Savannah Cross Country- Sept-Oct.

Savannah chose to run cross country for Athens Academy this fall. She did great. Savannah is a natural runner. She has the long lean body and great stride. The course is about 2.5 miles and she can run it easily. She got to hang out with lots of her friends and they all enjoyed flirting with their college aged coach!

Pre-race build up

supportive family
Crowd at the start

cheeser
At the beginning of one of the races Savannah got pushed, fell down, and got trampled! I was so proud of my tough baby. She got up fast as a flash and even though she was hurting and had road rash everywhere, she ran the whole race. She didn't want to talk to me after, she was mad. But, later I expressed to her how proud I was of her. I told her that everyone at that school learned something about Savannah Baugh that day. Savannah is no wimp. She's not a quiter. She is reliable. When she starts something, she finishes it. I told her not to be surprised when she went to school the next day that every teacher would know what happened and be proud of her. She received an e-mail that night from her coach expressing her gratitude for Savannah and what an example she is to her friends. And sure enough, the next day, every teacher made a fuss over her and told her how proud of her they were.

Finishing a tough race after being trampled

determination in the face of adversity (can you see the road rash?)

quick to get over it with friends around

On your mark, Get set, Go!

Rainy day race

muddy finish

Mud buds

Joy

Hotty coach

Alyssa academy soccer Aug-Nov.

We decided that Alyssa was ready to join the Academy soccer club in Dacula. The decision was made because she was not in the same age group any more as her awesome coaches of last year. It was a hard decision to make because we knew that some of the games would be on Sundays. We had just gotten out of the situation with Savannah and her gymnastics and now here we went again. Luckily for Alyssa they always had a Saturday game and a Sunday game. So, she didn't really feel like she was missing out on much.
Academy was not exactly everything that we had hoped it would be. We had been super spoiled by our coaches last year. But, Alyssa continues to enjoy it and we love watching her play. She even made a couple of goals!
Here are some pictures.

Logan Plays with dad and other highlights- Aug.

This little guy has brought and energy into our home that oinly a little boy can bring.

WE LOVE IT!

Emma Grace Student of the week- Aug

Gracie was the first student of the week. She got to bring the classroom pet, Moe, home for the weekend. She was thrilled to say the least.

They enjoyed a soccer game together.

Wrestled with dad and had lots of Emma Grace adventure.

Happy 35th Birthday Betsy- Aug

The love of my life and my best friend
Esther and I

What can I say about this birthday. I'm getting old. I don't feel like it, but 35? I'm very blessed. I'm married to a man that I think is the greatest on earth. I have great kids who still love me even though I'm a tiny bit crazy. And, I have great friends close by and far away. I'm a very blessed 35 year old little girl.

For my birthday Mike invited some friends over for a back yard bar-b-que and games.

Kick ball

Run Buddy

500 (Alyssa won)

Happy 4th birthday Gracie-Aug

It makes me kind of sick to my stomach that these pictures are part of the batch that got lost in the computer abyss. Emma Grace turned 4.
She is such a delight in our family. She is girlier than is OK, but she can play in the sand, dirt, and mud just like a boy. I love that about her.
He party was a princess tea party. She invited all of her primary friends to come over dressed in their favorite castle attire. We danced, sang and had a very prim and proper tea party. I think everyone had a good time. I know my Gracie had fun.
Happy birthday Gracie. We love you.

first day of school-Aug.

7th Grader Savannah Mae


These pictures were not actually taken on Savannah's first day of school. I hate to admit it, but I dropped hte ball on 1st day of school pictures for her. But, it's kind of a good thing because my camera had some kind of technical difficulties and I lost a whole group of pictures including the the 1st day of school for Alyssa, Emma Grace, & Logan.
So, just for documentation sake, Alyssa started the 5th grade and looked cuter than is allowed by law. Emma Grace started 4 year old preschool and looked fabulous. And, Logan started 3 year old preschool looking dashing and debonair.
Logan started 3 year old preschool. He went for aobut 2 weeks before he informed me that he was NOT a big boy. He just wanted to stay at home with me. I agreed. He's not big enough to leave me yet. So, Logan and I spend our days together and for the most part I love it. I have learned that there is a time and season for everything. I'll have a clean house when I'm old. For now, I'm playing with my kids.