Summer FUN

Look at Hank go...

Fun with Kodak Playsport

We are having a great summer, despite the constant grind of school and homework for me. I think being gone all day helps us to enjoy our afternoons and weekends together. We also love our new camera....this thing is so cool!

Backyardigans

Caveman Hank

and Eden (always in character)

The Scruggs Family

My children have such special talent with creativity and cuteness! They are such little performers. The Creative Art's Guild had a two week multidisciplinary camp for art, dance, gym, and drama...they LOVED it. We were so proud of Hank for coming out of his shell, and of course Eden was so in her element:)

Me and Lake Winnie

So the whole family went to Lake Winnie for River's birthday, it was so hot and sticky that we didn't take many pictures...however, Kelly was able to get this one of me! Too funny not to post!

July 4th Camping Trip

The view of Lake Ocoee from our camp site

Great finds at the camp site

Rope swing

Nap time

Sunset over the Dam

Graduate Student

The statuette in front of the DeVos Education building at Lee. I took this picture the day I interviewed with the Dean; it was Mardi Gras. Love it:)

I'm in and going! A grad student I am! My June semester began on the 7th and is in the process of ending as I write. I have two final submissions to turn in and I will have 6 hours in the books. As of now I have two A's but will post (in the side column) my grades to keep up and to use my blog as a tracker. This is a fairly quick program and should only be in classes for approximately fourteen months. My track is the M.A.T program in Special Education and will be licensed and certified all within the same program. I am really excited and so very proud of myself. If you read my blog, I posted a year or so back my future goals and the direction I would like to see my education and career head and I am so happy to be here. I really believe Special Education is the direction and life-choice for me. Anyone who knows anything about special needs children/people knows that this will not be an easy choice but one that I believe is right for me. My heart is so in this and I am ready for the challenge. Stay tuned and keep up with my on this new journey; it's going to be long and tough road getting there.

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a great weekend on Lake Allatoona with a great group of friends; the Morrison's (Senior and Junior) and the Lane's along with Lauren in tow with Eden. While at the lake we celebrated, all on the 31st, Eden's 8th birthday, Robbie's 30 something birthday, and Matt and Tina's anniversary. It was an awesome weekend to reconnect with this group considering they were all beside us on the day Eden was born--what great friends. The 31st is definitely a special bond we share:)
We spent the weekend Camper-camping, us in my dad's camper, and boating. The kids enjoyed having their bikes and baseball gear and to run loosely on the gated camp ground.
Here are some shots from our weekend. We've already made Labor Day reservations...can't wait!

Hank and Eli checking out the water for the first time

Game time in the park

Water time!

Swimming at "Party Cove"...that place is awesome!

Eden and beloved Boone

Happy 8th Birthday to my Edibug! (eating her cheesecake brownies I made...yum)

Fun weekend is over...the Scruggs crew

Birthday dinner at Cracker Barrel on our way home

Our family absolutely loves camping! We love it and so look forward to it every spring. It is such a great bonding and family experience. You should try it...:)

Last Day of School

Here are my babies on the last day school.

Click here to see Eden's first day.

Click here to see Hank's first day of Pre-K.

Her teacher Mrs. Gilbert (whom she loved and will miss).

Second grade Awards Day. Eden racked up, she is such a great little student (when is she following directions) and her grades and awards showed for it:

GOOD ATTENDANCE, READ TO SUCCEED, BOOT IT, COMPUTER GAINS AWARD, ACCELERATED READER, READING, MATH, ENGLISH/LANGUAGE, SPELLING, CREATIVE WRITING, STUDENT COUNCIL, CHARACTER TRAIT-LEADERSHIP, MUSIC, AND FIELD DAY PARTICIPANT!

What an awesome school year Bug, we are so proud of you! Keep it up:)

T-Ball Party

Hank's season came to an end they celebrated with pizza, cookies and cupcakes and of course TROPHIES! Hank just loves getting a trophy, no season is complete with out one.
We were so proud of our little man this year and his first attempt at T-ball. As we expected :) he did great. He has a such a fascination and natural talent already that we can't wait to see what the future has in store for our little sport. Love you Hankie boy!

The Birthday Table

Hank's side of the table

Eden's side of the table

Blowing out their candles

Opening their gifts

My baby boy

My little Happy Family

Our annual Birthday Bash with both kids, all their friends, and of course all of our big family...what a great day. This year we opted to have it at Little General Park in Ringgold (GA). This was a great idea; a covered pavilion, plenty of tables and eating space, and of course a huge park that is fenced in with plenty of running room for kids of all ages. The kids loved having all their cousins, teammates, and classmates to celebrate with them and in a huge place like this there was room for all. So here is to another year down (as far as parties go) and a time to start planning for next year-both kids have already started racking their little brains for more ideas...Mommy is still recovering and ready for a break:)

Happy Birthday to my little Monkey Boy and my big Cheetah Girl-you are the lights of my life!

Eden on Book-character day as Ballet Kitty. She loved dressing up. Second grade is winding down for Eden. What a great year she has had!

Hank's Field day. Lots of fun activities with four and five year olds getting ready to end a great year of Pre-K. 

Both of my babies are growing up. I can't believe by August they will both be at the same school as a Kindergartener and a Third grader. Where oh where has the time gone?
Eden is hitting the mark where she loves her girl friends, sleepovers, and talking about boys (yes, boys...ugh). Hank is finally coming in to himself as a vibrant and smart little boy with interest in all things sports, action figures, learning to read and becoming quite the little math wizard.
I am so proud of both my children. Can't wait to see what the good Lord has in store for them this coming school year-but for now we are ready for SUMMER!

Happy 5th Hank

Pre-game present opening time with Nanny

Finally some birthday cake!

I really cannot believe that my BABY is five! It's so hard to believe that he is getting so big and will be starting kindergarten in the Fall. He is so ready to be big; playing t-ball, preparing for kindergarten, making more and more friends, and becoming quite the little man...it's just so hard for mommy and daddy to accept it. We love this little guy more than words could ever express. We are so thankful for his blessing in to our lives every day and couldn't be more happy as a family. Thank you Hankie boy for being my baby boy!