A Winning Weekend

We filled our weekend with two big wins for our favorite teams! First Tuttle's soccer team played so well with a 10-0 victory. Tuttle even scored and played goalie with one good save. Coach Andy and the rest of the volunteer dads are teaching the boys such valuable skills during practice, and it is so much fun to watch the team work together to use their new knowledge on the field. 

Daddy and Maggie got a head start on Friday before Tuttle's game to visit Grandmommy and Grandaddy, so we followed them right after soccer to Madison. Everyone had the best time soaking up some country living. Daddy immediately brought out the go-cart and zoomed Jacob and Maggie around the yard. Tuttle was eager to drive on his own and spent as much time as possible behind the wheel before it ran out of gas. 

Grandmommy bought a Slip-n-Slide for the kids, and they loved every second splashing in the grass. Maggie and Tuttle ran as fast as they could to dive on the tarp. Jacob spent most of the time jumping in the puddles.

Our evening was spent cheering on the Dawgs with a big win against Mississippi State. It proved to be such an impressive game to watch that even Grandaddy stayed up until the end! It's great to be a Georgia Bulldawg!

We left Madison feeling refreshed to start a new week. Some time away from the hustle and bustle is always good for the soul.

Little Sidekick

Jacob is right by my side most of the week aside from his two mornings at preschool. This sweet, wild, and smiley boy is the perfect caboose to our Thorne train. 

This is Jacob's new "cheese" face when he sees the camera come out! :)

I think Jacob's favorite part of the day is when Tuttle and Maggie climb off the school bus. (They are much more fun to play with than me! Maggie frequently plays "daycare" with Jacob which puts her in charge.)

Happy Weekend!

Hurricane Happenings

This past week Hurricane Irma came through Georgia, and it was a rough storm to handle. Although we did not have any real effects at our house, there were many downed trees and power lines in the neighborhood, so several streets lost power for days. School was cancelled for four days to recover, and everyone was stir crazy by the end!

Tuesday we ventured out to get lunch and had to try six different restaurants until we found one that was open due to power loss! Finally by Wednesday the bad weather moved on, so we grabbed some Starbucks on the way and stopped by a new little park to run around. (The coffee lasted about 10 minutes until Jacob got a hold of it and spilled it all over himself and the sidewalk.)

Jay took Tuttle to work on Thursday while Maggie enjoyed a playdate with a friend from class. Tuttle told Jay at least three times that he was having the best time ever at work! I think he needed a break from the home chaos as much as we did!

As luck would have it, I had already planned two fun outings which helped my sanity during the crazy week. Wednesday evening a group of sweet girls surprised Mary Marshall with a birthday dinner. We tried a new spot, Gypsy Kitchen, and chatted for hours. I was so happy to be included in the night out!

Thursday evening we used a new babysitter and met up with several couples for a date night at BlueTop in Chamblee. Beautiful weather, a glass of wine, and adult conversation was just what we needed!

All parents celebrated when school was announced back on Friday. Tuttle and Maggie wore gold to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Despite missing soccer practice due to the hurricane, Tuttle's team had their first game of the season today. We wanted to keep the team together from last season, so we had to play up in the U10 division since a few players turned 8 before December. Coach Andy stepped up to lead the team. I was not optimistic that the team would perform as well as they did last season since they were playing much older kids on a larger field with specific field positions, including a goalie. Luckily we have four older boys on the team, as well. New England Revolution dominated the field with a win (7-1). It was so much fun to walk the boys play, and I know Tuttle will learn a lot from Coach Andy and the more experienced players.

Jacob did not hesitate making new friends. Between snacks, his toy cars, and running around the sidelines, he was ready to crash before we made it home!

Maggie was attending a swimming birthday party for a classmate during the game. She has been looking forward to her friends starting to have parties, especially when she can be dropped off! Although she was gone for four hours, she was plotting a way to stay longer when I arrived to pick her up. Clearly she had a wonderful time! Happy Birthday, Cate!

Peace At Last

Aunt Peach and Uncle Drew officially tied the knot this past weekend, and every moment was absolutely perfect! We are so happy to have been a part of such a memorable event.

While Gram watched Jacob on Friday, we arrived at King Plow for the rehearsal. Jacob clearly cannot handle eating at a nice restaurant yet. :)

We were all in the wedding, so everyone had a job to learn. I had never been to the venue before, and it was very special and beautiful. 

After a quick practice we settled into a delicious meal at South City Kitchen. I ate way too much and enjoyed every bite! The fried green tomatoes were my favorite.

The bride and groom looked so happy. 

Saturday Maggie and I sneaked off early to get our hair done at DryBar. Maggie was a natural, and everyone was going on and on about how beautiful her curls were. She was in heaven. 

I only snapped a few pictures before the wedding, but I will be filling up a post as soon as the professional photos are sent. My sweet friend and favorite photographer, Stephanie Madison, captured the big day. She never disappoints.

Aunt Peach and Uncle Drew's wedding had every detail: a live band, photo booth with props (where Tuttle and Maggie spent most of their time!), an open bar, gorgeous tables, and the most stunning bride that ever was. My favorite moment was watching Allison and Drew dance with Holland and Piper to Frozen's "Love Is An Open Door." I could not stop the tears! We will never forget this weekend.

Congratulations, Allison and Drew! Have the best time in Bermuda!

Our Busy Bee Starts Preschool!

Last Thursday it was finally Jacob's turn to meet his new teachers at preschool. Maggie and Tuttle did not start as early to preschool as Jacob (third child privilege!), so the baby rooms are new territory for me.

Jacob is in the Busy Bee Class this year with Ms. Amanda and Ms. Sarah. He did not waste any time exploring his new room and was especially interested in the trains and trucks. No surprise there!

I know Jacob is going to love playing outside, making art projects, eating snack at the big table, and meeting new baby friends. He already has his eye on the prettiest girl in class!

After a great night's sleep due to a full Labor Day at the pool, Jacob was ready to start preschool this morning!

We arrived about 30 minutes early to snap a few photos before the craziness of the preschool crowd could distract Jacob. 

The teachers were waiting at the classroom door to get the babies, so the drop off was quick and painless. At pickup, Ms. Sarah told me that Jacob did not cry one bit and had a great first day of preschool! :)

It is AMAZING what you can get done in three hours with no children. We have a vacuumed and declutttered car, an organized house, and clean clothes!