Birthday Cupcakes

Cupcakes Y'all is one of EG's favorite places so it was no surprise when she wanted to have her birthday party there.

It really is a cool place. Oh and they have the BEST coffee in the wiregrass!


There she is!


She traded the headband for a bakers hat and apron.


Surrounded by friends.


Getting decorating instructions.


Paying close attention.


Let the decorating begin!




She may have sampled the frosting. Maybe.


Maddie takes the most frosting used award. The most Ever.


The cupcake tree. Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuu!


And then there were gifts.




This one's for you, Aunt Kathy.


I can't believe she's 6. Happy Birthday sweet EG!

Eglin AFB FamCamp

We made a trip to Eglin AFB last weekend and camped at the FamCamp. The campground wasn't nearly as nice as the one at Uchee Lake. There were nasty little weeds with pokey burrs that attached themselves to everything. Taking them out was quite the adventure too. Painful little things are covered in stabby spikes. That and the ticks...yeah, not my favorite camp ground.

We hiked through the burrs and ticks to the water where we found a TON of hermit crabs.


Brian showing EG a bunch of them. Shelby was interested too.


EG decided to gather up a few and get a better look.


"See mom"


Abigail thought this one was cool.


One the hunt.


The next morning we decided to head over to Destin to play on the "real beach"

I'm not sure if A is hugging EG or trying to keep her from jumping in the water :)






You've gotta love standing barefoot in the water in November.

Uchee Creek Lodge

The Class C motor home we bought showed up just in time for us to take a short overnight trip this past weekend. We loaded it with all of our "must haves" Friday night. The girls were up bright and early Saturday morning...ready to go! Lake Eufaula had been our destination but reservations, 2 night minimums, 4 days notice put a halt to that. Back up plan, Uchee Creek just outside of Ft. Benning, Georgia.

On the road! (the dogs were a little weirded out by the moving house)


The girls loved sitting at the table. Arts, crafts, books, and games.


EG decided she'd rather lay down on the couch.


After a 3ish hour drive (we stopped and made lunch) we arrived at the lake.


It's deer hunting season so all the deer were in the campground. Everywhere.


Sunday morning walk.


The leaves on the trees were Beautiful!


We see helicopters of different sizes and shapes everywhere back home. But a C17...wow! These things are huge! EG took off running..."look moooooooommmma"




She stood there until that monster plane was out of sight.


Poor Abigail hasn't been fishing in about 3 years. So we rented a boat and took the girls fishing. EG's first time :)


Out on the boat here comes a C130. Dropping airborne trainees.


The Chattahoochee River


Heading out.




Abigail LOVES to fish.


See! Look at that face.


Turns out EG likes it too.


Brian isn't much of a fishing fan but he IS a fan of hangin with his girls.


EG found her favorite boating activity :)


After a fun filled camping experience we headed home. Abigail retreated to the bedroom to work on her independent study. I turned around to check on her and found this.


I'm glad we didn't go to Lake Eufaula. Uchee Creek is an awesome place! We may even head back this weekend.....

Science!

Today was Abigail's Science Fair (book fair/parent visitation)at school. Beginning in the 5th grade they begin to take this whole science thing seriously...and it's awesome. There were tons of kids and parents walking through the 5th grade classrooms looking at the awesome projects these kids had on display.

This is Katie.


And Kayla (you may recognize this doll face from A's bday party)


And here's our little darling telling a parent all about her project. So confident :)


Anna! She took 3rd place overall....YAY ANNA!


After the Science Fair we visited the book fair where we bought some pretty cool books. Then we checked A out and ran off to lunch. After lunch we (me and A) headed to EEEC to visit/volunteer in EG's class. I was thrilled when Mrs Curry (EG's teacher) asked A to do an art lesson for the class.

Drawing a turkey.




She's got their full attention :)


"OK now you draw..."


Back to their seats to color. A offers a little more instruction. This kid may grow up to be a teacher.


During A's visit Mrs Curry asked if she would mind doing some reading with the students who leave a little later than others after school. A was thrilled to help. Looks like we've found her community service project for the Jr Beta National Club....