The Arledges

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

I'm back!!

Sorry for the HUGE gap in posts. No excuses, just been busy, busy, busy. I figured that rather than boring you with a bunch of details of our recent activities, I'd just show you! Enjoy!

Mom realizing that her surprise from Dad for her birthday and their 40th anniversary is a trip to Maui!!

Opening the coconut bra that Lee gave her for the trip :)

Celebrating 40 happy years!! I'm so thankful for the beautiful example of a loving marriage they've shown me. I am a blessed daughter!

Princess Claire during potty training

Claire sitting in "time out". Her daddy likes sports WAAAAAY too much. By the way, we do NOT make her sit like that--she does it on her own.

Princess Claire

Silly cowgirl in Daddy's boots

All ready to go to church

Playing with her balloon monkey at La Parilla

Claire's first Georgia game!!!

She was sooooooooooo excited!

Getting ready to watch the Dawgs play!

She cheered so hard she wore herself out by the 3rd quarter

Daddy and his football buddy :)

JACKSONVILLE!

Playing in the surf. Rip currents meant we couldn't actually get in. Oh, well--it didn't seem to matter...

Daddy rescuing Claire from a giant wave. She was soaked!!

Post-giant wave...

Okay, so she didn't have a change of clothes. Bad mama, bad mama!

Checking out the fish at the port

Enjoying the pool. She swims like a fish!

Pretending to be a puppy like her buddy Zeke

Yum! Krispy Kreme!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Okay, so it's been a little while since I've posted on here. Sorry! We've had a LOT going on. For one, we have been potty training. I'll spare you the gory details and just say we've achieved success!! Second, I've been working on a big new project. I am getting ready to launch my own business, "Babybelle Bowtique". I am making handmade hair bows and accessories for girls. It's been a big undertaking, but lots of fun! I have my first event this Friday at 'Friday Night Live' in downtown Woodstock. I'll be set up near Pure Taqueria, so come by and see me!! If you aren't in the area, (or even if you are), feel free to check out my new blog:

www.babybellebowtique.blogspot.com

It's still very much a work in progress and I have many, many more bow pics to add, so be sure to check back for the newest additions. Spread the word! I love doing custom orders!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Cow Appreciation Day

What a mom will do for a free meal...

July with Friends

Boy, did we have a busy long 4th of July weekend! It was filled with tons of friends, good food, and lots of fun. We started Friday evening with the arrival of some of our best friends, the Fraziers. They stayed with us through Monday. It was great to see our little ones play together. The Gilliams joined us for dinner that evening and added one more little girl to the pack :) Saturday we headed to the Varsity for lunch and then to the Children's Museum of Atlanta. The kids LOVED it!! It was worth every penny. We will definitely visit again. Saturday evening we had a house FULL of friends for a big barbecue. We had a great time catching up and visiting with those we don't get to see often. Sunday morning Lee was off to the races! He ran the Peachtree Road Race with our friends the Woods. After they finished, we relaxed the rest of the day at the pool and ended the evening with more grilling. We are so blessed to have so many special friends in our lives!