Dollywood

Michael, Emily, Kenneth
and I went to Dollywood
in August with Frankie
and his Mom, Gina.

We had a great time! Poor
Emily was sick and constantly
had a high fever, but she was
such a trooper and had a good
time inspite of being sick.

Poor picture taking, but it
definitely shows the boys
having a good time!

Best Buds!

Emily showing off her
climbing skills.

Our little monkey, Michael!
The kids were so excited
that they could drive these
cars by themselves. The
result was that Kenneth, Gina
and I also drove by ourselves.
I spent the whole time trying
to take pictures and let the car
take care of itself!

Dollywood has a large
eagle sanctuary. We got
to see a show that had a lot
of different birds featured.
They saved the best for last.

Isn't he beautiful!

I love this picture!

St. Louis Trip

These are some pictures from

our daytrip to St. Louis after

John's and Starla's wedding. We

drove down on Sunday and spent

Monday morning at the children's

museum called The Magic House.

Let me tell you....it was a blast.

(I think it is pretty obvious from

the following photos!)

There was a three story
slide that the kids really
enjoyed. Here comes Michael!

John and Starla were
busy building race cars!

Pizza anyone? The museum
recreated lots of everyday places
for the kids to play in. There was
a post office, ice cream vendor,
grocery story, home, pizza parlor,
electric company, tv station (which really
broadcast the kids on the tvs in the
museum) and a host of other activities.

Emily is busy checking out her
grocery order.

Michael had a big time building
buildings in the construction area.
He left just enough room for his
face to poke out! Three great friends in the making!
Cheese.....
Johnny is climbing up into
the tree house.

If you ever get to St. Louis,

I highly recommend a trip to

The Magic House!!!

Emily's 8th Birthday Party

Emily invited 3 of her third
grade friends to go to
Chuckie Cheese with her to
celebrate her big day.

Last year Emily, Hannah, Emma
and Rachael were all in second grade
together. Hannah and Emily are in
the same class this year.

Here she is....full of hot air!
As you pedal this bike the bike
rises up in the air. It takes a lot
of work and pedaling to get it and
keep it up there.

All smiles....I guess she had
fun! Happy Birthday Emily!

Busy, Busy, Busy

Hi all. Sorry to have not been posting anything

recently. I tried a couple of times and Blogger wasn't

working with me. Life has been a bit crazy.

Emily started 3rd grade and Michael started

Kindergarten. Whew! It has been quite a change.

Trying to get Michael used to going to bed at 7:30,

packing two lunches, gathering two backpacks worth

of stuff and doing homework every night (things

changed in Kindergarten since Emily was there 3 years

ago....homework!). Whew!!!! Something had to give,

and this blog was it. Doesn't mean I wasn't taking

pictures. Just means I have a lot of

catching up to do. Look for lots of posts in

the next few weeks.

Love and Posts!!!

Laura