Lake Day

Carrie and Lance invited us up for a lake day a few weekends ago. Rebekah couldn't go - but the rest of us had a wonderful, relaxing day!

Here we are getting ready to tube. Everyone enjoyed it - except Micah who was ready to get back in the boat.

Father's Day

Father's Day is always special at our house. You kids are so blessed to have a father that loves me, loves you, and more importantly loves the Lord. On Saturday night you had the idea to make a poster for Daddy for Father's Day. He was so surprised and loved the special surprise.

Rebekah Goes to Camp

So the day has finally arrived for me to drop my first born off a summer camp. Rebekah - you were so excited about going to Camp Highland for a week by yourself. There were so many things you were looking forward to. You took no time getting settled in to your cabin and you even got a top bunk!!

You didn't waste a single second at camp. They kept you busy the entire week. One of your favorite activities was the mammoth zip line. You told us that you got stuck in the middle because you didn't weigh enough to take you to the end. So - your camp counselor had to come and slide you the rest of the way. You thought it was fun and I am so proud of how brave you are!!

The one activity that you were looking forward to the most was horseback riding. You got to spend the entire day riding your horse, Cowboy, through the trails in the mountains. You loved each and every minute of it.

These are your cabin mates for the week and your two counselors.

Here you are with your best friend from camp, Mary.

Pick up day - I was so happy to see you. The first thing you said to me was that you didn't want to leave. I am so glad that you are well adjusted, however it was a little sad that you didn't miss me at all!!!

Memorial Day

What a wonderful day this Memorial Day was. We are so blessed to live in a country that still values freedom and honors those who serve valiantly to protect it at all costs. I pray you children will always treasure our freedom in America and do your part to ensure that your children and grand children have the same (if not better) freedoms than we have. Since Pop is a veteran in the Army, he was able to participate in the Memorial Day Parade in Dacula. You guys got to be a part of that by riding with him and throwing candy. It was a beautiful sight to behold!!

All but three of the grandchildren rode with Pop. Brett is apparently too old and too cool to ride this year and Nini and Koltyn are too little - maybe next year!

Summer Break - BEACH!!

As soon as the last bell rung you kids were ready to become beach bums. And that is what we did. We went to North Myrtle Beach for vacation this year. We all had a blast. It was nice just being the five of us for the first time ever. We weren't on any schedule and we just relaxed and enjoyed the family time together. What a great start to our summer break!!

This year we tried our hands at putt-putt. Micah, you were especially cute - this is how you usually ended up getting your ball in the hole!

Growing up I always remember going to Dockside restaurant in Calabash, NC to eat. I love taking you guys here as well. You seem to love it as much as I did as a child.

The beautiful old tree out front brings back such memories for me. I remember climbing this tree when I was a little girl.

You guys were mesmerized with the "clams" on the ground under the dock. Too cute!!

Rebekah, one of McKinney's favorite things is to try an kiss you. You will never understand how it makes his day when you let him sneak one by you!!

Another fun vacation tradition is letting you pick out air brush t-shirts from a t-shirt vendor in Myrtle Beach. You guys love this and enjoy your shirts all year long!