I've Gone and Done It!

I have done something I said I would never do.... A.J. now rides the school bus. Having taught school, I swore not to put my child on one, but it is a necessity that is working out perfectly. We still take A.J. in the mornings, but in the afternoons he comes straight to us, and the drop him RIGHT in front of my house... can't get better than that. So, when the baby comes in the winter time, I won't be having to wake up Abigail and baby to go get him in the cold. I am rather happy about the way it is working out.
My favorite part is watching Abigail wait for her brother (on the days she isn't taking a nap when he arrives home). On this day, she was throwing the ball with Ruby while she waited.

2nd Grade Starts

A.J. started 2nd grade on Monday. He is still at Jeter Primary, and he loves his school. His teacher this year is Ms. Barnes. And, as it turns out, I am pretty sure this is the 4th year in a row of starting school in plaid shirts and a polo. I must get more creative!

A.J.'s Re-birthday

On August 3, we celebrated A.J.'s 1st "Re-birthday." One year ago, he asked Jesus into his life and became a Christian. We had peanut butter cake to celebrate! Josh and Ashley (with Emma Grace, of course) came over to celebrate with us. He was an excited birthday boy!

80th Birthdays

This weekend, we went to Thomasville to celebrate Grandma Ina and Grandpa Wally's 80th birthdays. We had a fun time seeing them visit us all the way from St. Louis. We also enjoyed Grandma and Pa, and our cousins. All in all... it was a weekend of swimming, cake, fun, and fellowship!

Water Valley, MS

Recently, we were able to go to Water Valley, MS to see Allan's family. We had a great time at the Water Valley Watermelon Carnival and the street dance, including seeing a lot of family we don't get to see very often. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Daddy's Girl

The question is this... which one is Daddy's Little Girl???

Haircuts

Abigail and I got new haircuts today... short ones for the hot weather! Here is a picture. Hers ended up even cuter once she had a bath. Of course, I think she is cute no matter what her hair looks like!