Last Summer Dance Class

Emilia had her last dance class of the summer, and Brian and I were both able to go and watch.  It was a very small class but I think just the right size for her first "drop off" dance class.  She did great and was so proud of herself everytime she did something.  She would run back over to us and say "I did it."  Every day at home, she asks us to turn the music on so she can dance.  I really think dancing is in her blood.  I started taking dance at 2 so she is following in my footsteps.  She will be taking dance in the fall at her school.  Luckily, she will have the same teacher she had this summer. 
Speaking of the fall, she starts school on September 1st and will be going three mornings a week with dance class afterward one day a week.  She is very excited.  I am just not sure that she gets the whole part about being dropped off.  Hopefully, she will adjust as well as she did with dance this summer.

Folly Beach 2010

We have not spent nearly as much time as we normally do at the Magee's beach house this summer.  It has been too darn hot.  There is always next year.  Thank you, Magees for having us out.  We had a great time at the annual party!

July 4th Weekend

We had a very low key July 4th weekend this year.  Emilia and I watched the annual parade in our neighborhood.  We also went to the parade at the Elk's.  Both of these were on July 3rd.  July 4th we spent the day shopping.  Not a typical July 4th weekend for us but it was just as nice.

Emilia's 2 Year Pictures

E's 2 Year Pics

These are Emilia's two year pictures taken by KDS Photography.

Maddox's Dedication Weekend

We traveled to Knoxville for the weekend to celebrate Maddox's baptism.  There was a party on Saturday afternoon complete with bbq, cake and a jump castle.  The dedication was Sunday and then lunch at the Country Club.  It was a great weekend to celebrate Maddox!

Emilia's First Dance Class

On Friday mornings this summer, Emilia is taking dance.  It took her five weeks before she got through one class without crying for Mommy.  She loves it and looks forward to dance school every week now.  She will continue to take dance when school starts in September with the same dance company.

Emilia's Playdate at Her New School

Emilia will be attending a program next school year three days a week from 9-12am.  During the summer, they have playdates on the playground at the school for the kids to hang out with each other.  Here is a picture of Emilia getting ready to meet her new classmates.