Tutus and Tights

Today was Reagan and Caroline's first day of ballet at the Downtown Dance Conservatory. Reagan has watched her sister dance for 3 years and dreamed of the day she could go in that studio for her class. Caroline dances ALL the time and is all about the ballet attire. Neither one of them wanted to go to school today because they were afraid they would miss dance. They had a great day and absolutely LOVED Mrs. Linze. We think she is wonderful! Today they learned point and flex. I can't wait to see what all they learn this year! It will be interesting to see how much the two of them can learn in class together.

School Daze

Reagan and Ella Kate have both gone back to school. Ella Kate is in first grade and Reagan is in 3 year old Preschool. They both love their new teachers. On the first day of school they were all smiles heading off to school with their new backpacks. Reagan was so proud to have a backpack like her sister. I have learned that life is much easier if you just buy everything alike. I know the excitement will wear off but for now they are both loving going to school.....even if I do have to drag them out of the bed by their feet every morning.

What's Up Doc?

Last Sunday I had do a family portrait of my brother and his family. They needed it for an ad for Family Medicine of Sardis. Amanda wanted to do the portrait in my Mom and Dad's apple orchard. They have apples everywhere this year. The limbs are almost breaking on some of the trees! The setting turned out great and I know I am partial but my brother does have a beautiful family!

The Tooth Fairy

The tooth fairy FINALLY got to come to our house. Ella Kate lost her first tooth Monday night. It has been barely hanging on forever but she absolutely would not let her Daddy pull it. The funny thing is she was sitting at the church softball game Monday night eating her nachos when she jumped up and said, "Momma....my tooth!" The next thing I know I have a hand full of chewed up nachos in my hand (YAK!) and she is digging through it looking for the tooth. It never was found so we have to assume her tooth was swallowed with the nachos. She wrote a note to the tooth fairy in her VERY BEST handwriting saying that she was sorry about swallowing the tooth. The tooth fairy must have forgiven her because there was money under her pillow. She was soooooooo relieved. We will try to hang on the next tooth that falls out! Check out that grin! She was so proud!

Tennis, Tennis, and More Tennis

Ella Kate went to Lifepoint Tennis Camp in Albertville this week. Her cousin Drew and Sadie, one of her best friends, went too. She had never even picked up a racket but she has had a blast learning how to play. Drew has been taking all summer so he is practically a pro! Every night they come off the court with huge smiles. Mr. Greg and Mr. Eric have been fantastic teachers. They are very positive and so much fun. Ella doesn't want the week to end. Thanks Aunt Amanda for encouraging Ella Kate to go this week!

This could be the beginning of something GREAT!!!!!!

Family, Food, Fun, and Photos

Yesterday I got the opportunity to take some family portraits of the James family. Amy and I have been talking about doing this for what seems like forever. We finally worked out an afternoon when everybody could be there and other than it being a little hot it was perfect. They had asked to do the portraits at Camp Sumatanga because they spent alot of time there when they were younger. I had never been there before but it is absolutely beautiful.
I think we got some great shots and we had a wonderful time. After we finished snapping pics we let the kids play on the playground and Amy's mom brought some scrumptious watermelon. The kids loved it and I have to admit.....I did to. They are a very sweet family and we had a great afternoon together. Thanks everybody for giving me the opportunity to do portraits of your family! I had a blast!



Mmmmmm! Yummy
watermelon!

Lemonade For Sale!

After Allie Grace's birthday party Cale set up a lemonade stand in Grandnonna and Granddaddy's front yard. It reminded me of when I was a kid and had lemonade stands in front of the drug store. Cale was sooooo excited. He has been asking to do this all summer. Of course his grandparents and cousins all showed up to buy the best lemonade in town. He told everyone that the price for a cup of lemonade was $1. Cookies and muffins were free for those who bought a refreshing cup of lemonade.

We all had a great time sitting under the big oak trees together. It's nice to have the opportunity to slow down and enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon.

The lemonade put smiles on alot of faces!

Thanks for sharing your lemonade with us Cale!