Sunday Drive to Athens

Sunday was such a nice day that David and I decided to get out of the house and drive over to Athens to show the girls UGA. Neither one of us had really visited in about 8 years (other than a quick drive thru on a trip back to NC). It was a lot of fun. We visited all of our old apartments, dormitories, walked around the old part of campus, and thought we would recreate one of our favorite dates but we were sad to find that the restaurant had closed down.

We snapped a couple of pictures and compiled them into a slideshow. I realized when we got home we should have walked around a little more to get some pictures of the stadium and other places but I think we did good to get what we got with two small children. As Maddy said this morning "Mommy I had fun visiting your cottage yesterday, we go back tomorrow?" So we'll definitely be going back soon, maybe even for a game this year....

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Kate - 8 months old

To Kate: seems like just yesterday we were in the hospital waiting for a doctor, any doctor to tell us it was time to deliver you. Well time flies and 8 months later here we are. You are such a sweet baby, we rarely hear you cry. You love to laugh, mainly at your big sister and dog. This month you started scooting around the house, finding Zack's water and food bowls, drinking from a sippy cup, and exploring lots of different foods. Your favorites are green beans, raspberry yogurt, and cereal puffs.

When placed in a standing position you love to stand. In fact there are times we think you are just going to stand up and start walking. We had to lower your crib mattress this month and also put baby gates at the stairs. You are mobile now and there is no stopping you.

This month you visited Washington DC, went junkin' with Mommy, and went to Athens for the first time. In fact we took this picture of you on Herty Field near the fountain on campus. It was fun to walk around campus with you and Maddy. Daddy and I daydreamed what it would be like if you or Maddy (or both) went to UGA. You can go anywhere you like but you will always be a "Dawg" at heart. Can't wait to see wait your future holds.

Junkin' with Kate

Today Kate and I went Junkin' after we dropped Maddy off at school. This was Kate's first time Junkin' and she did great. We hit the Salvation Army and the Goodwill. Kate didn't find anything at the Salvation Army but Mommy found a great chair, a vanity bench (for Maddy's bedroom), and some other small goodies. At the Goodwill Kate made her first purchase She got a basically brand new "infant activity table" for $8!!! I was so proud of her, those things are usually around $35 - $40... We brought it home, washed it down with Clorox and water and she was playing in no time. I think this might encourage her to start pulling up, not that I am in a hurry for her to walk. :-)

Do our babies look like this?

Okay, so I am copying this idea from another blog I follow but I thought it was so funny that I had to share it here. A website called The Bump as an application that morphs mom and dad's photos together to give you idea of what your baby will look like. Apparently this is what Maddy and Kate should look like. First of all, I don't even own a denim bandanna and secondly, have you seen Kate's eyes? They are huge, this baby has small eyes... Oh well, at least I was entertained during nap time.

Kate, the Sippy Cup, and Zack

Anyone who has had the pleasure of recently feeding Kate knows that she won't hold her own bottle and that she would rather sit up and drink than be held and rocked (except at night when she's sleepy). She so badly wants to be a big girl like her sister but she just doesn't know how. I had tried a traditional sippy cup a few weeks ago and she just chewed on it and threw it down, repeatedly. So yesterday I bought her one with a straw (Maddy loved these) and Kate immediately picked it up and started drinking. As Maddy said "good job Kate, you did it, you're a big girl now."

Last night we noticed that Zack hangs around Kate's high chair more than before. We realized this is because Kate throws (or drops) cereal treats on the floor to him. Just like someone else we knew about three years ago.....

Guess you really can't teach a dog or a baby new tricks....

First Day of School

Today is the day...the day I have been waiting for since we moved in March...the first day of school!!!! Yea! Don't get me wrong I love being a stay at home mom, but preschool is the best thing for both Maddy and I. Macon finally feels like home, we have a routine, Maddy will make friends and I'll make friends (going to breakfast Wednesday with some other moms in the class). Enough about me I know everyone wants to know all about Maddy's first day of 3K.

From what I could see she was definitely dressed appropriately, she's in a class with all girls so there were a lot of dresses, hair bows, and Skechers. I was really proud of her when we dropped her off, she walked right into the classroom went to the cubbies, recognized her name and hung her book bag up. Then she looked at us said "bye bye" and went over to the table and started playing. So we left....

There isn't much else to report, when I picked Maddy up and asked her how her day was she said "I'll talk about it tomorrow, I am tired." Her teacher, Ms. Jennifer, said she did great but I think Maddy was overwhelmed. Once we got home she opened up and said she had a lot of fun. She played "mommy" and "kitchen", had circle time, sang, and played with glue sticks. All in all, I think she had a great first day and I think everyone in the house will have a good nap this afternoon.

Waiting for Daddy

Zack and Maddy napping on couch waiting for Daddy to come home. So sweet!