Impromptu Soccer

We spontaneously decided to play soccer and grab a bucket of chicken. Melissa and Richard met us and brought their kids up to play our kids. Alexis sure looked cute as a button in her soccer outfit.

The Babysitters Club

I babysat for Melissa and Richard since it was their 10th anniversary. I brought my kids over for a bit to play with Ella and Nora. Alexis was hilarious in the Woody from Toy Story costume. After a while, Dane picked up my kids so they could get ready for bed. We played Hide & Seek, tag around the coffee table (I didn't come up with that one), and I even taught Ella how to do paper, rock, scissors. This was the first time in a long time that I babysat so the parents could go out. Usually friends will bring their kids over to my house or I will babysit for an hour or two while a friend goes to a Dr appt. It reminded me of all the years that I babysat as a teen. It seems like so long ago...oh yeah...it was.

So Long Rachel...

The girls all got together for a send off for Rachel who is moving closer to family in IN. I know she will miss GA, us girls, the weather and everything else...but we will miss her more. Stay in touch Rachel!!!

Hiking The Gorge

Tallulah Falls and Tallulah Gorge Hike

Tallulah Gorge

Lexie and Izzie posing with Daddy

Ahhh...don't move a muscle or the suspension bridge will move. Yikes!!
Tightrope Walk...



We went hiking in Tallulah Gorge and the girls hiked all 560+ steps by themselves. We were both very impressed. Lexie and Izzie are excellent hikers and love the outdoors. The weather was beautiful and the Gorge was breathtaking. The girls especially loved the suspension bridge that hung over the Gorge.

Sisterly Love

Bye Bye Tandem

Today is a sad day...Dane sold our tandem bike. We have many exciting memories on this bike. It has taken us here and there...while wearing underwear (it just rhymed so I added that last part). One of my best memories on this bike was when Dane and I rode about 30-40 miles one day in Virginia. Later that day at home, I took a pregnancy test and found out we were expecting our first daughter, Alexis. We would hook up the Burley Buggie on the back and tote the two kids in the back too. They loved it and frankly we got a lot of attention and stares. We decided it is time to get 2 individual bikes as the girls will soon be old enough to ride on the kid bike hook-up thingy that attaches to an adult bike. Any way, we are passing on the tandem to another couple who will hopefully have as many great memories as we did.

Our Family Comedian

Izzie is always making us laugh. She has a Santa Bear that MeMaw gave her. She took the Santa clothes off of the bear and decided she would wear them. She ran around the house saying, "Ho-Ho-Ho Merry Christmas" in a creepy, masculine voice...quite funny coming from our cute little 2-yr old girl.

Playground Fun In The Sun

After dinner, we took the kids to the Elementary School down the street to play at the playground. It was a win - win situation. The kids had fun and they were nice and tired so Mommy and Daddy could enjoy quiet time when we got home. ;-) Gotta love playgrounds.