July 10, 2009
Alan lost his first 2 teeth!
Check out the photos!!!
The tooth fairy was very good to him Friday night!!!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Gymnastics Camp
JUNE 11, 2009
Gymnastics Camp and Crystal Springs Pool
Carrigan went to a 4 day gymnastics camp from June 8 - 11, 2009.
The camp was 5 hours per day. Carrigan had a great time
and really learned alot. She even learned some new skills.
Below are some pictures that were taken on the last day.
Parents weren't allowed to watch practice but we were
able to watch them for the last hour have some fun :-)
This is the girls lining up to start their morning run....
Carrigan is in the brown and pink t-shirt.
Gymnastics Camp and Crystal Springs Pool
Carrigan went to a 4 day gymnastics camp from June 8 - 11, 2009.
The camp was 5 hours per day. Carrigan had a great time
and really learned alot. She even learned some new skills.
Below are some pictures that were taken on the last day.
Parents weren't allowed to watch practice but we were
able to watch them for the last hour have some fun :-)
This is the girls lining up to start their morning run....
Carrigan is in the brown and pink t-shirt.
Here comes Carrigan!!!
That was so sweet...they were holding hands
helping each other along :-)
Lunch time!
After practice the girls got to throw pies at the coaches
faces. The girls had a ball and I think the coaches
did too!!!
Here is Mrs. Mandi handing out the plates...
READY...AIM...FIRE!!!!!
After the pie throwing the girls got to go back inside
and have a little fun!!!
After practice several of the mom's took their kids
to Crystal Springs Pool. What a fun place :-)
Carrigan and Alan loved it!
Alan has turned into a good little swimmer!
Carlie
Alan and Joe
Some of the girls practicing off the high dive!
About 15 minutes after we got home from a fun day...
this is what happened!!!
We hope that everyone is having a great summer! We are!
Monday, June 29, 2009
LAKE MARTIN
June 26-27, 2009
Our friends Kim and Jimmy invited us to their beautiful lake
home this past weekend. We had a wonderful time.
Thank you so much for opening your home and
inviting us. We had a fabulous time.
Below are just some of the pictures that I took from the weekend.
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This is their beautiful home. This is the backside and what you
see from the lake. I forgot to take a picture from the front. It is
just as beautiful from the front as it is from the back!
June 26-27, 2009
Our friends Kim and Jimmy invited us to their beautiful lake
home this past weekend. We had a wonderful time.
Thank you so much for opening your home and
inviting us. We had a fabulous time.
Below are just some of the pictures that I took from the weekend.
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This is their beautiful home. This is the backside and what you
see from the lake. I forgot to take a picture from the front. It is
just as beautiful from the front as it is from the back!
Rusty and Jimmy on the boat ~
Jimmy was so sweet. He let the kids drive the boat.
They were in Heaven!!!
I forgot what they call this but...as you can see...it's a
bunch of rocks. Kim said that tons and tons of boats
will hook-up (Redneck Yacht Club)and people climb the
rocks and jump off. It looked like alot of fun but
I would never try it!
If you look really close on the left hand
side you can see someone jumping!
Another person jumping!
This time a girl is jumping in a bikini!
and another.....
Rusty enjoying the ride!
We stopped in a cove and everyone jumped out..
except me and Jimmy. I had to take the pictures - LOL!!
Carrigan loved it when Jimmy threw her in!
Carrigan's turn to drive!
As you can see - the kids were driving by themselves.
When we got back to the house it was wave runner time!
Carrigan and Casey
(Kim and Jimmy's beautiful daughter)
Rusty and Alan
I was afraid that Alan wouldn't get on but he did and
he had a blast.
They were both having a great time!
Casey
You don't see them hold hands too often.
Carrigan was helping Alan jump off of the dock!
Look at me!!!!
Kim
Jimmy
Jimmy and Kim's beautiful boat!
Jimmy was so sweet. He let the kids drive the boat.
