Happy Anniversary

Today marks the 19th anniversary of our first date!

Some may have mixed opinions on the fact that we remember this date or that we are high school sweethearts, etc...we have heard them all. We have now been married 12 years going on a lifetime - so to my wonderful husband, thanks for asking.

WISTV
Authorities say 16-year-old Tyler Austin Narr of Lugoff was swimming near
Dreher Island with friends when he disappeared under water.
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster says friends tried to find the boy, but were unsuccessful.
Narr was found late this afternoon by officials.

Chris coached Tyler in rugby - his friends called him "Shaggy" because he resembled the character in Scooby-Doo.

Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.

Back to School!!!!!

Maggie started kindergarten today and CJ is now in second grade. What a difference!! Chris and I both went into work late so we could do the usual walking to class, picture taking first day of school routine - the kindergarten class was a little chaotic with parents everywhere - CJ's class were all sitting quietly doing their morning work as if they had not even had a summer. We took Maggie into her class and made a fuss while CJ announced that he was going ahead to his class because he did not want to be late (he gets that from his father). After saying goodbye to Maggie we headed to CJ's class, as referenced earlier, they were all sitting quietly until I came walking in and said how well behaved they were and started taking pictures of him.....his teacher seemed unamused.....and the kids looked at me like I was crazy....oh well. CJ is seated with 2 girls and another boy from his class last year. Chris and I are taking bets as to how long that will last.

Mini Vacation

Here are some pictures from our trip to Charleston! We had a good time - the kids loved the ocean and have absolutly no fear of the waves, sharks and other various things floating - I am not a big fan.

Note to self (and others) - try to remember your good camera - the color quality on the disposable ones is terrible!!

CJ Turns 8 (7/27/08)

Here is a slide show of CJ's birthday parties - yes parties - he had 3. Two at Chuckie Cheese (one in Greenville and one in Columbia) and one at our house and church, ok maybe 4. We have moved on from lots of little gifts to one big gift, this year, a Nintendo DS, but he would still like a real light saber for Christmas.

We are off to Charleston for the weekend and then one more week before school starts!!!!!

Lost Tooth

Maggie lost her first tooth on July 26!!! That tooth hung on for weeks - but finally, after a promise of candy - she let me pull it out.

Free Time

WOW! I sure am behind. Apparently we do not lead very eventful lives. The kids enjoyed the fireworks on the 4th. It has been amusing to watch them go from being scared to wanting them to be louder.

The kids left Thursday for Tenessee to stay with Nana and Papa for a week!!!! Chris and I went to the beach with our friends David and Nicole over the weekend and have spent the rest of our free time going out to eat and purging their toys!!! I am sure they will not miss a thing.

The end of the week brings CJ's 8th birthday - he wants to go to Chucky Cheese in Greenville AND Columbia!!! Great.

I will post pictures from their vacation in TN and the birthday party over the weekend.