A few Hallie shots

Hallie, for those who don't know, is such a joy in our lives. She makes us laugh, smiles a lot, and wants to do whatever "Sissy" is doing though she doesn't want "Sissy" to always know that. She is a "hot mess" as someone said the other day to me. She is constantly dirty. She is brave and has no fear. She loves Bear dog - more than the rest of us. She likes to eat. She likes to sing. She talks a lot though we don't always understand what she is saying. She needs her naps. She likes walks in her stroller. She likes to try and be big. She doesn't like her food cut up. She likes to feed herself. She likes to help us cook and with chores around the house. She bites when she is frustrated. She spits and thinks it's funny. She is VERY social and says "Hi" and "Bye" loudly so people know she said it. She finally likes books. She loves Elmo and animals. And she loves her Sissy.
The other day she and Carlisle played by themselves upstairs quietly. It was a first, and we were happy and sad at the same time. She has friends from school Mia and Asher (who she calls "Ashoo"). When she saw Mia at the Fall fest, they hugged each other like they were 16 year olds. It was precious! On our camping trip, she refused to take a nap but was content playing in her crib. So she would asked to be pushed in her stroller and fall asleep in her stroller.





She's Hallie Mae!

Fall Break Camping Trip

For Fall Break this year, we went camping at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama with our friends Travis and Taylor and their parents. It was so fun! We stayed 3 nights, and the weather was beautiful.

We hiked to a waterfall and played in the water. The water was cold, but we didn't care. (Travis is on my left and Taylor is on my right)


Daddy carried Hallie on the hike. She didn't care for the backpack as much as I did.


On the way back from our hike, the boys and I decided to climb up this rock. We did it all by ourselves. Mommy, Daddy, and Ms. Jennifer didn't even do it!


We also really loved the hammocks that they brought. The boys and I played on the beach near our campsite and played Star Wars which is their favorite thing right now. We ate lots of smores too.


Hope we go back soon!

Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

Fall Fest

We went to our sixth Fall Fest last weekend. It was at my old school and now Hallie's school. There was a new facepainter this year so we went to that first. I had a butterfly painted on my face. It really went well with my fairy costume. I am Glimmer the Fairy who is a friend to Tinker Bell. She is coming out in a movie soon about the Pixie Hollow Games. I think she is a sporty fairy. Hallie is a lion.


We rode the ponies which I loved.


Hallie liked looking at the "neigh, neighs" but did not like riding them.


We had our picture made at the festival.


Then at the end while I was watching the magic show, Daddy took Hallie to get a balloon from the balloon man. he asked Daddy what does she like. He said animals - horses. So the man created this ride horse. It was SO BIG. But Hallie loved galloping around with it on. It was funny!


We had a great time at the fall fest!

Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

Trains, Scarecrows, and Granny at Cheekwood

Earlier this month,Granny came to hang out with me one day when i didn't have school. I was sad not to go to school but excited that Granny was coming. We went to Cheekwood because they had a train exhibit and the scarecrows were back. I loved the trains and spent a lot of time there. Finally we looked around at the scarecrows and Granny took my picture next to the ones I liked the best.









Thanks Granny for coming to watch me!

Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

More kindergarten mayhem

We have had more kindergarten activities lately. We studied the farm and the things about the farm. We had our musical program called A Day on the Farm. It lasted 15 minutes which was perfect for Hallie's attention span and the amount of snacks she had. We had to dress up for the musical program as something from the farm. After another session of much discussion and debate, mommy helped my come up with a rose garden. We went to the store and picked out flowers. We took them home and made a collar and saved some for my hair. The night of the musical production mommy got me ready and I told her I didn't want to be a rose garden and asked if people would laugh at me. As you can see, mommy thought I was beautiful, especially compared to those dressed as farm animals.


Then we had a farm breakfast (provided by our parents) where we dressed up as farm people. We had food that comes from the farm (sausage, biscuits, milk, eggs, bacon, and juice).


I dressed up as a farm girl.


Hallie even had a good time and ate what I didn't eat which was everything but the biscuits!


Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

The messy yogurt phase lives on

Mommy tells me often that I am a mess. I try not to be. She also tells me that Carlisle was messy too when she ate her yogurt. I really love it and can't get it in my mouth fast enough. Sometimes food is just better when you have it all over.





Hugs,
Hallie Mae

Ready for Halloween

We are ready for Halloween around here which is good because it is next week. I am going to be a fairy named Glimmer (who is Tinker Bell's friend) and Hallie is going to be a lion. We have been decorating, painting pumpkins, and trying not eat too many candy corns.



Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

Second Soccer game

I will break the suspensefulness......I scored! During the second game, I had a break away as you see here, and scored my first goal!