They were in Heaven!!!
I forgot what they call this but...as you can see...it's a
bunch of rocks. Kim said that tons and tons of boats
will hook-up (Redneck Yacht Club)and people climb the
rocks and jump off. It looked like alot of fun but
I would never try it!
If you look really close on the left hand
side you can see someone jumping!
Another person jumping!
This time a girl is jumping in a bikini!
and another.....
Rusty enjoying the ride!
We stopped in a cove and everyone jumped out..
except me and Jimmy. I had to take the pictures - LOL!!
Carrigan loved it when Jimmy threw her in!
Carrigan's turn to drive!
As you can see - the kids were driving by themselves.
When we got back to the house it was wave runner time!
Carrigan and Casey
(Kim and Jimmy's beautiful daughter)
Rusty and Alan
I was afraid that Alan wouldn't get on but he did and
he had a blast.
They were both having a great time!
Casey
You don't see them hold hands too often.
Carrigan was helping Alan jump off of the dock!
Look at me!!!!
Kim
Jimmy
Jimmy and Kim's beautiful boat!
We went out for a late ride before the sun went down.
Alan got to drive again. He thought he was so cool!
He was really paying attention
to what he was doing!
Look Mommy - I can drive by myself!
Carrigan driving. I forgot to put her hair up.
Alan had so much fun on the boat and driving that
he got really sleepy!
Going ~ Going ~~~~~
GONE!!!!
When we got back to the house - of course,
Carrigan wanted back into the water. Rusty
calls her his little water rat!!! She loves
the water!!!
You can tell that the sun was setting by the colors
of the water!
Jimmy and Kim's boat again!
The wave runners!
Beautiful sunset over Lake Martin
The kids had so much fun. They fell asleep while
we were playing a really fun card game.
Sunday was another beautiful day! Fron the time the
kids woke up all they talked about was wanting
to go swimming, go on the wave runners and go
for a ride on the boat. Poor Jimmy - they must
have said his name 1000 times.
Rusty got to go tubing. Carrigan didn't want to
try and Alan was terrified. I did video tape
Rusty while riding (I couldn't get
it to load onb YouTube - URGH)
and Alan kept telling Jimmy
to slow down for his dad. It was so cute!
Alan didn't like watching his daddy
flying behind the boat!
Heading back to the house! Alan had to be just
like the guys and stand up. It was so cute!
We had an awesome time. Thank you again
to Kim, Jimmy and Casey for a wonderful
weekend!!!!
Alan got to drive again. He thought he was so cool!
He was really paying attention
to what he was doing!
Look Mommy - I can drive by myself!
Carrigan driving. I forgot to put her hair up.
Alan had so much fun on the boat and driving that
he got really sleepy!
Going ~ Going ~~~~~
GONE!!!!
When we got back to the house - of course,
Carrigan wanted back into the water. Rusty
calls her his little water rat!!! She loves
the water!!!
You can tell that the sun was setting by the colors
of the water!
Jimmy and Kim's boat again!
The wave runners!
Beautiful sunset over Lake Martin
The kids had so much fun. They fell asleep while
we were playing a really fun card game.
Sunday was another beautiful day! Fron the time the
kids woke up all they talked about was wanting
to go swimming, go on the wave runners and go
for a ride on the boat. Poor Jimmy - they must
have said his name 1000 times.
Rusty got to go tubing. Carrigan didn't want to
try and Alan was terrified. I did video tape
Rusty while riding (I couldn't get
it to load onb YouTube - URGH)
and Alan kept telling Jimmy
to slow down for his dad. It was so cute!
Alan didn't like watching his daddy
flying behind the boat!
Heading back to the house! Alan had to be just
like the guys and stand up. It was so cute!
We had an awesome time. Thank you again
to Kim, Jimmy and Casey for a wonderful
weekend!!!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Alan 's Lip
June 15, 2008
Want to see what happens when a 2 x 4 falls on you?
