I heard a bunch of giggling and moving around in Addie's room this evening. So, I went to go check it out and this is what I found...
One super cool rock star girl...
getting her groove on...
and a super cool sporty boy...
getting his groove on with his rockin' sister...
and their cute, baby brother...
who also has some moves of his own...
Since the first of this year, we have been collecting pull tabs from coke cans, etc. to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. For every pound of pull tabs, the RMH gets 40¢. They raise about $10,000 a year through this program. That is A LOT of pull tabs!!!! I am proud of what we collected and even prouder that we did it as a family. We have had lots of people collecting pull tabs for us so a very big thank you to you too! It feels good to be a part of that $10,000, even if it was a tiny, tiny part of it!!!
Here are the kids sitting on the porch at the RMH with the cans of pull tabs...
This is what we collected. We filled up 4 big cans and the smaller collection box that is on top.
Logan and Addie in front of the big collection bin. It was pretty cool and pretty full! :)
We really enjoyed taking the tabs to the RMH. They gave us a tour and told us a lot about it. The RMH Nashville has 32 rooms, is always full, and always has a waiting list. That is SO SAD but SO GREAT at the same time. They run strictly on donations. It truly is a FABULOUS place! The RMH was my sorority's (ADPi) philanthropy in college. I have been to the one in Knoxville many times to bake cookies, etc. However, I never had a true appreciation for what they do for families, not being a mom and not being able to imagine what it must be like to have a sick child. Things are different now and I have a newer and bigger appreciation for this great place!
The Dodd Squad is going to keep on collecting pull tabs and I hope you will too. You can always send them to us or drop them by as we are happy to take them! It's just a little something that we can do to make a difference.
Click HERE if you want to learn more about the Ronald McDonald House.
I have neglected the blog lately but that doesn't mean we haven't been having a good time! Here are some pictures to prove it...
David and Addie went to the fair last weekend and had a BLAST! I stayed home with Logan and Sam. David was sweet and got some pictures for me so I didn't totally miss out on the fun. I don't know what it is about the fair but I just love it!
Addie was finally tall enough to ride the Ferris Wheel. David said she LOVED it!
My sister and her sweet family were also at the fair. So, Addie got to have fun with Claire too! Plus, her best friend Carissa was there too. David didn't get any pictures with them but they stayed until 11:30 at night riding rides with Carissa and family. Oh well...that is what the fair is for!!!
These next pictures just make me smile!
Sam is so lucky to have Logan! It is just too much fun! 
Grammy and Papa Skip gave this little bike to Logan when he was 1 and it is still making our kiddos smile!
I just love this little one! He is a handful these days with his climbing! I will save that for another post...
We have made it through our first full week of school and I'm happy to say we survived!!! It is always a crazy time of year but it's also been a good time in the craziness!!! Poor Sam has been pretty sick but I think he is finally getting over it. Addie has been really sad and finally understands that summer is over because we are leaving every morning. This morning (Saturday morning), she was so sweet when she realized I didn't have to go to school. She gave me the biggest hug and told me she had been missing me when I was at school. I have been missing both Sam and Addie but I know they are in good hands with their Daddy and our sweet neighbor is keeping them when he's not home. It couldn't be any better for them! On the flip side of missing Sam and Addie, it is SO GREAT having Logan in 2nd with us this year! I see him all of the time and he always gives me hugs, even at recess!
Here are our first day pictures...
Logan got Mrs. Hutchinson! She is fantastic and he is loving her!