I was of course embarrassed but excited.


Granny and Grandpa came for the weekend to see me play.


Since then I have scored 2 more times and had several assists. I am really enjoying soccer.

Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

A Sunday trip to the Zoo

One Sunday after Hallie had been sick all weekend, we took a trip to the zoo to get some fresh air and get out of the house. It was a beautiful day and our whole family went. We had a treat to see the tigers up and about. We watching this one take his time walking around.


After a big walk around the zoo, we hit the playground which is new favorite place to go. I still love to swing.


And Hallie does too.


It was a fun day!


Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

Beads!

I love beads! Lots of them!


Hugs,
Hallie Mae

Lots of Kindergarten Activites

Someone told mommy that there is no homework for kindergarten, except for the parents. She says this is true. My first "homework" was based around studying nursery rhymes. We first started with "Wee Willie Winkie". Our class was going to create a town with buildings, shops, and restaurants created by us using the same pattern (alliteration) as W,W,W. So I came up with "Carlisle's Candy Castle". We had to make it out of a shoe box. So Mommy and I spent a lot of time one weekend while Hallie was asleep building, cutting, gluing, and sticking stickers and pom-poms. Here is the finished product:


Then we had to dress up as a Nursery Rhyme character for a parade and breakfast. After much debate and discussion, I decided to dress up as "Jill" from "Jack and Jill". Ms. Calahan paired me with a "Jack" from my class for the parade.


We walked all over the school while the other grades, parents, and teachers watched and clapped. It was exciting!


Then we had a breakfast provided by our parents in the cafeteria. I especially liked the star-shaped rice krispy treat, pumpkin muffin, and chocolate tart!


Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

Party for Uncle Andrew

By now Uncle Andrew is in Africa, but before he left, we went to a party for him. There were lots of people there and lots of desserts! There also was a pool and I really wanted to get in but Mommy didn't bring a suit for me so I just stuck my feet in. Hallie got soaked by the water fountains that shot out of the sides. She's a mess.

We loved getting to see him before he left.


He's so great.


Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

First Soccer Game

I had my first soccer game early one Saturday morning in September.

I look pretty good in my uniform.


Here's the back of my jersey, and check out my ribbon to go with the Daisy team name!


I have learned how to battle for the ball.


I didn't score this game but I did receive the Pirate patch which means I fought hard for the ball in the game.


Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

Soccer Season

Soccer is now officially underway. I am playing this year through the YMCA. My coach's name is Coach Mike and there are 10 girls on my team. We are called the Daisies. Isn't that great?!? We had our first practice back in August, and I loved it. Since then we have practice once a week. We even had it in the rain! The coach, his daughter, and I were the only ones that came. I had so much fun in the rain though and stayed the whole time.





Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

My first day of school too

Don't let kindergarten starting overshadow my starting school. I had a first day of school too. I am at the same school Carlisle attended at our church. It was a rainy day the day I started so daddy had to take my picture inside instead of the traditional picture outside.



Mommy and Daddy both took me to my class. Ms. Kay is my teacher and there are 2 other girls and one boy in my class. I walked in like a pro and didn't shed any tears. I washed my hands and didn't even say by to Mommy and Daddy. Everyone says I am so social. I like to say "hi!" and "Bye!" to everyone...loudly. I love school!


Hugs,
Hallie Mae

A visit with Nana

Back in August we traveled to see my cousins, aunts, uncles. We also went to see My great grandmother Nana. She doesn't talk much and yells some. This scares me but I am brave. I showed her my pictures from school and help Hallie around her. I always have lots of questions after visiting with her. I like going to see her because there are birds in her building in a cage. Plus mommy and daddy like seeing her too.



Much Love,
Carlisle Drew

Dips

I love Dips. Anything that can be dipped or serve as a dip, I want it on my plate. My favorite is ketchup. The other day I dipped a grape in it and thought it was yummy.





Hugs,
Hallie Mae

First official day of school and riding the bus

As you all know by now I am in kindergarten and getting started into kindergarten in a process - probably more for the parents than the kids. On my first official day of school, Mommy took me to school and walked me in. I would only let her drop me off at the kindergarten hallway and not walk down to my classroom. I am a big girl now. I would barely stop for this picture because I didn't want to be late.


Then she picked me up after. I look pretty satisfied with my day, don't I?


Then the bus issue came up. Mommy was frustrated at the wait through the carpool line both in the morning and in the afternoon. So we decided I would ride the bus. My bus route has changed since these pictures were taken but I am a pro. I get on without any fear.


And get off the bus with all the other kids.


I still like for mommy to come get me every once in a while.

Much Love,
Carlisle Drew