Back 2 School

Cory and Caiti's first day back to school went great! Everything ran smoothly in the morning. Both of them got up on time with no griping! Got ready and had a few extra minutes to spare before it was time to walk to the bus stop! If only every day could go as good as that one did, lol!!  Caiti got home first and it was so nice when she ran up and gave me a big hug! She had a smile on her face and that made me happy because I knew that meant she had a good day! Cory came home shortly after Caiti and he too gave me a big hug! I love those two!!! I have asked Cory twice now if he likes his teacher and each time I ask him, he smiles then says yes.  His smile puts ease in my heart! I am so glad that both my kids are starting off the school year on a good note and I hope the rest of the year just gets better for them!!  

  Cory also started Safety Patrol on his first day.  He said they were not doing much besides going over rules and such.  His job will be Flag Duty and Bus Duty. I'm not sure what each of those entails but I know that Cory will let me know once he gets completely warmed up to his duties! :) 

Tomorrow is the Big Day!

Well, tomorrow Cory and Caitlyn are heading back to school! Cory is heading into 5th grade and Caiti is heading into 1st grade! Today, we went to their schools to meet their teachers and see their classrooms. Cory is going to be attending Burrows Elementary School for the 2nd year in a row. His teacher this year is Mrs. Ward.  She seems to be a nice lady who takes teaching serious! Caiti is going to Russell Elementary School for the 3rd year in row.  Her teacher is Mrs. Barron.  She had Mrs. Barron last year and since Mrs. Barron and Caiti both "moved up" to the first grade they are stuck together again! LOL!! Caiti is so excited...she loves Mrs. Barron.  So do I...she is a great teacher who really works hard with the kids! We are all looking forward to tomorrow and the rest of the school year! Pictures will be posted tomorrow!!

Together Again

After a long Summer without our 2nd Family here in Virginia we finally got to spend a warm Summer Day with The Bell girls!! We went out for lunch, got some Slurpees then headed over to the playgrounds at Caiti and Maddies school.  We just let the kids run around and play while Jeannie and I sat and chatted away as usual! We sure did miss them this Summer!!!

Watch Out Tiger Woods!

Today, Jason is playing in his very first Golf Tournament here on base.  He is playing with 3 other guys from work.  Jay just took up the whole golf thing but really loves it!! He was so excited but a little nervous about this morning.  I told him that the whole golf style looks good on him!!! The kids and I are hoping to get out there and watch him swing a few so there may be more pictures to come!  Good luck, baby!



A New Site

I saw this on a friends blog, checked it out and am now giving it a try! It's a photo website called Shutterfly. I've basically set up a "profile" for us on there.  I made it strictly for our very close friends and family. Those who received the email will be able to view whatever pictures I put up and if I understand it correctly, you can even order any pictures you see and they will be shipped to you! I also have a calendar on there so you can see what we are up to each week.  I can share little things like I did on facebook without having to see all the nonsense! :)  I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out because I always want to keep my close friends and family in tune with our lives!! Here is a link (which I also have on the blogspot)....

http://www.semperfamily.shutterfly.com/

Cindy

Made With Love

So tonight I made my very first blanket!! A few weeks ago Caiti asked if we could re-do her room. She wanted a doggy room. I had no problem with that. The only thing I had a problem with was....finding a blanket!! I searched everywhere and could not find a blanket that had just dogs! I found some throw blankets but nothing that was big enough for her bed.  Well, the other day we were at Walmart and walked through (literally just walking through because I never go near the fabric section unless Jay is returning home from a deployment, lol). We ended up seeing this really cute piece of fabric and Caiti just loved it!! I remembered someone had told me you could make blankets without having to sew...those who know me know I DO NOT SEW! HAHA! So I talked to my friend Alex and she gave me a quick 5 minute class on how to make these.  I went and picked up the fabric today and got to work. I must say that I am so proud of myself for actually putting the effort into making something.  Besides it killing my back, I actually enjoyed doing it! Caiti was very happy with it and my whole family was impressed!

THE FABRIC BEFORE...UNDERNEATH IS BLACK FABRIC.

 THIS IS AFTER ALL THE CUTTING AND TYING!

 THE FINISHED PRODUCT ON HER BED!



Back to Blogging

It has been far too long since the last time I sat down and updated our blogspot. Mainly because I got caught up in the convience of facebook.  Most of you reading this got my email and I'm glad that you would like to follow us!! There will be constant updates on what's going on with our family.  I also have another blogspot that is solely dedicated to my passion of photography.  I don't see myself ever going professional with is (not quite there) but I do enjoy taking pictures whenever I have the chance. If you'd like to view that blog, you can at http://www.caecapturedbeauty.blogspot.com/.

Hope you enjoy following us!!  MUCH LOVE and MANY BLESSINGS!!