Modeling New Clothes

She really just needs some heels now. :)

Matching shirts!!

My sister, Rachael, works at JCrew. She just sent the kids a package of new clothes. She wanted me to have them model and then take pictures to upload on Facebook. Here are a few of the ones I took. Addison LOVES all her new outfits. Aunt Rachael also sent her a purse, 2 necklaces, and some handkerchiefs. The girl really loves getting dressed up!

I will be posting some more pictures of summer so far in a few days. I have just been really busy with work at school, car troubles, and trying to get things ready for conference. I can't believe summer is already 1/2 over!!

Scout Crossover

Last night was Xavier's Scout Crossover. This is when each Den moves up to the next level. Xavier was a Tiger and is now a Wolf!! He is really starting to get into this scouting thing! In a few more years Addison will get to start Girl Scouts. We are so excited. :)

Starting the evening as a Tiger.

Receiving his belt loops and beads. He earned 10 belt loops and was so excited!

Waiting to cross the Bridge to Boy Scouts.

Crossing the Bridge of Scouts. *he gets his Wolf hat, neckerchief, slide, and book when gets to the other side.

He is now a Wolf!

And his nose is in the book! *he read this the whole time the other Dens were crossing.

Addison has been to almost every meeting, so she knows how to do the Scout sign and when to as well.

Spring Time Activities

Xavier on the Jumbo-Tron as he headed out onto the baseball field.

My handsome Scout on the baseball field.

Hot dogs!!

The cool fans they handed out for free. They light up and say GO G-BRAVES.

Olivia, Diane, Addison, and XP.

STRAWBERRIES!!!!

and a strawberry dress!

Butterflies!!!

Talking on skype with Grandma and Lexi.

Spring!!

The past week has been Spring Break for Xavier and I. John was not able to get any time off because he is going to Wisconsin at the end of the month, so we hung out at home and had a few day trips around the area.

Monday we were suppose to meet up with Emily and her family in Chattanooga, but her daughter got sick and we had to cancel. Instead I took the kids up to Dahlonega and Cleveland, GA. We went to a gold mine and panned for hold. Then we visited Babyland General were Cabbage Patch kids are made/born.

Tuesday was spent visiting some friends in the Newnan area.

Wednesday we all, even John, went up to Columbia, SC to visit our friends Chuck and Jessica. John is mentoring Chuck while he goes to seminary. We visited the Riverside Zoo and had a great dinner prepared by Jessica.

Thursday brought us to The Center for Puppetry Arts and a nice little park with our good friends Katie and her children Jackson and Frances.

Friday we decided to just lay low and relax at home.

There are 29 days of school left for me once we get back from break. I do have to work the summer program but it's not as hard as the school year. :)

He's starting to get really good at this.

She calls this her ballerina pose. :)

The caterpillars for the Butterfly garden arrived. Thanks Aunt Sheila!

Heading down into the old gold mine.

Panning for Gold.

Gem grubbing!

Isabella being born from Mother Cabbage.

XP named this baby.

Holding baby Isabella.

One of the few pictures taken at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

Addie, Jackson, and XP
They really wanted to get down in that creek.

Trapped in a Spider's web!!

Playing with baby Frances. She just LOVED her.

My beautiful little girl!