Sesame Street Live

We were invited last month by my sister-in-law to join my nephew's preschool to see Sesame Street Live. Vivian really enjoyed it, but Ellen was spellbound! She slept a little during the performance, but when she was awake, she couldn't take her eyes off the stage! I think I may have an Elmo lover yet! The boys loved the Wiggles, and Vivian was a Barney fan, now loves Dora.


I can never get Walker to look at the camera!


Beth & Ellen

Two years later

O.K., I may never get caught up on this bloggin' business. I'm always a month behind or more!
September 3rd was Rebecca's Forever Family Day. Two years ago on that day, we met her for the very first time. That day will always be special to us. While we get to celebrate our other children's birthdays as the day they entered our lives (except Vivian but I held her in my arms for the first time the day after she was born), September 3rd is the day, an arbitrary day that resulted from other people's schedules, that our lives were forever changed by one of God's sweet miracles. We got to celebrate after school with ice cream and a manicure! She chose the brightest, fluorescent pink! Keep on shining, sweet girl! I love you!

Shortly after arriving home in Sept. 2007. She has the "lost" look.


Sept. 2009

Introducing Hunter

Meet the newest addition to the Woodall family. Henry's name choice won out. Second place was "Fluffer," which was William's contribution. Hunter has a nice home in the garage! Rebecca likes to play with him, but Vivian, who hates pretty much any critter, keeps her distance. I think Ellen is the craziest over him. She loves to pick him up by the tail, his ear, whatever. Hunter doesn't seem to mind.

Officially OLD

My 20-year high school reunion was held on August 29th, the day before my 38th birthday. It was a fun night--lots of dancing and karaoke. It was great to see everyone again and how much or how little everyone has changed.

My best friend in high school, Kandye

Billy doing a little karaoke!

SIX!

The boys turned 6 on August 19th. Vivian, Ellen, and I went to school and had lunch with them on their special day. We ate at the special "guest" table in the cafeteria, so that alleviated the problem of them being in separate classes! We took space cookies for William's class and monster truck cookies for Henry's class.
That Saturday was the big birthday bash! They both wanted to have their party at home. I had planned to do some cute games & activities, but the week was so full of errands and appointments, that I wimped out and rented a big inflatable slide! It was a hit though! There weren't any injuries, thank goodness!

Separate cakes again. William wanted a space theme, and Henry wanted monster trucks.

Diving into gifts!


Billy takes a turn on the slide!

First Soccer Practice

The boys had their very first soccer practice on Aug. 18th. This is their first organized sport, and I'm now a soccer mom! We're looking forward to their first game on Sept. 12th.

Photos of Ellen from August