It's Gone!

The Bottle was thrown away on Sunday. Our one and only bottle that remained. I made Dru do it. Cope had chewed through the nipple and I wouldn't have put it past myself to try to use glue to fix it. I have been holding out until today to officially declare that no bottle has made its way back into our house, but we are bottle FREE!! And doing well with sippys. And all of the crankiness we've experienced before when we attempted this has been almost non-existent. He has acted a little peculiar at times though..evidence below..his new face that he makes constantly.

Glad that's under our belt. As it should be. He is almost 21 months old.

Grandparents Day & The Game

Grandparents Day
Starting with Simms' preschool program today...it was in honor of Grandparents Day, and so precious. From the centerpieces at our family's table, to the adorable songs they sang, I am so happy Simms is a part of this preschool. Not just for the cute programs, but also for what she is already doing academically. She is already working on sight words, has learned the pledge and basically her preschool has already far exceeded my expectations! The program was this morning and Simms was so happy Minnie and Ninnie were there, and even though she was missing Gigi and Papa, she had a great time at the game with them this weekend!

cute tents set up in front and out back with adorable centerpieces and delicious food

singing a cute song

saying the blessing..I spy open eyes

I love this pictures..not only are Simms and Lanier's mamas old friends, but so are their grandaddies..I even heard them referring to each other by their old nicknames..one of the reasons I love raising Simms here..never thought I'd say it, but now that we have kids, I love raising them in the small town where I was raised

Cope had a fun time himself on the playground

Adorable keepsake centerpiece wiht Simms' name painted on the base. Simms put it here, lining it up so meticulously just like her Daddy. I love it, but I love the bowl too and we all know what Cope would do to both of them, so it has been moved. :)
I hate that I didn't get a picture of Simms with Minnie and Ninnie, but it was a little chaotic keeping up with Cope and giving Simms attention too..

The Game
We had a lot of fun in Auburn Saturday and are so thankful for that win! It was a long day tailgating. Fun but long. Becca and I kept 4 kiddos 4 and under at the bus during the game, and energized doesn't even come close to describing that foursome! They had so much fun together. From Tiger Walk, to tailgating, to the BIG WIN, and then walking to Toomer's Corner {well Dru walked Simms, Cope and Adeline..by himself..with no stroller..I happily let them go while I stayed at the bus :)} we were so glad we went!

Charlie, Lilla and Simms at Tiger Walk

Cope enjoying Tiger Walk..I guess

A rare photo opportunity

Cope loved Mr. Bucky's hat, but it obviously didn't fit him..so..

Papa got him his own from the bookstore

Fun memories being made with Simms, Adeline and Lilla..and

with Merrill

Getting pumped up before the game

And celebrating the win after

These 3 even rolled Dru

And I can't imagine what was going through his head, as he attempts this kind of behavior at home on a daily basis!
WAR EAGLE!!

Ballet Begins!!

Simms had her very first ballet lesson today! It was precious. We were able to watch today but next week we aren't supposed to stay until the parent's day in October! I loved helping Simms get into her ballet outfit. All of the little girls were so excited.

Waiting on ballet to begin

Seeing what it is all about

Simms with her teacher Miss Sara

Simms and Lanier {so cute..Lanier's mommy and I took dance together at this same age}

We are so excited about Simms getting to do this. And the fact that it is with a great teacher and for only 45 minutes after preschool and AT her preschool is GREAT for us and our schedule! They will be doing a Christmas program and a big Spring recital, so that is very exciting!

Closing out Summer & Starting Ballet

We spent our last weekend of the summer at the lake for Labor Day. It was a relaxing, long weekend which was great. We took our friends the Parhams, the Coopers, the Kirks and Miles and Katy with us. Although the weather was far from exceptional, we had a great time and spent most of Sunday on the boat! The guys took themselves to Auburn early Saturday morning {WAR EAGLE} while we enjoyed the only true sunshine of the weekend! And Simms and Cope had so much fun with Mitchell, Bennett and Mae Mae being there.





Our children enjoyed sand island in their undies. Sometimes they just end up that way.

Cope enjoyed assisting Mitchell with his blueberries. Too bad he didn't try one. Picky, Picky boy!

And in school news...Ballet starts tomorrow after preschool. Simms is so excited. All of her ballet attire came in and she received it at school in a little goody bag. Of course we HAD to try it on when we got home. She is so precious. I can't wait to watch her tomorrow!

{I spy Caillou...ugh..}

She loved twirling..over and over again. And here is her "decorated Me" cutout for school. Hilarious..

And once again I am gonna ask who my readers are! I keep seeing so many readers from places that I don't think we know anyone..so it has me curious. Of course, if I know you read..don't worry about it..but I'd LOVE to know who is keeping up with us!