And September Fun Continues.....

So September celebrations continued with a small family birthday party at our house for Aunt Samantha! It was so nice that she and Kaori were able to come over, especially since Dave is working in Atlanta now so there was no one at her house on her birthday except for her and Kaori. We love having them visit and are going to miss them being so close when they join Dave in Atlanta.

Then, we had a BIG family celebration for all September birthdays at the river house. The weather was beautiful and we had so much fun being together. Uncle Bryan brought his paddle board and Landon and Addi both could not wait to venture out on the lake with him. I must admit it was a little nerve racking, especially since Addi had never done it before, but Uncle Bryan is more than experienced!! Thank you to him for always showing attention to his nieces and nephews :)

Next, was a birthday celebration at our house for me. It was very nice and as usual the little kids get soooo excited about any kind of party! That always makes it more fun!! I got a new purse, pair of shoes and a movie. But most of all I loved having everyone there with me.

Addi has started taking ballet lessons one morning a week for the first time this fall. She absolutely LOVES it and it is really the highlight of my Mondays. She loves being a ballerina and I think is doing well for her first time. Meaning that she listens to the teacher, stays in her line, waits her turn and is following directions. Her plies are pretty good too! :) Actually, more funny than good at this point.....:) I am loving her taking dance too!! So fun!

I actually took a picture of our most recent monthly calendar that stays on the refrigerator. There are two additions to the calendar that are not pictured. Sometimes I feel like I am going a little crazy with trying to keep up with college apps, govenor school apps, when tuitions are due, my work schedule, Mike's call schedule, teaching two classes at church, etc.... and the list goes on. I know everyone's life is crazy, but when I looked at the picture of our calendar it made me realize.....no wonder I feel like I am losing my mind sometimes. It made me feel better anyway....sort of justification for the chaos. A good chaos though :)

My last pictures for this month are some I got of Andi performing with the colorguard this year. Andi is really blossoming and growing up this school year. She is so beautiful ( I know I may be a little biased), and is creating such a unique style for herself. She is also enjoying school and continues to challenge herself. She is such a special young woman and we are so blessed to have her!!!

So, until Fall pictures..... and I am really enjoying the cooler weather!!! Fall is here!!