Will He Bite...

On Saturday we were blessed by a complimentary, informative teaching by Gatorland at BPS. This is Will He Bite from Gatorland with Michael, the trainer.

It amazes me to see the fear fall away when we walk into this store. Oh my...now that is something to celebrate!!

We were intrigued in regards to a myth that we had believed for some time now...if you are ever being chased by a gator...run straight ahead, NOT side to side. They actually bite from side to side. So-- Run, Forrest, Run...straight ahead!!!

The girls brought almost enough $$ to each play a round at the shootin' arcade...Daddy made up for the rest. :)

This is such a fun vehicle and closely resembles one when Roy was growing up at the hunting camp. The girls love jeeps ...when they hear all Daddy's stories of growing up, it just sweetens that pie!

Yes We Are!

Are We There Yet?

Yes We Are...we made it! Today was our first day back to school. It is official ~ we have a 2nd & 3rd grader. We are excited to see what is in store for us this year...what the Lord wants to pour into all three of us. :)

To Grandma's House We Go...

Mom & I

Simba :)

M & M... :)

Molly :)

Grandma gets these fun scrub hats at work. They are a perfect prop in the land of imagination & role playing! Madeline has been considering a role in medicine lately... a Pediatrician. While still holding onto her dream of living on a farm!

We talked about how busy she would be as a Doctor and how she could employ her family to care & tend to the farm. Mia said she would like to live on a houseboat (Rainbow Sherbet on Strawberry Shortcake) ...so we pictured the land in a hilly valley somewhere in the Smoky Mountains with a good sized lake on the property to accommodate the houseboat and plenty of room for all the animals & crops we would raise.

Day Out + Friends = FUN !!!

We had a fun-filled day with our friends, Michelle & Sarah last week. We made a trip to the school to finalize our registrations for the new school year. We visited Aunt Dee-Dee at work, had lunch at Chick-fil-A and of course, our day ended at Bass Pro Shop. :)

It was so much fun for the girls to go there with their friend! Especially since all 3 share such a vibrant imagination and enjoy role playing so much.

Friends Forever~ Madi, Sarah & Mia :)

We need to plan a real family fishing trip now...maybe even go camping???

I can never have my fill of their sweet imaginations...

...and adorable smiles! :)

Bon Voyage... until next time!

Molly turns 1...

Our sweet little puppy is one!
We got her when she was four months old.

She really does add joy to our lives.

It would be wonderful to report that all the "fun" puppy behavior & habits have passed. We get to enjoy all that a little while longer though! :)