You get a busted lip!
This is what happened to Alan last night. We had a very long night.
Alan and I spent 6 hours in the emergency room.
Thank you so much Kristi, Pat and Hunter for watching Carrigan for me.
Below are some pictures that I took
Yes I took my camera with me - it goes everywhere I go - LOL!
This is a picture that I took before we left the house.
I sent it to Rusty to make sure that Alan
needed to go to the ER. Pat verified it when I dropped
Carrigan off.
Here is Alan after they gave him the first round of numbing medicine.
As you can see - he is not a happy camper. We (me and the nurse)
had to fight with him to get him to lay down on the bed. Once he finally did,
he realized that it didn't hurt.
This is after the 2nd round of numbing medicine. They also gave
him Versed - short-acting benzodiazepine general anesthetic adjunct for
preoperative sedation. About 10 minutes after he took this medicine,
he was out.
The groggy medicine kicked in and he finally fell asleep.
When the doctor came in, it was time to put the stitches in. Of course,
Want to see what happens when a 2 x 4 falls on you?
You get a busted lip!
This is what happened to Alan last night. We had a very long night.
Alan and I spent 6 hours in the emergency room.
Thank you so much Kristi, Pat and Hunter for watching Carrigan for me.
Below are some pictures that I took
Yes I took my camera with me - it goes everywhere I go - LOL!
This is a picture that I took before we left the house.
I sent it to Rusty to make sure that Alan
needed to go to the ER. Pat verified it when I dropped
Carrigan off.
Here is Alan after they gave him the first round of numbing medicine.
As you can see - he is not a happy camper. We (me and the nurse)
had to fight with him to get him to lay down on the bed. Once he finally did,
he realized that it didn't hurt.
This is after the 2nd round of numbing medicine. They also gave
him Versed - short-acting benzodiazepine general anesthetic adjunct for
preoperative sedation. About 10 minutes after he took this medicine,
he was out.
The groggy medicine kicked in and he finally fell asleep.
When the doctor came in, it was time to put the stitches in. Of course,
Alan woke up and even though he was medicated - he wanted no part in it.
After the doctor tried twice to get his stitches in - they decided that we needed
to sedate him. It was a good thing because about half-way through the
second attempt - I almost passed out. My knees got weak, I started getting hot
and cold and the doctor said that I was looking pretty pale. I had to sit down.
It was breaking my heart hearing Alan scream at the top of his lungs while I
was holding his hands down, a nurse was sitting on him and another nurse
was holding his head still while the doctor tried to work. This was an
experience that I hope I never have to go through again.
Before they sedated him, they had to put an IV in his hand. That was
also something that I hope I never have to experience. Alan was
making sounds and screaming like I've never heard him do before. They
also had to strap him onto a board that had velcro on it so that he could not move.
Alan was also crying for his Daddy. He kept saying that he wanted to get up
and he wanted his Daddy to fix his lip. They put a board on his little hand so he
could not bend it. He didn't like that either.
Once the doctor gave him ketamine (a rapid-acting general anesthetic) he was out
like a light. This medicine was alot different then the first one.
Once the doctor was finished stitching him up and Alan started waking up -
he wanted me to take his picture (yes - I asked him first). Here he is
smiling in-between falling back asleep.
We got home this morning somewhere between 330am -345am.
Alan is still sleeping and so is Carrigan. Carrigan was
really worried about her little brother.
Alan will be fine. The scar can take anywhere between 6 months -
1 year to heal up. He's still my little handsome man!
Thanks again to Kristi and Pat for watching Carrigan and to Barb
for staying awake to hear how he was doing.
After the doctor tried twice to get his stitches in - they decided that we needed
to sedate him. It was a good thing because about half-way through the
second attempt - I almost passed out. My knees got weak, I started getting hot
and cold and the doctor said that I was looking pretty pale. I had to sit down.
