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. 

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.

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.

Blessed over and over again....

We are blessed in so many ways, but our children are our greatest blessings. These last few weeks have brought such sweet moments for us. Grayson and her closest friends who are absolutely the sweetest well behaved little girls enjoyed a sleepover in honor of her bday. Then, Tyler packed up and left for college. Wow how I had been dreading that one! However, both of these events were "moments in our journey". Both of which are growing up and creating new memories each and every day. Kanon and Parker have also gotten off to a great start for another school year. I cannot describe how much I love these children! From middle school to college, we are sharing life together and loving it.

First day of school

Well it's that time again. Our first day of the school year. This one is a little different. For starters, we are missing one in our annual first day picture. He was still home, but sound asleep cause his first day is not until next week. Oh how I'm dreading next week... My baby will be college bound. I know this is what you prepare them for but it's going to be so hard to let go. Ok enough about college I'm digressing. Back to first day of school for Grayson, Parker and Kanon.  Today was also a little different for them. Kanon drove himself to school and I only had one school to drop off at. I can't believe the little ones are both in middle school. I wish time would stand still or at least stand still long enough for me to catch up. I pray that all of my sweet kids have a great year and enjoy making all of these precious memories. Dad's probably really excited for us to be back in a routine.

More Summer....

Six flags and white water trips, hanging at the pool and impromptu outings with friends are what summer time is all about. 

We have had a great summer and can't believe in a few short weeks it will be THAT time again. School will be starting very soon for everyone. I love the summer months of no set schedules and plans, but also enjoy the routine that the school year brings in the fall. Although, this school year will be a little different with the oldest heading off to college. It will definitely take some adjusting this year. Pray for my sweet children and pray for me that I won't let my insecurities hold them back from chasing their dreams. It's gonna be a blast for Tyler!

More summer memories

This years 4th of July was definitely a little different because of all the rain, rain and more rain we received. Everything was wet! I can't believe I didn't take any pictures from the annual party and fireworks at the Warner's, it was just to wet. On the actual 4th this year, my sweet husband did something a little different...he ran the Peachtree and he has the shirt to prove it. KL talked him into running it and now I think he's hooked. This may become a new tradition to add each year.

I am so proud of you Don, I love you!