Hot Feet!

Today was a scary, but kinda comical day. It started out when Hazel and I were cooking breakfast. She wanted Cinnamon Rolls and I wanted to cook an egg for Eliza. I preheated the oven for the cinnamon rolls and scrambled eggs while the oven was preheating. Hazel put the rolls on the baking sheet and I put them into the oven. I took the eggs off the stove and let them cool off before I gave them to Eliza. While the eggs were cooling, I took Little E to her bedroom to change her diaper. I had a Diet Coke (my coffee) sitting beside the stove. Hazel was still on top of the counter on the other side of the stove and decided she wanted a sip of my drink. She stood up on the counter and walked across the stove to get my drink. Yep, she stepped on the burner that I had just cooked the eggs on. She could not see that it was hot because our stove is a flat top with the "circles" for burners. I heard her scream and my first thought was that she tried to get the cinnamon rolls out of the oven. She started screaming "My feet, Moma, my feet are burning so bad." I instantly knew what happened because I have seen the way she walks on the counter to get things out the cabinet, which we have had numerous talks about not doing this. Well, her feet started to blister up really bad and were red, so I took her to Urgent Care. The whole way she was screaming and I was thinking about how I was going to explain how my child got the bottom of her feet burned. I just knew that doctor was going to call DSS on me!

When we got to Urgent Care, they got us back really quickly and soaked her feet in some cold saline. Then the doctor came in and looked at her feet. I told her the story just like I just told you guys and she just laughed. She told me they were 2nd degree burns and she needed some burn/antibiotic cream and to keep them bandaged up all weekend. So, I guess it will be a lot of TV for us this weekend! She is much better and she says that Jesus healed her feet so they don't hurt anymore. Thank you Jesus!

Here are some pictures I took while at Urgent Care. Yes, I always keep a camera in my purse!

Hazel said soaking her feet felt so good!

Her feet all bandaged up. How is she going to wear shoes? She wasn't very happy about these big bandages on her feet

New Food, New Faces

Now that Little E is approaching her 1st birthday, I have been giving her some new foods to try. Most of them she likes (she's not one to turn down food). Some are healthy and some or not so healthy. I love seeing her face when I give her new foods to try. She LOVES peanut butter and cheese. I'm still trying to get her to drink more, but she just isn't interested. I asked the doctor about her getting dehydrated, but he says its ok and not to give into her cries and resist giving her the bottle. She really loves the bottle, but it's time to give it up. Any suggestions on this? Well, here are some pictures from some new foods she has had this week.

Oreo Cookies- now who doesn't like these? She had chocolate everywhere including inside her ears!

Scrambled eggs- one of my favorites!
I love this face- her first dill pickle! She loved it and actually ate two pickles tonight

Friends, Food, Fun & Football

Last weekend we "tailgated" in style, thanks to Ken. Ken won a weekend in one of the condos at Carolina Walk, which is right across from the stadium. It was a nice alternative to our usual tailgate, but I must admit that I did miss the 'ole grassy spot where we normally park. The condo was so plush and on top of the roof was a pavilion with a band playing and lots of TV's. We had such a great time hanging out with Ken & Trena and Tracy & Reed. As usual, we had way too much food for 6 people so we all went to the game full of wings and chips. The game was quite boring, but at least we won!

Reed and Ken hang out on the coach

Ken & Trena

Ken- future politician

Check out the spread of food

What a cute couple!

Bank and Lollipops

Doesn't it amaze you sometimes of the small details that babies catch on to? For instance, about 3-4 times a week I have to go to the bank for the office to make deposits. I rarely go in with two kids in the car, so we always go through the drive-thru. Well, Eliza is at the age where she can make her wants known in other ways than crying. Everytime, we go to the bank and pull up to the window, she goes crazy....she actually jumps up and down in her seat. I noticed this the first time about a week ago and then it dawned on me what it was- everytime we go to the bank, the teller sends Hazel back a lollipop. Last week, Eliza started grunting and going crazy while Hazel was eating her sucker. SHE WANTS ONE TOO, I thought to myself. So I gave in and the teller has started sending 2 lollipops instead of one, and all is well in the McQueen van- except the mess on Little E's clothes when she's done!

Eliza makes sure Big Sis have the same kind of sucker

Dribble, Pass, Shoot

No, I'm not talking about basketball...these are soccer terms too. It's that time of year again. Steve is coaching Hazel's team at our church league again. Hazel wasn't thrilled about playing, but Daddy wanted her to so badly, so she and I made a deal. That if she would do this one thing for Daddy, then she could have a prize after every game. I know I'm crazy, but that prize really motivates her. On Saturday, the first game it was HOT! Hazel was tired of playing in the first 3 minutes. I quickly reminded her of the silver sparkly shoes at Target that she wanted the night before and she hung in there. She really is good when she tries. Steve thinks she has some talent with soccer, but I think he's just wishful thinking. Here are some pictures from their first game of the season.

