RIP Goldie...

Flashback post to around March 10th, 2013

Meet Goldie... also known as Sally 2.... also known as Rapunzel.... our fish that came to us from the Henderson County Fair.  Goldie has been a great pet.  She swam around that tree like it was the best tree... the only tree around.  Goldie loved being apart of our family until.....

 I came home from school one day to find that Goldie was not in the bowl but in the floor.  We were in a hurry trying to get to gymnastics.  Kyle was taking Addie and I was staying home with Drew for the evening.  I was trying to find Addie flip flops and that's when I noticed the lovely orange pet was not in her lovely glass bowl.  I looked around trying not to bring attention to the situation because I knew Addie would fall apart.... and there the fish was on the floor dead!  I sent Addie out the door to the car and Kyle was in disbelief... the fish jumped out of the bowl into the floor... fishicide!!!!

When Kyle and Addie got in the car, I called him to ask about a plan.  The plan would be for me to put the fish in the toilet and wait for Addie to get home to say her goodbyes.

Sounds like a great plan... well you have to remember the Drew factor.... because he does not think anything is wrong with a fish floating in the toilet when he goes potty.  Drew peed on the fish but I was able to stop him before the flush.  So know our fish is floating around in a sea of yellow. I guess it could have been worse.

Well Addie and Kyle arrived back home from gymnastics.  We prepared Addie for the news.  She.was.not.happy.  There were tears, sobs, and more tears.  We took her to the bathroom and what do our wondering eyes should appear... Goldie swimming around the toilet bowl.... She came back from the dead!

Apparently the ammonia in Drew's pee can bring fish back to life for a short period..... 12 hours to be exact.  We are still looking for a new fish... maybe after the beach.

 

Getting settled...

We are slowly but surely settling in to the new schedule that comes with a new school year.  We are getting used to the dance... gymnastics.... Wednesday night Bible Study... homework schedule.  So in the craziness that is August with a new kindergartner... teacher mommy... hard working husband... and 2 year old that is along for the ride... this is what has been happening:

1.)  Kyle turned 33 years old.  Addie picked out an ice cream cake for the occasion.  Kyle got a watch from the fab 3, LiLi, and Poppa.

A birthday kiss...

Drew had to do the same...

This is how Drew travels these days...

Grabbing some outside playtime after school.  

I think Addie was making a "Huckleberry Pie" with the petals.

Addie is ready for the homework.  

When she plays at Aubree's house, they play school.  Of course, they have about three of these desks in their playroom so Addie thought she HAD to HAVE one to do homework.  She told me and LiLi to be on the look out for one at the antique store.  When I told Mr. Brett this, he so graciously gave Addie one of his extras.  She was so happy when she saw it... she stocked it that night with paper and crayons.  

She loves this desk so much.

We have also been on the baby shower/ baby reveal party circuit this past month.  Baby Tripp Sanders will be making his appearance soon and I will have a new nephew in December on the Primm side.  I will try to post some pics about that soon as well.  I am just busy loving life right now.... post back soon... I hope!

Weekend Adventures...

The past few weekends, our family has been busy exploring some interesting parts of Tennessee... Here is the recap... 

Our Sunday School Class got together for a picnic and hiking at The Narrows of the Harpeth.  It was a nice day with low humidity and nice temperatures.  LiLi and Poppa were nice to stay home with Drew that afternoon so Kyle and I could 1.)  Have time with Addie  2.)  Not worry about Drew falling off a cliff and be able to enjoy ourselves.

The wonderful view walking to the picnic site.  While we were walking to the picnic site... all 100 yards... Addie was saying (complaining) how far it was, she was hungry, she was thirsty, and that she had to use the bathroom.

Her tune quickly changed when she saw a certain someone.

 

Hiking Buddies

After a delightful lunch, we went to the trail to climb up to "Table Top"

We hiked about 2 hours.  Halfway up to the top we stopped at a waterfall.  Addie is fearless and wanted to jump off the waterfall... like some of the teenagers that were there were doing.  She was trying her best to climb over to the ledge of the waterfall.  

 To her delight, her daddy helped her get up HIGH...

Our view at the top... not the Smokies or the Rockies... but nice for Middle Tennessee.

