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Sunday, August 9, 2009

4th of July

We decided to head to South Carolina the 4th of July to visit the Cain clan. We purchased, for the first time ever, fireworks for the kids to set off. Not too much, mind you- merely poppers, sparklers, and a few roman candles. We had fun!

Grandma and Grandpa fabulously agreed to watch the kiddos for us one evening so that Andy and I could sneak away to celebrate our 13th anniversary! Andy booked a room at the new Clemson conference center and resort. We spent our evening walking through Clemson, reading, and watching movies. It was soooooo nice and quiet!

The End of a Summer

It's been 3 months since I last blogged! I would typically apologize and say that I will try to do better, but the truth of it is that I have been spending one fabulous summer with my family. We haven't done much- gone to see Nonny, Grandma & Grandpa, been to the waterpark, went to 2 Baron's games, Ballet Camp, Art Camp, Vacation Bible School. We have so enjoyed just being together. Living simply is such a big part of who we are. I missed church this morning as I wasn't feeling too well, and the first thing that Abby said as they all came in the door was "Yea, the family is all back together again!" I love that. I LOVE that!

I do have a lot to catch you up on, though!

These first pictures are from Abby's ballet camp with Ms Kathryn. She loved it just as much as last year and did a wonderful job! Andy took off so that he could come watch this year and we are so glad that he could.

This pic of Andy and the kids was taken Father's Day weekend at Lock 17 on the Warrior River northwest of Birmingham. We had a great day picnicinng and swimming. We plan to go here for camping soon, anyone wanna come?

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Fearsome Pirate Ben-Ben!

Arg, Matey! Too bad the picture doesn't show the rolling pin in his hand that he uses for a sword!

Make-Under

SO I had finally had enough of Abby wanting to play make-over and coming out like a french maid! I had to take matters into my own hands and teach her what a make-under was! Enough over-doing it with crazy little girl make-up! Time to under-do it and show her what it means to wear make-up!

P.S. Isn't she beautiful!