Zoey said...

Zoey found a small cut on her thumb. She was quite distraught for a bit about it, mostly because she didn't know how it got there. As we were in the car headed somewhere, she was still contemplating the nick, when all of a sudden she realized what had happened!

"Oh, I know!" said Zoey. "My skin is breaking apart because I am growing big and big and big and it is falling off!"

Well, of course, why didn't we realize that?! Silly mommy and daddy!

Hugs and kisses!!!

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Still getting used to the South...

I really like it here in Alabama, but there are some things that take getting used to still. Registering for school, for one. I didn't know you have to dis-enroll your students before you can enroll them somewhere else. Previously, we have just enrolled them and the schools have taken care of the paperwork. After alot, and I do mean ALOT, of hassle, everyone is enrolled in school. Jake picked up his schedule and toured the school yesterday--he thinks he is going to like his new school.

Zoey has her open house today at her new school. She can't wait to start school again!

Kyler has his open house the day before class starts, on Aug. 10.

And Russ starts classes on Aug. 15.

Alot to keep up with...

The heat and humidity has also been a change to get used to. Some days I can take it better than others. It helps when I work, because I have to be outside and it helps tolerate the heat better (at least I think so).

And finally, things at the grocery store are different. Mostly, we don't have too much trouble finding what we usually use. Occasionally though, we find some gems we would never have thought to look for before, such as...

A WHOLE HOG'S HEAD! Yes, folks, this can be yours for less than $8! You get the eyes, the ears, the tongue, the snout, everything for one low price! (I declined to purchase it at the time because I just didn't know any good recipes for hogs head at the moment. You understand, right?)

Gotta love it!!!

Kyler's Birthday

Mmmmm...CAKE! Happy, happy birthday, Kyler Kid!

John, Michelle, and Garrett Murphy, Caleb (Kari's brother), Tina and (?) Byrd.

Maryann, Rosie, papaw, mamaw, Aunt Vicky, Kari's boyfriend Kyle at the party.

Kyler's friend, Garrett. Kyler spent alot, and I do mean alot, of time with Garrett and his family while he was "staying" with mamaw and papaw. The Murphy's would come get him and Kyler would stay for 4 or 5 days at a stretch. It really helped keep Kyler occupied because he could only take so much Polly Pockets with Zoey. LOL!

WATER FIGHT!!!!!!!!

Kyler really loved all his presents--especially the Star Wars!

Zoey got a soaking during the water fight. She took it like a champ though, and for Zoey, she was pretty patient while waiting her turn. But, when it was her turn, there was no holding back and no loyalty. It didn't matter who filled the water gun, she would go right after them too!

Kyler's Summer

This summer has been Kyler's summer of Adventure! He has been a bit, well, chicken, about trying things. But, suddenly something clicked inside of him and he realized he can do alot of things. One day he decided he can ride his bike without training wheels! Russ had taken them off because they weren't really helping him, but Kyler didn't want to ride without them. So he just hopped on his bike and took off! I was so excited!!!! Then later that day, when we went to the lake to swim, he put on his goggles and decided he can swim! Yes, swim! On top of the water and under the water. It was a very big day for Kyler Kid! He has now learned how to ride one of Jake's bigger bikes, but I don't have a video of it yet. I will get one though.

Yeah for Kyler!!!!

P.S. He did his hair spikey by himself. Looks cool, huh?