River Rats

We also spent the month of July at our home away from home! We did more of the same fun stuff, like swimming in the river and going out on the boat. 

We also took two trips to Nashville. The first one the whole family went and we had a great time at the mall. The second trip was just me and the kids. We went to the science adventure center and had a great time!

Sometimes we would just lounge on the deck and act silly!

Or we would go to the park!

Landon took swim lessons at the community center. I am so proud of all he learned. Even though Allie Ruth was not old enough to take them too, she sat and watched patiently during every lesson. 

Later, the kids would practice what they learned in the water. Both kids have turned into great swimmers!

Allie Ruth is so eager to try anything the big kids are doing!

All good things must come to an end!

June Bugs

I have decided that June is my favorite month. Its not too hot, perfect temperature. No school, no worries! We had a great month! We started off the month showering a great friend for her first baby boy. After the shower we headed to the cabin to enjoy the river. 

We spent all day, everyday out on the boat and in the TN river!

We loved having family on the weekends! 

Lucy girl still loving the boat and catching a nap!

We went to Jackson one day... Allie Ruth cried because she thought we were going home. We were really going because Mom was missing Target. We came across a great deal on a small kayak for Landon. It ended up being a great investment!

Landon was missing home... so one week he went back home with Kelly. We had a great girls week! 

It was a great month with great friends!

Memorial Day

We spent the Memorial Day weekend and the start of SUMMER at the cabin! 

It was a fun, laid back weekend. The kids had plenty of friends to play with... they loved playing in the sand and water. 

There was lots of tubing and throwing the football.

And of course, watermelon eating!

Lucy came out on the water with us and loved it!

Best dog ever!

Everyone is excited to have much more of this in the coming month! 

End of the school year wrap up...

The school year ended in a blur...

We were very busy with end of the year festivities, T Ball, and Memphis in May BBQ Fest. 

Landon did not make it to his "real"last day of Kindergarten, so he made a video for his teacher and all his lighting bug friends. It was cute and his teacher made a video back to him and one to Allie Ruth.

Landon said his top three favorite things about his first school year was: Gym, May Day, and Field Trips! All boy answers! 

This sweet, little beauty decide to give up her paci! I am so proud of her and amazed at how it happened just like that! She randomly asked to cut the tip off and has not looked back!

Good bye month of May!

Landon's big day!

My baby graduated from Kindergarten! I really can't believe his first year of school is coming to a close. 

He had a program at school on the stage and received a certificate from the principal. The program was really cute! The class sang about what all they had learned during the year. They sang "You're a Grand Ole Flag", "This Little Light of Mine" and another song about the year being done! 

Landon had a speaking part..." We learned a lot at school this year, like when to talk and not, shhh, We learned how to read and write and brother, Thats A LOT!" 

Landon got to chose whether he wanted Allie Ruth to come to the program. Of course, he said he wanted her to come. She was glued to the stage watching him and all the kids!

She was so proud of him! She ran up to him and gave him a big hug! She also sang "This Little Light of Mine" all day! Mimmie and Ms. Barbara gave you some money for your graduation and Dad and I gave you a yearbook! 

After the program, was a little reception with snacks and drinks. 

Mrs. Lavelle was a great teacher! We love her so much!

After the program, its tradition to check your kids out for the day! We met up with some of Landon's class at the park and spent the rest of the morning playing!

Allie Ruth fit right in with all Landon's friends!

Landon, We are so proud of you! You have done a great job this year in Kindergarten. Your Dad and I are amazed at all you have learned and accomplished! I have really loved having you at school with me! I will miss our hallway hugs, hopefully you won't be too big for those in first grade! Congratulations Landon! Keep up the hard work! We love you, Mom, Dad and Allie Ruth

A day for Moms...

I am so blessed to be a Mom. My kids are pretty much my life!

We enjoyed a misty, wet morning in Meme's backyard for breakfast.

The kids and I went to my Mom's house to treat her to her special gifts. 

Then back home for a great afternoon nap.