Say "Cheeeeeeese!"

Claire had school pictures this week. I am hoping that the photographer was able to capture something a little more "normal", if you will, than what I was able to get in my own photo shoot.
This week was also big for Claire because she was "Butterfly of the Week" in her class at school. The "Butterfly of the Week" gets to sit on a special stool next to the teacher during group time, they lead the class line, and, best of all, they get to take Bobby the Butterfly home for the weekend. As an added bonus, I went to Claire's room on Wednesday to read some of her favorite books, and to take her friends on a "Bear Hunt" (they are studying bears this week). It was a lot of fun, and Claire was so proud as she showed me around her classroom. She is definitely getting to be our big girl!

Ouch!

I have discovered that Emma has just had both of her bottom one year molars, as well as a couple of other little teeth, break through her gums at the same time. It looks so painful. Hopefully, this explains the random middle of the night, tearful wakings that have been occurring over the past few weeks. Bless her sweet heart.

Labor Day at the Beach

Emma "applying sunscreen". . .

She did this for a good couple of minutes.

Claire has discovered a love for fried crab claws. That's my girl!

Last weekend, we made a much needed trip down to Gulf Shores with Jeremy's parents. While we were there, we were also blessed with visits from some dear friends. It was so good to see Jennifer, Eric, Tara, and their sweet little ones. Claire, William, Kade, Emma and Lauren make a cute bunch! As always, we are already pining for our next trip to the beach.

War Eagle!

Football season has officially arrived! This morning before school, (as Claire donned her Auburn dress for the first time this year) we decided to have a little pep rally. Emma was loving it. She clapped right along as we sang our songs and did our cheers. Although we live in the land of the Bulldogs, we still love to show our Auburn pride. Hopefully, the Tigers will pull out a great season for us this year.

Claire with a Y

For some unknown reason, Claire has recently decided that her name should be spelled C-L-A-I-R-E-Y. Maybe because Jeremy and I both have names that end with a Y? Who knows. The funniest thing about it all is that she even goes to the extent of signing her name like that on all of her papers. For now, there is no convincing her otherwise, so Claire with a Y it is!