It's supposed to be Fall outside, but.....

It's Fall outside, but it's still 94 degrees!! Well, around here, I've been sewing for Claire, hoping Fall will show itself soon! Having such fun with my new machine!

Happy as usual Claire on her way to school. She is going through a "braid" phase and there is always some sort of braid going on in that girl's hair! Well, lots coming up, so will post again soon!

Gretch

Guess Who Had a Big Day????

Before.......

and after!!!!

Well, after 1 1/2 years, Jesse finally got his braces removed yesterday. He was so relieved....especially to chew gum (and certain snacks) again! If possible, I believe he now looks even more like his dad........

The 1st Annual Sto/Ho Garage Sale.....and probably the last.?

Well, today my friend Barb and I tried our hand at selling our wares to others.......I love freeing up that ettic space! Well, there were at least 40? groups selling, and there were a ton of customers! It went great! Lots of work, I'm not going to lie, but lots of fun. It didn't start raining until we started packing up, but at that point we really didn't care. We think the aprons I made is what did it! (or we'll just tell ourselves that...at least we looked cute doing it!!

Sorry for the foggy lens,....just before the sale bagan...all our loot!! At the end we only had like 2 bins left of our stuff.....yeah!!

Lots coming up, so promise to post again real soon! Love, Gretch

Fun in August!

Well, this time it was Claire's turn to participate in her own triathalon...the Bartlett Kid's Small Fry Tri was this weekend for the younger set, and Claire had a blast! Here is Claire strutting her stuff!

Of course, Lily & Claire were all smiles before the race! The girls both did great! So cute....such great memories!

Last weekend was Tiger Fan Fest to support the Tigers and Dylan, Keri, Jesse, & Claire were looking great in their Tiger Blue! Lots coming up so promise to post soon!

Love,Gretchen

Playing with Gracie and 1st Day of Preschool!!

Well, we've had such a great week and busy week! Claire and I watched Baby Gracie yesterday, and Claire thinks she's a little babysitter.......Although Gracie is as large as Claire, Claire loved feeding her, and did a pretty good job as well!

Claire was all smiles this morning as we left for her 1st day of 4 Year old Preschool!

She met up with Elliot & Lily Grace before entering the Preschool! Those kids are getting sooo big!

Sweet girls ready to start a great day!

The kids, with totes in hand, ready to meet their teachers!

Well, Claire had a great 1st day of preschool and is ready to do it again next week!

Sewing, Tumbling, & Rolling!

Well, I've gotten the sewing bug again and have decided to make Claire a few dresses for the fall. My sweet Aunt Linda did the monogramming, but now that I have a machine of my own, I won't be bothering her again (not for a while I hope!)

Claire at it at gymnastics and loves her new coach!

Claire thought she had a real hand in making this dress because she picked out the buttons......

This cordoroy dress will look so cute with a brown turtleneck in the fall!

Since it was insanely hot Saturday, Uncle Tommy put the kids to work.......cleaning his truck!

Claire and cousin Gracie......Gracie looks scared to death....

Claire got to roller skate for the 1st time last week with friends Lily Grace and Elliot. Had a blast and got right back up every time she fell (which was a lot) and went at it again!

Claire & Lily rocking it out on the floor!

Well, there's lots going on and will post again real soon!

Gretchen

4th Grade.... Oh My!

Well, our Jesse started 4th grade today! He wasn't ready by any means to start back to school, but loved seeing all his friends again!

Mom and Jesse in our obligitory 1st day of school picture.

Lance & his clone before heading out the door.Way to go Jesse!

Well, today Claire had her 1st day back to gymnastics and had a blast! She did great and seems to be getting stronger! She just lights up when she's out there and we love watching her in action!

Promise to post again soon!

Gretchen

Jesse Did It!!!

Well, Jesse decided at the beginning of the summer that he would sign up for the Bartlett Kids Triathalon that was held today! He practiced (off and on) all summer on his swimming and today, got to go up against a lot of kids and finished!


This is fierce Jesse before the race.......

Jesse ready to start the Triathalon with swimming......

Jesse in action (with the swim cap on)

After the swimming portion, Jesse transitioned to the bike, where he had a 3 mile ride.

Then, the last event was a 1/2 mile run to the finish line!

Jesse very proud of himself after the race! Not looking quite as fierce as at the beginning of the race.......

Jesse taking a breather after realizing his muscles felt like jello! Jesse's grandparents (all of them!) and cousins and Aunt Tracey were on hand with signs to cheer him on ! We're so proud of you Jesse!!

Baby Gracie comes to visit.....and her parents too!

Well, Lance's sister Jenny and her family are here for a visit while in town for job interviews. We've had the pleasure of them staying in our home.....the kids are loving having a baby in the house! She just smiles, sleeps, and eats!


Here's Gracie having her 1st little taste of BarBQ sauce......her mom wasn't sooo sure about it though.!

Cousin Keri has been around a lot this summer and we've loved every minute of it! Here's Jenny and Keri at The BarBQ Shop.

Gracie dancing a bit....love the dress!!!

Jesse after a good meal and full tummy!

Claire after a very good and messy meal....and also a full tummy!!!

Happy July!

Well, July has been a blast so far with lots of fun events going on in the Hollingsworth Home! We had or 2nd Annual Sto/Ho Firesworks Extravaganza at our home with our good friends.....I must say, the fireworks were much better this year!! Great company made for a super fun evening!

The kids bleached out all the shells they found on the beach and arranged them all in a vase that now is our table centerpiece!

Jesse & I went to our 1st horse show. Jesse's good friend and neighbor participated and did a great job!!! Good work Nina!

Last night we went to a redbirds game that was followed by a great fireworks display! We brought along Keri, Patrick, and Mr. Hollingsworth. Great time ad yummy treats were had by all!!