Go Bears!

Another year of Lenoir-Rhyne's Homecoming is upon us and we wouldn't miss it for the world! What a great day we had, even though it was unseasonably hot. A little too much for football weather. Charlotte loved the parade as we watched it with cousins and grandparents. We tailgated for a bit and watched the football game that afternoon. Danny and Starby stayed with us that night and the boys played golf the next day so the girls did some shopping. Great weekend!!

Quick update...

As most of you know, we have been moving over the last couple weeks - so computer time has been rare! We are getting settled in here in Hickory. Its good to be back in NC! Charlotte has started a new school and MM and new job - so there is lots to catch up on. I'll post soon about all that has been going on. But, for now, here is just a peek.

After Her Mommy's Heart

Charlotte got an AquaDoodle this weekend - and loves it! It hangs on the wall and the pen is only filled with water. So, when she draws - it magically appears on the mat... and nothing else! It disappears after a bit, so its endless fun! Not only is it pleasing to Mommy because she shows interest in Art, but it also keeps the house tidy! She has been drawing alot... our little Picasso!

Here is some shots of her first masterpiece!

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Watching the birds in Mama Maggie and Papa Tony's back yard with Alex and Nicholas.

Older Men

Charlotte spent the afternoon recently with the Steed Family while Mommy and Daddy had late meetings - and had a blast! She came home exhausted! Conley Steed is such a fun friend to have... the Steeds will be greatly missed when we go to NC.

Enjoying an afternoon snack with Conley.

Let the countdown begin!

It is official! We are moving to Hickory, NC at the end of September! Some of you already knew this -- and some of you may be falling out of your chairs right about now, but its true! I (MM) have accepted a job at The Jackson Group taking over Marketing and Wes will continue to work for Ivoclar Vivadent. With his job being in sales, he will be better suited in NC for his territory (NC, SC, parts of VA and TN). This will be a great move for our family. Wes will usually have less time on the road, Charlotte will be close to family (cousins, grandparents, and great grandparents... from both sides!) and Mary-Margaret and Wes both have amazing opportunities to further grow in their career goals and dreams. Yes, we will miss Charleston a great deal, especially our friends here, but we are lucky to have friends that will be there no matter where we live! Wes will also continue to have his clients in Charleston, so hopefully we can vacation here...like everyone else does!

So - stay tuned as we will be embarking on yet another exciting adventure! We'll have updates here and pictures as we get settled.

ps -- Charlotte is super pumped about the move.

School Days...

In support of her Uncle Brian - Charlotte (and her friends Dora and Swiper) were sporting some Pacific University gear. Uncle Brian (who is a professor and tennis coach there) and Aunt Laura gave Charlotte this shirt for her birthday! Red heads look good in red, huh? Go Boxers!

Little Miss Sunshine

She's so vintage.

Fresh North Carolina Air

We made a quick trip to Hickory this past weekend and spent some time with family. We had a great time and Charlotte loved being able to play with her cousins! While MM and Wes were getting ready one morning Charlotte got to explore the back yard with Mama Maggie and Papa Tony. She had so much fun with them and spent the rest of the weekend begging to be taken outside (she would see Mama Maggie let the dogs out and hold her arms up to go out too!) Here are some pictures from her adventures! Please note -- she is still in her PJs!

in the yard with Mama Maggie and the dogs

taking a dip with Papa Tony

admiring the flowers

of course they let her sit in the "wine barrel chair"! (just for you Uncle Brian and Aunt LaLa!)

What She Likes (for now):

- blowing kisses
- Icy Pops
- FERN
- trying to walk!
- Dora (aka "back-pack")
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear book

Some words Charlotte is saying:
(note - actual word is first, then I'll write how it comes out)

SNACK - "nack"
THANK YOU - "tank uuuuuuu"
BROWN BEAR - "brow ba"
DOGGIE - "dog-giiiii"
DORA/BACK-PACK - "bak bak"
BYE-BYE - "biii-biii"
BALL - "baw"
MAP - "map"
DADDY - "da-da!!!"
MOMMY - "maaamaaaamaaa"