Well, I suck at blogging

Clearly I just suck at blogging when I've had one post in a year that is 1/2 way over and it was only a link asking for money!

Seriously, with my discovery of Facebook most of my spare time is spent catching up with friends, posting pictures and random thoughts. I've been feeling like I'm missing something and certain things just aren't meant for Facebook. The blog can be more personal for our close family and friends.

So, I'm going to make an attempt to maintain our blog once again on a more regular basis!

Let's start with this past 4th of July holiday weekend. My Uncle Jerry and Aunt Jill were in town from Aiken, SC staying with my parents. We had three fun filled days of eating, swimming and more eating!!


Kaitlyn lost another tooth. This one was on the top. The bottom two holes are already starting to have teeth grow in.


Tyler has really started swimming on his own -no floaties! I think he spent more time under water playing and getting dive sticks than he did above it!

Well, so much for catching up - the hungry monkeys are calling for me. More again soon!

Walkers for Knockers!!

Holy Cow!

I had no idea that my last post was in April! Where does the time go?
Well, let's see - lately, I've been walking a lot! Thanks to the support of my friends and family I raised over $5,000 and walked 60 to find a cure to end breast cancer in the Breast Cancer 3-day.

The kids are growing like crazy. Kaitlyn tied her own shoes today for the first time. We're so proud!

Halloween was fun despite the rain. I did just realize that we hardly took any pictures though - so here are the few that we have.

Here are some favorites from the past few months - impossible for me to catch up at this point, I'll just try to do a better job going forward!!

Another Month has gone by

Seriously - I don't know how I get so behind or where the time goes. We are on vacation right now and I want to post some pictures from our trip so I'll have to catch up on some of the other major events in June and July when we get home.

For now - enjoy!

A month....

Wow, I can't believe it's been a month since I've posted to the blog. We've been busy, but I didn't realize we'd been THAT busy!!

So...here is one GIGANTIC catch up post!!

Outside Hopscotch Play 4/17


Go DAWGS!

Celebration of Life Party, Lake Allatoona 4/18

Loves to swing....


Happy with Daddy

Muffins for Moms, Music & Movement Performances (4/28)
by Tyler:

The Mischievous Grin...

His placemat and a handprint poem & magnet for Mommy

by Kaitlyn:

Leading the pack.......That girl can jump!

So studious!

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5/9


Team Pennys Platoon Rocks!

Goofy Kids on Mother's Day


Swimming Lessons 5/12

Jumping off the high dive!

Gymnastics Recital 5/12

The kids LOVE to jump on the tramp track




Tyler and Coach Rachel with his certificate and medal

The kids on the medal platform

Last Day of School Party 5/14

Kaitlyn with her teachers: Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Morgan

Decorating Scooters for the Parade

Cristina's Birthday Party 5/15



Kaitlyn and her friend Cole with Ariel's sister Arianna!! - Check out that Mermaid Cake!!

Crumley Pizzeria 5/26



Tyler the Pirate


Moms Club Tour at Bruster's Ice Cream 5/28


My First Big Boy Underwear!! 5/30

....and Mommy's new Washer/Dryer for all of the potty accidents!!

First Day at the Pool for the Summer, 5/31

Great shots Dad - Kaitlyn underwater and the sun behind the clouds....

Should've seen the splash that U.B. and Daddy made!!!

First Tennis Lessons 6/1

Kaitlyn was the only one that hit the ball too!!