Family Photos, Black Belts, Halloween ~ October 2016


I absolutely love these family pictures! I had our photographer Lindsey Hart help make a nice display on our living room wall. It will stay there for many years.







The family loves playing ping pong together.  They aren't always the most peaceful games but we usually have fun.  It is neat to watch them improve. 



Aaron wanted to remember this project he did at school with his best friend Drew.


We love listening to Dad play his trumpet, although I can't remember why he is playing in the garage.


Audrey and I are taking piano lessons.  We have our teacher Dawn come to our house.  Audrey is learning really quickly and loves to pretend to be performing in a concert.  



We invited the Whitmans over to decorate cookies and play.  We love any excuse to eat cookies.



We found these full body message chairs at the mall one day and couldn't leave for a long time.


It's crazy hair day and Audrey definitely has crazy hair. 



These silly kids love riding in dad's car. We are headed to Carowinds in our costumes to play and have some fun at Scarowinds. The kids loved the bubbles coming out of the truck.









Aaron is excited to be going to Cotillion.  He loves dancing with the girls and the gluten free treats at the end.


Aaron and I have completed all the midterm black belt boot camps to earn our black belts. The last step was to break real boards during graduation.  We both did it and received our official black belts and certificates. Such an amazing day.  We have been working towards this day for 3 years.  It has been a great experience and we love the Grenaris, Gomez and all the students.  Audrey continues to work towards her black belt and is making great progress.









Aaron and I headed to Atlanta to attend the Make a Wish Ball. We went to a great restaurant for breakfast and enjoyed time without the kiddos.  We love attending this great event.  The dinner was yummy and the presentation is always heartwarming and emotional.  


















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