The Donahue Family

OBX Wedding - Ryan and Rhea

We were honored to join Ryan and Rhea as they got married in Hatteras, North Carolina in the Outer Banks. It was a great weekend of celebrating and relaxing. My parents flew out for the wedding, and my brother Brian was a groomsman. Ryan is a close family friend that lived just down the street from us while growing up. The could not have had a more picture perfect setting for their wedding and reception! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The happy couple!!

Just after the ceremony was finished these jets flew over.

Brian and Hilary

Hailey working the camera.

These girls made out with so much loot at this wedding it was unbelievable!

This is just a glimpse of what they got.

Sunset at the reception site.

Gorgeous!

Back to Summer... Ocean Breeze Water Park

Dave parents came out to visit during August and while they were here we went to Ocean Breeze Water Park to cool off during the hot weather. Although Hailey was a little timid at first, by the time that we left she was going down the adult water slides on her own. We were so proud of her, and it was so fun to see her, because she was so excited to do it on her own!! Madi also loves the water and loves to jump into the water wether you are waiting for her or not.

Daddy's girl

Enjoying the lazy river.

Hanging out in the wave pool!

White Play-doh...

Once Madi got into her classroom, she put her bag down, and she had to choose a seat at the table. Ms. Grippo and Ms. Piper had Play-doh already set up at each chair and the kids got to choose where they sat. Madi said to me "Mommy which one is my seat?" I replied, "Madi you can choose any seat you want." Madi then says "I want the white play-doh because... it matches my shirt!!" (Those that know me well, know that she is definitely my child). =)

Madi with her white Play-doh, coordinated with, of course, her shirt!!

Summer Catch-Up Interrupted by... Madi's First Day of Preschool!!

Madison started preschool!!!! It was an exciting day in our house this morning. In fact Madi was so excited that she actually got herself completely dressed by herself, came downstairs with this outfit on, and a brush in her hands and said to me "Mommy I can't make piggies, can you please help me??" Awwww, my baby is growing up too quick!! She had a great first day.

I love these backpack pictures when the backpacks are as big as the kids!!

Sister love

This is nothing but pure happiness!!

Look at that smile, she was so excited to be at school.

Chronological Summer Catch-up... Fourth of July

This year for the 4th we drove down to Charlotte to spend it with Brett, Cinder, and Tori. My parents flew out too, so it was nice for all of us to be together. (We just wished that Brian and Hilary would have been able to be there...) I am a little bummed that we did not take many pictures, but here are a few!!

First Day of Dance

The girls actually took a few dance classes this summer, but today was the official start to dance for the year. Hailey is taking a ballet and tap class and Madison is taking a ballet class. They both love dancing!! Tonight was my first experience with two hours at the dance studio, this is just a glimpse of what is to come... but the girls love it, so it is worth it.

Hailey's First Day of Preschool

Well, I guess it is fitting that the last post I posted was Hailey's last day of preschool, so now you will have the first day this school year to compare. It is amazing how quick she is growing up. She had a great first day, loves her teacher, and loves having a classroom filled with NINE little girls and NO boys!! (Please say a special prayer for her teacher Ms. Bragg!!) ;) Madi starts tomorrow and is equally excited, so stay tuned for pictures of her first day...