First Day of School 2011

Yesterday was Heath's first day of Preschool!

He wore his backpack

and since his class is the "bumblebees", he ate a bumblebee cupcake

And he got to bring home a balloon!  He also made super fun crafts!
Today was MaryAnne's first day of Preschool.  She is in the "Rabbits' class!

She colored a little bunny to bring home on her first day.

Here they are this morning before class started!

and just for fun...

the usual after nap activities..

They are just too much for words :)  I just Love them so much! Happy first week of school babies!!

Labor day weekend 2011

On Friday, we packed our bags and headed for the hills.  We ended up here, in Maggie Valley, NC.

This little cabin was on a trout pond and stream

We had a little loft, and played lots of musical beds.

This pond was out our back door. 

And is the site of Heath's first BIG CATCH! he also fed the ducks a LOT of bread!

MaryAnne posing in front of our cabin

We hiked a trail off of the Blue Ridge Parkway

And threw lots of rocks

We got towards the top of the Mountain

And enjoyed and incredible view

Then we headed off to Cherokee, NC  and went to Santa's Land

Santas Land is a magical place for little boys and girls.  My little ones enjoyed their first ever rollercoaster. 

And they got to pet real life reindeer

MaryAnne sporting her teams colors on Gameday.  Go Gamecocks!!

Talking a whirl in their new cars

We also got to play in the river, have picnics, and watch real Cherokee Indians do their native tribal dances.  It was a pretty spectacular weekend.

Man, What a way to kick off the fall season! 

Hope yall had a great Holiday too!