Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving this year was celebrated in Louisiana.  The Cascio side of my family was having a reunion in Shreveport so JR and I loaded up the VW and headed to Louisiana.  While we were there we stayed with my Uncle and Aunt in Ruston.  It was a bittersweet trip back...  Both sets of grandparents are now in heaven and this was the first holiday that they were all gone.  I did however get to visit all 4 of their graves.  It was also special because it was JR's first trip there so I was able to show him my grandparent's old homes.  We enjoyed the whole trip even though there were a few tears shed.... 

The Cascio Siblings (missing my PawPaw)

My Dad's parents-- Maw Maw and Paw Paw

My Mimi and Paw Paw

Caden loves his Paw Paw and kept talking to him saying Hey Nana's Daddy Paw Paw

Giving Hugs to their Great Grandparents

The Gresham house in Farmerville on the lake

This was the ride to Louisiana :)  Grayson rode over with my parents

Halloween 2011

Halloween this year was even more fun with Caden enjoying getting candy from all of the neighbors!  Grayson was dressed as a Star War storm trooper.  Caden was supposed to be Yoda but would not wear his costume so he was a frog :)

Caden's First Hair Cut

Caden did a great job getting his first hair cut!  It helped that he was in a car and eating a sucker :)  Aiden Thornton his Best Friend was also getting his first hair cut so that helped!

Mother's Day

Fourth of July and September 11th

We started our Annual Fourth of July party at the Marietta Square for their Parade.  Then we headed home to grill out and spend time with family and friends!  It was a fun day followed by watching fireworks in the rain.

 I am also attaching a few pictures from the 10th anniversary of 9/11.  Kennesaw Mountain had enough flags to represent every person that was killed.  It was such an amazing site. 

Spring Break Beach Trip

   For Spring Break this year we took off to Rosemary Beach, Florida.  We went our sweet friends- The Monroe and West Families.  We took off Saturday, April 3rd and returned on the 6th.  It was such a nice and quiet trip. 
     Caden was not a huge fan of sand on his feet or hands.  So Harper and Caden spent most of their time under a beach tent.  He did enjoy getting in the ocean with Daddy and swimming with big brother. 

     Grayson was a bit nervous this year.... last year he was bitten by a crab and found a baby shark.  After, the first day with no problems he was back to normal!  He spent most of his time in the ocean or playing in the sand.
 
    We were so lucky with the Condo we stayed in... below the Condos were shops and restaurants.  Our first night we ate at La Cocina.  Yummy!  We also enjoyed seafood the next night in Panama City at Sharky's.  Our last night in town we took off and left the kiddos for an adult night!  Our sweet nanny Lindsay came with us to help with the 4 kids... we were so lucky. 
     Lindsay also took the kids to the condo everyday during their nap time which allowed all of the adults to relax for a bit. 

   I do not have many pictures because the camera died within the first few minutes and I forgot the charger....  so all I have is from my phone!

First night at dinner... Harper and Caden had fun talking to eachother

Swimming in the pool (heated) with my boys!

Caden and Harper haging out under the tent eating their snacks

No kids tonight!  It was nice!

Caden playing on the blankets....

Cub Scout Pinewood Derby

Friday night Grayson's Boy Scout Troop had their annual Pinewood Derby.  I was so proud of Grayson because he won every single race his car was in... So he won FIRST place overall!  JR and Grayson worked so hard to make the car just right I was so proud!  Grayson wanted his car all black and named it the bullet!  It was an extra special night because Elijah was in town and was able to watch Grayson win.  He was so proud of Grayson!  My mom was also able to be there and watch him win!

Grayson getting his ribbon and pin from his leader.

 Smiling and showing off his "bullet" car!

It was cute to hear the kids yell after the race was over--  The bullet car won again!! YAY Grayson!