Grades

Callie had her first spelling test last week.  Well, I am happy to say that the first grade our little girl got was a 100%.  We are so proud of her and all her hard work at school.  She is such a hard worker and loves everything about school.  She is happy to come home and study and do homework.  Wow, do you think that attitude will stay the same for the years to come?

The Lake

Our sweet neighbors invitied us out to the lake for Labor Day.  We were so excited to go.  I love the water and was so excited to get the girls out on the boat.  This was going to be their first time.  The weather was a little overcast but it was not going to stop us at all! 

Carsyn  not to sure about the whole thing yet.  (She ended up loving every minute.)  She slept on the ride over and back on the boat.  She loved getting in the water! 

 Callie and her sweet sweet friends Isabel and Wheatley.  Such great friends!

 Callie ready to go tubing!  She loved it and smiled the whole time!  So fun!

 Ready to go again!

 There we go!  Have such fun!

 Who is that on top of that 40 foot ledge?  That would be Callie and her daddy!  I was a nervous wreck and did not want them to go AT ALL! I was not sure she would jump.  Well........

As you can see she is not standing there anymore.  I did not get a picture because she jumped so quickly I did not have my camera ready.  Can you believe it?  The little girl that was afraid to talk to someone she did not know is now jumping off ledges that are over 40 feet high.  WOW things have changed!

Soccer

For the past couple of years Callie has wanted to play soccer.  Well, as a working mother I had Saturday and Saturday only to get everything completed.  So, now that I am not working it was the perfect time for us to get on the soccer train.  Callie loves it.  She is learning all the rules and how to play.  We are so proud of her!

 Sister needing glasses in order to see her sister!

Trying it all out! 

Carsyn turns 3

Casryn had a very exciting birthday weekend.  My parents came to town for a quick stop over on Friday.  That was also Carsyn's first day of MDO, which she LOVED!  Carsyn was so excited to see them and her new Barbie Jeep. (I seemed to erase the pictures from my camera)  Then on Saturday we took her to Chucky Cheese.  She has been BEGGING us to take her there. 

 All smiles!

 Riding the scary ride!

 Showing off their prizes~!

 Callie made her some very very yummy cupcakes!

 Carsyn had a taste as well!

 Her friends came over on Sunday and sang Happy Happy Birthday!

Someone LOVED her cupcakes~

Our dearest Carsyn,
You have grown up so much this year.  It has been a vert busy year for us as a family and you held on with no problems.  You gave up alot of your favorites this year.  Pacy went bye bye.  It was a hard few weeks but you did so well.  We also have mastered potty training this year.  I put it off and finally you had enough and decided it was time.  During the lovely snow storm in Februray you took off the diapers and have pretty much gone without since. 
You love to play many things.  Playing Mommy and School seem to be at the top of your list.  You also want to be a part of anything you big sister is doing.  You are always talking and love to pretend talk on the phone.  We love you so much!

New School = New Adventure

Callie started school this week.  We are so blessed with living in a great neighborhood that goes to a school that is highly recommended.  Callie's teacher is Mrs. Page.  Callie had heard lots about her from our neighbor Isabell.  She has done a great job so far this week.  She seems to be very tired when she gets home but happy.  She plays school all afternoon and uses Carsyn as her student.  It is very intresting. 

 Ready to work!

 Ready to walk in all by herself!

Ready to meet her teacher!

We look forward to a wonderful 1st grade year. 


Just so you all know I was crying more then I ever thought I would!

Friends

There is no doubt in my mind that God has taken care of us throughout this whole move.  One way that I can show that is through our neighbors.  I could not have asked for better neighbors then what we got.  We have two sets of neighbors that have taken us in and done all they can to show how kind people in Arkansas can be.  For example,I had only been here a few weeks and we were having terrible weather.  Well, we all know how much I love those.  The tornado had just hit Joplin and Chris was out of town.  They were calling for terrible storms in our town that night.  My sweet neighbors knew I was by myself.  They invitied the girls and myself to spend the night.  Can you ask for anything nicer?  The list goes on and on.  My other sweet neighbor gets up at  the crack of dawn to workout with me each day.  The added bonus to all this is that they both have two children that my kids LOVE to be with.  Callie begs to play with them and Carsyn holds here own and follows them everywhere. 

Tonight we had Spirit night for school.  We went with our neighbors and had a great time. Our other sweet neighbors are at the beach so they were not able to come. 

 

 All smiles!!

Such cute kids!!  We look forward to many many more memories made together!  Also I love that Erin has the same love of clothes that I do!!

Prayer

I have been following this blog for months now.  I wanted to share it.  This family is unbelievable.  Their faith amazes me each day.  They are always at the top of my prayer list.  I thought I would share.  The power of prayer is so amazing!!

http://erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com/2011/07/round-two.html