Trick or Treating at Legacy

Leah and all of her friends got to go trick or treating around her school! She had so much fun! So did Mommy and Aunt Chi Chi

FALLIN...

We had a very busy day this past Sunday. We drove up to North Georgia to pick Pumpkins. While we were up there we decided we were so close to Amacalola Falls that we had to climb the Mountain. After we made it to the top, we decided the trip would not be complete with out a trip to the Apple Orchard.

At first she was not so sure about the Pumpkins, I think she was a little overwhelmed.


The Pumpkin she picked to take to school


Finally getting into it


The Gourd she picked and refused to let go of!


Some of the pumpkins where bigger then she is!


Leah's 1st Hay Ride




At the Bottom of the Falls





Almost at the top...kind of!



Picking Apples Straight off the Tree. They were so Yummy! Made really good Applesauce and Cider too!

Jake's Christening

We FINALLY got to meet Lauren's new little brother, Jake at his Christening today. It was a beautiful ceremony, that was done by Jake's Uncle. Following the service, we went to the luncheon at HOME.

Before the Ceremony


Big Sister Lauren


Jake and his Mommy

Catching Up...Kind of!!!

I was going to try and play catch up with the blog, but I realized, I do not have the time or energy for that! I decided to just go with a quick update and some new pictures.
Since the last blog, in July...Leah has started school and LOVES it!! She loves her teachers, especially Ms. Nadja. She has not one, but two boyfriends. She has learned baby sign language and loves to use it when asking for more, or to eat. It is so cute to watch her because she not only does the signs, but also says the words. She is saying all sorts of new words, including her name. Everything is "BLUE" to her...which is making her daddy very happy, especially since it is football season. She also loves to name all of her body parts with her chin being her new favorite!
We recently went to Memphis for Aunt Leola's 80th birthday! We got to stay at the Peabody which was amazing. Here are some pics from the trip.
I promise I am going to try very hard to keep up with the blog!!!

Hanging out on the roof of the Peabody


Keeping herself entertained in the hotel room


Aunt Leola's Party


Guess what her favorite food is...


Cousins!!!

Hot Fun in the Summertime...

The first of many trips to the water park!

Leah, Saia (in blue), and Juana (in green) posing for the camera!


Leah LOVED the water slide!


It was a lot of fun...



Aiden's 1st trip to the pool...Leah had to go show him how it was done!



Apparently, swimming is tough work!


Another trip to the water park, this time with Cortney and Aubrey and one of their friends.



Leah and Aunt Chi Chi on yet another trip to the water park!


Dylan, Logan, and Leah...Logan was one of my students!

Mackinac Island

Auntie Lisa turned 50 this month and Uncle Terry took us all up to Mackinac Island, Michigan for a few days.We had to fly straight from Pittsburg (through Chicago) to Michigan. The Island was amazing, with only about 400 people who are permanent residents, there are no motor vehicles allowed on the Island. In order to get around, you either have to ride a bike or a horse! We arrived on the Island at the end of their Lilac Festival, so our stay started with the Lilac parade, we had several yummy meals while we were there as well as a horse and buggy tour of the Island. (Again, there are way too many pictures to post, here are a few of the highlights, the rest will be coming on SnapFish soon!)

The Ferry ride out to the Island



Our Hotel, the Iroquois...


Leah, making sure Mommy and Daddy's bed was comfy!


At the Lilac parade


Leah and her cousin John at Auntie Lisa's Birthday Dinner


Hanging out on the Beach with Uncle Kenny and Mommy



At a rest stop on our horse and buggy tour


At the gift shop on the horse and buggy tour



On our horse and buggy tour, we stopped at the top of the Island...it was a great photo op.


Finally on our way home!

Pittsburg...(Part 2)

Brooke and Jason's Wedding was absolutely beautiful! Here are a few of the highlights. Again, I will snapfish the rest later!

Waiting for the ceremony to start



With her new friend, Alexis, the flower girl


The Bride and Groom's 1st Dance


Dancing with Nacho


Posing with Daddy


Family Shot


Leah was worn out!


Still managed to pose for a picture though!

Pittsburg...(Part 1)

We went for another plane ride, this time to Pittsburg for Mommy's best friend's(since we moved to Georgia so about 23 years) wedding. We had so much fun at all of the events of the weekend. We even got to go to Leah's 1st Baseball Game, it was the Pirates vs. the TIGERS! Daddy was very happy since he is a Tigers fan. Thank Goodness they won, because the Red Wings lost the Stanley cup that night! ( To the Penguins, so of course the Pittsburg people were happy!) There are so many pictures that there is no way we could post them all...Mommy is going to send them on snapfish soon. Here are a few of our favorites.

Happy little Girl at the Rehersal Dinner...the dinner was downstairs from the Stadium!


Getting Ready to go to the Game, putting on her Tigers Gear!


Outside the Stadium, before the Game


Leah and Daddy watching the Tigers Beat the Pirates!


Leah loves her Uncle Jason (the Groom) even if he supports the wrong teams!

Lots of Little Monkeys

Leah and Mommy went on her first trip to Monkey Joes...We went with lots of Mommy's friends that she works with now or who used to work with her! It was a lot of fun and we can not wait to go back!

Leah had a ton of fun playing with Addi, while Addi made sure no one knocked her over!


Ellie came and brought her new twin baby girls, Addison and Hadley, Leah really misses seeing her at Pleasantdale.


I think the adults had as much fun as the kids




Leah had a little trouble standing, but she certainly enjoyed bouncing...


Addi showed off her basketball skills


Leah and Ethan wanted in while the kids from the daycare wanted out!

Our Little Fishy!!!

Leah started her 1st swim lessons this week! She is not really swimming, but she loves the water!

On our way to her first swim class!


Using her arms!!!



All done for the day!