Isaac's Birthday Part 1

In order to be able to come and watch one of Isaac's baseball games, Papa and Nana decided to come down for Isaac's birthday the weekend before his actual party. Isaac was supposed to play a double-header that day, but the 2nd game ended up getting rained out.

Birthday Boy!

 Papa is known for picking out really cool gifts for the kids. This year, Isaac got a contraption that makes gigantic bubbles. There is a big wand included with a mixture for some extra special bubbles. Both of the kids absolutely loved it and once again, Papa's gift was a hit!

Here are a couple of pics of the big bubbles.

We are so glad you were able to come and visit for the weekend. Thank you for the cool bubble maker and we hope to see you again soon. We love you Papa and Nana!

Layla's Graduation

On May 23rd, Layla's daycare had their annual spring graduation. This marks the end of their school year and the beginning of their summer program as well as the kids transition to the next class up. Layla had another great year there and we are so thankful for CCDC and all that they do. 

Layla, Jenna, & Mallory. 

 These 3 have been together since they started CCDC in the infant room. So grateful for these girls and their sweet friendship!

Kindergarten Graduation

On May 21st, my baby boy graduated Kindergarten. Where does the time go? I know it's cliche', but time truly does just fly by. Isaac had a great year this year and is already reading quite a bit. I hope he continues to be excited about learning and am looking forward to watching him grow and learn.

Isaac's principal, Mr. Davis

Isaac and his teacher, Mrs. Tammy Boyd

Isaac and his former daycare classmates, Isabella and Hudson

 

Congratulations Isaac!

We are so proud of you Isaac. You have grown into such a sweet and loving boy and hope you continue in those ways. We love you!

Mother's Day

On this Mother's Day, not only I'm I grateful for my own Mother and Grandmother, I'm so very thankful for these two little sweeties. Motherhood isn't easy and definitely has it's tough moments, but I wouldn't trade those tough moments for the world with these two. I pray that God will lead me to instruct them in the ways that would be pleasing unto Him. I am eternally grateful for these two that He blessed me with and hope one day they understand how much they mean to their Mommy.

A visit from Papa

On April 24th, Papa made a trip to visit and stay for the night. He had a meeting the next morning in Memphis, which always makes for a good excuse to come visit. We are always glad to have him and the kids definitely enjoy their time with Papa!

Baseball

Darren signed Isaac up to play baseball this year. He was a little apprehensive at first because he wasn't really sure what to expect, but by the end of the season, he was loving it! His Daddy was the coach and I think he had as much fun as the kids did. This was the team's first year though and most of the kids on our team were rookies just like Isaac so we didn't exactly have the greatest season. Isaac did have fun though and is looking forward to next year's season.

These are some pictures from his very first game on April 22nd.

Like father like son!

We lucked up and got a little boy on our team whose little sister is one of Layla's "besties" from daycare. They were definitely the little cheerleaders for the team and had a ball at every one of the games!

Jenna and Layla

 

Pictures at the Farm

Sometime back, I contacted a friend of mine, Wendy Hardin, about doing some pictures for us. Wendy's sister, Linsey, is one of my dear friends from high school that I lived with the year I attended Tennessee Tech. Wendy has a photography business and does great work so I had an idea I wanted to see if she would do. I had always wanted to do some family pictures at my grandparent's old farm and since Wendy grew up not far from there, I knew she would know exactly where I was talking about. We scheduled the session for April 20th, which was a weekend I was going be in Carthage anyway. Long story short, the photos turned out great & the kids cooperated like champs. She was able to get a lot of great shots, but these are some of my favorites.

This one is my absolute favorite

Wendy, I can't thank you enough for doing these photos for us. Not only are the pictures great, but having them done in this location means more to me than you know. The farm is a dear place to me and a place where some of my happiest memories of childhood were made. Even though this place no longer belongs to our family, I'm so grateful to have these pictures and will treasure them forever.