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Randomness of the past few weeks

Tea Party at the church preschool -
For clarification, Ivey will go to the church preschool and to big school during the week. It will only be for a few hours at both places, but she is ready for something bigger than me and home.

The beach with daddy - after pneumonia had passed. I loved the ocean!
First day of school at 'big' school with my teachers

About to start my first day of 'big' school. Making sure my hair looks pretty and all my curls are in place.


The ride to 'big' school. Not a care in the world. Can you see my cute new shorts?
Walker flying his kite at the beach.


Brooke -

My new God sister -

The only one missing here is Walker. He actually wanted to go to bed -exhausted. This many kiddos is the result of only four families. Can you say exponential growth?
Knox at the beach. No idea what he is doing.


Jumbled randomness of the last few week. Enjoy your last few days of summer - we plan to.

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KrisKay said…
Ivey you and your curls are simply gorgeous!! Looks like you love the beach... so wonderful!
August 13, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Melanie said…
What a beautiful family! Ivey is an awesome little girl. May God continue to bless your family. Looks like the beach was a hit!
August 14, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Shannon said…
Look at those curls! By the way the sun is hitting Ivey's carseat I can tell its EARRRRRRR-ly!
Happy First day of school IVEY! I love your shorts.
-Shannon in Austin
(Gwen, looks like you've had a great summer. Love the story of the Carpenters!!!!)
-Shannon in Austin
August 14, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Girl Raised in the South said…
I loved seeing the beach photos, your sweet husband with Ivey, and had to laugh at the beach photo that has the robust man in the background - he would not love that photo if he caught sight of it!
August 15, 2009 at 1:40 PM
ANewKindOfPerfect said…
What a big girl heading off to big kid school! Her curls are so beautiful. :)
August 17, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Azaera said…
Hi there,

I just started following your blog. My son is legally blind and I was wondering if you'd mind if I added you to my blogroll. Ivey has the most adorable curls by the way!
August 20, 2009 at 6:39 PM
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