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DORMAN DAY!

Yesterday was day 4 of Homecoming Week at Dorman High School. Today's theme was Dorman Day which meant wear your favorite Dorman sports shirt to show your school spirit. This was an easy one for Mitchell.

Since Dorman is so HUGE, it is sometimes nicknamed Dorman University. When the football team scores, the kids all flash a U with their hands. 

Today is dress up day, another easy day for Mitchell. Photos on Monday! We are so happy to announce that our wonderful neighbor, Levi, is home from Afghanistan. He is at Camp Lejune and we are hoping he will be home this weekend. Thank you for your prayers for his safety. Have a great weekend!

DECADE DAY!

Yesterday was Decade Day. Mitchell and his friends chose to dress from the 50's. I forgot to have him roll up his pants but he did do it when he got to school.

New shoes don't hurt either.

Today is Dorman Day! This one is easy for Mitchell. He can dress up in his Lacrosse shirt and short! Photos tomorrow.

 

BABY MITCHELL!

Now, for some adorable photos of Mr. Grumpy Gills aka Mitchell.

Mr. Bright Eyes at around 1.

Trying to be like his big brother at the age of 2.

Swimming, age 2

First broken leg age 18 months.

Swimming with daddy age 2

Rocking those shades at age 4.

Riding in his first parade at the age of 4.

Happy Wednesday!

URKEL DAY!

It is Homecoming Week! Our high school has a different dress up day this week. Today was Urkel/Geek day. Mitchell is not ashamed of showing his school spirit. So proud of him.

He is cute even dressed as a Geek! Tomorrow is Twin Day. He and a friend are dressing alike. I won't be taking photos since he will not look any different than he does on a normal day. Wednesday is Decade Day, Thursday is Dorman Day and Friday is Dress Up Day. Happy Tuesday!

BABY VINNY!

My dear sister in law, Anna, recently sent me a HUGE amount of old photos. I was thrilled to receive them since many were taken before my digital camera days. I decided to scan some and post them. They may not be in order so I apologize in advance.  I hope you enjoy!

At about 6 months. Outside enjoying some sun. Don't you love those cheeks?

At 4 months being baptized.

Chubby and squeaky clean.

Around age 2 or 3.

Biker girl.

She was a messy eater then and she is a messy eater now.

I am pretty sure she was 2 in this photo.

Swinging with flowers in her hair.

More food on her face than in her tummy.

Ready for bed.

Showing off her ability to stand up at the age of 1.

Rocking her brother's vest. 

Thank you Anna for sending these to us! Next up, Mitchell.

TAKING....

A couple of days off! Have a great weekend.

FINALLY FINISHED!

In November of 2010, my beautiful niece had twins. Soon after they were born, I started on their scrapbooks. Two weeks ago, I finally finished. Just in time for their first birthday. I hope they were worth the wait. The books are a month to month, first month through 1st birthday. At the back are blank pages for extra photos.

Addy's book.

The first page with her stats.

1st month and 2nd month. There is also a spot for mommy to jot down some notes.

After the first birthday page comes the Reflections page. There is an envelope for mom to write a letter to Addy reflecting on her first year.

And an envelope for Dad.

And one for big sister Savanna.

Jaxon's book.

Jaxon's stats page.

2nd month page.

3rd month page.

An envelope for mom.

Dad's envelope.

And finally, the envelope for Savanna.

Sorry it took me so long to finish Amber. Kisses to those babies and Savanna.

 

THE END!

Finally, the last of the Ocean Lake photos. 

My handsome boy at dinner.

Tanner, Ethan, Justin and Mitchell.

The end!

GOLFING IN OCEAN LAKES

One of the fun things the boys did in Ocean Lakes was miniature golfing. Thank goodness that Penny likes to take photos like I do. They each put $5 into a pot and the winner would win the pot. Terry, the dad, won!

Adding up their scores.

Now, for one of the best photos of Mitchell EVER!

Can you stand it? So handsome! Only a few more photos left to post! I hope you had a great weekend!

SO HANDSOME!

More photos from Mitchell's trip to Ocean Lakes back in July. The wonderful family that took him, did quite the photo shoot of the boys. These are some of the best photos ever taken of Mitchell.

Tanner, Mitchell, Justin and Ethan.

Tanner, Justin, Mitchell & Ethan.

So handsome!

Tanner & Mitchell.

On the dunes.

Penny, Tanner, Justin and Terry Mills. These are the wonderful people who took Mitchell on this trip.

He is even taller now!

On the beach.

On the beach with Penny.

On the beach with Terry.

Holding hands on the beach.

Mitchell in the water.

Up close.

Mitchell & Ethan. I only have a few more photos from this trip left to post. Have a great weekend!