We crammed in a lot of things the week before going back to school...

One day, we went shopping for school supplies... Ellie couldn't find the right book bag, so we had to order hers online. We got it from Pottery Barn and they even engraved it. It was actually the same price as the one we got her from Walmart last year!

Emma went to a "Back to School" party at Abby's on Thursday, then we went to get Will and Maggie, the kids cousins, to spend a few days with us. They are so cute and sooooo funny! They played a lot of Wii Sports Resort and played softball in the front yard. Friday we went to the pool and they helped me teach swim lessons! Saturday we went shopping (since it was tax-free weekend). Drew went with us. We went to lunch at Chicfilet, then to Academy, the thrift store, and Peachmac. Emma started trying in all the shoes at the thrift store, then Will and Maggie joined her:)

Saturday, we brought will and Maggie back home and helped mom and dad and Dawn and Betty all move in together! Yes, we love to be one big happy family!!! 

Kat came for a quick visit on Sunday and spent the night...

On Monday, I took the girls to meet their teachers! Then we went out for ice-cream and to the library.

Saw this cool piece of art outside the library. Made me think of Drew and his artistic welding! This is a scene from E.T.

Last night, the big kids took Ellie and Emma to the park... While Ellie had softball practice, they all played tennis. They are so helpful and always include their little sisters!

Today the girls went to Athens Rush to jump on the trampolines with the Kopcha's. Tomorrow they start back to school!