Raegan... our 2nd grader...

Today was Raegan's first day of 2nd grade. I still can't believe it's that time again. We have a brand new exciting year ahead of us. Raegan's teacher this year is Ms. Edgar. Geoff met her this morning when he took Raegan to school. She did great this morning and was very excited. We had gone swimming yesterday and got a little sunburn. Avery got up this morning to see her off. He gave her a kiss and told her he loved her. I took some pictures of her this morning before she left. Check back to hear all about her first day.

Our Angels....

Here is a picture of our angels then and now. They are growing and learning so much everyday. Raegan starts 2nd grade on Monday. She is very excited about starting 2nd grade and learning new things and making new friends. Avery has gotten so big and is such a little man. He is talking so much now and learns something new everyday. We are so very proud of our little angels. Stay tuned there will be more updates to come.

Singing the Doodlebops...

Here is a short video that my dad took of Avery singing the Doodlebops song. He absolutely LOVES the Doodlebops and thinks they are great! They are his favorite tv show. Enjoy and have a great weekend!


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I Trust You'll Treat Her Well.....

A friend of mine sent me this and it hit home. This is to our family and friends who have children starting school, fixing to start school, day care, etc. Enjoy!

Is your Little One Headed off to School? You'll want to read this...

"I Trust You'll Treat Her Well"

by Victor Buono

Dear World: I bequeath to you today one little girl, in a crispy dress, with two blue eyes, and a happy laugh that ripples all day long, and a flash of light blonde hair that bounces in the sunlight when she runs. I trust you'll treat her well. She's slipping out of the backyard of my heart this morning...and skipping off down the street to her first day of school. And never again will she be completely mine. Prim and proud she'll wave the young and independent hand this morning and say "Goodbye". And walk with little lady steps to the schoolhouse.
Now she'll learn to stand in line, and wait by the alphabet for her name to be called. She'll learn to tune her ears to the sounds of school bells, and deadlines, and she'll learn to giggle, and gossip, and look at the ceiling in a disinterested way when the little boy across the aisle sticks out his tongue at her. And, now she'll learn to be jealous. And now she'll learn how it is to feel hurt inside. And now she'll learn how not to cry.
No longer will she have time to sit on the front porch steps on a summer day and watch an ant scurry across the crack in the sidewalk. Nor will she have time to pop out of bed with the dawn to kiss lilac blossoms in the morning dew. No, now she'll worry about important things. Like grades, and which dress to wear, and who's best friend is whose. And the magic of books and learning will replace the magic of her blocks and dolls. And now she'll find new heroes.
For five full years now I've been her sage and Santa Claus and pal and playmate and father and friend. Now she'll learn to share her worship with her teachers, which is only right. But, no longer will I be the smartest man in the whole world. Today, when that school bell rings for the first time, she'll learn what it means to be a member of the group. With all its privileges. And its disadvantages, too.
She'll learn in time that proper young ladies do not laugh out loud. Or kiss dogs. Or keep frogs in pickle jars in bedrooms. Or even watch ants curry across cracks in the summer sidewalk.
Today, she'll learn for the first time that all who smile at her are not her friends. And I'll stand on the front porch and watch her start out on the long, lonely journey to becoming a woman.
So, World, I bequeath to you today one little girl, in a crispy dress, with two blue eyes, and a happy laugh that ripples all day long, and a flash of light blonde hair that bounces in the sunlight when she runs.
I trust you'll treat her well.

New Pictures & Updates..

Milla & Avery playing
Evan, Milla & Avery riding around the kitchen
Bobby, Melissa, Avery & Raegan
Our sweet nephew, Evan

Raegan and her 7 birthday girl from Aunt Mary and Uncle Roger
Dad & Avery laughing at Raegan being silly
Illly, Raegan, Milla, Evan, and Avery posing for the camera

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't caught everyone up on the happenings around here but have been busy. So, here ya go.

My parents, sister, Bobby, Melissa, and Evan came in to town at the beginning of August to celebrate Raegan's birthday and to see us. We had a wonderful visit and Raegan got a bunch of really wonderful gifts from our family and friends. We still can't believe that our little girl is 7. She is growing so fast. My dad made this wonderful video for her and did an excellent job. Thanks dad!

Avery is talking all the time. It seems that his vocabulary is growing everyday. He has been forming small sentences and even saying thank you after he is given something. He loves to play with his sister. They always have such a wonderful time together. He looks more like his daddy everyday. We are so proud of him.

Raegan is fixing to start the 2nd grade. Her first day is August 27th. We are so excited for her and know she will do excellent. We have been working on her reading, math. spelling, and handwriting over the summer and she is ready to begin a new school year. We are so very proud of her.

That is all the updates for now. Here are some pictures of our visit. Enjoy and have a wonderful day!

We got a new look... Thanks Lindsay!...

Thanks to Lindsay the Bennett's Blessings has a new look. This is her template that she designed and it was my fave. I love the quote and the precious little feet. Thanks Lindsay so much for giving the kid's blog a new look! I appreciate it!