 See the drop off.  That's why Drew did not make this trip!

The next weekend, we went to Cheekwood Botanical Gardens to view their Summer Tree House Exhibit.... along with EVERYONE ELSE in the Nashville area.  It was hot and very crowded and Drew was NOT A HAPPY CAMPER.  As much as I wanted to take him, he did not want to be there.  As much as I want to include him in "fun" excursions, I have to remember he is 2!  Kyle was right on this one and said he would gladly stay at home with him on the next "fun" outing.

  Addie on the other hand loved the afternoon and the tree houses.  

Her favorite one was the Walden House that had a "attic".

Drew not hiding the fact that he is not having fun.

Me trying to put on a happy face.

Addie loving every minute.

Kyle not wanting to remember the day:)

Inside the "Shell" tree house...

 

 On top of the Pirate Tree House...

 The Fish Tree House...

 Drew and his one and only smile for the day... at least until we got back home!

Addie the Zebra...

The last adventure around Tennessee was a kid free one thanks to Ninnie and Poppy.  Addie and Drew went to stay with them for the Labor Day Weekend. There is nothing more grand than a weekend to reconnect with your best friend and just be a party of 2.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY KIDS, but it is so nice to have loving grandparents to take them for the long weekend.

 Usually Kyle and I go to Knoxville for the Vols opener, but this year they played in Atlanta.  Logistically we just could not get there on Friday night for the game, so we planned a day trip to Lynchburg to visit Mr. Jack Daniels.

 

 The tour was fun and free.  

We learned a lot  and the smells reminded us of the student section at a UT football game:)

We went to a BBQ restaurant to eat on their court square and then went shopping.

Summertime July...

Well less than 12 hours of summer vacation left for 2012.  Today has been fun... making pancakes, playing outside with Addie and Drew.  Addie did some gardening and Drew played with his tractor and four wheeler.  I finished up some of my last minute "to-dos" and just enjoyed doing what I wanted to do.  So just as I promised, here is the run down of July...

1.)  My friend Janessa and Addie's future kindergarten teacher got married and we had a blast celebrating with her.

The photo booth was a blast... just look at what happens when a bunch of teachers get together.

2.)  The fourth of July was fun and low key.  Kyle and Drew visited the Farmer's Market and we had fried green tomatoes for lunch. 

After lunch, the kids had fun playing in the sprinkler.

 

That night, our Sunday School Class had a cookout.  The kids (and adults) were a little bummed because we could not shoot fireworks due to the dry weather.  100 degree heat and no rain for 4 weeks can make the county government... dang that county commission... do that.   Kyle tried to make up for the no fireworks by bringing some glow sticks for the kids.  He was a hit!

3.)  We made some sugar cookie dough one day when Addie and Drew boycotted the pool.

Addie even moved the baking upstairs to her kitchen.

4.)  Uncle Clint getting some practice taking care of a kid.

5.)  Drew went with Daddy to watch Spiderman.  Looking back it probably was not a good choice because the next three nights, Drew started climbing out of his crib repeatedly.

6.)  Addie got her 5 year old pics done.  I rushed to do this because my baby has two loose teeth already:(

7.)  Playground fun on a cloudy day.

8.)  We finally gave up on Drew sleeping in a crib.  He was black and blue from climbing out so much.  We figured if we were going to work this hard, we better work hard on a big boy bed.  

9.)  Summer Reading... 

 Addie and I read 24 books this summer together. 

That's pretty good for us.

10.)  Date Weekend for Kyle and I.  First a trip to Jackson..

Then a drive to Kingsport to visit dear friends...

11.)  Let the summer time blues begin...  I waited as long as I could but had to start.

12.)  Celebrated 9 years with my hubby and best friend.

13.)  Went to see Red, White, and Tuna with Kyle, Mom, and Dad for a date night.

14.)  Celebrated a wonderful lady's birthday... Happy birthday LiLi!

15.)  Afternoon sillies with my two loves...

16.)  Play date fun with the rising Kindergartners. 

We made Sharpie Tee-shirts.

17.)  Finally Checked off Addie's first dentist appointment.

She and my dad were amazing!

I still have some pics on my phone but I am ready to soak up the Olympics.

Here's to the 2012-2013 school year!!!!