Memorial Day

We had a pretty good day over here.  Shortly after lunch- we headed over to my mom and Terry's for an afternoon of visiting and dinner.

Poppa got some Coca-Cola's and root beer in bottles and the girls thought it was so neat.  Only thing is….they ended up not liking to Coke.  Haha.  Owell.  :)  They looked pretty cute drinking it.

Just lounging around…having some pre-dinner watermelon and chips & dip snacking

The girls were all in the best of moods.  First of all- my girls and my niece pretty much love anytime they can 

a) go to Gramma and Poppa's, and b) play with each other.  

So they were pretty much bouncing off the walls.

me and my love

Grace wanted to take a silly face picture with her daddy.

My niece, Payton.

Poppa & Gramma

I pretty much did a HORRIBLE job of getting pictures of everyone.  My sister and her family, as well as, Terry's sister and mother.  Also- all of the food was delicious.  Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, lots of chips and dips (my favorite!), fresh fruit, and these brownie sundaes for dessert.  Yum!  I'm so miserable right now.

Most important thing though….I spent a lot of time reflecting on how much I take our freedom for granted.  During prayer yesterday in church, the minister of music commented on how he knew and has seen first hand what it's like to not be FREE and able to go to church and worship God….how in Zimbabwe as he was preaching to a group of people….how the men were drug out and beaten for attending 'church' instead of a political gathering.  And it just really hit me…how I take for granted that I have the FREEDOM to worship God whenever and wherever I choose.  And how someone has fought and sacrificed…and are STILL sacrificing for this freedom.  It's like I've known for a long time now that not everyone is free.  But I think sometimes we get so caught up in our own little bubble (I'm talking bout myself here)…..and fail to see how much we really have.  I know our government is far from perfect…but there's no other place I'd rather be.

So today…and everyday….thank you so much to those who have served and sacrificed and are still serving our country so that my family and I..….that we can be free.

Kindergarten Graduation

This past Wednesday was Parker's last day of school and her Kindergarten graduation.

She woke up to find breakfast made (bagel, turkey bacon, and milk)….a special graduation balloon and flowers.

First day of Kindergarten (on left) and Last day of Kindergarten (on right).

They had a cute little ceremony.  The director prayed a blessing over them and talked to them a little bit about character and how we treat others.  Then they took the stage and recited Phillipians 4:4-8 and sang  Deep in the Heart of Texas.

And finished up the performance with This Little Light of Mine.

They lined up…and one by one their name was called and the director read who each child said what they wanted to be when they grew up and who their hero was.

Parker wants to be an art teacher when she grows up.  And her hero is her cousin, Payton, because when she is hurt, Payton gives her things.  Haha!

So cute in their little caps and gowns!  I know her high school graduation will be here before we know it.  I'm really trying to slow down and enjoy these days.  The good, the bad, and the ugly. Ha.

Parker & Payton (her hero)

I'm pretty sure the last picture we had of JUST Parker with BOTH Geoff and I was before Grace was born….so I knew I wanted it to happen on this day.

Parker and Grandad

Gramma, Parker, and Poppa

Gran, Parker, & Papaw

Our family.

Parker and her teacher

Our little Kinder Graduate.  First grade here we come!