The Smith's: A Busy July

Hi Everyone!

I can't believe that it is August and Carrigan will be staring school next Monday. I can't believe my little girl is going to "Big Girl School"! She is so excited. We got the nicest postcard from her teacher today introducing herself. Her new teacher is Mrs. Bell. Rusty and I will go and meet her on Thursday. We also have lots of shopping to do between now and Monday trying to get her all ready.

July has been a pretty busy month for us. Carrigan had her uniform fitting for cheerleading on the 15th. She can't wait to start practices. Ms. Adriean (our neighbor) is Carrigan's coach so that means Grayce will be on her squad along with Abby up the street and Riley (she went to New Hope with her). It is going to be so much fun watching them.

The next day we left for Orlando. We had the best time. On Monday we tried to go and see the Space Shuttle land but we missed it. I actually read the map wrong. It's a long story - if you want to know what happened - just ask me the next time you talk to me. I am so embarrassed but it was an honest mistake! We did get to go to through Melbourne (Kandis was born there) and I got to show Rusty where dad's old friend had a dealership. Jim Rathman Chevrolet was still there and did not look like it changed very much. We then went to Satellite Beach and I showed Rusty the old street that we use to live on but the outside of the house had changed. My favorite place to eat (Peg Legs) was gone. There was actually a bulldozer sitting on the property. We then went up the coast and stopped at Ron Jon's Surf Shop. If you ever go to Cocoa Beach - you have to stop in there. The place is huge. Of course, you can't go in there and not spend any money.

On Tuesday we spent the day at the Magic Kingdom. Carrigan had so much fun. She didn't know what to do with her self. She loved waiting in line for the characters autographs and her favorite rides were the Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre, Mad Tea Party and Tomorrowland Indy Speedway just to name a few. Carrigan told us that she did not like Stitch's Great Escape but she loved Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Rusty and I really enjoyed Mickey's PhilharMagic and how could you not go to the Magic Kingdom and not ride the Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World. We can't wait to go back!!!!

We came home on Wednesday and then Rusty and I left on Saturday morning headed for Savannah. The trip was a quick one.

We met Kati, Kevin, Ty and Brooke up at Lake Laniers Bald Ridge Campsite this past Sunday. We had a great time and so did the kids. Rusty now has the fever to go camping again. I guess we will be getting our camper out within the next week or so to make sure everything on it is fine and ready to go whenever Rusty wants to take it out. Kati and Kevin's camper is really nice. We would love to have something like it. Maybe in the near future we can upgrade!

My friends Tori and Brian got a new RV last week. I call it the "Wonder Lodge". It is perfect for them and for their family! It is absolutely beautiful. I'm very happy for ya'll!!! Here's a picture of it!!!!