Summer Recap

Princess Party Success!
Yep, that's right our little girl is 4! It's hard to believe that she is growing up so quickly but I have certainly been warned that this would happen. We celebrated in a courtly way, gathering good friends and lots of preschooler fun: dress-up, jumpy house, bubbles, balloons, crafts, screaming, running, pile-ups, cupcakes and PIZZA!

Rain and sweltering Georgia heat nearly brought and end to our outdoor adventure but the kids didn't seems to mind and the adults simply glowed in that glazed donuts sort of way. It was certainly a day to remember, although Hannah is already begun planning next year's event, informing us that it will have something to do with T-Rexes...her latest obsession.

Still Baby Connor to Hannah
Sweet baby Connor is no longer a baby..having reached the 19th month milestone~ He is certainly a sweet boy, evidenced below! He is running, climbing, screaming and throwing with a vengeance and each day is filled with smiles, tears and a whole lot of trying to interpret what his nods, screeches and pointing means....hopefully he will soon begin using the words that we sometime hear him utter!

Dublin and the Camp House
This summer we also spent a few days in Dublin with the Rowlands. One of those days found us out at the camp house where Hannah made her own fishing pole and tried, although unsuccessfully tried to catch something, and Connor had his first of what I assume will become many, 4 wheeler rides. Who knew the Ergo could be so useful? And don't worry Jason went really slowly and Connor LOVED it!

August, Already? Really?

I have fallen off of the blogging wagon...well it may be more appropriate to say the graduate school, a full time job, 2 young children and a busy husband pushed me off. But here is my meager attempt to climb back on and try again!

School and the Art Of Communication
So how did we get to August already? I suppose the 105 degree heat index should clue me in to the fact that it is really here but as the yellow school buses rolled through our neighborhood this morning, I was still in shock. Not because this day means much to me at the moment, but I can't imagine that in one short year my little Hannah will start Kindergarten. Amazing huh? In the meantime Connor will soon begin his stint at the preschool that Hannah attended last year. I am hoping that being away from his sister for a few hours a day will encourage him to speak. When Hannah's around there just isn't a need for him to say anything and we all have become quite adept at understanding his grunt and point form of communication.

Hannah on the other hand is a proficient communicator and informed Jason and I the other day that she needs a phone. We of course replied "You have a phone" as we gave her and Connor our old cell phones. To which she replied "A real phone, duh!". Um Yeah, you're 4 who would you call? Hannah says "my friends from school, like Cody." Really? Really? Already? This just can't be!


Hannah the Baker
Hannah and her friends after a tour of the grocery store....she came home and informed me that now she knows ho w to bake and simply needs a good cook book and a little time!

October 2009

We've been super busy here...although as I type that I am thinking when are we not?....Anyway here are some new pics...Halloween and a few brags on Mr. Connor who is a remarkably efficient crawler, pulling up on everything, joyful little boy! Now if only he would sleep through the night :) I am sure to have more pictures soon as Hannah will be attending her first Georgia game Saturday and she has also been requesting a trip to the mountain to hike and watch the "leafises" rain! Keep your eyes out! Oh and by the way if you click on the photo you can see it in a larger version!

Enjoy!

Our Purple Unicorn

The little cow...he was less than thrilled with Halloween this year..

Proud to be standing and ready for the game in his GA gear :)

Tongue out..just like his sister!

Well see I just can't keep up!

Oh well...I guess this is harder than I thought it would be! We have been quite busy at our house...starting school, learning to crawl and now football season....Go DAWGS! Thankfully Jason has taken up a new hobby, photography, and he is getting really good. Here are a few of the latest and greatest....

Look at the jump! Amazing.
Here we are at Red Top Mountain after a hike


Connor LOVES the pool!

Has it been 6 months already?

I can hardly believe that 6 months have passed since Connor joined our family. Is it bad that I haven't printed a single picture? I do have a bunch on my phone if that makes up for it at all......Maybe one of these days I will start a baby book for Connor and get Hannah's updated to at least the first year birthday....oh well maybe these will be the things I do when I become an empty nester. Who has the time otherwise! Now that Connor is 6 months we thought it was about time that he learn to drive...


And now that Hannah's three, we figure it is as good a time as any for her to begin pulling her own weight...she seems to like yard work....
Although this picture is a little blurry I thought you might enjoy the "Flock of Seagulls" hair do! NICE!
We celebrated Hannah's birthday again in Jacksonville last weekend...she had a lovely day of swimming in the pool with her cousin Jack, eating cupcakes, opening presents and most important to her singing "the song"! I especially like the handle bar mustache effect from the cupcake!

Current Events at the Chafin House!

Here are a couple of fairly current pictures of Connor playing in his excersaucer....can you believe how big he is already? Does the time go faster with the second one or is it just my imagination?
Can you say frustration?


As an early birthday present, we got Hannah a sand and water table. This picture is the only evidence that it actually had two sides...one for water and one for sand...now instead of a sand and water table it is a sandwater table...oh well at least she is enjoying it!

So this is what happens when you mix a little extra time, a pair of REALLY small glasses and lack of sleep.......makes everything seems funny! Enjoy!

A Wedding and the beach!

We just returned last night from a great 6 day vacation that included great friends, a beautiful wedding and perfect beach weather!

Here's a sneak peak at some highlights!


On the way to the beach we stopped to visit some of our GREAT friends!
Hannah, Sabrina and Alex having dinner on the back porch..we miss you guys!

After Jason and I attended the rehearsal dinner, we hung out with Eli so that Amy and Jordan could attend Lauren and Justin's welcome party.....
What a snugly little guy he is! This morning Hannah asked "Where's my best friend E-I?"

Hannah and Jess in our Princess Dresses.


Hannah Loves Cauliflower!
Seriously! This is what she chose off of the buffet! Who knew!
Connor and mommy
Jess and Jason take a spin on the dance floor
..thanks to the help of several friends!
Connor and Aunt Jodi
She was feeding him just a few minutes before this pic...he sure is happy!
Mommy and Hannah Dancing..

I love the way that her hands are flying through the air as her hair flips out...She was thrilled to be in her princess dress, especially since it would fly in the air as she danced.
Hannah dancing with Daddy!
She insisted on taking him for a spin!
Hannah and Daddy!

On our last day we spent the afternoon at the boardwalk riding somewhat scary rides, eating pizza and gelato and painting pottery!


Hannah's first roller coaster ride...I was scared..Hannah LOVED it!

The Barrel Ride....Hannah was afraid of the ride operator..so was I :)

Connor proved that he can sleep anywhere!