Destin with Gran and Grandad

Gran and Grandad invited us to join them in Destin, Florida for a long weekend. We had a great time. The water was super clear. You guys had a blast searching for sea creatures in the water. McKinney, you even spotted a large sea turtle that you swam behind for a few minutes. You could even see that it was carrying fish on its back. We caught fish and crabs too. What a fun trip this was. Hopefully we can go back next summer!!

Back to School 2011

First day of school at our house brings excitement and anxiousness as well. All smiles this morning as we are getting ready to load up and head out!!

Rebekah is starting 4th grade and is in Mrs. Bryant's class.

McKinney is starting 1st grade and started the year out in Mrs. Thompson's class. After a week of prayer and wrestling with the Lord, I finally had to admit that He wanted me to home school you. So, you only attended WJPS for nine days. After that we started homeschooling!!

Crazy in the car

Dropping you off I wasn't sure if I would be able to get a picture this year. But, you allowed me to outside the classroom and I had to do it VERY quickly!!

Growing up - I can't believe you are in 1st grade. I am excited to start homeschooling you so that I can spend more quality time with my precious middle child!!

Summer Activities - Hodge Podge

Every summer there are a few activities that we try to squeeze into our busy schedule. Here are some pictures from some of your favorites.

Camping in the backyard is always a fan favorite. Mommy sleeps inside and you guys get Daddy all to yourself!!

You both worked really hard this year to earn your Six Flags ticket for reading. You enjoyed a fun evening with Daddy!

Another favorite has become the Splash Zone. You guys love the water slides and the diving boards. Micah loves it too. What a fun way to keep cool on these 98 degree days!

Rebekah, a special treat this year for you was getting to take Rachel Sapecky to American Girl for the first time. She had never been and you wanted to be the one to take her. We enjoyed lunch and shopping. It was a fun outing for the girls!!

Back to School Big Canoe Bash

If I asked, you guys would say your favorite thing we do all summer is our trip to Big Canoe. There is nothing much to do there that doesn't involve spending time together and that is why Mommy & Daddy love going too!! One of your favorite things to do is hike to the Lower Falls. We always have to get a picture on the big rock.

For some reason you guys think it is so funny to take things and hide them from Pop. The item of choice this trip was a book he was reading. The funniest part is that the book was called G.R.I.T.S: Girls Raised in the South. He was so into this book the entire week he could hardly put it down. He was close to finishing and you guys wouldn't leave him alone, so he finally locked himself in the car so he could finish.

Gaga was playing on your team this time and got the remote to unlock the car from inside the house.

Boy did you guys think this was funny. Gaga was pretty proud of herself as well!!

So, riding a paddle boat in 95+ degree weather isn't exactly my idea of fun, but you guys love it so we sacrifice for a family memory building activity! Love you guys!!

Waiting out the storm in the pavilion - it got a little cold!

Rebekah, you got some special Daddy love after the boys went to bed. You love hanging with the adults!

Boys enjoying a popsicle before bed.

An evening of fishing is always in order.

Micah being cute and very sure of yourself. You aren't concerned a bit that you are wearing pink sunglasses.

McKinney, you got a very special treat this year. Since you are getting older Daddy and Pop took you to the river to fish very early one morning. The fish weren't biting, but you didn't mind. You just enjoyed some one on two time with Daddy and Pop.

You all love to buried in the sand!!

Jumping off the dock is always great fun.

Micah - you loved pretending to be the "crab creature". We aren't really sure what or who that is, but you enjoyed pretending!

Hands down, everyone's favorite activity is the infamous rock slide. Here I am going down with Micah. He wouldn't go by himself, but enjoyed going down with someone else.

McKinney's turn...

Rebekah's turn...

Daddy and Micah...

Mommy's turn...

Rebekah again...

McKinney doing "tricks"...

Daddy's turn...

A GREAT time was had by all!!!!