New Orleans

We made a quick trip to New Orleans this weekend.  SB is a Homecoming Attendant in the St. Al homecoming so we had to go look for a beautiful gown!  We found the perfect one in Metarie.  While we were there we had a great visit with Uncle Jason too!

On the way down we stopped at Middendorf’s for some yummy catfish!  They had these cute scarecrow hay people….the kids loved them.  They also had some ducks and chickens too!

After lunch we went to Metarie to shop for the “dress”.  They had hundreds to choose from but SB finally decided on one.  I will save those pictures for homecoming!  We then drove on into New Orleans and went to Notre Dame Seminary where Jason is studying to become a priest.  He took us on a little tour of the school.

Andrew thought it was funny to sprinkle water in Sophie’s hair!

We left the Seminary and checked into our hotel and changed clothes.  We went to eat dinner at another favorite in NOLA….Mulate’s.

We didn’t stay for the fun cajun  music this time b/c little man did not have a nap!

Here is a picture of the girls at the hotel as we were checking out this morning.  We had a quick but fun trip….except for the part that Andrew does not like to take naps in the car!

An afternoon in the country

Yesterday afternoon Syd drove Andrew and I into the country on the Johnston family land.  Andrew had a blast and loved being in the woods and riding on the dirt roads!  I got a few good shots of him having fun!

He had a blast using his binoculars looking for ducks and alligators!  Thank goodness we didn’t see any alligators!  What a fun afternoon I had with my boys!  The girls have been hanging with Nana this weekend having “girl time”!

Jase’s Baby Dedication

A few Sunday’s ago Kori and Brad dedicated baby Jase to their church.  All of the family attended and it was a wonderful event!

1st Day of School

On Wednesday the girls had their first day of school!  SB started 2nd grade and Sophie started Pre-K.  I can’t believe my little Sophie is now at St. Francis!  It was a fun morning dropping the girls off!

SB with her teacher Mrs. Campbell

MeMe is super excited to have Sophie with her this year!

Sophie with Mrs. Jan (teacher asst.)

Sophie with her teacher Mrs. Melissa

Sophie and her sweet friend Meredith

SB is such a big girl…can’t believe she is a 2nd grader!

Both girls had a great first few days of school!  They have wonderful teachers and I know this will be a fantastic year!

Summer in Pictures

I have not blogged much this summer but boy have we been busy!  Here is a summary of what has been going on…

*spent lots of time swimming at Carol Robby’s house

*attended a wedding with my little man

*spent lots of time with our Uncles who were home from college

*cousin fun

*spent lots of time snuggling sweet Jase

*spent a day playing with Shelby and Hayden

*celebrated 10 years of marriage

*bubble painting with friends

*the girls attended many fun and exciting camps this summer

-Princess Camp

 -Can’t Stop Singing

-SB spent 3 nights at Warner Tully Camp…her first overnight camp.  She had an absolute blast!

*art camp at Southern Cultural Center

-Both girls attended VPAC’s dance camp as well but I didn’t get any pictures.

*had a cookout with the Johnston’s

*we met baby Reid for the first time (photo taken from  Tori’s blog )

*attended the Miss Ms Pageant

*having lots of fun and being silly

*went to our 1st Ms Braves game

*we also did a little shopping and had fun girl time

Now it is time to get back into “Back to School” mode.  I have one week left…boo!  We have had a great summer making wonderful memories…I am sure we will make a few more before it is completely over!