It was breaking my heart hearing Alan scream at the top of his lungs while I
was holding his hands down, a nurse was sitting on him and another nurse
was holding his head still while the doctor tried to work. This was an
experience that I hope I never have to go through again.
Before they sedated him, they had to put an IV in his hand. That was
also something that I hope I never have to experience. Alan was
making sounds and screaming like I've never heard him do before. They
also had to strap him onto a board that had velcro on it so that he could not move.
Alan was also crying for his Daddy. He kept saying that he wanted to get up
and he wanted his Daddy to fix his lip. They put a board on his little hand so he
could not bend it. He didn't like that either.
Once the doctor gave him ketamine (a rapid-acting general anesthetic) he was out
like a light. This medicine was alot different then the first one.
Once the doctor was finished stitching him up and Alan started waking up -
he wanted me to take his picture (yes - I asked him first). Here he is
smiling in-between falling back asleep.
We got home this morning somewhere between 330am -345am.
Alan is still sleeping and so is Carrigan. Carrigan was
really worried about her little brother.
Alan will be fine. The scar can take anywhere between 6 months -
1 year to heal up. He's still my little handsome man!
Thanks again to Kristi and Pat for watching Carrigan and to Barb
for staying awake to hear how he was doing.
Monday, June 08, 2009
June 2009
Hi Everyone! I hope that everyone is having a wonderful June.
I made preserves all by myself.
YEAP ... I did it all by myself
and didn't have any help from anyone! I was pretty
proud of myself once I got it all done. I was kinda aggravated in
the beginning though because I couldn't get my food
processor to work so I had to mash all of the strawberries by
hand with a potato masher. There was no
way I was going to stick my hands in strawberries (yuck) so the masher
was my only other option. Of course - Rusty comes home this
weekend and tries the food processor and it worked perfectly for him.
Go figure!
Here are the pictures I took during the whole process!
I made preserves all by myself.
YEAP ... I did it all by myself
and didn't have any help from anyone! I was pretty
proud of myself once I got it all done. I was kinda aggravated in
the beginning though because I couldn't get my food
processor to work so I had to mash all of the strawberries by
hand with a potato masher. There was no
way I was going to stick my hands in strawberries (yuck) so the masher
was my only other option. Of course - Rusty comes home this
weekend and tries the food processor and it worked perfectly for him.
Go figure!
Here are the pictures I took during the whole process!
I forgot to post the rest of the pictures below from May.
Carrigan's BFF Alex spent the night with us the night of the Luau
(see the post before this for pictures of the Luau). The next morning
when they woke up - they made us all breakfast. There was great
team work going on in the kitchen that morning!
After breakfast I had to take Alex home and Carrigan
went to her friend Macy's birthday party. What a neat
place to have a party. I might have to look into this
for Alan or Carrigan's next birthday party.
Check out the pictures!
Carrigan had so much fun on this bungee thing!
She was doing front flips and back flips!!!
After the party we headed over to the car wash
that was done by the gym for the girls that are
for Alan or Carrigan's next birthday party.
Check out the pictures!
Carrigan had so much fun on this bungee thing!
She was doing front flips and back flips!!!
After the party we headed over to the car wash
that was done by the gym for the girls that are
headed to Nationals in Savannah. Good Luck Girls!
Here they are washing my car!
Carly getting ready to hose it off!
Some of the girls and parents helping out!
Mandy (one of the coaches) bringing in the business!!!
I hope that everyone is staying cool and that everyone is
having a great summer!
Another thank you to friends and family for all of the
support that you have given us. It is very much appreciated
Here they are washing my car!
Carly getting ready to hose it off!
Some of the girls and parents helping out!
Mandy (one of the coaches) bringing in the business!!!
I hope that everyone is staying cool and that everyone is
having a great summer!
Another thank you to friends and family for all of the
support that you have given us. It is very much appreciated
and thank you from the bottom of our hearts {{{HUGS}}}.
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OOPS...I almost forgot...I have to brag for a minute!!!
