Zoo Pix from May

We also went to the Zoo for Memorial Day wth our friends Shonda and Jennifer and their little girl Skylar. We had a great time and it's only 1 mile from our new house so we have a membership to go whenever we want to - although we are waiting for fall when it's a little cooler!

Where did summer go?

The kids are starting back to school on Monday and we can't believe it. We have spent the summer moving into our new house in Ormewood Park in East Atlanta. It was a little rough at first with all the transitions, but we have met lots of great people and kids and can walk to get ice cream! My sister, Shawn, was here for 5 days helping us right after the move and was a great help. Thank you Sis! Couldn't have done it without her. We are still doing final fix ups - painting trim, caulking, fixing hardwood floors, putting on door knobs, etc. But it's very livable and comfortable.

We didn't get a vacation this year - my vacation was moving - but we did meet my Brother at the NC/GA state line for a weekend of camping in late June. We did a little skiing, tubing, eating, skipping rocks and just relaxing. It was very nice to spend time with Matt, Wendy, Taylor and Tanner and we hope to do it again before the year is over. We had a huge Thunderstorm that everyone slept through, except me. I was too worried about the kids getting wet and we weren't in any luxury tent. We all 4 just fit!

Aidan moved to his blue belt in karate, so he's doing well. Christine took McKenna to get her ears pierced today and we should have some pix of that up soon. They took swimming lessons all summer and we learned that they are both little fishes! Our money paid off as they are enjoying the local pool here and are having fun diving for toys.

McKenna turned 5 on July 28th, I turned 42 on July 10th, Shawn turned 43 on July 24th. So we had a great month of celebrating!

Overall we had a great summer. It always goes too fast - especially when you do something as time consuming as renovate a house and move! I'll let you know how the first day of school goes.

Hugs

Sheree

Mother's Day

Hi Everyone,

For the Mother's out there, I hope you all had a great Mother's Day. We spent an action packed day with the kids starting with Eggs Benedict made by Rich, great gifts from the kids and then on to the new house to work a bit. And of course the day wasn't complete until we visiting Rich's Mom and played a few games with the kids while Rich's Mom enjoyed the fresh air. I went to the kids school on Friday for Muffins for Mom and was presented with very great gifts. Pictures painted of me with my favorite things. Aidan thinks I am 61 years old and that my job is a pilot. He loves me because I am cute! McKenna didn't give an age, but instead said that I am bigger than Daddy, my favorite thing to do is work (nice) and my favorite food is vegetables. Here are a few pix to enjoy.

New House

Well, it's not "new" but it's new to us. Here's the first picture of a room that is getting closer to being done - the kitchen - Rich's favorite room! We have the stove to the left and a big island from IKEA we have yet to put together, so it will be a small kitchen, but very open into the living room and dining room space. We are doing most of the work ourselves now and this is our IKEA kitchen. It's getting there, but wanted to give you a sneak peak. Rich was there working until 1am last night and he made great progress. We have a little time this weekend to focus on the house, so hopefully we will be in by the end of May!

It's May Already?

Hi,
Sorry it's been so long...we are so busy! We are trying to finish the new house in Ormewood park and get into it as soon as we can - so that is taking up all extra time. And Rich's Mom fell a few weeks ago and broke her hip so she had surgery and is now in a rehab facility. We now have to move her out of the apartment we just moved her into in February! The weekly visit to the apartment has now become the 3-4 times per week visit to the rehab facility. And we now have to start over again to find her a place to live after she gets through rehab - a 3-4 month process.

The kids are great and enjoying school. I have included a few pix the teacher's have sent. McKenna will be 5 on July 28th - so she is already counting down to her party. I have attached a picture of her and Rich at the school Science Fair where she showed off the planets that she made. And Aidan at the Fernbank Planetarium studying the planets.

We had a great time in NYC for our one year anniversary - staying right at The Hilton at ground zero. We spent some time starting down into that vast space of moving construction equipment and workers. It was a very moving experience to think back to that day. We promise to post photos soon on our trip!

Hope everyone is well!

Sheree and the fam

More Kid Pix

Hi,
Just had to share a few cute pix of the kids. Christine took the few of McKenna and Aidan won a dance contest at school. He was airborn and had the "best moves" he said...enjoy.

Sheree

McKenna Modeling

Chistine, the kids Mom, is a photographer and she did a photoshoot for a bridal gown company...they needed a flower girl and McKenna stepped in. Cute pix...just sharing.