Sunday, September 22, 2013

End of Summer

Even though its the end of summer, fun doesn't have to stop.

 Don and Kanon got to have a private meet and greet and lunch with Atlanta Braves player Craig Kimbrel 
Parker and Grayson enjoy their last swim of the season.
Parker attends a party with friends.
And.... Grayson attends her first Cotillion.
No matter what the season, we are always super busy enjoying our lives. 

Monday, September 16, 2013

Losing it...maybe not forever...



As you can see from my last post, I posted twice about Grayson's birthday so maybe I really am losing my mind. My boys are always saying the girl is my favorite so I can promise you It didn't help my defense of they are all my favorites with posting about her birthday twice. I really do not have a favorite I love all my monkeys equally. Of course, I can say I love them all different because they are individuals gifted with unique personalities. I am so blessed to have each of them and I'm not quite sure I am deserving of the great blessing of being their mom. 

I always have catching up to do on the blog, but in this instance life moved faster than I could even download my pictures and get my thoughts together. Tyler left for FROG week and the University of North Georgia with a lifelong military career in mind. It was his plan all along and his only plan, but God changed that plan right slap in the middle of his first three weeks of college. My sweet boy was like I had never seen him before. His emotions were overwhelming to him and raw. He was successful during FROG week like we knew he would be and he started those college classes, but his heart was not in it. He was homesick and  very quickly decided that the corp was not where he wanted or needed to be. So... Long story short he is back home and planning to go to KSU in the spring. Friends are happy, our family is happy and most of all he is happy to be home. I do want to share pictures from his experience because they are awesome and part of his story.
Now, it's time to start a new chapter with a greater understanding of how difficult change and growing up can be. We love you Tyler and can't wait to see what the future holds for you.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Grayson Turns 11!


This year Grayson had a blast celebrating her 11th birthday with three of her closest friends. They had a great sleepover and lots of fun swimming, jumping on the trampoline, cupcake icing fights, makeovers and eating enough sweets to cause diabetic comas.  What a blessing for my daughter to be surrounded by such sweet friends. We love you Grayson and hope this next year is as wonderful as the past one.