David's 6th Birthday Party

Today was David's 6th Birthday party and we all had a blast! We had the party at Rockhopper's in Marble Falls for the 3rd year. The children love playing games and always have a great time there. This year David's theme was Citadel/Gamecock Football and Halloween! Thanks to Nana and BeeGee for getting us the Citadel and Gamecock gear! David was surrounded by great friends and family and it was a fabulous day. We are so proud of our little...almost...6 year old (actual birthday 10/27)!

Pumpkin Patch 2009

We love to visit our local Berry farm/Pumpkin patch. We have enjoyed picking berries there over the years and we love going out when it's a pumpkin patch. This year it was so crowded we didn't do any of the "stuff"...just took pictures and enjoyed the beautiful weather. I can't believe how much our Lil Pumpkins have grown! It definitely feels like fall/Halloween now!

SC visit and Candice's wedding

I am overdue on this post because my usb port device that I use to upload my photos went out and I had to get a new one. So...we're back with the program! We had a great visit to SC...Grant and I went and spent 10 days and the boys came out for the weekend for Candice's wedding. The wedding was beautiful and they didn't let a little torrential downpour and flooding deter them from having a great time. Candice was a beautiful bride and everyone had a great time! The wedding was at "Pretty Place" chapel and the reception was at Key Falls Inn in Brevard, NC. It was a gorgeous setting for a wedding.
We also had a great time visiting with BeeGee and Papa and we even got to briefly see Nana. We also got to visit with the whole Girtman and extended clan and Grandmother Hart. Mana and Papa met us in Spartanburg for lunch on our way up to the mountains and that was an extra treat. I was really wanting to get my hands on Callie and love her up good but we had to be careful. Joey had contracted the swine flu and they had to quarantine the family. I met Leslie in the park and was able to hold Callie outside briefly and it made my heart soar! She is so beautiful and Leslie looks amazing and seems so content and settled. I hope to see big Sis Carlysle on our next visit. We always love our visits "home"!

3

Well, it's ironic that 3 has always been a lucky number for me....all 3 numbers are my favorites. Ironic because we are expecting our third child! Ahhh! This is an unexpected blessing! David and I are excited about a third...it's just taken me a few weeks to adjust to the idea. :) We had our first ultrasound yesterday and the baby looks good with a stong heartbeat. We decided after that reassurance to go ahead and spill the beans. Besides...I'm showing already for heavens sake! So...baby's due date is April 14th. I am 9 weeks along. We told Little David the news last night and he is very excited to be a big brother again. His early prediction is that the baby is a boy and he wants his name to be Dylan. More irony since that is the same name Daddy said he liked...for a boy or girl! :) We are happy that God has blessed us again and we look forward to the future!

David's first day of Kindergarten

I can hardly believe my angel boy started Kindergarten today! He was armed with his new backpack and ready to go! He is excited about his teacher and he knew most of the kids in his class. It was exciting to hear all about his first day and look at his work that he brought home with him. I asked him what his favorite part of the day was and he said the math tubs. I held up pretty well and didn't even get teary eyed until I picked him up and looked back at him in the car with his backpack and realized how grown he looked. I think since he's been attending the same school for the last two years, it was an easy transition and less traumatic for Mom. I'm so proud of my big boy! Next up....Grant starts the Toddler class at David's school tomorrow! Wow!

Sea World...Corry Style...take two

We decided to have one last summer hoorah with the kids before school and go to SeaWorld again. The last time we all went as a family, Grant was 8 months old and Raegan wasn't even born yet. We had a great time and the kids were able to ride lots of rides! It was a perfect summer day...except for the heat...it was brutal! We are so glad we got to do this all together again!

Our trip to Buffalo, NY

Daddy goes to Buffalo every summer to play in a golf tournament with Peter, his roommate from college. He always has a wonderful time but we miss him terribly. This year he decided to take us with him. I thought surely, the Coleman's didn't know what they were in for with a house full of Corry's but it was an awesome visit! The guys played a ton of golf and us girls got to go and do some shopping and get some pampering. David and Peter had arranged for Kristen and I to have babysitters everyday! I have decided that is the way to live! The kids had a blast, the Moms had a blast, and the Dads had a blast! We met up in the evenings and went to the couples events at the club and had some adult fun too. The kids loved playing with Miles and Caroline in the water slide. They went swimming, to the beach, played lots of games and had lots of ice cream. We all agreed to try to make this an annual event.