Busy start to the new school year!

We've hit the ground running as the start of the new school year is here! Ellie is loving her new class, and teachers. She actually started her new year in July by moving up a month before the other newbies arrived. She thinks she is still in charge as she is in a class of 13 boys! Yep, we have another fun-filled year with all boys. I am very happy to report that she has stopped (for now) chomping down on her friends at school. I hope typing this out doesn't jinx us. I still pray walking in to pick her up every day that she receives a good report for the day!

This years class be filled with art projects, music, eating at a table with chairs, and napping on mats at school. She seems to adjusted okay with the naps - now only sleeping for 1 hour. We are staying in the crib at home until she attempts to climb out! She has started talking A LOT and learns new words or phrases everyday. My favorite right now - "Love you Mommy/Daddy". Sweetest words I have ever heard. She is into climbing on anything, and continually has bruises and scratches all over her body. Another not-so-favorite phrase she uses - "No, No, No" if you try to remove her from something dangerous, or your ready to go and she is not. She also uses it for Sophie when Sophie wants to help with snack or meal time at home!

First Day in Toddler Class - this was after an outfit change and LOTS of crying due to pulling the night stand on top of her face


She still would rather be outside when we get home in the afternoons. She loves helping water the grass, cut the grass, or dig in the dirt. You'll find her in a diaper most days... So much that our 9-year-old neighbor asked if she ever wears clothes.

It's also that time of year for fall/winter consignment sales! I LOVE THEM! Jay will be ready for this season to end, but deep down he enjoys the sales too! We've hit a few and have a few more to go!

Playing with Jackson Borders at Griffin's Birthday



This has also started my busiest time of the year for work. I hit the road early in the morning, and arrive home late 2-3 nights a week. It's also Jay's busiest time for the company, but somehow we work out all the travel and night events that one of us is home. It's only for a few months, and then things jump back to being normal again. We are SO excited that college football is just a few days away! Bring on fun Saturdays in Auburn with family and friends!