Drew's First Day of Kindergarten

Drew started kindergarten today. This day has been a long time coming for him, because he is such a social kid and he loves learning new things. He is definitely not the type of kid that clings to his mother's skirt- I love that my kids are independent and confident in that way. His teacher's name is Ms. Cooley, and as it turns out, he will be attending the same school where my mom taught fifth grade for years and years. In fact, my mom was Ms. Cooley's student teacher when my mom was still in school, and now my mom is retired, so that means Drew is getting a wonderful, experienced, awesome kindergarten teacher. We are so excited to begin this new chapter in Drew's life.

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” -Elizabeth Stone

Happy Girl

These pictures make me so happy. Nothing like a cute, smiley baby to totally brighten up your day!

Representin'!

You're welcome, Marshall.

(Booties courtesy of Grandma and Grandpa Chamberlain.)

Sweet Baby Ray

What a beauty. Love the widow's peak.

Her brother and sister adore her and dote on her every chance they get. Allie likes to read her stories.

These baby blues still kill me. I never thought I would have a kid with blue eyes. Gorgeous!

Check out the tiny arms. She is as tall and skinny as can be. This girl is Chamberlain all the way!

Can't believe she is 2 months old already. Time flies!

These Make Me Smile...

My nephew Zack and Baby Rachel.


My niece Hannah in a pirate costume with a stuffed lemur.




Two men in their thirties- my husband and his brother, dueling with duct-tape swords.



Tiny pinning daddy in my parent's backyard.

Bubba the kid.

First timer.

Hula hoop workshop.

Trying so hard to wrangle the crying baby.

Just plain cute.

Rachels

My sister (technically in-law, but, whatever...I consider her the biological sister I never had) and her kids spent the summer in Baltimore to be with my brother as he traveled there for his work. They unfortunately missed the birth, and so I was quite anxious for everyone to see the baby, but especially for these two to finally meet...this was the first time that Aunt Rachel got to meet her namesake baby niece. These two are some pretty special ladies to me-I couldn't wait to get a picture of them together. Waiting 7 weeks for them to meet felt like an eternity! We are so happy they are back safe and sound with us where they belong!

Lego Master and Wall-E

My 5 year old is a Lego master. He makes some of the most incredible things ever with his Legos. He just makes up the design and builds them from spare parts. Some of my favorite things he has built were the Wall-E and Eva.

These photos don't really do these creations justice, but you get the general idea. This kid amazes me!