Roommate Reunion

It was so much fun to be back together with my roommates from college this past weekend! We haven't all been together in about 2 years and you forget how much fun you can have together. We had a great day grilling out, swimming and fellowshipping. Karli and Ryan have been missionaries in Italy for the past several years, so it was rare to get a chance to see them during that time. They recently felt called back to the states, so we are glad to have them back and we are looking forward to spending more time with them. They have two children, Isabella (23 months) and Hudson (5 months). Since, Hannah Grace and Isabella are so close in age, they played so well together and loved each others company. Lauren and Trey are great with all the kids and provided constant entertainment for them all day! What a fabulous weekend with great friends!

Me, Karli and Lauren

Hannah Grace and Isabella loving each other

Playing with the Bubbles Lauren brought

Lauren having fun with Isabella

19 Months

In this month we are seeing more than ever that Hannah Grace is all girl!!! She loves strolling her dolls, wearing her purse, putting on jewelry, wearing Mommies shoes, and playing in Mommies makeup. She is also talking so much more and we really think this is because of her surgery. She loves books and would love to read all day long. She loves, loves the water and still has no fear! I enjoy watching her play with her baby dolls and she is so sweet and gentle with them. She will kiss them, pat them, ride them in the stroller and wrap them in her blanket. She also has recently been putting 2 babies in the stroller and will not have it any other way. I like to think she does this because of her twin cousins :) It is so much fun having a little girl!

4th

We had a wonderful 4th at the lake this year! I love going to the lake, but especially love being there on the 4th of July.

Surgery

Hannah Grace had surgery Tuesday to get tubes put in and her adenoids out.The whole process went really smoothly and hopefully this will help her with all those ear infections! She loved running around the hospital before the surgery. They had all kinds of toys and she loved riding around in the cars. The only hard part was when they took her back and she reached out crying for us, with a look saying "Why are you doing this to me?". That is when I lost it and started crying. It is such a helpless feeling, but a friend sent me a text, while waiting on her to get back, that brought me right back to where I needed to be. It was the verse from Isaiah 26:3 that says, "You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you". I love it when the Lord gives us what we need, at just the right time.

1st Day

Hannah Grace had her first day of Mother's Day out last week. I was worried how she would do, since she is pretty much with me all day. Well, she loved it and didn't cry the entire 4 hours. I am so glad that she enjoyed it and had so much fun. I put her little backpack on her before school and couldn't believe how old she looked! My little baby is growing up.

Father's Day

I am a little late on this post, but better late than never! We had a great Father's Day weekend and spent Saturday with Clint's family in Wetumpka and Sunday spent time together as a family, which has been rare lately. I have to take a moment to brag on Clint! He is a wonderful Dad and Husband and I am so thankful for him everyday. The way Hannah Grace lights up when she sees her "Dada" is adorable and melts your heart. They have such a special relationship and I look forward to seeing it grow throughout the years :)

Playing with Grandad

Hanging out with MeeMaw

Having fun with Aunt Kaye Kaye

Playing in the Pool at Great Grandaddy's

Then of course, I have to praise my Dad. I have the best Dad and he has always made a point to make me feel extra special and loved. He instilled confidence in me and always encouraged me in everything I ever did. I will always remember the fun dates and times we spent together :) Thank you Dad for being such a special Father!

Sports Camp 2010

I have taught at Sports Camp at the church I grew up at (Grace Fellowship), for the past 6 years. I really do love it and enjoy spending time with all my cheerleaders during the week. It is a great outreach and a wonderful way to share the gospel to young kids! We had around 400 this year and I had about 70 cheerleaders, so I had my hands full :) My Mom kept Hannah Grace most of the week and BG (Birmingham Grandmother) came later to help out. They had a lot of fun and Hannah Grace really enjoyed being around all the children. Here are some pics from the week.

All the kids

Playing with Nana in the Nursery

Singing praise music every morning

This is for Kate and Katie (friends who played Bball at Bama)! I think we may have a Bball player on our hands :)

First time to eat at a little table and loved it

Cheering with Mommy

Entertaining my cousins Hunter and Hays

Sharing with BG

She definitely jumped off the diving board with no hesitation!

I love my PawPaw