Monthly Archives: September 2014

The 52 Project/Week 18

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We are so excited for fall!  Today Renee “NayNay”, Andy, and Levi “Pea Pie” came over to spend the afternoon and carve pumpkins!IMG_3324 IMG_3325 Dada and Andy started off the carving!IMG_3326IMG_3328 Cody, you woke up late from your nap and needed some extra snuggle time with Nana to get ready for the festivities…IMG_3327  Once the top of the pumpkins were removed you guys were ready to scoop out the insides!IMG_3330 IMG_3335 IMG_3338 IMG_3341 IMG_3343 IMG_3348 IMG_3349 Levi and Avett worked on scooping out their pumpkins together…IMG_3351 You guys were quite the pumpkin carving crew!IMG_3353 IMG_3354 IMG_3358 IMG_3359 IMG_3360 Cody, you thought fitting the lid back on was just like working with your puzzles!IMG_3362 IMG_3364  Nay Nay drew the faces on our pumpkins as a guide for us to carve while all the kids played on the playground… IMG_3367 IMG_3371IMG_3373And the carving began!!!IMG_3374IMG_3376IMG_3382The pumpkins turned out great!  We carved a kitty pumpkin for our house!IMG_3390IMG_3396IMG_3404The finished product!IMG_3402Looking forward to a fun fall with you kiddos!  We had such a nice day with the Spinks family!

The 52 Project/Week 17

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This week Dada had Fall Break, so we took a few days to go up to Cashiers together.  It was wonderful!  We did some hiking, some crafting, some playing in waterfalls, etc.  Here we are at Cliffside Recreation Area just outside of Highlands, NC.  It was a great little trail that took us through rhododendron tunnels, over several bridges, with a picnic area for a snack, and even a waterfall!IMG_2011

 

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Cheddar Bunnies and time to look out over the lake…IMG_2017

A little extra love from sissy…IMG_2019

Avett led the way through the trails…IMG_2027Dada and his little hikers!IMG_2029 Our next stop was Sliding Rock, just outside of Highlands, NC.  We had a great time playing in the water and building sand castles.  This was a beautiful spot and super easy to get to!IMG_2038 IMG_2035 IMG_2031Later that night we decided to have craft time with you guys out at the Chimney Garden, where mama and dada got married over 6 years ago!  We love this place and thought it would be a great place to spend some time outside doing a fall craft!  Mama made trees out of brown construction paper and you guys made “leaves” with your fingerprints.

IMG_3263 IMG_3264 IMG_3267 IMG_3269 IMG_3271 IMG_3272 Not too shabby of a spot to craft, eh?  Mama and Dada said their “I Do’s” right in front of the chimney there!IMG_3273 IMG_3276

IMG_3266Dada had a great idea to dip bits of lichen into the ink pad and then use it on the paper to make “grass” under the tree.  Cody, you were excited to try it out!IMG_3278IMG_3279IMG_3280 Then, we dipped leaves into the ink pads!IMG_3284  Cody, you were excited to show us your tree!IMG_3289 Your final product!  Cody’s is on the left, Avett’s on the right!IMG_3291 After we were done crafting, we had some great playtime outside.  You LOVE when Dada throws you in the air!!!IMG_3293 IMG_3302 IMG_3305-2  Cody ran around the trees for a little while…

IMG_3307IMG_3317And then stopped for a few quiet moments…I love these sweet moments!!!IMG_3308 IMG_3310 IMG_3314What a fabulous few days getting to connects and spend quality time with you guys.  You are so loved!

 

The 52 Project/Week 16

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This post is dedicated to CeeCee our amazing nanny.  This week is National Nanny Week and we couldn’t have hit the jackpot anymore than we have.  We are so lucky to have you and you and Justyce will alway be a part of our family.  Much love to both of you!

This week our most amazing super nanny CeeCee took you guys and Justyce on the deck to make some good old fashioned mud pies!

IMG_3188 IMG_3190 Avett, you weren’t quite sure how you felt about getting your hands dirty at first…IMG_3192 Cody, you immediately thought this mud pie thing was a great idea!IMG_3193 CeeCee found a worm in the mud!!!IMG_3195-2  After a while you warmed up to the idea of playing in the mud, Avett…IMG_3196 IMG_3198  You even helped CeeCee pour the mud into the water table!IMG_3201 Justyce became quite the little mud pie chef!IMG_3203 IMG_3204 IMG_3210 IMG_3212 IMG_3213 The three of you worked so well together preparing a delicious mud pie meal!IMG_3215 IMG_3216 IMG_3221 IMG_3222 IMG_3224 IMG_3225  Cody, Justyce had a few tips to give you on your mud pie techniques…here she is telling you all about it!  : )IMG_3233 IMG_3235 IMG_3238 IMG_3241 You were so proud of your creations you offered me a bite…IMG_3244 IMG_3247 IMG_3248 And then you actually took a real bite, Avett….and I don’t think it was what you expected.IMG_3250 IMG_3251 After all the fun CeeCee got you all cleaned up and ready for nap time.IMG_3260 IMG_3261Love you guys!

 

The 52 Project/Week 15

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This week Dada played in a disc golf tournament over the weekend, so we hung out with Nana and Papa.  On Saturday we went to a “Touch a Truck” event and Farmer’s Market in Johns Creek and had a blast!  There were trucks, but even though you LOVE trucks when you are with me in the car, you were both a little overwhelmed when we got up close to the trucks.  Avett, we barely got you to hang out in this Bobcat…you actually tried to crawl out right away!IMG_3110

King of Pops (the most amazing popsicles ever) had a stand at the Farmer’s Market, so we got an assortment of pops for everyone to try.  They were a hit!

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There was some live music, so both of you showed us your best moves…Cody, you had a blast dancing with Becky Bosselman, one of our good family friends! Cody Dancing-1

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Avett and Papa had some bonding time while listening to the music.  PapaIMG_3122 IMG_3123

After all that dancing you needed a snack and took a break for some “Tummy Bunnies” (aka Annie’s Organic gummy bunnies).  These “tummy bunnies” cure everything that ails you right now.  : )

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There were beaded necklaces tied around the balloons to keep them held down as a weight and you loved them Cody.  IMG_3130 IMG_3138 IMG_3142 IMG_3157

After the “Touch a Truck” event we went to Nana & Papa’s for a nap.  You guys were worn out and took an almost 4 hour nap!  While you slept Mama and Nana made some Queso (your FAVORITE) from scratch!  We got some cute little star shaped cracker and cut out a tortilla into the shape of a moon.  You loved it!IMG_3161  Avett loved the star shaped crackers!IMG_3172 IMG_3175

Cody and Queso

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Cody, it is frightening to think of all the things you are going to get away with in life by using the sweet face.  : )

IMG_3186Our favorite part of the evening was seeing you guys enjoying a little whipped cream from the can.  : )