For the first weekend in FOREVER, we had not set plans. Kind of just did what we wanted, it was great! We took the kiddos to Memphis Kiddie Park, they had a blast. Em then got to go to BA Sweeties (like the biggest candy store EVER) and pick out lots of gummy candy. 

Em made it through her first week of school and still loves it. Big change from last year! Glad she is so happy! 

Jordan is cute, still working on walking. We'll get there! 

Chris also survived his first week-always hard getting back in the swing of things! 

Our beautiful baby girl has started 1st grade. I cannot belive it! She is loving it so far, so hopefully that excitement continues!We are living the two full time parent working dream-just trying to keep our heads above water! Ready for a restful weekend! 

 He is too cute! 

 Before School Day 1

 After School Day 1

Just trying to keep up with two kiddos and work! Feel like we are running around, and school has not even started yet! Yikes! We have welcome back mass this Sunday and school starts Monday August 20th. We've gotten most of the school supplies, uniforms, shoes and hair accessories! 

We also had our 6 month consult with the county for Jordan...and we started talking about preschool. WHAT! I'm not ready, I'm not ready. We'll do his eval in January to see what services he'll qualify for in preschool and then he'll officially start in April. 

Also this weekend Mom and I went and saw Hamilton. It was AMAZING! So great! Then I took Em to see High School Musical Jr. She loved it! Little girlie is really starting to love the theater! 

Exciting times! 

 Aquarium 

 laying on the kitchen floor watching Mom cook

Hamilton!!!!!!! It was AMAZING! 

Wow, these last few weeks have been very, very busy. A few highlights, Em has been at horse camp all week (LOVES IT), Chris is in Dayton at a conference, we did a whole bunch of landscaping, Jordan is cute as ever and taking more steps each day. Now, time for the pics!

 Em and Nala

 Should have taken a before picture, but it is starting to look great! 

 Easter eggs in summer, because we are weird 

Wow, I was off work with the kiddos since July 3rd! It has been awesome! We went to Lake Lure and had a great time. Of course, traveling with a 2 year old and 6 year old can have it's challenges, but really it went better than I'd hoped! Here is photo dump number 1! Jordan is also taking a ton of steps!!! YAY!!!!! A few highlights-swimming (pool and lake!), pontoon boat,  smores on the beach, sliding rock (natural water slides) and and gem mining at chimney rock. 

 Pizza day! 

Ice cream!! 

 That face!! 

 driving with Dad

 Nana and Jords

 Smores on the beach

 Daddy and Jordan

 Hour 8-Jordan is not amused

 Parenting Win

 5am!! 

 Never Tell JJ no...

 Lou scared of fireworks 

Counting down the days until we leave for vacation! Got to spend some time with old friends from Canton Country Day (Alien mini-golf and ice cream!) and just trying to keep cool! Chris and I have been super busy with with-he was in Dayton for a week taking a class then we working a wedding he catered for over 100 people. It was a bit crazy, but successful. We are excited to spend this next week and a half just chilling as a family! 

 Josh and Em! 

 They really do love each other! 

Quiet activities during Jordan's nap!