She is HERE!!!!!

Grace Kendall

8/20/2012

10:26pm

8 lbs. 8 oz.

22"

 We are all smitten with her and soaking up all the yumminess a newborn brings!!!!

Still Here!!!

 Yes, I am still here.  This poor blog has been so neglected this year, but I do have a good reason.

 Yes, I have been growing a baby!  Reese is so excited to get a new sister any day now.  My due date was yesterday, so we are so ready for this little one to join our family.  Hopefully I will be able to get a post up of the nursery soon. 

 

J O Y

May you know the real JOY of the season this Christmas!!!!


Lee, Amber and Reese

WIP

I feel like I have been up to my eyeballs in my to-do list the past couple of months.  I am finally got around to the quilt that has been on my bedroom make-over to-do list (thanks to a late night girl's sewing time).  Here is a sneak peek at it.  Right now it is at my friend's getting quilted...yippee!!! (I promised myself that I would practice and master FMQ in 2012!)  I can't wait to see what it looks like on the end of my bed. Now to get busy on the pillows!!!!

Oh and did I forget to mention that I have manged to paint 3/4 of my house.  It feels so good to have it finished, but everything it a blank canvas.  I can't wait to start creating and adding new and upcycled decor after I get all my Christmas sewing finish!!!

Trip to the Apple Orchard

We went to our 2nd annual trip to the Apple Orchard with my MOPS group a few weeks ago.  This is always a favorite for us.  Miss Reese has grown so much since last year.  All the baby/toddler is gone. 

Here is a picture of Reese from our trip last year.  Makes my heart hurt a tad.

Of course we had to stop for a picture.

Then off for a tour of the sorting and packaging of the apples.

Look at all the yummy apples!!!



Dad was able to go with us this year.





I wanted to take a few of these home with me.  I am pretty sure someone would have noticed me sneaking them out, so I decided to leave them there.

Next up was a hayride through the orchard to see all the apple, peach and cherry trees. 

The littles were able to stop and pick out a pumpkin to take home during the hayride.

And of course, we enjoyed the beatiful scenery.  I love all the colors that come out in the fall.

Stoping for a little photo shoot along the way.

After all the group activities came to a close, we decided to stay and pick a few (read way too many) apples. 

Nothing like a little help from dad. 

Nothing like the taste of fresh picked apple!  YUMMY!!!

It's Official.....

I am a mother of of Pre-schooler. How is that possible!?!?! Reese started 3 year old Pre-school a couple of weeks ago, and she LOVES it. It helps that she goes to school at the same place that I work, and she goes to school the two days I work. Mama is always close by. She has made a few new friends and is settling in just fine. Here are a few pictures of my big pre-school girl.

We hope you have a year full of learning, fun and new experiences.  BUT please stop growing up so fast, Peanut!!!

Love,
Mama & Daddy

Summer Time....

Summer came and went much too fast.  It was a busy, busy summer.  I kept waiting for things to slow down....and it never happened.  It seemed like my blog was one of the few things that has been neglected.  Fall is going to be just as busy, but I am determined to not let things get so neglected!! 

Here is a glimpse into some of our summer fun:

Reese was able to experience sparklers for the first time this summer....They were a big hit!

Everyone eats marshmallows on the end of a plastic spoon....right?!?!

Lot's of fun times spent with Papa.....

and Mamaw....

 Reese's 1st trip to the beach.  I am pretty sure we will be making more trips back in the future.

Playing in the sand....

We spent a lot of time at the pool....including swim lessons in July.



So much FUN!!!

 Reese was finally old enough to attend VBS.  It was a Gold Rush theme, and the kids were asked to wear western themed clothes.  Is it a bad thing that Reese had a different western outfit for all 5 days.....wink.  She was chosen as the best outfit in her class on of the days.  She was able to go up on stage and pick a candy bar of her choice....she chose a Milky Way.  She beamed with pride as she told us all about it. 

Fun songs......

and even more fun motions.....

And what would  a summer be with out a little splashing in some water puddles!!!

We hope you had a great summer....we sure did!!! 

Now to get busy on the never ending to-do list.....lots and lots of painting in my future!!!