Piper's Page

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Mommy has been very, very busy. But today, she made a promise to update my blog and let everyone in on what's going on in Piper's World! From Advent to Hope, from Grand Cayman to Asheville, from soccer matches to ballet class, lots has been happening! So while the next few entries won't cover all the great things that have been going on around here, they will hopefully catch many of you up on what I've been up to lately (besides growing!). Take care, and much love from Mommy, Daddy, and me!

Love, Piper

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I Love,

I Love...
My China Girls!!!

I am so glad that I am still able to see the China girls from time to time! I love to get together with those girls. We are all growing and changing, but when we get together, it’s fun, fun, fun!!!

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Time for School

I started preschool this year at Hope Academy. My mommy cried a little the first day, but I didn't. I loved going to school. I really enjoyed my year with Ms. Kim, Ms. Dana, and the K3 Hope kids. I learned so much and made some really great friends!

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I’ve been spending lots of time at Advent! I have lots of fun with all my church pals!

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Vacation...Had to get away!!

too cool for Cayman!

I've also taken a few trips over the past year. I went to Grand Cayman with Mommy, Daddy, Uncle Scott, Aunt Leanne, and my cousin Sophie. We had lots of fun in the sun.

One of the best parts of the trip was the turtle farm! The turtles are a little scared when you pick them up, but if you rub them under their necks, they calm down!

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While I am still a gymnast at heart, I've also started taking some dance lessons.

What little girl doesn't want to be a ballerina?

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And I played a little soccer!

Look out Mia Hamm!

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So as you can see, I've had an eventful year since Mommy last posted. I will try to keep her more on track!

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While in Orlando, we also visited Animal Kingdom!

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I had so much fun seeing Mickey and friends again at Animal Kingdom!

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Hangin' out with some wild animals at

Animal Kingdom!

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I started off my Spring Break Florida excursion

with a trip to Grandpa and DeeDee's house! We had a great visit!

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Piper, Mommy, and Daddy enjoy some time by the ocean in Venice!

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While in Venice, I had a chance to see some of the Florida Pressly family when Gram, Tom, and Ellen came up for a visit.

Piper's 4-Generation shot with Grandpa Clarke, Dad, & Gram!

Piper with Aunt Ellen!

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Mommy got to take a trip down memory lane when we visited Sarasota's Jungle Gardens. While there, we got up close and personal with some beautiful flamingos!

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Enjoying Grandpa and Dee Dee's pool!

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OK--So when my mom says that I'm climbing the walls...

...She really means it!!

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"To be a gymnast, you need more than flexibility...

"...You need to be an

enthusiast...

...to try an impossibility."

Long Over-Due Updates!

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Mommy finally created posts for Fall 2006 and Christmas 2006. Please check it out--Piper

Piper & Daddy take in Piper's first snow! Jan. 2007

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Christmas 2006...
It just wouldn't be Christmas without 11 Pipers Piping!!!

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And from the east, there came...

...Three Wise Pipers?!?

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Piper and Mommy pose with Piper's Great-grandparents during the annual Christmas Breakfast celebration!

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Piper and Lala check out a

Christmas Surprise!

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Did you know...

That reindeer love Cheerios?

Piper and her dad prepare to leave a yummy Cheerios snack for Santa's reindeer.

Christmas Eve

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Piper and Chase hang out after Christmas Eve services!

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Christmas Eve at Poppy's House!

Poppy poses with Blake, Madison, Hailey, Jacey, & Piper!

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Daddy, Mommy, Piper, LaLa & Papa!

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Opening Gifts with Papa!

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Piper, Jacey, & Hailey pose with a little help from Madison!

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Piper & Hailey share a Christmas hug!

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Christmas Fun with Bek, Rach, AG, & Pi!

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Foy, Copper, Dad, & I celebrate over the holidays!

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Piper & Cooper--Que Adorable!

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St. Nick Night at Advent!

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Piper & Jillian are ready to see St. Nicholas!

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A Clemson Christmas! Mommy's Work Christmas Party!

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Fall 2006!

I had a wonderful Fall--football games, time with friends, and more.

Check out the fall 2006 highlights below!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Piper and AnnaJo celebrate thanksgiving!

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Pi, Aubrey, & Mags hangin' out!

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Piper, Cooper, and Maggie have a blast tailgating before the game!

Rebekah, Piper, and Rachel

smile for Tiger victories.

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November 2006...

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Happy Fall Y'all!

It's been a fun and busy fall. I love my new neighborhood, and I am making lots of new friends. Check out some of my Fall Adventures below!

Piper

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Rob, Laurie, & Piper took a trip back in time for Halloween!

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Piper (Black Kitty Cat) and Rob won some tasty brownies in the cake walk at Hopefest!

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Piper and Laurie prepared almost 100 trick-or-treat bags for the big night!

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Piper poses with Mom and Dad!

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Alli & Piper had lots of fun trick-or-treating!