Carrigan made a perfect score on her CRCT in Math - YEAH!
Obviously she takes after her daddy when it comes to school -
he's really smart and makes awesome grades too.
Carrigan was recognized in front of seven out of about twelve
2nd grade classes (they split it up in 2 groups for
the awards day ceremony) so there were about 140 students
in her group. She was 1 of 2 students in her group that received
a perfect score in math and she got a special
award for it! WAY TO GO CARRIGAN! We are
so proud of you!
My Family from WiddlyTinks.com
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OOPS...I almost forgot...I have to brag for a minute!!!
Carrigan made a perfect score on her CRCT in Math - YEAH!
Obviously she takes after her daddy when it comes to school -
he's really smart and makes awesome grades too.
Carrigan was recognized in front of seven out of about twelve
2nd grade classes (they split it up in 2 groups for
the awards day ceremony) so there were about 140 students
in her group. She was 1 of 2 students in her group that received
a perfect score in math and she got a special
award for it! WAY TO GO CARRIGAN! We are
so proud of you!
My Family from WiddlyTinks.com
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
May 26, 2009
We hope that everyone had a Safe and Happy Memorial Day! We didn't do much.
The weather was rainy on and off but we did manage
to grill out (ribs) and the kids got to play outside.
Thank you Mike and Denise for the sparklers - the kids loved them.
Below are some pictures that I took yesterday! Hope you enjoy!
We hope that everyone had a Safe and Happy Memorial Day! We didn't do much.
The weather was rainy on and off but we did manage
to grill out (ribs) and the kids got to play outside.
Thank you Mike and Denise for the sparklers - the kids loved them.
Below are some pictures that I took yesterday! Hope you enjoy!
This is one of my Ice Plants out front.
I love taking pictures of flowers!
Did you notice the bee?
This is a Knockout Rose. We have a birds nest in this bush.
Check out below!
This is the momma or daddy keeping a look-out!
Carrigan loves to fly kites. Last week the wind was just right!
I can't believe that this is Carrigan's last week of school.
Tomorrow is her awards ceremony and her Author's Reception.
She wrote a book about Fireworks :-)
I hope that everyone has a great week!
Kim
I'll be adding more stuff to my blog the next couple
of weeks so be sure to check it out!
P.S. I made this for Carrigan's teacher and filled it with goodies :-)
My Family from WiddlyTinks.com
I'll be adding more stuff to my blog the next couple
of weeks so be sure to check it out!
P.S. I made this for Carrigan's teacher and filled it with goodies :-)
My Family from WiddlyTinks.com
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
May 2009
Hey Everyone!
May has been a busy month for us. Rusty got to come home for 2 weeks the beginning of the month. While he was home we got alot of stuff accomplished. We painted, cut the grass twice, cleaned the house, ran errands, etc... Most of all he was home with the family. He will be back home in August to start his clinical rotations and he won't have to go back until next April other than every other month to take a test. Can you believe that he has been gone for 1 year. I am so glad that we are on the countdown now!
Last Friday Carrigan had her end of the season party at the gym. The theme this year was a Luau. The girls all had a great time. All of the coaches did an awesome job!!! WAY TO GO GIRLS and COACHES!!!!
Below are some pictures from the Luau!
One of the signs in the gym :-)
Last Friday Carrigan had her end of the season party at the gym. The theme this year was a Luau. The girls all had a great time. All of the coaches did an awesome job!!! WAY TO GO GIRLS and COACHES!!!!
Below are some pictures from the Luau!
One of the signs in the gym :-)
Maci, Joiee, Carrigan and Mrs. Faith
The girls waiting to start their bar routines.
Carrigan doing her beam routine!
She nailed it :-)
The girls waiting to start their bar routines.
Carrigan doing her beam routine!
She nailed it :-)
Janelle, Maci, Carrigan, Abby and Joiee
Be sure to watch the videos!!!!
