reward.

I am so proud of our girl, as of late. She didn't miss a beat and jumped right into kindergarten at Shades Cahaba. She has had a great attitude and smile on her face since day one. Not only is she having the time of her life, she is excelling and today she brought home a completed gum ball certificate for her good, behavior and academic success. She gets to choose her reward and she decided that she wanted to bring her "Lambie" to school tomorrow to share her with the class. 

She asked that I take this picture of her and send it to Ms. Pace. She responded, "Yay!! So excited to meet Lambie and I'm so proud of her for completing her sticker chart!"

Way to go, Annie! Keep up the hard work!

 

welcome back.

Welcome back!

Meet-the-Teacher at Covenant Day School! We are hoping and praying for an amazing year with Mrs. Julie and Mrs. Elizabeth!

boy's dream.

We had an incident on our street this afternoon with a delivery man and our neighbor's dogs that summoned the police, firetruck, and ambulance. 

A few of the firemen walked up and gave Camp his very own hat! Pretty much every little boy's dream! 

for reading and each other.

I love their love.

 For reading and each other.

savoring.

Savoring my days with this little one while he is still home. 

ninety nine.

My sweet, special Gram is 99 years old today!

 

Wow! She is so amazing. I am so grateful for every year with her and cannot wait to see her in a couple of weeks!

saturday nights.

Saturday nights are more fun when spent with friends.

 

holding hands.

He insisted on holding hands on the way home from dropping Brooks and Ann Bennett off at school.

 

Happily, buddy.

first day.

First day of 2nd Grade for Brooks and Kindergarten for Ann Bennett.

 

Lord, guard their hearts and minds and keep them trusting in You! I give them to You today and every day, trusting them to Your care. Your hands are far better than my own.

*Ann Bennett had the time of her life. She filled me in on her entire day, stating that it was the best day ever. She cannot wait to go back tomorrow! Brooks had a good day, too. He was less enthusiastic, but said that Mrs. Bertram is really nice. We are so grateful!

new friendships and beginnings.

Kindergarten popsicle party at the park this morning to jumpstart new friendships and cheers new beginnings!

These girls cannot wait for their first day of school tomorrow!

his turn.

Carpool meet-the-teacher for Brooks this morning!

 

Things are already looking a little different this year, but we are hopeful for an amazing year of 2nd grade with Mrs. Bertram!

ready.

We were sad to say goodbye to Nannie and Pop Pop this morning, but Sis was excited to meet Mrs. Gladney, who is filling in for Ms. Pace for the first few days of school, and see her classroom. 

She is READY!

we delight in you.

Our darling girl is six.

She is magic and light and everything good in between.

We delight in you, sweet Ann Bennett. Happy Birthday, my love.

 

happy birthday to you.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday to you. 

Happy Birthday, dear Ann Bennett.

Happy Birthday to you!

fit for a princess.

A requested and thoughtfully planned princess dress-up party for our almost six year old girl.

She was surrounded by her very best friends and even had a special surprise guest! ❄️

ELSA!

She painted their nails, read them a story, and even sang to and danced with them. They were in heaven!

We couldn't ask for a better afternoon. You are SO loved and easy to celebrate, Ann Bennett!