an Accent Vlog.  Just for the record, this was take 4, and for some reason there is a little part at the beginning where I was testing out the camera, but oh well!  Also, I do know that it should have been “What we have is a list of words….” but when you are “live” things happen! I thought of recording it over again, but decided it wasn’t worth the effort because I would probably just mess up somewhere else.  I know I blink a lot and have a hard time talking without using my hands, but I made it through the list of words and questions with no major catastrophes! I recorded this shortly after putting Mackaylan in the bed so I was talking softer than normal.  I just knew she would hear me talking to myself and come running out of her room to see what was going on! :) So, without further ado….  my 1st (but hopefully not last) vlog!!

Lana’s Accent Vlog…. Take 4!!!

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Smile! It’s Saturday…

I am really hoping in the next few weeks to try a few “Day in the Life…” posts, but until then I will just share a few of the highlights from our Saturday.

See this cutie? 

She decided to sleep until 10:00AM!  I was amazed.  Now, she was up 3 times in the night to eat, but once I fed her early this morning she. was. out!  When she finally woke up for good she was all smiles!

Once everyone was up and fed, us girls headed to do our normal Saturday thing- SHOP!  Mackaylan was thrilled because she was able to help me pump gas on the way.  Lydia was thrilled because she rode on a carousel at the mall for the first time. This mama was thrilled because she found quite a few bargains! You can see It doesn’t take much to keep us happy!

The late afternoon hours were spent resting and washing clothes.  I was going to cook supper, but Mickey suggested that we go somewhere so of course I took him up on that offer.  I suggested that we head over to the Boiling Springs area and make a pit stop by Lake Bowen to feed the ducks.  It had been a while since we had been there and I knew Mackaylan and Lydia would enjoy it.

After feeding the ducks, we headed to Firehouse Subs for dinner and then to Tutti Frutti for dessert.  Vanilla frozen yogurt + cookie dough bites + Reese’s Cup pieces =  YUM-O!!!! 

Now we are home and both girls are tucked into bed.  However, I am a little worried because somewhere along the way Mackaylan started running a fever.  We have tried a few rounds of Tylenol, and it seems to go down, but then it comes right back once the meds have worn off.  I am hoping and praying that a good night’s sleep will be just what she needs for it to break and go away for good.  I guess only time will tell….

WW- Moving on Up!!!

Just a quick pic of Mackaylan and Marly in their new Sunday School classroom. This past Sunday was promotion day for the kids and youth. These 2 girls are all smiles because they are officially out of the nursery/preschool area and are upstairs! That's a big deal, people!!!!

Cardinal Cheer Camp ‘11

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! 

1st Day of School

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!