Front door friends..... kinda

So, we have had some rain here this week! One night after sitting on the front porch to enjoy watching the storm, we found a new friend visiting on our doorstep.  We really didn't have these types of friends when we lived in Memphis but I remember them from growing up in South GA.  They were everywhere--even in my room sometimes thanks to my dad and brother.

Otis...

We haven't had puppy pictures in a while.  I captured Otis in his favorite spot the first week we moved in.  He seems to be quite comfortable in his new setting.....

I have surrendered this cushion to him...... some battles you just can't win!

Before the jellyfish......

On the same night we were at the beach to enjoy and celebrate Caroline's birthday--before the jellyfish sting--Nicholas and Andrew were able to enjoy some fun times in the sand.  Nicholas had never been buried before and he gladly returned the favor!  Fun times!

Another Fun Summer Activity!

For the past 2 summers we have participated in the Apple Stores Summer Camp.  It is totally free and the kids learn how to do some really cool stuff on the computer.  This year they made movies in the store!  The staff members were so great jumping in and being the "actors" as well as teaching the kids how to be directors, editors, and producers.  Here are a few pictures and if the files aren't too big maybe we can post the movies too.  So glad our new hometown has an Apple store so that we can continue to enjoy this activity in the summer!

Blogging!

It seems my sis-in-law and I are inspiring each other to get our blogs updated!  I have several posts to do and I will do my best to get caught up.  Two biggies will have to wait until Nick gets home because I don't remember how to do a slide show on photo booth!  Oh well.....

Here is a picture of Nicholas' BFF Sam the week before we left Memphis.  We are all so blessed to have the Lawson's in our life.  Nicholas and Sam were together at CS for 3 years!

Busy weekend in July

Before we left Memphis we got to enjoy a very fun weekend.  Caroline and I went to church camp for 3 days --"Kicking it Old School".  I was there as the camp nurse and Caroline was a camper.  We enjoyed great lessons at a lovely camp (yes we had cabins to sleep in). We were taught that the things of Jesus that our grandmother learned were still very cool and relevant.  Part of "kicking it old school" was 80's night!  The staff and kiddos LOVED IT!   While we were there, the boys went to Heber Springs AK.  They were invited by our dear friends-- the Lawsons, who have a home there.  Nick and Nicholas got to water ski and fish for 3 days straight!  We are so thankful for this time to make memories!

Caroline's Birthday sleepover.

For her birthday Caroline wanted to have a sleepover with her favorite friends from school.  We asked Grace, Allie, and Aryika to help her celebrate.  We had pizza, cookie cake and ice cream.  We made cute picture frames and played American Girls.  We stayed up late watching Harry Potter #2 and played Barbies. We also told secrets under the blankets!  So much fun for these sweet friends!