Braids!

Our neighbor braided Caleb's hair for the first time today and she said that he did so good! He looks a little glum in that picture because his scalp was still sore and he wanted me to "make it like before"...

We convinced him that he looks so handsome that way and that his preschool teacher wanted to see his hair too so he reluctantly let Jay put on a skull cap on him so that he can sleep and the braids won't come undone.

After we were home for awhile, he made it upstairs and started checking his braids in the mirror. He was so pleased with himself and now he's agreed that he likes them too. (We'll see :))

It's a welcome change from the 'crazy' hair that he had been sporting :)

Zoo Visit!

A group of us went to the NC Zoo today and had a very exhausting but very fun day. It was our first time there and we were surprised at the variety of animals that they had there. The group consisted of the Styon, Wallace and Sherron family. We also brought along our new neighbor, Jacob who played wonderfully with all the kids.

An outing like this reminds us of what's important in life is to be able to do and enjoy the company of all our friends and family. We've grown close to this particular group this past year and I look forward to many more outings!

Weekends

One of our favorite things to do on the weekend is breakfast. Caleb loves pancakes, waffles and eggs and it gives us time to eat together as a family. Weekdays are so rushed that we hardly ever do dinner at the table anymore

And this is Caleb being a goof. :)

First Flag Football practice and game!

Today was Caleb's first flag football practice and game! It was crazy hot out there and the coaches were super cool with the kids as they ran off and started drifting away. I was surprised at how they actually were able to organize a game for this age group.

Caleb cried for the first while....he usually reacts like that when put into a large group and unfamiliar with the setting. Plus, he had never had a mouthguard on and since they don't let you on the field unless you had a mouthguard on, he kept taking it out and putting it in his pocket saying that it was choking him.

I remember my Mom putting me into all sorts of classes to expose me to other kids since I was so shy. I guess it all worked out. :)

I love this picture...it's worth the 2 hours we had to sit out in the full sun on a saturday morning :)

M&M

We ran into Krogers to get eggs (3 18count cartons for $5!) and there was an M&M display that Caleb really wanted a picture with....so here it is...

btw, we have been depressingly low on pictures. The reason is that my kodak easyshare camera is on its last legs. We brought it in to BestBuy and Wolf Camera and they both said that repairing it would not be worth the cost...so I'm settling for pics from my phone in the meantime. :)

Playing Dress-Up

We got a chance to dress up for Luke and Maria's NC wedding receiption. We took a picture with the happy couple as well (but it's really blurry!)

First Day of Pre-K

Last Friday was Caleb's first day of Pre-K at Kindercare. For the next year, he'll be getting used to the schedules and rhythms of Kindergarten before he actually starts. It's a 20 to 1 count (between kids versus teachers) and he'll be exposed to many many more kids his age.

If only he knows how for the next 20 years, he'll be in school! :)

Moving to Building 060

Moving day from building 203 to 060!

Night Out

We had a date night on Saturday where we went out to eat and went dancing....here are the pics. Caleb spent those hours at our neighbors' house and when we rolled up around 1:30am, a second later he was walking down the driveway. He already had his shoes on and everything. I was so surprised that he was awake at all! This Friday Caleb starts Pre-K at Kindercare. My little boy's getting so big!

Swimming with Zachary

The Sherrons kindly invited us to their pool a few weekends ago and Caleb always has a blast with Zachary. It's amazing how time is flying by and seeing these boys grow up makes me all teary. It was hot and the pool felt wonderful. The hospitality of the Sherrons is unparalleled.

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHcchooooo

Girls Night Out

We had a girls night out on the weekend....it was supposed to be for Aylin's birthday but due to storms rolling through the area, it was suggested that we postpone till later in August...but the 3 of us decided to go out anyways....we had a great time! Had some food, had some drinks, some interesting conversations with some interesting strangers...all in all, an interesting night ;)

Look at my Sister! The Grad!

Look at my baby sister! A PhD now! :D

Brinley's Birthday Party

These are pics from Brinley's 7th Birthday Party back in February...

The Wallace Twins First Birthday

The Wallace twins turned one! Kristen and Stan did a great job throwing a party for them and it's always nice when we all have an excuse to get together as a group.

Beach Trip 2010!

We went to Nags Head in the Outer Banks this year with the Wallaces and the Styons. The kids had a blast and more importantly the adults had a blast....especially after kids bedtimes in the outdoor hottub. A hottub after a long day laying around in the sand is heavenly.