Sunday, February 18, 2024

Gymnastics

 To celebrate Savannah's birthday, our family attended NC State's women's gymnastics meet against Clemson. NC State won the meet and was named the 2024 ACC regular season champions! 






Sunday, February 11, 2024

Savannah is 15!

At this moment 15 years ago, Tal and I were on our way to the hospital for Savannah's birth. On February 12, 2009, Savannah made us parents. Today Savannah is looking forward to getting her driver's permit and getting her braces off soon. Savannah is a creative, organized, and responsible 9th grader who enjoys helping with the kids ministry at church, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and listening to music. Happy 15th birthday, Savannah! 




Saturday, January 20, 2024

Homecoming

 From cheering at the Homecoming basketball games last night...to getting dressed up for the Homecoming dance tonight. Savannah had a great time! 



Cheer

Savannah has enjoyed cheering at the girls and boys home basketball games this season!



Monday, December 25, 2023

Everyday Moments

 Hadley at her school's Field Day

The girls took turns putting makeup on each other.

Day at the park

Savannah's 9th grade yearbook photo


On Halloween, Hadley dressed up as a cheerleading and went trick or treating in our neighborhood with Tal. 

On Halloween, Savannah passed at candy to the trick or treaters.

Hadley surprised Savannah by knocking on our front door and saying "trick or treat."

Playing in the fall leaves

I forgot to post this photo of our family on the Great Ocean Road outside Melbourne, Australia in November 2023.

Over 9 weeks, Hadley participated in Run Club on Wednesdays from 7:15-7:40 A.M. at school. Hadley's goal was to run 26.2 miles. On November 30, Hadley ran in our school's 5K race to celebrate the end of fall Run Club. 

5K

On December 1, Hadley danced to three holiday songs in our church's Christmas program called Jingle Jam.


On December 5, Savannah sang three songs in her school's Christmas chorus concert.

This fall and winter, Savannah is cheering at her school's varsity girls' and boys' basketball games.



On December 16, the girls and I hiked at Yates Mill Park with our friends Tyson and Amanda


Then, we ate at Howling Cow Ice Cream. Yum!

In February, Hadley will be getting her braces removed! Last week she selected a pink marble retainer with a dolphin sticker. 

On Christmas Eve, our family hiked 1.6 miles at the park. It was a beautiful winter day!


Christmas 2023

This weekend we celebrated Christmas at the beach.We enjoyed eating oysters, shrimp, and prime rib and opening many thoughtful gifts. We are thankful for the love and laughter in our family! 

Cousins


For this fun game, there were numbered red Solo cups filled with prizes. We rolled the dice for money, candy, and toys. 








Savannah and Hadley received lighted money trees from Aunt EJ that included cash and lottery tickets.

Cousins on the boardwalk by Grandma's house

Sisterly love

Savannah, Hadley, and Harper were excited to get Lululemon bags from Grandma Barbara.


I made 2024 photo calendars for Gran and Grandma Barbara.

Hadley got a new school backpack from Grandma Barbara.







On our way home from the beach, we stopped at Brock Mill Pond.

The mill was built in the 1700s.

On Christmas Day, we celebrated a low-key holiday at home. We slept late, opened presents, ate a turkey lunch, and lounged the rest of the day. 





Savannah's gifts

Hadley's gifts

Family gifts