Friends!

Madilyn and Darcy are so adorable together. Darcy is Sheena and Oscar's daughter. Madi and Darcy are about 4 months apart and have so much fun together. They both are dominant personalities, so I'm sure there will be some drama in the teenage years, but for now...they are so sweet to each other! I hope their friendship continues to grow through the years!

The First Weeks of Summer in Pictures!

Girls Weekend!!!!

Every mom needs a break, right?? I love my kids, but I am much more patient with them when I have had a day or so to myself. Toni, Kim, and I spent the weekend at Pensacola Beach. We stayed on the beach. Friday night we ate at Hemingways and walked the boardwalk. Spent Saturday on the beach (actually in the ocean because it was so hot!) and had dinner at Peg Leg Petes. It was so much fun!! Can't wait until next year!

"Missim"

This post is dedicated to "Missim" (Miss Kim), the most awesome second Mommy Madi could have!!!
I was very fortunate that Kim was able to watch Madi again this year. It means so much to me that she is able to be in a Christian home and to know she is taken care of while I'm at work. Kim would hang the moon if Madi asked her to. She is so patient and treats Madi as her own (which is a change for her since Kim has 4 boys!!). Thank you, Kim for all you do for me and Madilyn. I hope you know how much we love you and how much I appreciate all the sacrifices you have made for us! You're amazing!!!

Goodbye First Grade, Hello Second Grade!

First grade has come to an end. What a fantastic year it was!!
Below is the picture of Austin from the first day of school. On the right, is Austin on his last day of first grade.
All smiles!!











He had a wonderful teacher, Mrs. Rinehart. She is so patient and loving with the children. And I will be forever be grateful to her for helping Austin mature into the second grader he is today. Thank you Mrs. Rinehart!!

Austin met many new friends in first grade. His closest bud was Cameron (or loving called "Camera" by Madilyn). Hopefully their friendship will continue to grow over the years!

Goodbye First Grade, Hello Second Grade...here we come!!!!

Tea for Two

This week was the last week of school. Tonight was the last night I kissed Austin goodnight as a first grader. After tomorrow, my son will be a second grader. Where did time go?
On Monday, Austin's class had a tea party and invited the parents to attend. He was insisted (to say the least) that Madi attend. Madi was excited beyond words to get to go to Austin's school.

He read a poem.

and received the "Snickers Award" for being the student always full of jokes (which fits him perfectly...even though most of them make no sense).

This was the only picture I got of the three of us and both of them had a mouth full of food. Hey...at least they were chewing with their mouth closed.
They make me so proud!