Georgia's First Day of Kindergarten

It's official! Georgia Anne is a kindergartner! She started today at Tallassee Elementary School and did GREAT!! She was so excited about her first day of school. When we got to school, she went right in and found her locker and put her things away, found her seat and started working on a coloring picture. She waved bye to me and gave me a sweet, silly grin. I think I cried all the way to the car and then about ten minutes more. I thought about her all day and wondered how she was. When I picked her up, I asked how her day went, and she replied in true Georgia Anne fashion, "It was GREAT!!" She said her favorite thing was learning their class song, "The Rules of the Class." We're looking forward to a great school year!

Georgia Anne with Principal Wayne Pressley

Mrs. Dickerson's Class

I think she annoyed I was still there...that explains this face.

Last Thursday was open house at school. We met Mrs. Dickerson and took Georgia's school supplies. Before we went, Georgie kept saying, "I wonder what my teacher will look like? I wonder if she will have dark hair, if she will be short, if she will be nice.." After we went, I asked Georgie if her teacher looked like she thought she would. Her reply: "Yes. She has yellow hair like me, she is skinny like me, and we almost had on the same clothes. I think I'm going to like her."

Georgie and Mrs. Dickerson

Georgie outside their classroom, "Mrs. Dickerson's Jungle"

Georgia was very happy to have her best bud Caleb in her class

McDonald's Play Date

As I mentioned in the previous post, I let Georgie pick something special she wanted to do each day this past week before she started kindergarten on Monday. Friday, she wanted to invite Emma and Taylor to lunch at McDonald's. Luckily the girls were available and were able to meet us for a last day of summer play date. Georgia loves these girls and I am so glad she has developed such sweet friendships!

Pray for us as we send Georgia to kindergarten tomorrow. I know in my heart she will be just fine, but I still worry and am so sad that her days at home with me are gone. I can't tell you how proud I am of my little girl. Proud she is so kind, thoughtful, sweet-hearted and smart! I am so proud to be her Mom!!!

Trip to the Zoo

Last week was Georgia's last week at home with me before she starts kindergarten next week on Monday. I told her we were going to do something she wanted to do each day! On Wednesday, she wanted to go to the zoo. So off Georgia, Daniel and I headed in the blazing 90 plus degree heat to the Montgomery Zoo. It was soooo hot that day, but we had a great time. It was Daniel's first trip to the zoo and Georgia had a good time telling him what all the animals were.

Daniel's first train ride. This is Georgia's favorite part of going to the zoo!!

The cheetah kept coming right up to the glass

The zoo had misters set up all over the park to keep people cool

And, yes, Georgia stuck her entire head under the waterfall at the river otter exhibit!

The Face I Love!!!

Serious...

Silly...

Sweet!!

Tori and Bryan's Wedding

Tori and Bryan tied the knot Saturday evening!! It was a beautiful wedding and I was so honored to be a part of their special day. Congratulations Tori and Bryan!!

The reception was at The Trophy Room in downtown Tallassee. The Trophy Room is owned by Billy McKenzie and is a museum of sorts, where he displays his African hunting "trophies." It was the perfect spot for an amazing reception!

Jack's First Day of School

Today was Jack's first day of school at East Tallassee Baptist Church's Mother's Day Out. I have been worried about this day for some time now because Jack is so clingy. I never worried about sending Georgia because she has always been so independent and loved being around new people. Jack isn't as independent and doesn't warm up to new people as easily. He was excited about going and wearing his back pack (which he has two of and had a hard time deciding which one to take). Georgia helped him color his teacher, Ms. Karen, a picture. When we got there he went right in and handed the picture to his teacher, said, "hey" and then walked out and said, "bye." I guess he thought we were just going to take her the picture. When I told him he had to stay and took him back in the room, he began to cry...and it got louder, and louder, and louder. Karen looked at me and said it was best if I just left and assured me he would be fine. That is a hard thing to do...leave your child when they are confused and crying. I stood outside the door for about 5 minutes until he calmed down a little. I did a lot of praying today while he was away that he was alright and having a good time. When I went to pick him up, Ms. Karen told me he was perfect all day long. She said he was so sweet, did as he was asked, took his nap and played well with the other children. What a relief!! I am so proud of my little Jack!

Tori & Bryan's Rehearsal and Dinner

The rehearsal at First United Methodist Church, Tallassee

Bryan's dad hosted a lovely dinner at Wynlakes Country Club in Montgomery following the rehearsal. Notice the beautiful invitation, menus, place cards, table numbers, flowers....excellent details! What a fun evening and a great way for the two families to get to know each other.

Tori's Bridesmaid's Luncheon

My sister, Tori's bridesmaid's luncheon was yesterday, Friday the 31st. What a wonderful celebration it was to begin her wedding weekend festivities. Tori has been blessed with many sweet, dear friends and I was so happy to be a part of her special day!