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Thanksgiving at the Clanton's

The Spread

Caitlin's feast at Pre K

Carsten was so excited to go ice skating. He had a blast.

Caitlin did pretty well, with lots of help from Eli.

The girls went on a little photo session with their Nonna while Eli and Carsten skated a little longer.

Saturday we celebrated Poppa's birthday with a yummy cake and playing at Dave and Busters.

Carissa and Savannah's Birthday Weekend

Brandy and I planned a fun birthday weekend for Carissa and Savannah's 10th birthdays. The girls had NO idea what was planned. We had clues and little gift hints for everything activity. We all had a blast.

1st Clue: You need this to do what's next. Gift: Chocolate Coins

Activity: SHOPPING
The girls loved going to the mall, visiting the American Girl Doll Store, buying hot chocolate, buying matching outfits at Build-a-Bear and especially buying Best Friend Necklaces.

We stuffed ourselves at the Cheesecake Factory. YUMMY!
The girls wrote letters to Santa and mailed them at Macy's.
The Pink Pig at Macy's
2nd Clue: A home away from home. Gift: Chocolate Mints
Activity: Staying at a Hotel

3rd Clue: Glam up the next activity with these. Gift: Nail stickers
Activity: Manicures and Pedicures

4th Clue: What you "do" with these. Gift: Deck of Cards
Activity: Once Upon a Mattress Play

5th Clue: Get ready to 'twirl." Gift: Spinning candy
Activity: Dinner at Spaghetti Factory
We all had a blast having dinner. It was a late dinner so we practically had the whole place to ourselves. The girls took pictures all over and we giggled the whole time.
6th Clue: What Mom and Do when they pull out all this. Gift: Loads of Candy and Soda
Activity: Playing Games
We played games till the early morning hours and then the girls got a second wind and had a jumping on the bed pillow fight.
Ice Skating and Christmas Tree in Centennial Olympic Park
The girls had the cameras in the back seat while we were driving, they took lots and lots of pictures.

Giggles

Caitlin came running to me upset there was not a cup in the bathroom because she needed to "giggle."

My Dog

My Dog

By Carsten M.C.

I used to have a dog. I got him when I was about 5 or 4. He was really, really, really, really, really cute. I used to not play with him much. And my dog jumped on me and knocked me down, so my mom got rid of him. And so now I miss him a lot!!! And so whenever I think about him I cry. And now I think you know I want him back. So now I am glad for other kids and that they have a dog. So I want another dog even though I will never have as precious memories. I just want a pal to hang out with so I don't have to be lonely. At least I have a dad and a mom that are pretty cool so I can hang out with them. They are radicool!!! The End

Publish Post

(An essay Carsten wrote at school. I thought it was just too cute.)

A Hallmark Moment

My Mom found the perfect card to go along with my previous post.

Public Notice

Public notice to the White Oak Elementary Mom who drives a black Ford Escape who lives in Fairview Park Subdivision in Sugar Hill, Ga... Your child is in kindergarten now, they should not need you to park your car in the carpool lane, get out, walk a...round your car, open their door, unbuckle them, take them out of the car, hand them their lunch box, put on their backpack, hug them and kiss them and then proceed to get back into the driver's seat while tons of parents who have already learned to cut the apron strings are waiting for 5 minutes to get on with the few precious hours they have without their children. Thank you!

She just can't handle it.

So Caitlin came home today talking about how so-and-so didn't want to be her friend and wasn't letting another little girl be her friend either. After getting over the fact that this crap starts so young, I decided to offer a little advice.
I asked "Caitlin, Do you want to know the secret of how to have lots of friends?"
"YES!" said Caitlin.
So I proceeded to ask her if she could handle it. "Are you sure?"
Then I whispered in her hear "If you want to have lots of friends you have to be a friend to everyone and be nice to everyone."
She immediately jerked back and said "I can't handle that!"

1st Day of School 2009

Carissa and Ms. Rainwater

Ms. Brott and Carsten

Ms. Bobbie, Caitlin and Ms. Nicole

Caitlin was super excited to start school this morning, she did get a little nervous when we walked in the classroom. She grabbed my hand when we got in but quickly settled in. I can't wait to hear about their days! So cute!

Cristie Creme

The kids asked for donuts and sushi for the last weekend before school started.

Look-a-like

I was sitting behind this at a red light and could NOT resist taking a picture. I was laughing so hard I could barely get the shot! This totally reminded me of that commercial where they show animals and owners that look alike. You can barely tell which was the human.

Daytona Beach 2009

My favorite picture

St. Augustine

The last night there was an awesome storm!

Camp Nonna Thurs. 6-25