Stony Point Cheerleaders and Painted Toes!

We tried to go swimming at the neighborhood pool last Sunday, but they were still closed for the hurricane. So, we went to the park to feed the ducks. I parked quite away from the lake thinking the walk would be good for all of us. Unfortunately, Paige wore shoes that were too small and got rocks in them. I ended up carrying her and pushing the stroller about half a mile...with all of our stuff. I must have looked completely overloaded because teenagers were volunteering to help me carry everything where I was going.

We finally made it to the lake and the ducks were not interested in our food. We called for them, threw our bread and waited .... Nothing happened. I would not say we had a successful trip, but we got out of the house enjoyed the weather and took a break.

Paige is getting ready to throw some bread to the ducks.
She had a huge wind up and the bread landed right in front of her toes... It was cute.
Kate cheered us on...
We took some Mommy and Daddy time today. We got a babysitter, went to the movies and out to eat. The babysitter and Paige had a great time. She painted Paige's finger and toe nails. Paige looked so cute. Jenna said Paige was mad because she wouldn't paint her whole finger.
Paige, Kate and Gracie cheer their daddies on at the second game of the season.
GO TIGERS!, GO DADDY! GO GRACIE'S DADDY!
Nana and Papa got the girls these cute cheer leading outfits. They have sweet bows and tennis shoes to match. Thank you Nana and Papa!

There is Daddy! Paige was spooked by all the boys running in the background and the music playing.



Paige and Kate are starting to play well together. Paige loves Kate and really tries to help take care of her. Kate is growing so fast. She can wave bye-bye now and say mama and Dada. Mark and I are working too hard and every day is a whirlwind, but we love it. We are loving each other and growing our family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to Paige....

We had a wonderful time at Paige's Birthday today. Thank you to everyone who came or was celebrating in spirit. Both grandparents came to the party and Paige was so excited to see them. We were also excited to see Terry and Grace, Phyllis and Chloe, Kelly and Regan (a great lady I teach with), and our neighbors from across the street.

The kids played in the backyard in an inflatable swimming pool and other water toys. There were bubbles, water balloons and water guns. Haley loved playing catch the waters as the kids were splashing her. After about an hour we had cake, ice cream and chocolate fountain goodies inside. The kids loved the chocolate fountain....but we have lots left over. Paige then went to open gifts. She was not too into actually opening the gifts, but she liked seeing what was inside. She loves her new motorcycle bike toy from the neighbors, her doll house and accessories, her baby doll stroller, her princess towel and bat, and alphabet fridge toy.

We were so grateful people took time to celebrate with Paige today.

This year we decided to make less complicated cakes...Paige liked the white one with the flowers the best.
Paige was disappointed she could not eat the cake right away so she decorated her own. She barely got the icing on the cake before she started licking it off. Yummy!
Kate enjoyed the party. She loves Paige's new doll house.
Paige is playing with her new doll house, her shirt is being washed. Somehow it got icing on it before the party even started.
Kate is wearing her light up owl shirt and posing with Papa. Paige would not pose for this picture, she was ready to go outside.


Paige is checking out the chocolate fountain.
She ended up eating just plain marshmallows.