Here are all of the kids that participated Friday night :-) It was
alot of fun to watch. I wish everyone could have come!
Carrigan striking a pose on the bars!
While Rusty was home we got some painting done!
Here is what we did. I wish we had done this years ago!
The living room is called Shutter Brown
The foyer is called Milk Chocolate
Carrigan had a Mother's Day Breakfast at her school.
This is what her desk area looked like.
Carrigan made the flower pot and I got to bring it
Be sure to watch the videos!!!!
Here are all of the kids that participated Friday night :-) It was
alot of fun to watch. I wish everyone could have come!
Carrigan striking a pose on the bars!
While Rusty was home we got some painting done!
Here is what we did. I wish we had done this years ago!
The living room is called Shutter Brown
The foyer is called Milk Chocolate
Carrigan had a Mother's Day Breakfast at her school.
This is what her desk area looked like.
Carrigan made the flower pot and I got to bring it
home. Each of the flowers are ball point pens.
Carrigan and her BFF Alex!
They must have planned what they were wearing!
Carrigan and her friend Ragan :-)
and her friend Ashleighanna :-)
Another fun day at the neighbors pool!!!!
We hope that everyone is having a great spring. I can't believe that Carrigan's
last day of school is next Friday. WOW - She will be in 3rd grade next year and
Alan will be in Pre-K!!!
I have to brag for a moment - Carrigan got her CRCT scores back and she
exceeded in everything. She even got a perfect score in Math. For those of
you that know me - I HATE math and I struggled with in all through school - she
obviously takes after her Daddy when it comes to good grades and the brains!!!!!
Carrigan also finished the year with a 4th grade 8th month reading level!
WAY TO GO CARRIGAN!
We are so proud of you!
If anyone is interested in sponsoring Carrigan for gymnastics or purchasing a banner,
please let me know! We would greatly appreciate it. Banners are anywhere from $25 - $500. It's a great way to advertise your business or just do a banner with Carrigan's name on it and tell her good luck! Thank you to all of the friends and family that have sent us money to help support her. It is all very much appreciated and because of you - she will be joining the competition team next month. THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!!!
Here's how to go to the website for Banner Info:
You can click on the link to the right that says Extreme Gym
(http://extremegym.net)
Once there click on Competition Team on the left
Scroll all the way down to the bottom and you
will see Banner Information Packet - click on that
Thanks again for helping us out and for making this possible!
I hope everyone enjoyed the pictures and videos!
Kim
Carrigan and her BFF Alex!
They must have planned what they were wearing!
Carrigan and her friend Ragan :-)
and her friend Ashleighanna :-)
Another fun day at the neighbors pool!!!!
We hope that everyone is having a great spring. I can't believe that Carrigan's
last day of school is next Friday. WOW - She will be in 3rd grade next year and
Alan will be in Pre-K!!!
I have to brag for a moment - Carrigan got her CRCT scores back and she
exceeded in everything. She even got a perfect score in Math. For those of
you that know me - I HATE math and I struggled with in all through school - she
obviously takes after her Daddy when it comes to good grades and the brains!!!!!
Carrigan also finished the year with a 4th grade 8th month reading level!
WAY TO GO CARRIGAN!
We are so proud of you!
If anyone is interested in sponsoring Carrigan for gymnastics or purchasing a banner,
please let me know! We would greatly appreciate it. Banners are anywhere from $25 - $500. It's a great way to advertise your business or just do a banner with Carrigan's name on it and tell her good luck! Thank you to all of the friends and family that have sent us money to help support her. It is all very much appreciated and because of you - she will be joining the competition team next month. THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!!!
Here's how to go to the website for Banner Info:
You can click on the link to the right that says Extreme Gym
(http://extremegym.net)
Once there click on Competition Team on the left
Scroll all the way down to the bottom and you
will see Banner Information Packet - click on that
Thanks again for helping us out and for making this possible!
I hope everyone enjoyed the pictures and videos!
Kim
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