Halloween 2010

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We had a great Halloween weekend with Gram, Papa, Mamaw and Papaw. Everyone had a blast and is now ready for a long, winter's nap.

Halle's 6th Birthday

We celebrated Halle's 6th birthday with a luau at Keefer Beach. Dan brought in over 100 pounds of sand, we set up 3 baby pools, donned our Hawaiian attire, and feasted on pizza, fruit and chocolate cupcakes with beach umbrellas on top. A princess pinata added some excitement late in the party. Aunt Alicia and Uncle Adam came from North Carolina to help us celebrate. Everyone seemed to have a blast.

First Day of First Grade

Halle enthusiastically headed back to school Monday, August 16th. She has the same homeroom teacher as she did in kindergarten. She also goes next door to another favorite teacher's room for most of her academics this year. She is reading, writing and counting to 100. We are so proud of how responsible she has become.

Hayes Turns 2

Halle's New Room

Halle moved back into her old room that Dan painted a beautiful pink. It is now fit for a princess.

Fourth of July At the Cabin

Dutch Wonderland

This park was designed especially for little kids. Hayes loved the bulldozers that went around and around. He must have ridden the ride continuously for 20 minutes. Halle loved Storytime with Princess Brooke and James loved the mini roller coaster. The water park was a welcomed relief from the sweltering heat.

More Pennsylvania pics

Good, clean mountain fun.

Summer Vacation 2010 PA

We spent a week in Pennsylvania with Dan's family. We started our trip at the Keefer family cabin in the moutains. Fishing, hiking, rowing a boat, and just hanging out with the family were the highlights of our mountain stay. Then, on to Dan's parents' house where the kids were "at home". Next, off to Dutch Wonderland for a day of fun and adventure. We made the long trek back home with some wonderful memories.

Visiting Aunt Alicia

Halle, James, Hayes, Gram, and Amanda drove to see Aunt Alicia in Cary, NC in June. Everyone enjoyed staying at Aunt Alicia's house, torturing her cats, swimming in her pool and visiting the incredible children's museum in Durham. Thanks to AA for her hospitality.

Rainy Day Entertainment

We had one of those perfect summer storms, no thunder or lightning, just a heavy, refreshing rain. The kids had a ball playing in it. As the rain came to an end, a rainbow appeared. Smiles all around. Priceless.

Daddy's 32nd Birthday

We celebrated Dan's 32nd birthday by going to dinner at one of our favorite pizza places. We were able to sit outside, next to a big fountain, so the kids were entertained.

Just hanging out at the house

Halle, James and Hayes play well together except for the occasional mishaps. Halle and James like to play "Prince and Princess". Hayes loves to snack, and we all like to spend time together outside.

"Virtue is bold and goodness never fearful." - William Shakespeare

James delivered the above line clearly and confidently. It was a beautiful night to sit outside and watch preschoolers celebrate this amazing poet.