A photo gallery of the last few months

October 27, 2010

Life is busy as always. Halloween is this weekend and the kids are very excited to trick-or-treat. Soccer is almost over and swimming continues as always. Teri is knee-deep in grad school and Alan is just trying to keep up with these crazy kids. Enjoy some recent photos.

We spent July at the State Swim Meet with both kids placing 5th- Matthew in his realy and Megan in her IM.

We also enjoyed a weekend at the Lake for Labor Day and the kids got to see Uncle Randy take off in his plane!

Summer's Over, School Begins

First Day PICS

August 5th, 2010

What can I say? This crazy summer full of swimming, swimming, and a few beach trips is over and school has begun for me and will begin for the kids on Monday. We had a blast! Now back to school- will try to post more later- too swamped to give details now!

Okay- so it's March and I am just now blogging again! Oh well, it has been a wild ride these last few months. We had a wonderful December and Christmas! We spent January & February at the pool as Megan prepared to swim at the Georgia State Swim Meet. She did a fabulous job and is as excited about swimming as ever. She is now aiming at AAA times- a lofty goal, but one she is working hard at reaching. And we are gettng ready for the last Short Course meet of the season and then off to Long Course before summer team starts! We have also been at the YMCA a good bit as Matthew finished up his 2nd basketball season. He did a great job learning defense and how to dribble and is still working on those shooting skills. We are now full swing into preparations for summer swim team and are still swimming every week. Matthew has joined the year round team in hopes of getting prepared for summer. They are both starting soccer seasons this week and Alaina is spending her time running around either the pool or soccer field at full tilt asking when she can play. It is a busy life but one we enjoy! We are very excited about the upcoming Spring weather and are counting down until summer already! Come check out a game or swim meet anytime!

Wow- It's November already!!!

We've had a busy month. Alaina and I have been struggling with a nasty cough- mine equaling bronchitis. Alaina loved fall and all that went with it. Candy Corn was her favorite part, though she loved pumpkins as well. Megan swam another meet at the end of the month- shaving time in 4 out of 5 races. Both Megan and Matthew's soccer season has come to a haitus due to all the rain we have been having here in Georgia. Matthew's coach has taken to calling and saying, "Well it's soccer day so of course it's raining." We are hoping to wrap up the season in the next two weeks, as basketball is right around the corner for Matthew. We had an exciting Halloween with Mimi's pumpkin party and an evening of trick-or-treating at Nana's. Enjoy the slideshow of both of those events! Novemeber is off and running with a trip to Toccoa for a family photo shoot at the falls. We are gearing up for a busy month with more swimming, soccer, and holiday activity. Check back with us soon!

Megan's swim meet!

Megan swam in her first meet of the year round season yesterday! She swam a personal best in 2 out of 5 races, shaving an amazing 3 and 1/2 seconds off her IM - a grueling race involving all four strokes. She also shaved off her breast stroke. The other three races were improvements on last year's times, but not persoanl bests. She is doing amazing and loving her new team, we all are!
Everyonne else is doing well and we are gearing up for our trip to Moultrie next weekend!

September

We started the month with a fun trip to the lake. We spent time with family on the Sunday before Labor Day and enjoyed good food and some last time in the sun. The kids (and Joey) got to ride the tube and enjoy a boat ride around the lake.
We've had a busy month. School is back in full swing. Megan is swimming full time and working hard towards her first big meet on October 3rd. Matthew is playing soccer as is Megan and games and practices are keeping us hopping.
Alaina had her ear tubes replaced today and she came through the surgery just like everything else in life- smiling and hapy. All is well with her and the doctors hope that this set will stay in as long as she needs them.
Now we are gearing up for October which is sure to be full of swim meets, soccer games, a trip to Moultrie, and Halloween.
Come join us as we chase our kids around! We'd love to have you!!!

Summer's End ~ School's Launch!

We've had a busy end to summer and start to school. We finished up a fabulous swim season, and had a last hoorah of summer at Stone Mountain. We enjoyed the train, Sky hike, The Great Barn, the top of the Mountain and the Laser Show. The kids loved every minute as the pictures illustrate.

School is back in full swing. Alaina is loving the "2" year old class and is very verbal in her daily life. She is attempting to potty train but no major progress yet. She is also struggling with her ear tubes and we are visiting the ENT frequently. Megan is enjoying 4th grade except for Math which gives her fits ( sorry Uncle Jody!). She is also on a new swim team this year and it is AWESOME!!! We are loving every part of it from the closer pool to the people we are hanging with. Matthew is playing soccer and saying he loves 2nd grade until you try to get him to do his homework. Alan and I are busy running kids everywhere and anxiously awaiting fall and cooler weather!!!

We love you all!