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 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

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

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

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!

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

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 :-)

Maci, Joiee, Carrigan and Mrs. Faith



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

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