Project 1-2-3!

We just thought we were finished with projects! After two weeks of Civil War activity for Camden's project, Mary Mauldin took to the table to create the perfect gingerbread house. I don't know the name of the technique (using tissue paper, a pencil, and glue) we used, but she mastered it very quickly. My only contribution was the snow on the chimney - the rest is Mary Mauldin's work. She can't wait to show Miss Mary Ann (her amazing art teacher) her holiday creation!

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T'was the night before Christmas...

actually many nights before Christmas, but I spent the day after Thanksgiving getting ready for the big event. All the trees are dressed and the teapots have special places of honor...at least my house will look good for the season before the madness of parties, gifts, cards, and baking hits full force!

Happy Fall, Y'all!

Once again the turkey was roasted (by Esco's, thank you very much) and the family rolled out for the annual Collins Family Feast! The children enjoyed the warm Southern weather and the adults did their best to clean their plates. We were especially pleased to have Miss Marshall, a.k.a. Great Mama, in attendance this year. Can you believe she is 95??? At 42 I have more wrinkles that she does! And please take note of the so-very-festive table decorations...Sandra Lee doesn't have anything on me! Happy Thanksgiving to all...

Stingray Soccer!

Caelan's first time on the playing field! Actual contact was made with the ball this season...but didn't she look good in her uniform!

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Back at the drawing board...

Art lessons with Miss Mary Ann are under way.

This is Mary Mauldin's latest offering...

sunflowers in summer.

Back to school!

Summer is over and we are off to school! The girls are so excited - great teachers and friends in their classes. Camden is also thrilled (I know it is difficult to tell), but he has a great teacher and friends in his class - finally! He is no longer the odd man out...hopefully the smiles (all three of them) will continue through the year.

Happy anniversary to me!

Since we spent the summer traveling across the country, Marshall and I thought that we would spend a quiet evening at home for our anniversary. The strawberry pecan salad with wonderful, the pasta was fantastic, but the best part? Watching my 10 year-old clean the entire kitchen! Not only did he load and start the dishwasher, he cleaned pots and counters and even put the salt and pepper shakers back in the right spot. He also had some help from his little sister. Definitely an anniversary to remember!