summer happenings

I am in total shock that the summer is almost over. This is the first time in YEARS that the end of the summer actually meant anything to me because my baby girl is starting Kindergarten! We have open house on Sunday where she will meet her teacher. As some of you know I have been super nervous about finding out who her teacher would be but am very excited that she got one of the teacher's that I requested. She also knows 4 other people in her class (two from church and 2 from preschool). We are sad that her super sweet friend, Beth, from preschool didn't get in her class but maybe they will be able to go on some field trips together or something.
Anyway, we had a busy summer and here are some of our happenings.
We spent a lot of time pool hopping.
Ellie Mac, John Evan, and Taylor at Miss Nikki's pool
John Evan thought he was so cool with the girls!
Anna(a neighborhood friend) invited us to her birthday party at the Bobby Miller swimming pool.

You may have to enlarge this picture to see it but I thought it was so cute. John Evan and Ellie Mac know eachother from the daycare at the gym. They were ADORABLE swimming and playing together.

Alabama Adventure had a deal one day where you could get in for $10 so we went with momma and Shelby and Mary and her boys. It was kinda rainy but kept things cool.

Fourth of July

We met the Thompson's at Sokol for the fireworks show

We went to Mallard Creek neighborhood and participated in their parade and then went swimming. They had a huge blowup water slide and john evan slid OVER AND OVER AND OVER! He was so warn out but loved it.

we decorated the 4wheeler and rode it in the parade

Beth came to spend the night one night.

4th of July outfits plus blankie!

One afternoon we drove to Birmingham to see Ashley. We just hung out and took the kids to McDonalds. Isn't she a cute little momma to be?

Sydney was asked to "model" for a catolog for Britches and Bows. She did great is was just REALLY hot and was posing in winter clothes. You can go to http://www.britchesandbows.net/ to see more pictures.

We had the privelage of having Evan spend the night. She is the sweetest and easiest baby!

Took the kids bowling for their first time and they loved it.

check out the socks!

more summer fun to come!