August

Avery (2 years old) - Avery is such a ball of personality that seems to come out a bit more each month.  She has a wonderfully sweet side where she loves to give hugs and kisses,  Avery is also incredibly strong-willed when she wants something specific.  She adores her brothers and wants to do everything they do.

Playing dress up with Parker

Caroline's birthday party

Doing 'Wheels on the Bus' every time one came by

A little evening Yoga

Only big girl swings are good enough now

Post-dinner apparel

Parker (4 years, 9 months) - Parker has had a big month as he has given up his dream of being a Disney flag designer when he grows up and now wants to open a hotel that serves breakfast and lunch.  He even offered to let mom live there for $1 a day.  He loves to have his picture taken and has lately taken to playing super hero dress up.  And he is a super sweet ham for the camera!

Ready for the Olympics with Uncle Reid

Chicken puppet at the Center for Puppetry Arts

Catching his first fish!

Parker was super excited to wear his bunny hat and bring this book to dinner

Catching a pass at the College Football Hall of Fame

Someone likes to hold Morgan's paw while he watches TV

An Olympic / GT fan

Parker's fencing outfit

Carter (6 years, 3 months) - August was a whirlwind of fun for Carter: summer camp, week with Grandma/Grandpa, starting school, making new friends and new after school activities,  Carter has done great with it all!  He is typically too cool for pictures so here are a few action shots.

Carter was a Hyena in a drama show at Zoo camp

Someone also caught a fish in Ashville

Mila's Birthday Party

Jack's Birthday Party

Super pumped about starting Cub Scouts

Siblings

Slumber party with Carter Wrigley

Happy Birthday Smyrna

Refreshment time at White Water

Center for Puppetry Arts

Parade Time

College Football Hall of Fame

Making pizza for dinner

Wrestling with Pops

August School Pictures

Avery has settled in nicely to her Early Preschool room.  She runs to her teachers for a hug each morning, puts pink bear in her cubbie and then washes her hands - she has the routine down.  The class is working on potty training which Avery has enjoyed.  Her favorite part is getting to wash her hands play in the water afterwards.  Most of her friends from her old class are with her again with whom she seems to have a great time!

Yellow Day

Exploring during Science class

Avery and Amelia

Avery and Kennedy

All about Avery book

Parker is super excited to be in his new Kindergarten class.  He runs off happy each morning and is upset if we pick him up too soon in the afternoon.  He loves music and science time.  Afternoon moving time is a big hit - musical chairs, freeze dance, dance party, obstacle courses, etc.  But Art is his solid favorite as evidenced by the mound of artwork he brings home each week!

Class bulletin board

Showing off his brag bag

Science class

Trying homemade smoothies

Playing dress-up

Parker's art gallery

All about Parker book

So proud of his art wall!

Carter has had a great start to the year.  He has enjoyed quickly making friends in his new class and still seeing his old ones around as well.  His favorite classes so far are PE, and Science.  Now that he has gotten back on schedule he begs to get to school early each day to get as much time as possible in "Brain Gym".

New playground dedication

With Tate

Leaving All School Chapel