1st day of school was a success!

Hip hip hooray! Anna had a great first day of school! She was obviously not worried about the hair situation since she was telling everyone about it! She was ready for day 2, and at drop off in the morning she went right in...all smiles at pick up again! I think it will be a great year!

Anna's first day of first grade!

Today was the first day of first grade for Anna! She was excited and nervous at the same time! I think mostly excited until we went through the front door of the school. She didn't have any of the girls from last year in her class, but I know she is going to make a bunch of new friends. There are some of the sweet boys in there that we know!

Just a little FYI and a story that someday will be funny! Last night before dinner Anna was cutting American girl doll pictures out of the catalog...one of her favorite things to do! She was concentrating and somehow cut her hair! Right in the front...about two inches in and two inches shorter. She was so upset...of course this happens the night before school, Chad out of town for work, etc... I tried showing her some hairstyles that would hide it, and I briefly thought of taking her somewhere to quickly cut it BUT she was still upset. Luckily, a yummy dinner, lots of books and bedtime made her forget all about it. We were going to do a ponytail this morning, but she ended up wearing a headband. I don't think that anyone will notice and she didn't mention it this morning! Hip hip hooray! Maybe we will go this weekend to get it blended in! :)

"Half slumber party"

Anna had this idea all summer that she wanted a "half slumber party" with her two favorite girlfriends from kindergarten. The summer was almost over and we finally got it scheduled! The girls had so much fun! They ate pizza and Scroggs frogs cupcakes, had a dance party and watched a movie. They also ended up playing flashlight hide and seek in our basement...What a fun night!

Trip to Richmond

We made a quick and fabulous trip to Richmond this week. It was wonderful seeing our friends and spending time swimming and playing! I wish I took more pictures, but we were too busy having fun.

Marbles Museum in Raleigh

This past weekend we headed to Raleigh for a little adventure...

We did a little back to school type shopping and found some super cute things, and then we went to Marbles Childrens Museum! It was so much fun. We were a bit crazy to be there on such a hot Saturday, but the place was worth the crowds. Anna and Henry LOVED it. We will have to go back on a weekday soon!

Last night at the beach pictures!

We did the last night at the beach pictures...we were so sad to leave!

Happy 4th!

We were in Florida for the fourth this year! It was so much fun! We had our own little celebration, and we had a great view of fireworks from our balcony! The highlight of the evening was definitely when Anna gave Nana a tattoo...in fact everyone felt so patriotic that they got one!