Where does the time go?

Okay so I am having a moment...I just woke up and realized my baby girl is growing up so fast!







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3rd Grade

Back To School!!!

Today was Taylor's first day of third grade!

She started at the new Sun Valley Elementary School. New school, new friends what BIG changes for a young girl! Another change is that Sun Valley Elementary follows the traditional school schedule, so no more year round. Personally, I am going to miss the 3 week breaks every third month! However, this school does have its perks. They start an hour later than last year and everyone knows how much Taylor and I REALLY like that! She came home smiling this afternoon saying that she likes her teacher, but.... she doesn't like having homework ALREADY!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Unfortunately this is Taylor's last week before she has to go back to school. As a result of this she is trying to pack in as much fun as possible! It all began on Sunday... We decided to go to Carowinds. What a great day it was, the weather was perfect, it wasn't too HOT. Ashley and Madison's favorite ride was the swings (which is always their favorite). Taylor was able to make a deal with Jon. If he would ride the Frenzoid (the big boat that hangs upside down), she would ride Top Gun! I think Jon lost in this deal. Last night, Taylor wanted to have her friend Gabby sleep over. They had so much fun! They stayed up late making brownies, watching movies and playing dress up. After sleeping in from a late night, they got up and got ready to go to the pool! When we got home from the pool they were tired and all out of things to do but then... Pappy (Jon's dad) saves the day and brings the NEW Camp Rock and Hannah Montanna movie! Thanks Pappy!

The "Herbie" Game

The girls and I have started a new game while riding in the car. The name of the game is "Herbie." The object is to be the first to yell "Herbie," when you see a VW Beetle Bug. The winner then gets 5 pts. We got the name "Herbie" from the movie Herbie Fully Loaded. The girls love that movie! This past weekend we drove down to Charleston for my cousin's baby shower. The Herbie game kept everyone occupied during the whole ride. We let my mom join in on the fun but, all she did was cheat and donated her "Herbie's" to the kids. The first person to reach 100 points gets a surprise (I'm not quite sure what that will be yet). Taylor is the scorekeeper and current leader, but it is surprising how good Madison and Ashley are getting. I will have an update when we have an official winner!