Summer Break has come to a End

     On Saturday, July 18, I hosted a shower for Liz and baby Levi. It turned out great. We had it at a local restaurant, and the food was good. Baby Levi got lots of great stuff! And it seemed like everyone had a good time. I would call that a success!

    On Monday, Rylee Love had a dental appointment. She got her teeth cleaned and got her first set of x-rays. They said her permanent teeth are coming in great and her teeth look fantastic. After the appointment, we had lunch, then spontaneously went to the movies. I wanted to enjoy every minute I could with the girls as summer came to an end, so it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

    Tuesday I went and registered Rylee Love at our new school. It was such a hard decision to leave RPS, but I know the MES is going to be a perfect fit! Rylee Love was a little apprehensive about starting a new school, but now she has warmed up to the idea. After we registered her, we went school supply shopping. She had a blast picking out all her new supplies!

     Wednesday was the first day I got to see my new classroom, so Liz and Brandon kept the kids for a "cousin day." The had so much fun. The girls were WORN OUT by the time I picked them up.

    Saturday we went swimming. It was a lot of fun. we had a small scare at one point when Kaden removed his floaties and ended up going under, but Rylee and Ryan worked together and got him up before any harm was done. So scary!

  I had new Teacher orientation this week with Tipton County, so I have missed these sweet girls. I was off today, so I took them for one last trip to Bounce With Us before school starts back full time next Monday. It was fun, but we didn't stay long because Rylee Love has some sinus drainage and jumping was making her head hurt.

    I have had so much fun with these silly girls this summer. I am so excited about my new adventure at Munford Elementary, but it's still hard to leave these sweet faces each day. Rylee Love starts kindergarten on August 12, and I just can't believe how quickly she has grown. I will be glad once she starts because her class is only 3 doors down from mine. It will brighten my days to know she is so near to me!

Tomato Festival and VBS

    Saturday we went to the Ripley Tomato Festival. The kids had a blast! Ryan and I decided Payt was too young to really enjoy it, so after we had dinner, he took her home and I took Rylee Love to go ride rides.

     It was wristband night, and I would say they got their money's worth. The rode and rode and rode. I was so proud of Rylee Love for being brave enough to ride the ponies. This is the first year she hasn't been too scared to ride!

    Sunday night we kicked off our VBS at Mary's Chapel. Our theme was Journey Off the Map. I helped teach the PreSchool class this year. We had the biggest class, and it was a lot of work, but we had a lot of fun!

    It makes me so happy to see these babies learning about Jesus! Tonight we had our Family Night and wrapped up a week of VBS fun.

    This morning, Liz and I took the kids swimming. It was a blast, but now I am so tired. Next week is going to be even crazier than this week. I will be glad for a day of rest tomorrow!

Casting Crowns & Payton Dr. Update

     Last night, Liz and I had a girls night! We went to Jackson and did a little shopping, had dinner at Olive Garden, then headed to the Casting Crowns concert.

   The concert was awesome! I love their music, but it was a million times better live. Liz and I ended up sponsoring children through Compassion. I found a child with the exact same birthdate as Rylee Love. I can't wait until we get more into that and Rylee Love can get to know her new friend through letters.

   Today was Payt's big Dr. appointment with Dr. Klimo. I was soo nervous. We got there and waited nearly 2 hours. When they called us back, we reviewed her growth chart, then started talking about other symptoms. Dr. Klimo said she should be having lots of other symptoms if she did have hydrocephalus. He talked to her some, tested her reflexes, checked her over from head to toe, then sent us away with a clean bill of health. He said she is perfect! I am so, so happy! When we got back, we went out to dinner with Liz, Brandon, and Kade to celebrate.

Fourth of July Weekend!

     Friday, we traveled to Georgia to spend the holiday weekend with family. We had so much fun!

    Friday night, Austin spent the night at Lesa and Robert's house where we were staying, so the kids could have a cousin sleepover. They had so much fun together.

      Saturday, was the 4th. We woke up to rain and were not so happy that we couldn't make it to the parade that we usually go to.

      But that afternoon it cleared up! We had a cookout at Uncle Phil and Aunt Andrea's and then took the kids for a golf cart ride to get ice cream.

    When it started to get dark, we headed to the golf course to watch the fireworks show. It was so pretty. The kids oohed and ahhed the entire time. On the ride back it started to rain, but it was actually a lot of fun riding the golf carts in the rain!

     Sunday we slept in to make up for all the fun on Saturday. Then we headed to down town Atlanta to the Children's Museum. The girls had so much fun. I think Nonna, Granddaddy, and Lesa had fun, too. I know I did!

    Monday Mel, Josh, their friend Tim, Ryan, and I headed to Six Flags over Georgia. We spent the entire day riding rides and enjoying a very rare "kid-free" day. 

    Meanwhile the kids had a blast with Lesa and Robert, playing and swimming.

    Today we headed back to Tennessee. On the way home, we stopped at Cracker Barrel near where my parents live and had lunch with Uncle Ben and Grandma. We had such a wonderful long weekend!