The One w/ All the Trees on the Ground..

What a difference a day makes... we now have a semi-wooded lot. We are happy with the way everything has turned out though, ol' Rog (the dozer guy) did a great job... working around some big pretty trees to (hopefully) save them. Now Daddy has some long days ahead of him... w/ some much appreciated help from Pop, it is going to be a true "Labor" Day weekend!!


This one is the same view as the previous post... top corner looking down on lot... the three big ones are still there(it looks like only one tree behind the mailbox, but there are two- one in front of the other)!




ABOVE pic was taken from the Pilot at the lower corner of the lot... see the Pilot in the pic BELOW



This is another view from the street looking down where the house will be... you can see the PILOT again at the bottom right.



This is looking from one side of the lot to the other... I'm sure it is all as clear as mud!!

The One with All the Trees...

If you don't know, we are getting ready to build a house... here is our beautiful lot. Take a good look b/c by the end of the week, it will all change. Many, Many Many trees have to be cut in order for us to get a house on there. It will be a sad day for us, there may even be tears, but it has to be done and it will (hopefully) still be a very pretty setting. There will still be a ton of trees remaining.



This is the top corner of the lot (those 3 big ones are staying -fingers crossed)
The house is gonna sit right down there


This is down on the lot looking back up toward the road (can't you tell?)

The One from Beijing, TN

The kids had their own Olympics here at our condo... there was a javelin throw (with pool noodle across the yard)... some bike races... and then the swimming events











At least you know who didn't win gold... there was much consideration given to style and form (hey Michael Phelps would have had a hard time in a pink halter bikini)

The One w/ the "Mansion/Hunting Blind" in the Sky

After a few weekends and a whole lot of hard work, Daddy and Pop finish their tree stand house


It is a beauty and high enough to keep Mommy out!

First Day of School for a Couple of Sweeties

The girls' first day back to school... a NEW school! Drew is in 3rd and Reese, 1st. They were so brave and excited... although they miss their old school and friends, they have had a great first few days and are adjusting really well! They are real "sweeties" (notice the shirts!)! Reese, that is a crazy smile you got going on.

Livin' the "Resort Lifestyle"

The kids and friends enjoy the pool at our condo























We all have to cool off a little...

nice "raccoon eyes", Momma

"The One w/ a Tutu"

Pics are from Drew's Ballet recital. The girls looked beautiful and did a great job on stage. Drew had a tap/jazz number and also a ballet performance... she is sooooo calm and collected... no stage fright or nerves about performing in front of an audience. And, We were really glad Aunt Tara could come... thanks for the beautiful flowers!