Busy June 2009

We have been very busy this June. We had VBS at the begining. Then last week Em, Austin, and I went to Grammie and Granddaddy's in Florida to celebrate Grammie's and Emily Grace's birthdays. Grammie and Granddaddy treated us to Five Guys, Burgers, and Fries at PC beach. Em and Austin also got to ride the train and the carousel while we were down there. We had so much fun spending time with everyone!

Day in the pool

We spent the day playing in the pool and eating popsicles. Little Emily came over from across the street to swim also this afternoon. They all had so much fun!!

Slip-n-Slide

We got a slip-n-slide for Austin and Emily Grace. It was so much fun to watch them learn how to slide down it. Emily Grace got the hang of it pretty quick. I think Austin was more interested in the water coming out of the sides of it. They must of played on it for over an hour...hopefully that means they will sleep good tonight!! LOL

May 2009

May has been busy! Em had her last day of school and then we headed to Grammie and Granddaddy's in Chipley to see them and also go to ESC Graduation in Dothan. I had seven students that I taught in the 4th grade graduate. We also went to Crystal Lake. Em and Austin were only able to play for a little bit due to all the rain! We had a great time seeing old friends and spending time with Grammie, Granddaddy, and Uncle Blake.

Gonna be a long summer!!

We are totally addicted to NCIS. The season finale was tonight. We knew we would be left hanging....AHHHHHHHHHH. Is Ziva coming back? It is going to be a very long summer until the new season starts and answers all our questions. At least we can watch reruns on CBS , USA, and ION to get our NCIS fix.

Emily Grace

Emily Grace in her cap and gown picture. She will have a little program and get her diploma next Wed. I cannot believe how fast this year has gone by and that my baby girl is going to be a first grader. (sigh)

Mother's Day

As Mother's Day approaches I am thankful for my Mama Faye, Granny (who I miss!) and Diana. I have been blessed to have them in my life, for their example, and for always loving me like I was theirs since I was 19 years old. I also am blessed with a wonderful mother-in-law, sister-in-laws, my best friend Stef, and friends from college and work places. I am truly thankful for all the wonderful women that God has placed in my life...and for my children having wonderful grandmothers and aunts. (Yes..they have awesome Granddaddys and Uncles too...I will get to you guys on Father's Day! )

Four years ago on Mother's Day (May 8) I was 37 weeks preggo and feeling yucky..plus I was really missing Granny (who had passed away that January..and her birthday was May 6). After calling my OB, she decided I needed to come in and get checked. So after being there a couple of hours with a temp, raised blood pressure, and being given fluids with no change...still having contractions but not feeling them ...my doctor decided since I was already going to be a c-section....Austin would be born that day. So my poor hubby...who WOULD NOT let me pack a bag before we WENT to the hospital and to go home and get my things...LOL...and let his parents know what was going on since they were watching Emily Grace. So on Mother's Day at 4pm Austin made his entrance into the world weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces. What a precious gift and sweet reminder of God's blessings.

So as I Mother's Day approaches, I think of my sweet babies, of all the precious women that God has blessed my life with...I cannot help but think of those sweet ladies still waiting to hold a precious bundle in their arms. I think of my BF Stef of how her and David struggled to have a baby for years and finally had Sarah Emily. So pray for those sweet ladies...I saw this video on another blog and thought it would be fitting. (Pause the music at the bottom of the blog to hear the video.)

http://www.youtube.com/get_player

April 2009

The first picture is Austin with his cousin Scott at his Grandparents in Jemison. Aunt Robin took the picture as they were walking around.

We went to Chipley last weekend to see Grammie, Granddaddy, and Papa. Papa is in the nursing home for a little bit due to a light stroke...but is doing well. We had fun seeing everyone. (Grammie was not feeling well so we did not take her picture)

April has been busy...but we are looking forward to May and the end of school!!

Happy Birthday

Today if my best friend Stef's b-day. Happy Birthday!!! We have been best friends since we were 8 years old. We were in the same class in 3rd and 5th grade..then she moved away, then I moved away and then she came back to PC for 6th grade and I came back for our 9th grade year and then she left me again!! (She has been in South Carolina since.) We have been through thick and thin even though we are miles apart. The first picture is our babies Emily Grace and Sarah Emily at Myrtle Beach in 2004..the girls are about 3 months apart...the second pic is Stef and me sometime in 1990 I think...man how time flies! Stef I hope your birthday was great!!! Love ya!

Baby Stellan

Today we are wearing orange in baby Stellan's honor. He is having risky heart surgery in Boston this morning. Please check out their blog (mycharmingkids) for more information and to see photos sent from all over the world of bloggers wearing orange for Stellan. Please pray for him and his family.