nana and pop pops visit!!

We were so lucky to have Nana and Pop Pops visit for two weeks this summer. We had loads of fun and I'm pretty sure we thoroughly wore them out.

We went to New Bern

To the NC History museum where PopPops and the girls learned how to make turpentine. 

We went to the birthplace of Pepsi where Caroline had her first Pepsi float. 

And saw some beautiful boats. 

We enjoyed a few trips to our pool. 

And of course loved on the Croz.

Hope you all will come back and visit soon!

First Day of 1st Grade

Yes, this post is a tad late but it's still worth documenting right? We had a fun filled 4 weeks off with visits from family and friends and lots and lots of time spent at the pool.

Maddie started 1st grade at the end of July. 

She has a few of her old friends in her class and lots of new friends.  So far I think it's a lot more work (and less play time) so we're adjusting. Mom and Dad are also adjusting to more homework. Yikes!!

Here she is with her new teacher Mrs. Ebner!

Caroline starts at a new preschool after Labor Day.  She's been excited about it so we'll see how the day goes. And let's hope I get to posting those pics before she starts kindergarten!

Saturday morning

What a wonderful day today! I got up early and ran 10 miles on a beautiful clear and cool morning.

Came home to gifts from the girls. Maddie made me this.

"I love mom. She is the prettiest. She is my superstar. She will always be mine." And then there was a math quiz just to make sure Im smart enough. 

Maddie got a rainbow loom from a fried for her birthday and they've been all the rage around here. Even Caroline can do it with some help.

The girls picked out the colors and did the patterns themselves.  Caroline's on the left, Maddies on the right. 

Happy Days!!

Happy Birthday America!

Another fabulous and fun 4th for the Herndon girls this year. We loved downtown Raleigh's 4th celebration and ended the day at Grammie and Grandads for a cook out and sparklers!

The girls even got to march in a parade!

Woo hoo summer!!

We've started the summer of with a bang!! First 5 days of the summer... 5 days at the pool. Woo hoo!

first day and last day of kindergarten

My sweet girl has grown much. Love this little gal!!

rain? what rain?

Caroline didn't let a little rain get her down. She just put on a pair of goggles with her princess dress and got back to playing!!