Ashlyn's Baptism!

Today was a big day for Ashlyn. She was baptized by our new preacher! She was excited, and we were very proud of her on her decision!

First Day of School!!!!!

Wow....where did the summer go? Actually, we had one of the best summers ever as a family of four! I think it went so fast because we stayed so busy. Between Disneyworld and San Antonio, Golf and Tennis camps, VBS and other church activities.....there were very few dull moments for us! Also, going back to teaching meant working in my classroom off and on through out the summer.

Well, today was the big day.............I have to admit I cried a little last night thinking about Hayden starting his kindergarten adventure. We have had lots of special times together and today was the beginning of a new school adventure. Thankfully, I had to go to my own school after dropping him off, so I was distracted right away! He seems to have done well and has told me a lot of information about his day! He says he isn't going back tomorrow......I guess he doesn't realize he doesn't get a choice!

Ash seems to have had a great day as well! She enjoyed her teacher and says the day went by quickly. Third grade is a big jump....she has a binder with dividers and even switches classes for part of the day!

Here are a few pictures from the morning! Don't they look so grown-up....what's a mom to do?

Last Golf Tournament of the Summer!

Ashlyn participated in the last golf tournament of the summer on Monday. I was able to go as her "caddy" again. I don't help much except for giving out a few tips and lots of encouragement. I love watching her play......she does quite well for only taking lessons since January. She came in 2nd place this time..............I was very proud of her. As my memere would say about Ashlyn trying something new, "She has another feather in her cap!"

Here she is with another girl named Ashlyn.....she is super sweet and a very good golfer. The girls have fun playing together!

Oh and you can partially see Ash's new haircut. Her bangs had grown out past her chin, and so we had the rest of her hair cut short to match.

One Word

My friend, Pam, put this in her blog, so I am putting it in mine to see who else will answer and play along. It's easy because it's just one word answers so it doesn't require a lot of time or thought.

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse
2. Significant other? Strong
3. Your hair? Highlighted
4. Your mother? Precious
5. Your father? Sentimental
6. Your favorite thing? Starbucks
7. Your dream last night? None
8. Your favorite drink? Mocha Frappachino
9. Your dream/goal? Mom
10. Room you're in? Playroom
11. Your hobby? Family
12. Your fear? Illness
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? ?Happy?
14. Where were you last night? Home
15. What you're not? Relaxed
16. Muffins? Blueberry
17. One of your wish list items? Vacation
18. Where you grew up? San Antonio
19. What are you wearing? clothes
20. Your pets? Dog
21. Your computer? Old
22. Your life? Wonderful
23. Your mood? Happy
24. Missing someone? Grandparents
25. Your car? Toyota
26. Something you're not wearing? Bracelet
27. Favorite store? Loft
28. Your summer? Perfect
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. Last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Often

Happy 5th Birthday Hayden!

Here is Hayden with his cookie cake. I usually enjoy making cakes for the kids; however, this is truly his favorite cake and it is just too easy and yummy!
The theme was Star Wars....so here is Hayden holding the Darth Vader decoration.
The party was at an indoor inflatable place called Jumping Party
Hayden and his friends!
Can't believe my little guy is already 5! He is such a joy and such a handful at the same time!!

Tennis Camp!

Ashlyn is attending tennis camp this week at Ridgewood. She attended this same camp after kindergarten, but last year we couldn't work it out. So far the week has been great. They play tennis during the first part of camp and then eat lunch by the pool and swim.

Two fun teachers from her school teach at the camp as well as one of our babysitters. The girl in the third pic is our babysitter.....she is real sweet and Ash has been glad to be with her. The fourth pic is with Ashlyn and her good friend, Callan......they have been good buddies since kindergarten. We also go to church with his family!

Some how we picked a good week......the temps have been in the lower 90's and more overcast and this camp only has 25 kids instead of the usual 50-60!

It all reminds me of tennis camp when I was kid......loved going with Andrea and my cousins! Oh to be able to go to tennis camp again....I probably didn't even appreciate way back when!

Ashlyn's First Golf Tournament!

Today Ashlyn played in her first golf tournament. All summer long, kids can play in golf tournaments at different courses around Waco. This was the first one we were able to make and Ashlyn had a ball!
Not very many girls participate, so she was in a group of four for her age group. She ended up in 3rd place and even got a trophy. I was her "caddy"....kind of scary but we managed!
I hope to post pictures soon!