Here are Sam and Caroline all dressed for school last week. They were too cute, so I had to take a picture (or two...or three!)
We had a fun weekend too. After our usual Friday night meal at "The Restaurant" - i.e., Biscotti's - Sam and Caroline went to Chip and Phy's house Saturday while Mom and Dad took a trip up to Amelia Island. We sat by the pool, had a nice dinner, watched a movie, and slept until 8:00 a.m. for the first time in almost a year! It was wonderful, but we were very happy to see our kiddos again on Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon, we went to Sam's buddy Liza's house to play on her new swingset. They had so much fun on the "airplane swings" and the slide! Sam is super happy to have Liza right down the street, and I bet we'll be doing lots of swinging in the next few weeks and months!
Our final bit of big news -- Miss Caroline started rice cereal this week! After two days, I'm happy to report that she LOVES the cereal -- can't get enough of it! -- but disappointed to report that, old wives' tales to the contrary, rice cereal has not helped her sleep through the night any better. Alas, we were blessed with two very sweet snugglers who just don't like to sleep. :)
And lastly, we want to send a hug out to Nana and Papa who are cleaning up from Hurricane Irene this week. Their beautiful yard and garden were pretty thoroughly beaten, and they have spent the week sawing up fallen trees, hauling them off, and cleaning up. The great news, of course, is that everyone is healthy, the house is fine, and the power is back on -- so we're very grateful for that. Sorry we're not there to help you, Nana and Papa, but we love you!