I love a good deal!

We were out running errands yesterday after noon. I needed to run into Walmart and pick up a few things. We walked by some clearance isles, and HAD to stop and take a look. Turns out that at that particular moment that Walmart was offering half off the clearance price on all the toys. Knocking prices down to at most a 1/4 of the original price... needless to say, our Christmas shopping is now half done! This was my favorite find...


Aiden had a blast playing on it yesterday evening.

If you guys were wondering where the post about Ryann's first day of school was...
Here it is - kinda. We were unable to make the trip to be there with her. We did get a call after school ended that day. She told us she had a wonderful day. Recess was her favorite part. She said she likes her teacher. Ryann started on Monday the 27, and has been enjoying school since. Her mommy was only able to snap a few pictures. Thanks for sharing, Melony!

Well, I really need to get to cleaning. Hope you all have a great week!

Warp Speed

We haven't slowed down yet! I forgot to add to my last post; Adam finished up the summer session with that A average still intact. Are you surprised, 'cause I'm not!

This past week seemed to fly by. With Ryann soon to return to her mommy, we just tried to have as much fun as possible. We went to the zoo, the carnival, swimming, skating.... you name it - we probably did it.

Yesterday was Ryann's last soccer game. We were all sad to see the season end, and Ryann to return home. Before the game we all met up for lunch at Double Dave's, followed by a small get together at our house, then we all headed to the game. Ryann played really well! She seemed so much more focused then she was at her passed two games.

I'm hoping things will slow down this next week. Adam is leaving in a few hours for a week. He'll be in Atlanta for work. It'll just be Aiden and mommy; we plan on hitting that potty training stuff pretty hard. It's been a challenge, when Ryann is here Aiden refuses to use the potty - he cries if you ask him to. When she is gone, he asks to wear big boy underwear. Ryann won't be back for two weeks, I'm hoping that is enough time for him to get settled into a "potty routine".

Anyways, that's us in a nutshell for now. We hope you are all doing wonderful! Check out all the new pictures when you get a chance! If you do get the chance to look at them, please know that Ryann and Aiden had water poured on their heads at the zoo - that isn't all sweat!

Busy busy!

I don't think I've ever gone this "long" with out an update on here before. It hasn’t' been because there are no updates, but rather we've been far to busy to post. I don't even know where to start!

I guess biggest news first, Uncle Brent graduated!!!!!! It's a few days later, and we can officially call him Coach Nabors. How cool is that?!! Brent will be teaching ninth grade English and coaching soccer. Can you think of a better job for him? We are all so proud of Brent!

Aiden officially moved up to the level one class at gymnastics tonight. He did pretty well, better than I expected. This was his first class with his new coach(s) and Gamma and GG came to watch. I think he was a tiny bit preoccupied with that during parts of the class. Over all though he did very well.

As I said before, we've been busy. Ryann's had soccer games the past two Sundays. She is doing great. Still a little afraid of the bigger girls, but doing good; and most important having a wonderful time! We took the kids skating earlier this week. That was fun. Ryann got some inline skates for her birthday and couldn't wait to learn to use them. I don't have any pictures, but after a half hour or so she was doing it all by herself!!!! She and Aiden had so much fun; I think we'll try to go back later this week. Monday we went back to the water park. It was a blast! This time Carson and Cambree joined us. Adam was glade to have someone to ride all the big rides with, and Ryann was tickled pink to have a girl "her size" to ride with. Aiden was just happy to be in the sun and water! Adam and I are also in the middle of painting the house. I've decided I hate painting. I'll be so happy when we are finished! It looks great, but I'll be thrilled if I never see another gallon of paint, brushes, tape - you get my point!

Ryann's last soccer game is Saturday at three. We are still trying to get things worked out so we can have some type of celebration for her before/after the game. I'll email with details as soon as we get that figured out.

I FINALLY got all of July's pictures up. I really slacked off in the picture taking area the last few months. I'll try to do better! You'll also notice the link for Ryann's photos. Ryann got her first digital camera for her birthday, and this is where I'll store all of the pictures she takes. You can now see the world through Ryann's eyes. I don't think I like that camera much, I swear I look 15lbs heavier in the pictures. I should have some to add tomorrow. The kids are staying the night with Gamma and Papa, and they are going to the aquarium; Ryann was sure to grab her camera.

I guess that's it for now. We hope you are all doing great!

The Whirly Birds WIN!

Yay!!! Okay, so they don't really keep score; but our girls did score more! Ryann came so close to making a goal twice! Ryann has NEVER played before. She really didn't know what to expect. Adam has taken her out to practice, but she had never played with a team before. She did awesome, and most important she had a great time; and has already said she can't wait for her next game. Shortly after the game started, she understood better what was going on. It was the sweetest thing to watch as her face changed when she knew she did something well, she was proud of herself - and should have been!! Gamma, Papa, and Gammaw came out to support our girl! She was so excited to have them there with her for this first experience. Here are a few pictures of our soccer girl, to see many more check out our photo albums.

First practice...

Daddy took Ryann out for her first practice yesterday. She had a blast! Her favorite part was learning how to hit the ball with her head...

Funny girl!
I think she is ready for her first game. She can't stop talking about it! I uploaded lots of pictures from yesterday, so take a look.

I also changed our banner. What do you think? The kids are growing so fast, it's hard to keep that picture current, but I took that one just yesterday so it should be good for a few months. Aren't they beautiful?!

Happy Father's Day!

Hope all you dads had an awesome Father's Day! The kids, Adam and I went to Texas De Brazil for lunch. Talk about YUM! Then we headed to Papa and Gamma's house. Adam enjoyed most of the day by napping...

Papa opened his gifts from us...

I LOVE when a card I make can get that kind of reaction!
Most of the day was spent visiting and playing with the grandparents. We all had a great day. Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Don't forget Ryann's first game is a week away! LOTS of new pictures are up! Enjoy!!

Oh, and just for Jenny - Here is my new hair...

What do you think?