MY CREATIVE OUTLET....

My new (personal) blog is what inspired me to get current, again, on our family blog. I tend to dabble in all things crafty, so I decided to start a blog journaling my creative endeavors.
Enjoy!

http://www.mycraftycreativeoutlet.blogspot.com/

GETTING BACK ON TRACK...

Okay, so there is a two year gap in between posts on this blog. You could say we got a little off track! Thanks to Facebook, life with two young children, and everyday distractions. Oh, Facebook. Love it and hate it all at the same time. I have decided to get back on track with our family blog - a much better way of tracking our lives, in my opinion.

Since most of you are aware of how we've been the last two years and what we've been doing, I won't re-cap, we'll just move forward with news and events. Stay tuned because I plan on keeping current this time! :)

A WEEKEND IN CHARLOTTE

Last weekend we spent our time visiting our great friends, the DeMauro Family. Chris, Melanie, and Mason welcomed us for a fun and relaxing getaway. We arrived Friday and spent the afternoon hanging out, catching up, and feasting on Melanie's awesome cooking! Tim and Chris took Tyler and Mason to the pool, while Melanie and I hung out as Mallory napped. Saturday, they took us out on on of Tony's boats (Chris's brother) on Lake Norman. Talk about NICE!!! I now want to move by a lake and buy a boat of our own! It was a picture perfect day with the most beautiful weather. The kids enjoyed every minute of it, as well as the parents! We swam, ate lunch, and toured all of the beautiful homes along the shore. Melanie and I have ours picked out! Here are some snapshots of our weekend....
Thank you, DeMauro's, for such a wonderful visit! We miss you guys!Tyler and Mallory playing with Mason's sand table.Getting the boat ready for our adventure.
The kids getting ready for our departure. This is where Tyler and Mason were the entire time. They loved sitting up front seeing everything!Tim and Tyler swimming in the lake.Blythe and TimChris and MelanieWhat an adorable picture of the kids!Tyler with his "godfasha"Mason posing cute with Blythe

TOO FAR TO WALK NOW!

We are so happy for our great friends, the Clifford Family, yet so sad. They used to live behind us (we had a trail in between backyards and everything), but have now found a new home in Cumming. We won't let a longer drive (or, for that matter, a drive at all!) get in the way of a visit to their house! Tim and Tyler had not met their newest addition, Baby Preston, so that was exciting for them. We spent a Sunday afternoon, on June 7th, with them going to the pool and grilling out.

First, our trip to the pool...Mallory having a snack in the shade with Allyson and Preston.Mallory's first time in the baby pool. Madelyn is an old pro!Mike likes the baby pool, too. He had fun with the girls!Tyler jumping in to Tim - his favorite thing to do at the pool.Blythe takes Mallory in the big pool. Mallory is still adjusting to the whole idea!

And, back at the house for some backyard fun and grilling out!Mallory and Madelyn looking as cute as ever on the patio.Tyler hitting the ball with the guys.These girls spent the whole evening playing on or in the wagon.Preston watching the kids play.Mallory trying her first slice of watermelon.Okay, no shirts, watermelon is messy!Mallory making a big mess!Tyler enjoying his the smarter way - with a fork!

We'll be back soon for another visit. We miss having you guys so close!

A DAY WITH DADDY

Due to a wonderful schedule Tim has been able to have at work, he is off every Wednesday. This allows him to have a day with the kids. A few weeks ago, he took them to Kennesaw Mountain to check out the views and enjoy the weather.A view of the Atlanta skyline on top of Kennesaw Mountain.

AMERICAN IDOL - HERE HE COMES!

Tyler has found his voice (and his favorite song that we have to play for him over and over and over....), but he may have a little practicing to do. Pretty hysterical! (Sorry for the jumpy video, we couldn't help the laughing!)

(You'll have to pause the music player to the right to hear the video.)

MALLORY IS WALKING!

Perfect timing, too, as she began on Mother's Day weekend! What a special gift! Here is a quick video of her showing off her first steps.

(You'll have to pause the music player on the right to hear the video.)