Daddy Dearest

Bryan and I have been married for almost 8 years. I can't tell you how many times since we have had kids that people have commented to me what a good dad he seems to be. Women at church have come up to me, girls at work, and just almost every friend I have all have complimented him. I have always just thanked them and never really thought much about this praise until recently. I don't know anyone that is more attentive, loving or tender to their children than Bryan is to ours. He is so involved with every aspect of their life and has been since they were both born. He is the type of dad that if he goes fishing, golfing, or even to the gym, he takes them with him. Since I have been in school and now working, he helps them get ready some mornings and even takes the time to put Scarlett's hair in her favorite ponytail. He made Avery's lunch this morning and tried to put all of her favorite things in there for her to enjoy. A couple of weeks ago Avery really wanted to make homemade lemonade, so Bryan went to the grocery store and bought lemons to help her squeeze. She thought that was the coolest thing. He makes homemade pancakes or waffles(their choice)every Saturday morning for them, which they look forward to and always remember. Scarlett goes to work with him on some days and the other day he even let her help paint a car, just to have to go back and fix it later. He knew it would make her feel special. I could go on and on with the special moments he creates for our two daughter and for our family. We love you Daddy!

Gilmer Buckeyes

Avery, Scarlett and I went to the Buckeyes homecoming game. For those of you that don't know, football season in the south is like another religion. The town shuts down and pretty much the whole town is in attendance at the friday night games. The girls were excited to put on their cheerleading outfits and to see the band, drill team and cheerleaders perform. I don't really get into football, but we sat with friends and had a good time. It was very crowded and after a while, I felt like I needed to stretch my legs. We went to the concession stand and on the way stopped to get the girls face painted. They loved it and I was able to go back and stick it out through the rest of the game. Go BUCKS!!!!

Going To The Lake

Bryan and I took the girls to the Hawkins Lake a couple of times over the summer. The girls loved going there because of the fake beach they have. Avery had fun making little sandcastles and then watching a couple of little bitty boys come kick them down. They had a funny game going for a good while. We took a picnic lunch and had such a fun day as a family.

First Day of First Grade

Avery was excited to start school again this year and even had some trouble sleeping the night before. We had already gone and met her teacher the previous week and she was hoping that some of her friends from kindergarten would be in her first grade class. As we walked in she saw a couple of familiar faces and gave her new teacher a big hug. She did get a little embarrassed when Mama wouldn't stop taking pictures which is another sign of her getting so big.

Anticipated Dinner at IHOP!!

Avery had been asking me for a few weeks, if we could go to IHOP and get those silly face pancakes. I think we had breakfast there last Christmas on our way to Wyoming and Avery remembered them fondly. We decided to go have breakfast there for dinner a few weeks ago. The girls ordered pancakes and were so excited to eat them. I love how everything is so new to my girls and the joy that little things bring them. Bryan and I have so much fun being kids with them too.