family cherry tree

Emma Taylor's class was learning a little about geneaology this week, so they all created a family tree to share with the class.  Emma Taylor decided to put us on a cherry tree!

She had a fun time putting this project together and I think it looks great!

lunch with my boy

I had lunch with Harrison today, which was lots of fun!  His class was really sweet for the most part, but the teachers were hopping the whole time.  I don't know how they do it all day!

Lunch with my big kindergarten boy was definitely a fun treat!

first day of school

The kids started school today and were excited about it!  Anna Grace started 6th grade at Guntown Middle School, the little girls started 3rd grade at Saltillo Elementary School and Harrison started kindergarten at Saltillo Primary School. 

Here are Emma Taylor and Harrison ready for the first day.

 backpack view

I thought Harrison might be a little nervous this morning, but he was pumped and ready to go....more importantly, ready for me to go!  I was happy that he was feeling so confident on his first day of kindergarten.

 Harrison and Mrs. Evans

Here's Emma Taylor on her first day at Saltillo Elementary.  Big 3rd grader!

Emma Taylor and Mrs. Smith

All four kids had a great first day of school.  We are thankful for such sweet teachers and friends.  We love Saltillo schools!

flower girl

Emma Taylor and Hanna were chosen to be flower girls in Kaydee and Justin's wedding on July 9th.  They wore the most beautiful dresses and truly looked like angels! 

Amy and I were flower girls in Karen's wedding, so we thought it was pretty special that they were flower girls in Kaydee's wedding. 

Emma Taylor and Jake

Pretty family

The whole wedding was just beautiful, though we didn't bring a camera so I'm swiping pictures from others!  The reception was lots of fun too - lots of good food and a fun DJ to keep the gang dancing.  Anna Grace, Sarah, Emma Taylor and Harrison all kept busy having pictures taken in the photo booth that Kaydee and Justin had on site for the occasion.  They had all sorts of props handy and we all had silly pictures taken.  We loved it!

Hope Kaydee and Justin are having fun on their honeymoon in the Bahamas.  We wish you a wonderful life together!

birthday luau

We celebrated Emma Taylor's 8th birthday with a backyard luau on Saturday!  She had a ball and I think the other girls did too.  Most of the girls were Emma Taylor's classmates and lots of them hadn't seen each other since school finished up a month ago.

Here are some of the first guests in their grass skirts and leis!  So cute!

Lots of girls!

 The whole (soon to be 3rd grade) crew...  

Ali Grace, LilyCate, Avery Kate, Emma Taylor, Maddie, Hanna, Sarah, Addi, Lexie and Natalie

They LOVED the Slip-n-Slide!

 Even Harrison joined the fun!

The water at the end of the slide got filthy from the mud hole that the kids created in yard, but they didn't seem to mind!

Time for cake and ice cream...

 Silly girl!

 Cooling off with some ice cream.

 Opening presents...

The birthday party was lots of fun and the girls were all so sweet and well-behaved!  Summer birthdays are FUN!  Hope you had a fantastic time at your party, Emma Taylor.  Til next year...