Wedding Bells

I've already been hounded for not updating my blog. It's been a busy couple of weeks. School started a few weeks ago and we are trying to continue our 'routine'. I am usually exhausted by 10pm. So as for late night stamping or blogging, doesn't exist at the moment. Will got back on Friday from his latest TDY trip. It made for a long week. Billy is not used to getting up until 7:30, so it was a very early week for him. I made this card before I went to babysit. It is for a couple that just got married. We know him from Alaska. Now that Will is back, we can send it off in the mail. So, Carol, here is my wedding card that I told you about. The ribbon (stamped image) is layered with an iridescent blue glitter. The 'real' ribbon is an iridescent white. It's hard to see those details in the photo.

Darby's Day

8 September 2007, Black Belt Extravaganza

Darby did her test for her Black Belt recommended. She did really well. We are really proud of her. The testing was held at a local high school gym. It was pretty hot and stuffy. Lighting wasn't very good, so these are the pics that I was able to get clear. Anyway, it seemed like everyone that was testing did well. The students had to perform a few forms. It was a large group, 3 schools combined for the testing - all Petitto's schools. Students were testing from Black Belt (rec) all the way to 3rd degree. It was nice. There was a candlelight and tea ceremony for the students that earned a degree.


Here she is getting her new belt. The instructors tie the old belt that is known as the 'belt of accomplishment'. Miss Connelly is the head instructor from the Glouster school. She tied on Darby's new belt.







YEAH!!!



Testing is all done. She is sooo proud and happy. We went to dinner to celebrate. She decided on Chinese food. Hey, it was her choice! Some of her friends came to watch and support her. Her friend Casey came to dinner with us. He is a sweet kid. He picks at his food just like Darby. It was very funny and cute. No wonder they get along so well, they are just like each other! It was a nice ending for the day.

A Quick Trip

Labor Day Weekend

I've been hounded the last week about updating my blog, so... here it is. The family took a quick trip to SC for our final days of summer. The weather turned out to be great in Myrtle Beach. The kids got to take a ride in the convertible with Papa. Once they hit the highway, Billy decided his head was on 'fire' so Papa had to pull over and put the top up. Before we got on the road to come home, we ate lunch at the Atlanta Bread Company (kinda like Panera Bread).


Darby and Billy with Papa (above) and with Mama (left).











We stopped in Smithfield, NC to have some dinner with my sister and her family. We like to eat at Andys. Cheesesteaks and such, it's good and quick. My little nephew Zachary was so happy to see us. He just loves his Elmo.



I just don't believe that he is a little monster. He is always so sweet and never a shortage of hugs and kisses! .


The kids had a blast while waiting on their food. It wasn't too crowded at the time, so they weren't 'threatened' too much....
We also got to meet the newest addition to their family. 'Libby' is so cute and tiny. The kids just loved on her. Yeah, I guess I did a little also.












But, it was time to get back on the road to get home. Kids started school the day after Labor Day. We gave our hugs and kisses (and last minute pics) and were on our way. My sister Carol and I with Libby.