Last Day of School!!!

Mrs. Schultz and Her Sweeties!

Our Big Pre-K Girl!

1st Year of School Boy!

HUGS!

Big Wheels at Turner's Party

Parker and Ms. Gail -- Snuggle Buddies

It is so hard to believe that the school year is over! Turner had an amazing year with two wonderful teachers, Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Jackson. We're going to miss them -- they were so loving and SO LOVED. What a blessing to have such a good experience. She can't wait to go back!

Parker also had a great year. He had two sweet teachers who took great care of him, Ms. Gail and Ms. Sandy. The last day was especially neat, since he snuggled for a full hour with Ms. Gail, whose son (who she says looked exactly like Parker as a baby) was recently deployed to Afghanistan. She said she cried for the whole hour as she held him. I think God knew she needed it, because Parker doesn't slow down very often for snuggle time!

Thanks to all who have loved and nurtured our children this year. We are so grateful!!!

Summer...here we come!

Big Babies

My babies are growing too fast! Parker, at 17 months, thinks he is a big boy and wants to do everything his Sissy does. He has mastered "NO" and "MINE," and his answer to every question is a vehement "NO, MINE." (Since she is often the target of his remarks, Turner keeps asking me why he's always in such a "bad mood!" :) )

Mountain Majesty

We had a wonderful weekend escape to Longview Lodge this past weekend. It was special to celebrate Mom's 65th and Mother's Day with my mom and sister!



We hiked, picked wildflowers, cooked, napped and played some fun rounds of Apples to Apples.


It is such a blessing to be able to enjoy God's beautiful creation in the NC mountains!

TIRE-d!

We had a blast on Sunday evening on our family trip to the "castle playground!" Parker has ditched the baby swings for bigger and better things, and his monkey sister has proven there is nothing she cannot climb!

Farm Fieldtrip

Pony rides (her favorite!)

Feeding the Goats!

Turner and her two buddies, Rush and Trevor


Turner's school took a field trip to Country Junction Farm last week! It was such a treat to get to go with her. The kids fed the animals, rode ponies, took a tractor hayride, and played, played, played.

Cowpoke

Here is our little cowpoke! She had to dress up for school on Friday, and loved every minute of it. The skirt (size 6 and pinned in half!) and the boots (three sizes too big!) were her favorites! Thanks, my sweet friends who loaned us the gear!

Family Camp

We had a wonderful -- if wet -- weekend at Family Camp in Sharptop Grove, Ga! It was neat to have many of our friends there and to watch Turner soak everything in! She was in heaven. They had lots of neat activities, a Kids' club, dancing, silly skits and great food.

Some things we'll always remember are:

- The USA (United States of Awesome)

- These colors don't run!

- Buck and Dale

- Multiple parts, working together -- one focus!

- The Gigantic Swing (see above) in the pouring rain!

- Losing electricity and having to use our cell phone lights for flashlights

- Parker climbing out of his pack-n-play

We are so grateful for the opportunity to play and worship as a family in such a beautiful setting!