School Starts!

Wow! Summer has come and gone and now here we are back at school! We had the best summer! Pool, beach, zoo, play dates, and so much more fun! Grayson and I enjoyed every minute! He was so much fun and talking up a storm! He learned so many new words this summer! Just to name a few: cat, dog, rain, bubbles, NO, pop, truck--every time ones passes he says it, car, choo-choo, airplane, pool!!! And now he is practically repeating most things we say. Each afternoon we would sit on the back porch and have a "pop"--popsicle! Yumm! I would take all his clothes off because it stained his skin, so I was pretty sure it wouldn't be coming out of his clothes! We would then go play in our baby pool in the backyard! We traveled to California and had a great trip! We traveled home on the plane all by ourselves! We were gifted with a guardian angel to make sure our trip was wonderful! School has begun and it is going well! Grayson has had a hard adjustment to going back full time! I think he loved being spoiled with mommy! Instead of our lazy mornings, its now up and out by 7. Busy, busy! I started my new job and I'm really enjoying it! I know its going to be a great year!!
Love to all! 2 Timothy 1:7 For  God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and of sound mind.

"pop"

Iceeeee

SUMMER!!

YEAH! Summer is here! We have started it with a blast! This weekend was one to remember forever! My 30th birthday couldn't of been more special! Friday I met my parents for lunch and after we were seated for a minute around the corner comes my amazing sister! I couldn't stop jumping up and down! The best surprise ever! Then not only that but she helped create the most beautiful party for me on Saturday night! It was so amazing, every detail! I have the most amazing family and friends! It was so much fun, and I enjoyed every moment of the celebration! We wore out my fairy godmothers/father, so they whisked themselves back to ATL so they could rest! That really was a magical weekend! Thank you for everything all who helped to make it as amazing as it was!
Grayson and I have lots of fun plans this summer! Today we went swimming and he wasn't sure at first. He was like what is this about and kept clinging to me..it was so funny! Then he really began to love it! Another fish in the family! Can't wait for more summer swimming, which I'm hoping will result in long naps! LOL! Off to more fun this summer!

February...March...APRIL!

How time passes quickly! We have been so busy the past couple months. Grayson's little mister party was a total blast! It was so much fun, and loved how everything came together! It was such a wonderful celebration! In March we ventured out to California, and it was so much fun! The plane ride there was adventurous, as we were delayed for several hours in Texas, shock! But Grayson was the most amazing child, we were quite impressed! He was happily waving and blowing kisses to everyone he met! He was spreading joy to all he came across. California was early mornings---4am thanks G and early to bed. It was wonderful time to visit with my precious family that we miss so much! Grayson got to go to the beach for the first time. He loved the sand--wasn't so sure about it at first... and we walked out to touch the waves. We loved visiting with his Great Grandparents every day, trying on new hats and playing with the much loved broom! I know Andrew had a blast skiing, as I got to have some fun girl time! Loved every minute of it! We loved it so much, Grayson and I are going back in July! Can't wait!
April! Well, where to start? This month started out with a bang, literally! I was on my way to work, and I decided to turn around to go back for something. As I was turning around, BANG! I hit a mailbox, and of course I hit it just right! It put a dent in my tail gate and shattered my back glass. At first I was like, what just happened, then I started to cry, thinking how stupid I was. Did I really just do that? What in the world. I know accidents happen, but lesson is --never turn around for anything--too bad go without it---and always look around you. LOL! Then, we were without a car for a week--so my chaffer Andrew, who is quite adorable, picked me up from school and toted me around! He loved it, I know! After all that, our fridge breaks down and we have to get a part replaced! Thank the Lord, we had magical helpers and were able to get an appliance man to come fix it that day! While that is happening Andrew gets a stomach bug, fun! Then the next day, we have lovely plumbing problems, and I'll leave that up to your imagination! It all ends with a rash that is on Grayson's face--and we had to go to the Dr. to get a cream and a note to return to school. PHEW! I'm exhausted even typing this! Well, all that to say I have been laughing though this, and in our circumstances we have to find the joy! Love to all, and whatever you may be facing, I hope you can find the joy and laughter in all your circumstances!
*Check out these beautiful pictures my amazing sister took! Thanks Megs!

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Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 

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- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Beautiful Boys!

Oh I am SO cute!

It's my Birthday and I'll cry if I want to!

The first birthday started out with some really big tears! We had a rough morning, but once G got going  he seemed to be pretty happy. He ate a sprinkled cookie at school today, and came home with a green nose. LOL! After the motrin kicked in this afternoon, we had a great night. Books, bath time, and bottle! YUM, some whole milk to settle the day! Then a nice cozy cuddle in the rocker with mommy. Oh that was my favorite part of the day for sure!!! Nothing like a cuddle with your precious child. You never want to let them go, or grow up as I teared up today thinking about it! Twenty more years, Andrew reminded me....LOL! Whew! So glad! Well it was a great one, and more fun and family to come this weekend for a great ending to a Birthday week! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Grayson! You are my favorite, and I love you more than you know! I will love you always and forever, nothing will change that! Love you G!

OH NO, I'm growing up!!

MOM! PICK ME UP!

OH, I'm happy now...FOOD!

Love my new chair!

MY FIRST BIRTHDAY!!

I can't believe it but Grayson will be ONE tomorrow! Wow, how quickly it has gone! It has been a wonderful, learning, challenging, and loving year! Andrew and I have learned so much, and I know the learning never stops. Grayson is walking all over and has 12 teeth. Luckily, we are almost done with the teeth. He has been so fussy, and I know he is in great pain! But it is only temporary. Can't wait for his little man party on Saturday, to celebrate our wonderful SON!!! Love to all!