Fishing...again!

Austin has the BEST Nana and D!!! Nana (and D when she can talk him into it) started a ritual of taking Austin fishing once a week (more if Austin is particularly persuading). He absolutely loves it and now, with out a doubt, Austin knows that he has the best grandparents EVER!!!

Thanks Nana and D!!!

First Day of School

Austin is now in first grade!! Austin started first grade at a new school this year. He is now at Rhodes with Nana. His teacher is Mrs. Rinehart. Mrs. Rinehart is a very patient, calm, nurturing teacher and I can already tell we made the right choice!

Austin was a little nervous this year. During "Meet the Teacher" he leaned over to me and asked how was he suppose to know if he did good on a paper in first grade. In kindergarten he would get stars or smiley faces...but what about first grade? He was very concerned.

The first day went well. When I went to wake him up for his second day of school, he was a little more reluctant. We sat down and talked about what was wrong and he said, "Mrs. Rinehart said that everyday was going to be harder...yesterday was like Kindergarten and I could do it, but today is going to be harder." Much to his surprise, he came home from school with a big grin and stated that today wasn't harder!

Austin's backpack (with the BASS patch from KiKi and David)

Ok, mom...enough pictures!!!

Another funny story before I go. Austin came home from school after his first week of school with a certificate that he was awarded for being able to spell his color words. This came much to my surprise because I know for a FACT that he doesn't know how to spell all of his color words. He has discovered that on his name tag on his desk, there in black and white are all the color words spelled out for him already!! He sure fooled Mrs. Rinehart (wait...I probably shouldn't be bragging about that!)!!

My Silly Kids

Austin and Madi...I couldn't get them to look at the camera at the same time to save my life!! They looked so adorable, but I never caught that perfect picture!!

Madi is wearing the dress the Temples got for her from Panama. Isn't it adorable?

Can anyone tell me why Austin is pointing #1?? And notice the leftovers from lunch on his shirt...oh well, maybe we'll have better luck next time!

My how time flies!

6 years ago today, I was blessed with Austin. He is growing into such a fine young man that I am very proud of! Austin, I love you!!!

The day started with breakfast in bed for Austin. He chose waffles...yummy!

Then came the best part. The surprise...he was going on a shopping spree at Bass Pro Shop. He was so excited he was shaking! This day was all about Austin. He got to choose the songs we listened to on the radio and all the other details that came along with a "family day!" We spent 2 hours shopping for various fishing items. It was such a hard choice!

Austin also got to pick our lunch location. He wanted seafood (surprise, surprise!!). So we went to a fun restaurant, Anglers. It was a great start to a 6th Birthday!!!

Madi Sue Zanne

Austin proudly announced yesterday that he knew his sister's whole name. When asked, he response was, "Her name is Madi Sue Zanne." I tried to explain that Suzanne was one name, he just couldn't get it. And it really upset him when we informed him her first name was Madilyn. He wondered why didn't we just name her Madi if that was what we were going to call her. It was adorable!

Splish Splash!

Although, the weather wasn't totally cooperating, we decided to head on to the beach. With not many days of summer left, I just wanted to fit it in a few more times. So off we went. We stayed at the beach for about 2 hours until dark clouds finally pushed me to the car. As we headed over the bridge, it cleared up so we decided to go to the Navarre Splash Park. The had a blast playing in the water as I stood under my umbrella...frustrated, but determined that it was going to be a good day. I was sadly mistaken because shortly after Austin left to play on the equipment, he fell from the top when his feet slipped. It knocked the wind out of him, but thankfully we walked away unharmed. Maybe we'll have better luck next time!

Have I mentioned....

Austin LOVES fishing?!?! He lives and breathes fishing and everything it involves! Kiera and David were kind enough to take him to the Branch's pond while we visited North Carolina. Austin caught alot of fish and was absolutely adorable!