Summer is flying by....I can't believe we are just a week away from August already! We have had a FULL summer that is for sure but it has been so fun.
Hudson went back to Lipscomb University Soccer Camp again this year and loved it. Coach Shannon is the best and she had a big time this year b/c her buddy Braxton went with her and b/c everyday ended with the slip n' slide! Just look at that shooting form!
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| Soccer Camp...look at that form |
We also enjoyed a weekend trip to Bowling Green to spend some time with Grandpa and Moon. They took us to Kentucky Down Under and the girls had a blast. We saw all sorts of birds, fed the lorikeets, watched the crazy Lemurs, met a baby kangaroo, petted snakes and watched Australian shepherds herd their sheep (that was my favorite part). Hudson even got chosen to feed the baby goats...she was in heaven!!
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| Feeding a baby Goat at Kentucky Down Under |
Because of Hudson's love for animals, I surprised her with a big girl date and took her horse-back riding. Our friends Angela and Ava Grace went with us and we had a blast. Hudson was so excited to actually be on a horse instead of just looking at them. We did an hour long trail ride and it was so much fun.
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| Surprise Big Girl Date - Riding Aster |
At the end of June, we headed up to Lake Rabun for our annual Halter vacation and the 4th of July. It was so much fun. We had beautiful weather and the cousins had such a good time playing. You will see all of the pictures of our week there but here are a few highlights:
Hudson AND Sullivan doing the ski-trainer (Hudson even tried the real ski-trainer but couldn't get up)
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| She is having more fun then she let's on and as you can see below, Sullivan is obsessed |
Of course Cousin time is always a highlight.
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| Reed is in that pool somewhere |
BOTH of the girls went off the top of the boathouse! They will do anything for ice cream from Hall's.
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| She will do anything for ice cream |
Fireworks in the boat are always awesome.
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| Love this crew and how much they love each other |
Playing on the dock and on the water are always super fun.
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| This kid.... |
We went blackberry picking and picked 11 lbs!
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| Farm Life...Blackberry Picking |
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| She will also do anything for a treat from Hall's |
We created a new activity called Trespass-Tuesday, which turned into We Don't Live Here - Wednesday, where we attempted to go off every slide we could find on the lake. I would say we did about 3/4 of them, but had to leave a few for Labor Day. The highlight was definitely finding this Blob. This is Tom about to launch Reedo...it was hilarious!
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| The highlight of Trespass Tuesday |
Hudson is a total fish and now swims in the lake without a life jacket (with an adult of course)
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| This one is a fish... |
As always it was amazing to see MamMam again. I love this sweet picture with all of her Grands. (Why do they nail the pictures in pajamas, but dress them up cute and not one of them will smile?!?)
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| MamMam and her crew |
Needless to say we had an amazing trip. I am ready to go back!
We came home late on a Friday night just in time to catch Summer Saturdays at Ellington Ag Center. Every week is a different theme and this particular day was called "Old MacDonald's Farm". There were all sorts of animals and mule rides. We had a great time and the girls were reunited with their boyfriends (Braxton and CarCar) so all were happy!
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| Mule rides at the Ag Center |
A couple weeks ago, and long-overdue, we made the switch to a big girl bed for Sullivan. To say that she loves it would be an understatement. She is SOOOOO excited about it. You can't just ask her about it, if you mention it, she will take you up to her room and show it to you!!! Next up...potty training...wish us luck!
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| Look who is in a Big Girl Bed |
I couldn't resist this picture b/c of the sheer joy on their faces. They had such a fun time splashing in puddles one morning after a few days of rain....
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| The sheer joy in this picture is amazing |
That is all for now. I love how much they love each other and what amazing friends they are becoming. It is so much fun to watch!
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| They really do love each other |
Next up is Princess Dance Camp and the start of Fall Soccer Season.
Here are the rest of the pictures from our adventures. I apologize in advance because there are a lot of them...but enjoy:
