Fishing and fun on the farm

We headed out to Dr. Summerford's farm one Sunday afternoon to do some fishing with the Fulgham's and Cooper's. My kids were so excited that on the way there we stopped and got worms. They couldn't wait to look at them! Alex loves seeing Chase and he wanted Chase to see his fish everytime he caught one.

We also took carrots and apples to feed the horses. The horses didn't like our carrot but ate the apples. The kids loved it! I had to apologize to the owners for us being city folks and loving to feed the animals.

At first we just caught small fish but then we started getting the bigger ones! This is Alex's small one.

And then his big one!

Checking out the worms.

Avery's small fish.

And then her big one!

Soon, Avery tired of fishing and decided to go blow bubbles and have a drink with Eva.

Chase's fish!

Avery said, "move white horsey so I can see the donkey."

Emma's fish!

I don't know how but the boys found this dead fish and looked at it forever. They were saying, "look at it's eye!" It was like a science experiement on the dock.

Janie and Emma getting their line ready.

Alex's soccer games!

Alex has finished his soccer season and he did awesome! His first game he scored 3 goals! And he scored multiple goals in every game. He finally really understood what he was supposed to be doing and the whole objective of the game (for the most part). He was so proud of himself when he scored his goals and I was proud too! He started playing when he was three and has come a long way since then.

I love this picture of him yelling for his teammates!

Avery's 1st football game!

Avery went to her first football game, September 17th, and watched Alabama play (and beat!) North Texas. She didn't actually see them beat N. Texas because she only stayed for about 5 minutes of the first quarter. I'm not sure who was ready to go home first, Grammy or Avery:). We started the day by meeting up with her friend, Henley, at their tailgate.

After the girls checked out each other's game day attire they were ready to take a picture.

Alex pouted for a few moments because he really wanted someone to play football with him. He had planned out that Mr. Brad (Henley's Dad) would be on his team and play against Mrs. Chanda (Henley's mom) and I. Mr. Brad wasn't there when we first got there so his dream was shattered for a little while, but thankfully, Henley's grandfather threw with him a little bit.

Ready to go into the game!

Alex and Uncle Parker.

We bought Alex his own binoculars. He doesn't use them the whole game, but at the beginning he uses them a lot. This is the lady we have been sitting by for 10 years (longer, I know, but that's as long as I've been going). She is super sweet to Alex and he will talk her ear off about everything imaginable if there is no one else sitting by her.

Barnyard with Avery

One Friday we went to the barnyard with some friends. Avery hadn't been since she could walk and talk. I knew she would love it because she loves animals. Mrs. Cami tried to show her it was ok and the baby chick wouldn't hurt her.

But she obviously, was not so sure! The look on her face was priceless! She quickly dropped all of the animals that were handed to her.

With Gracie and Breanna.

Riding Cooca. She wasn't too sure at first and I had to walk around with her once and then she loved it. She yelled,"It's bumpy, Mama!"

Avery, Sarah, and Gracie.

Feeding Cocoa. She didn't want to touch the food pail. She would just put it where they could get to it.

Feeding Lucy, the pig.

Petting a bunny. Once again, she didn't want to hold it, but it was ok if Mrs. Sharon did.

Bambi chased her around in the fence and she loved it!