Coach Steve gets the team ready

"Coach Bobby, am I supposed to go that way?"

Hazel waits for Daddy to tell her what to do next

Hazel loves to be the substitute- she likes sitting on the sidelines notice her pink sunglasses, pink socks and polka-dot bow. You have to be glamorous even when playing soccer!

Hazel listens to Daddy during halftime

Little E listens to Daddy too

The best part of the game- snack time afterwards Hooray!

She and I went to Sam's after the game and then I was going to take her to Target to get the silver shoes, but the new Barbie and the Diamond Castle movie was out, so the silver shoes will have to wait til next week

A walk in the park with Little E

Today was a beautiful day outside and Little E and I(for those of you who don't know- we call Eliza Little E, no I'm not a nascar fan, just something that stuck) had some time before we picked up Hazel from art class. Eliza and I went to the park on Sandhurst Drive and not surprised- there was no one there. I don't know if anyone even knows this park exists. Anyway, she and I had a few laughs, just the two of us. I can't believe she is 11 months already! Here are some pics from our time at the park.

Eliza on the merry-go-round. She was a little unsure of this at first. Check out those chunky legs

A small acorn got her attention and she spent most of her time throwing it around and fetching it (her favorite thing to do)

Our wonderful day ended perfectly with a rainbow we saw on our way to the gym. Hazel was so thrilled and she said that Mema in Heaven must have told Jesus to send that to us. Thank you Jesus for the rainbow to help remind us of how AWESOME you are!

Fundraiser Time (Yes, it starts in 3k!)

Last week on the first day of school, I got home and checked Hazel's folder and there was the fundraising packet for Sally Foster. Her preschool only does 2 fundraisers a year- Sally Foster and a BBQ lunch in the Spring. If any one is interested, you can place an order online and Hazel and her school still gets the credit. Here's how it works:

Go to www.sallyfoster.com and check out the cute wrapping paper and gifts they have available. If you want to place an online order, just click on the "Give Credit" link and you will be prompted to enter a group name (Highland Park) All orders placed online will be shipped directly to the buyer's house.

No pressure, I just wanted you guys to be able to order something if you wanted.

Everything is going good this week, but I surely hope Hanna isn't coming for us full force! See you all soon!

Hazel's first week of school

Last Wednesday was Hazel's first day of 4K at Highland Park Kindergarten. This is her second year here and she couldn't wait for summer to be over so she could go back to school. Her teacher this year is Mrs. Susan Martin and she has 5 friends from last year's class in her class again this year. She has enjoyed her first week. Lucy, our neighbor, also started 3K at HPK this year and she has had a blast too. Here are some pictures from her first week

On the way to school the first day of school

At open house the day before school started- she got to go meet her teacher and see her classroom and her new friends

Hazel and Maddie-a friend from 3K last year

Hazel's favorite center- the reading center

Hazel with her lollipop that she got for being good the first day of school

Hazel and Lucy

What Heaven must be like......

I'm not gonna lie....I absolutely LOVE this time of year! I couldn't wait until last Thursday...I had chill bumps when I got into the stadium. Steve, me & Hazel went to cheer on the Cocks Thursday night for their victory over NC State. We had a great time, but it was a late night, but worth every minute. I think I'm as bad as a guy when college football is on...don't mess with me during the game. I can't wait to this Thursday night....Go Cocks! Oh yeah...Roger (Papa) wants everyone to cheer really loud for the Citadel - (his Alma mater) this Saturday- they are playing Clemson and just might have a chance (wishful thinking)

Before the game, ready to cheer on the Gamecocks

Uncle Jimmy and Steve celebrating early

Last "summer weekend" at the beach

This past weekend we headed down to the beach with Nana & Papa for Nana's birthday/Labor Day weekend. It made me sad to think that the weekends of laying out by the pool and swimming in the ocean are just about over for the year. But, we ended the summer with a bang. We ate great food (way too much) and went to the ocean and went to ride rides at Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach. We went to the Beach Boogie BBQ Festival at Market Commons on Saturday and did lots of fun stuff. Nana- Happy Birthday and we were so glad to be able to spend it with you. Love You!

Hazel getting hooked up to the "Euro Jump" at the BBQ Festival- she loves these things!

Say Hello to the birds

Hazel was excited that Minnie came all the way from Disney World to the beachEliza riding the see saw with HazelSteve and me pushing the girls on the swings

Little E knows how to relaxMe and my sweet Hazel Steve, Papa & NanaHazel buried in the sand....again maybe the last time this yearPapa and Hazel on the Tilt-a-whirl
We all got to enjoy the merry-go-round...even Eliza

Little E loves her Daddy