Color Coordinated Fun!

My parents bought the kids these precious little coordinated outfits. I've been wanting to make some pics in them forever, but getting shots of two kids who'd rather be playing is pretty tough stuff.

Here's my favorite of the day:

My favorite solo Grace shot:

Another fun sibling pic:
See, told you they'd rather be playing. Football anyone?

Archie is such a Daddy's boy!

A simple celebration for Archie's 3rd Birthday!

Archie is THREE today! Happy Birthday to Daddy's Little Buddy and Mama's Little Boy! We love you! Today is a crazy day because Daddy had a career fair this morning, internship interview at noon and lab until 10 p.m. (Mommy had Bible study this morning and Archie has Awanas tonight.) But, we managed to run by Kroger and pick up a blue cake (Archie's request) and to Virginia Tech to pick up Daddy for lunch. Thank you, Daddy, for coming to celebrate with us. After a pizza-on-English-muffin lunch, which Archie was too excited to eat, we settled down for some cake.

Then, we opened the presents Memaw and Papa sent. It was a Wonder Pets themed birthday, and we've already watched the Wonder Pets save the Reindeer.

We think it's pretty hilarious that Archie got three-of-a-kind birthday cards for his THIRD birthday.

Grandpa and Grandma DeJ are coming Friday, and we can't wait to celebrate again! I'll try to update all the "what's Archie like now" stats soon!

Archie's first day of school!

Today was Archie's long anticipated first day of school. Here he is in front of the sign. I think he was excited but maybe a little nervous. Daddy is coming with me to pick him up at noon. He has school on Monday and Thursday mornings. He kept asking me if Gracer was going to school, too. Fun times!

Mini Leslie

Even though Grace is pretty much all Hunt, she is at least wearing some of my old clothes that my mother lovingly saved 27 years! I am amazed at how not-yellow-and-gross this dress was. Precious little girl!

The itch police!

Whenever Archie gets a bug bite, I always tell him, "Please don't scratch." He's pretty good about refraining - maybe better than me. Now, whenever I get a bug bite he always says "Please don't scratch, Mommy, please don't scratch." Didn't know I lived with the itch police but maybe it will help save my skin (literally).

The buzz cut!

In China, everyone buzzes their kids hair (regardless of sex) because they say it helps the hair grow in better. Grace's hair was awfully patchy so I thought I'd give it a try. I think she's just about the cutest ever with the buzz cut!

Archie enjoyed checking it out. I am hoping his sister set a good example for him, and he won't be afraid of the clippers next time!

Open House

Per request of some friends, I cordially invite you to a virtual tour of our new house. The downside of a virtual open house? No cookies and tea. But, if you're in the area or want to stop through, I invite you in advance to visit (and eat cookies or goldfish, which is what we seem to be going through bags of these days).

Thanks to my parents for their help moving in!

Archie and Grace are enjoying sharing a room. This way one room can double as a bedroom and playroom AND we can have a kid-free zone for a study.

Guess this next room isn't the most exciting, but it's necessary. It's pretty tiny so there was no way to get a good angle on it. I was really happy that there were two little hook things by the medicine cabinet. Way too small to hang towels on, but they gave me the perfect place to hang some Chinese decorations.

Archie likes to take his afternoon nap in our giant bed. I am a little nervous about him falling off cause it's super high, but he hasn't fallen off the bed in ages. If you've ever been to one of our other homes in America, the bedroom is pretty much a carbon copy.

I'm loving all the cabinet spaces in the kitchen. I think my secret dream (well, I guess it's not too secret if I'm blogging it) is to have a dishwasher someday. Maybe I can train Archie before we move again?

Here's our study. It has a nice little closet and two chests-of-drawers to put kids clothes on the other wall.

I guess most people would probably start a house tour off in the living room, oops!

I am a big fan of the TV area because it gives me tons of space to display my favorite pictures!

Goodbye! Stop by sometime!