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Jake and Julianna love to sing songs so I thought I would upload a few. They LOVED singing for the camera so we recorded more than I intended. But they are so cute I can't resist sharing them all. Click over on the You Tube videos to watch more.

Popcorn, Pigtails & Pumpkins

I haven't posted in a while but things have been pretty boring around here. Two weeks ago we cheered on the Tigers against South Carolina. Brian made the kids popcorn (yes it was totally a distraction so we could watch the game). They loved it! When that ran out we opened the doors and windows and the kids played on the deck. It was so nice enjoying the fall weather.


It has finally happened! After more than 19 months of waiting I finally can get those crazy curls on Julianna's head up in a pigtail. Just one on the side of her head. It's so cute! She doesn't like when I am putting it up but the hair stay out of her face so she's okay with it.


Sunday we went to pick out pumpkins. Julianna was all over the place trying to pick up pumpkins bigger than she is. She tries to say pumpkin but it doesn't work out for her so she just points and smiles. I can't wait for Halloween to carve the pumpkins. Looks like after much thought and careful consideration (between Spiderman and Woody) Jake decided he will be Woody and Julianna will be Jessie. So tune in later for those pictures! Should be interesting.

Soccer Practice

Jake started soccer this fall. He and his friend Matty are playing in an instructional league. They are just learning the basics...no games yet. Last Sunday we all went off to the soccer fields for our very first athletic event. Jake waited patiently in line for his official jersey. Then they all ran for soccer balls. That was funny!


The boys learned to dribble across the field and I have to say Jake was much better than I thought. He did kind of criss-crossed the field but he kept the ball in front of him and kept going. I guess he knew what he was doing.


We will see how next week goes.

Kimsey Grace Turns 1

Two weekends ago we went to Hartwell for Kimsey Grace's first birthday party. Jake and Julianna had so much fun! There was a waterslide and snacks and of course cake. Lots of other kids came to play too. Jake ran around and got in and out of the pool.


Kimsey Grace cried when Anna brought the cake out but after tasting a little icing she calmed down and realized what she was getting. She was too cute!


We had a great time! Can't wait to go back again soon!

Jake's 1st Day of School

Today Jake went to his first day of school. He is in his second year at Smyrna 1st UMC preschool and is a Chimp this year. We have been talking all summer about his teachers Ms. Susan and Ms. Debbie. All week he has been so excited to go to school. Then this morning Brian said its a school day and he said "I'm not going!"


So I prepared myself for tears and screams when he got out. But he hopped out of the car and said "Bye Mommy." When I picked him up he was all smiles and said he had such a great day in chimp class. He said he made new friends and sat by Alaina but Jack wasn't there...which is odd since I saw his mom in the carpool line. Jake might need a refresher on names.