August

August is always busy with back to school, Avery's birthday and the start of Fall activities. Mom and dad also had a fun reunion to celebrate 25 years since High School graduation. It is always fun to catch up with friends! There were lots of kids activities and adult responsibilities but we were also able to fit in some fun solo time at the gym and golf course.

Avery (10 years) - Avery has really been enjoying her classmates and teacher this year. She is doing great in school and excited about the year. She decided to stop playing soccer this year since she couldn't be on a team with her friends so she has started weekly tennis lessons and keeps asking dad to take her to golf. She is at such a funny age with interests from going to build-a-bear to investing in skincare. She keeps us on our toes for sure!

First dad's club of the year!

Parker (12 years, 9 months) - Somewhat reluctantly, Parker joined the Middle School Cross Country team this season. He had a few friends joining and while most boys were playing football, Parker had no interest in that but wanted to do something at school. The running wasn't his favorite thing to start but he has enjoyed hanging out with his friends at practice and really likes the meets! He is also playing travel baseball this year with a new Smyrna Slammers team and doing rec ball as well. When both boys realized they could make it work to be on the same rec team for the only year possible, they decided to do it and convinced dad to coach (minimal convincing required). It will be a busy Fall for Parker with sports, school and boy scouts but he is ready for it!

Jackson, Parker and Jack

Carter (14 years, 3 months) - Carter and mom spent some quality time volunteering this month for YMSL. We packed meals at Open Hand and brought lunch to a local police precinct. He enjoyed baseball both watching the Braves and starting rec season. And school is going well. He is loving high school and has already started pre-season activities for wrestling. His low-light at school is the one day a month mom volunteers at the Welcome desk and can check on him and his buddies before classes start.

Siblings - With Avery back in school and the boys still off for a few weeks, dad took them to Asheville for a few nights to see Grandma and Grandpa. They enjoyed some great weather with water sports and baseball. Dad also took the boys to see a Georgia Tech football game before Fall schedules got too busy to make one!