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Hurricane Harbor

We wanted to do something a little special for Labor Day weekend. We looked at hotel rooms at the Gaylord or Great Wolf Lodge, but everything was expensive and looked like it would be really busy. So we decided to do some "staycation" activities around Dallas. On Friday evening Papa and Grant hit the SMU vs. BU game at SMU stadium and Nina and I had a fun evening at home with the kiddos.

On Saturday we went with Nina and Papa to Hurricane Harbor. We got in free with our Six Flags passes and Nina and Papa got in for $10 each! Such a steal. We found a nice spot in the shade by the kids area and we ended up staying almost all day. We all loved the lazy river and Colton kept saying, "Colton swimming!" and kicked around in his floatie. We did the wave pool, kids play area and Nina and I even took Ranger and Colton on a water slide. Right as we were leaving Nina decided to go back and purchase our lazy river pictures. I am so glad she did so that we have a record of our fun day.

On Sunday we did church and Dickey's BBQ and then on Monday we met at DD and Big John's for brunch with the whole family. I ended up feeling like I was able to get some rest AND do some fun long-weekend activities. Win-win!

Back to School

Cadie is in 1st Grade at University Park Elementary School and her teacher is Mrs. Leigh Ann Mewhirter. Mrs. Mewhirter has over 30 years of experience and other parents have shared that we are lucky to have her as Cadie's 1st grade teacher.

The boys are both going to Highland Park Presbyterian Day School. Ranger is going to school Monday through Thursday 8:30-11:30am and his teacher is Mrs. Karen Williams. Colton is in the Toddler III class on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 8:30-11:30am and his teachers are Sara George and Christy Kemendo.

Colton: Birthday Party

We had the sweetest time celebrating Colton's 2nd birthday at the University Park pool. Thanks to all that joined in the party! Papa, DD, Big John, cousin Parker, Deanna, Paul, Carter, Courtnye, Isaac, Collins, Kelly, Kiyah, Candace, Peyton and of course us 5. Colton loves the pool, cookies, Kiyah and presents so he was as happy as a clam.

Papa helped me carry everything up to the pool in coolers and we had rice krispies, cookes, chips and hoagie sandwiches. We had the pavilion in the baby pool reserved so we hand plenty of room to spread out. Plus, no clean-up for mama!

Colton gets his sleek physique from Papa.

Colton: First Hair Cut

My baby boy had his first hair cut! His blond hair is so sweet and fluffy, but it was time. Aurora cut his hair in our kitchen and he was perfectly behaved. He was so proud of his new haircut and of his prize - a school bus!

Cadie: Sky Ranch Camp

Cadie loved her second summer at Sky Ranch Launch Camp at HPPC.

Weekend with Kiyah

My cousin Kelly called me on Thursday in a bit of a panic because she and her husband, Roman, were scheduled to go on a long-weekend trip to Atlanta and their friend who was planning to watch Kiyah got really sick. So we got to watch Kiyah all weekend! Kelly dropped her off on Thursday and then Kelly's friend picked up Kiyah on Sunday afternoon. Kiyah did great! We were busy and had a lot of fun in the backyard, at the swimming pool and going to church on Sunday. I could tell that Kiyah was missing her parents on Sunday because she didn't want to go to Sunday school and so she feel asleep on my lap during big church and then had a small melt-down on the way home. We LOVED having her at our house and Cadie and Sutton really doted on her. She slept in a pack-and-play in Cadie's room and Cadie was really sweet taking care of her. We love you Kiyah!