This fall we have been busier than ever. Dan is working hard at his job and his internship (he is working on his masters in social work). I am back to teaching 6th and 7th grade language arts. Thomas started spending time with his babysitter 3 days a week and grandpa 2 days a week. Despite all of this we still have found some time for fun! We babysat the hackers for a few days, and then made it to a lake house for a few days over Labor Day weekend.
We were fortunate to have Nana and Granddad Ligon visit on their way out east. We took a trip to the aquarium where Thomas was fascinated with the underwater viewing area.
Thomas turned 1 a few weeks ago and we were happy to host a small party to celebrate! Thomas has also started walking in the last few weeks. This has kept us all on our toes!
Thomas celebrated turning 9 months old in July and wanted to show off his newest trick in his monthly picture, standing all on his own!
We had a few more Pinterest success stories with my nieces. After the waterless pool we made soap clouds by microwaving ivory soap and then made our own colored soaps with food coloring and cookies cutters.
Next we made slime with glue and starch. That was a hit too! Even Jimmy loved this one!
This next craft was by far the favorite (and the easiest). We made paper towel butterflies. Seriously people, paper towels, food coloring, water and twist ties. The girls LOVED them.
We spent time swinging, swimming, and celebrating the Olympics!
Thomas also discovered just what it is he loves most about his "Aunt" Maggie (Grandma and Grandpa's dog), her tail!
Oh and lets not forget teething, Thomas chews on EVERYTHING!
We have had quite and exciting summer so far. We kicked it off by leaving Thomas to stay with his cousins, aunt and uncle and grandparents while we took to the skies and headed to California for the lovely wedding of Rusty and Ronnie. Fun was certainly had by all!
Once we came back to reality, we were saddened by the news of the passing of my grandmother, Mary LaRoche. After honoring and remembering her, we were back to normal, sort of.
Dan went back to working hard at both Hephzibah and his masters program. I took some professional development trainings and a class on technology (which is when I had the time to start this blog!). All the while Thomas was learning how to crawl! Our little baby isn't so little anymore and he is certainly on the move! Soon after he learned to crawl, he started pulling himself up onto his knees and and to a standing position!
Thomas and I have had the pleasure of spending lots of time with his cousins this summer, and most recently we made the most of a very hot summer day with a waterless pool. Ava and Ella had a blast while Thomas enjoyed watching their excitement from the side lines.
This past weekend we participated in the Kicks for a Cure kickball tournament where our team may not have won much (or at all as the case may be) but we raised some money for a good cause. Thomas came along for the day and was quite the trooper!
Here are a few pictures of Thomas over the last year. Look at how much he has changed in such a short amount of time! His 9 month picture will be taken in the next week so you can look forward to that update too!
I have put together this blog in the hopes that you will be able to see a little more of our family. I will try my best to update the blog monthly, or as exciting things are happening anyway, and send an email with the link for you to follow when I do.