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Piper and Tori enjoy a playdate!

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On my day at work with Mommy, we took the Cat Bus to her building.

I got to hang out with Mr. Wayne, Mr. Robert, & Joe.

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Mom and I took a trip to the beach with Papa and Lala! It was lots of fun. We did lots of cool things like...

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...Playing Putt Putt...

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Takin' a minute to tally up the score--one off the tee, two around the castle, three by the
shark, four off the bricks--we'll call it par!

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...Checking out the Puppy Parade to raise money for the Grand Strand Humane Society (check out their site at http://www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com/ )
...

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...Getting a Cheeseburger in Paradise...

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...The PT Cruiser Car Show...

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..The Carousel...

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...Visiting the horses at Dolly's Dixie Stampede...

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...And the Ripley's Aquarium!

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Go Puppy Go!
The highlight of Octoberfest was the terrific dog "sled" ride courtesy of the Mathis family!

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From Summo Wrestling to Face Painting, Octoberfest was lots of fun!

Piper's Dad and Charlie got in on the summo action!

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Piper had a good time on her visit to the apple farm!

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Piper and her Dad had lots of fun picking apples!

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Piper and Paul just wanted to say "hay" y'all!

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"Summer, Summer, Summer...like a merry-go-round"

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Sophie & Piper

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Summer: A Look Back!
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It's hard to believe that summer is almost over! I had so much fun! From trips to playdates, Summer 2006 was a complete blast. Check out more summer highlights below!

--Piper

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Chase, Aubrey, Piper, Maggie, Katie, Austin, Wyatt, & Marshall

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Ummmm....cupcakes!

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Beep, beep! Watch out when Piper and Aubrey get behind the wheel!

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Checking out Baby Marshall.

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Katie, Mags, & Pi make a joyful noise!

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Piper & Wyatt

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Piper enoyed hanging out on the swings with Kellie, Savannah, & Kynlee.

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Catching a plane to Memphis for Name's big day!

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Sophie, Scott, Rob, & Piper wish Name a happy birthday!

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Sophie & Piper in coordinating outfits, compliments of Piper's Aunt Leanne!

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Celebrating Name's 90th Birthday! Wood, Sissy, Rob, Piper, Woody, Scott, & Sophie!

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Piper, Anna, & Joey enjoy pooltime!

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The Summer Fun's Not Over Yet...

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What girl can resist a great pair of red shoes?!?

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Disney Princess Piper!

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Q: What's better than a phone call from a good friend?

A: A Hug!

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From parties to playdates, Summer 2006 has been lots of fun.

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Piper's favorite part of summer shopping trips is checking out all the cool massage furniture at the home stores. Here Piper takes a moment to relax before continuing on with her busy day! "Hey Dada! Can I get one of these for my playroom?"

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Piper had a great time at Pump It Up with her Dada and her friends from Advent! And as you can see, a big slide is lots of fun!

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Piper is all smiles when she hangs out with her friend Abby at Pump It Up!

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Medical Breakthrough Gives Not-so-old Dog, New Nose

Woodruff’s most renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Kay Brown, La.La. can add one more first to her list. This week, in an impressive and daring feat of plastic surgery, Dr. Brown performed rhinoplasty on a pink poodle, Missy Kay Pressly. Dr. Brown had this to say, "It was a tricky operation, but I have seen worse. I once saw a patch-work dog who was filled with beads rather than stuffing; that was a difficult surgery for any stuffed animal specialist. Then, I once had to perform surgery on a one-eyed pink elephant who was a couple of decades old—another very sensitive procedure." (story continued below)

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Before surgery, Missy’s nose, which was injured repeatedly during several Chinese tornadoes that ravaged parts of the southern United States, often leaked stuffing—a problem that can be fatal in pink poodles and other Build-A-Bear animals. While Missy doesn’t look the same as she once did, her nose is now leak-free, and she is very happy with her new look. When reached for comment, Missy’s best friend Piper Kay Pressly had this to say, "New nose. See. New nose Missy!"

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The "tigers" were neat, and seeing Baby Bob was fun too! But you just can't beat, feeding the animals at Greenville Zoo! Aubrey and Piper had a fun time on their recent trip to the zoo!

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Two cool girls enjoy some swinging on their morning at the zoo!

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My Summertime Adventures Continue. Check out more highlights below!--Piper

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I was so excited to visit Auntie Charla and meet her horse Cody! I got to meet all the horses that live at the stables with Cody, and I got to feed Cody a horsie cookie. He ate it right from my hand!

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I had a splish splash blast at Rebekah's party!

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Who needs a pool when you have a bucket and a hose?

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Aunt Gigi helps me swing at a fish pinata!

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WATER BALLOONS!

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Summer reading is FUNdamental.
ET, MeiMei, Piper, Abby, & Missy enjoy reading before bed!

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Ryan and Piper take time out from playing to enjoy the flowers!