It has been awhile...

but we have been crazy busy lately! I'm so excited that Aden has started his first year of *real* preschool @ Montessori last week. The kids have their curriculum Monday to Thursday and then Friday is more of a fun day with art, music, Spanish, and catered lunch. James has also started back to school(his last semester - yea!) It is going to be tough for him though as he's taking 18 hours and doing an internship of 10 hours per week, while juggling a family with 2 kiddos.

Here are a few highlights since my last post:

*James 10 Year SHS Reunion - Adelaide Hall @ Varsity Grill*

James with his buddies Ely and Ryan (They were both the best men in our wedding)


After the reunion @ Papa's


*Linsey's Birthday*
We had dinner @ Emmy's and drinks @ Rib Room.

Ashley and Linsey


Me, Jennifer, Robin, and Linsey


*Branson Trip*
We spent an extended weekend in Branson with the fam, my mom, and Brenda, a family friend who has extensively helped us out with the kiddos over the summer. I hadn't been to Branson in years. We're not really big on the whole country theme, but it was nice to get away and I know that Aden had a blast. I found a condo that was located on Thousand Hills Golf Course and it was just perfect. We went to Silver Dollar City for 2 days, White Water, Dixie Stampede, and Branson Landing. Everyone was exhausted Sunday night when we finally got home @ 10:30 pm.

Brenda and my mom at SDC


Ava is 3 months old now! Such a smiley baby. Sara @ Oleo's in Van Buren made the bow. She does an amazing job. If you haven't checked out her store, you definitely should. She has upscale consignment (baby nay, baby lulu, etc.), carries new clothing lines, custom outfits available, as well as paintings, bow boards, etc.




Aden having breakfast at our condo.


Aden @ White Water


And again... Poor kid got stuck on a big curvy slide all alone. James sent him down it and there wasn't much water pressure. Now he's terrified for life.


Aden @ SDC. He was such a big boy and did really well on all of the rides (pre-white water). James and I even rode some big rides with him (Fire in the Hole, Lost River of the Ozarks)



Well, that is it for now. Hopefully, it won't be another 2 months before my next post! =)