It's Beginning To Look Alot like Christmas!

It's hard to believe that another year has flown by and it's Christmas time again.  The kids were thrilled to see Mr. Jingles, our scout elf from the North Pole return.  Dawson has been writing notes for days to him up until his arrival the day after Thanksgiving.

When he arrived, he brought the kiddos some snow covered donuts with hot cocoa in mugs along with some new Christmas pajamas and socks.

 He left each one a sweet note to start off this holiday season!

 Love Mady's sleepy look!

YUMMY!

PAWS Cafe Winner

Dawson was super surprised to receive his 2nd PAWS cafe this past week.  He demonstrated the characteristics of being trustworthy, respectful and responsible.  Mommy and Daddy couldn't be more proud of him.  He got to enjoy a special lunch and movie with the other winners in 2nd grade. Way to go little man!

Super shocked and super excited!

My sweet boy!

Mr. Brown, assistant principal was there to congratulate Dawson :)

Dawson's 1st Report Card

Mommy and Daddy were thrilled when Dawson not only brought home his very first report card that included actual grades, but brought home straight A's on it!!!  He has been doing so well this year and he loves school.

Dawson on AFV!!!

I would have never guessed in a million years that one day any member of my family would be on a national television show, especially one that's our favorite!!! We watch America's Funniest Home Videos every Sunday night together.  It's like a family tradition.  I decided back in June to submit a video that I had of Dawson when he was 3 years old.  I was super shocked to receive the call last Monday night informing us that he was chosen for the cut! As the season premiere appeared, we continued the family tradition this time anxiously awaiting to see little man's video.  Here's an iMovie a made so you could see it. :) 

Camping Trip 2012

Once again, we had a great time at Mile High Campground!  It's such a great family campground and there's so much around this area off the Blue Ridge Parkway for families to enjoy together.  We were so glad we were able to enjoy this time with our cousins. :)

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Labor Day - NO WORK AND ALL FUN!

It was so nice to be able to sleep in and share this day off with my family.  Pretty soon these warm summer days will be over so we wanted to make sure we took the kids fishing before it got too chilly.  Thank goodness the weather cooperated with us and allowed us some fishing and even swimming time before the thunderstorms hit. Here's some of our high-light moments from fishing today. :)

The were so anxious to get into the boat!

 I loved watching each time they caught a fish! Their little faces just light up with great joy and pride.

I could squish those little cheeks!

Mommy got in on the action too and caught one of the biggest fish I have ever caught. :)  

Back to School

Summer flew by and before we knew it we were back in the swing of things starting a new school year.  I am really going through withdrawals from being home all day with my babies but I am enjoying getting to know my new students.

Dawson is now in 2nd grade and loving his teacher, Mrs. Addy.  Of course I knew he would.  It's been planned for Mrs. Addy to teach him since forever!

Mommy can't believe my baby is now a 2nd grader! So far though he is loving school and doing so well.  I love every minute of having him at school with me.  It's so nice to be able to see him or go grab a quick hug in the hallways.