First Day of School

I absolutely cannot believe that Anna Grace is starting 5th grade! This will be her last year in elementary school. She has been looking forward to starting school - except for the homework! She has two teachers this year and really loves them both. She says Ms. C. is really funny and Ms. R. calls her "Wisecracker." Sounds like they are going to have lots of fun this year.

Walker is changing before our eyes. Not only has he grown a few inches over the summer, but he's also lost 3 teeth. Over the past couples of weeks, he has gotten really excited about starting 2nd grade. He said his teacher is just like Ms. S (his Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher) which is a big compliment! If the 1st day of school is any indication, this year will be wonderful!

Mani & Pedi

AG and I had a relaxing time getting our mani and pedi before school. We love this tradition and plan to continue it for many years to come.

Summer Memories

Scott and I were so excited to see New York this summer with Beverly and Jimmy. We had an amazing time in the Big Apple!

We enjoyed the fireworks show on the 4th of July! AG & Caroline goofing off at the Mall...and with poor Chip!

Walker and Charlie had a big time this summer. They were back and forth better the two houses all summer! Mostly they played the Wii, played baseball or swam, but occasionally they would hang out and watch TV. In July, Scott and I decided that the kids needed regular chores around the house. They earn an allowance each week for completing these chores. So now I don't have to beg for someone to help in the kitchen or with the laundry. And the kids are learning how to manage their own money.

This was the summer of the loose teeth! Walker started out looking like this... then like this...

now he's completely snaggle toothed! Scott had a BIG birthday this summer, and the kids and I couldn't resist letting most people in the neighborhood know.

We did a little reading...and napping

and hanging out with friends.

Centrikid

Anna Grace and lots of her friends went to Millsaps in July for Centrikid. From the pictures, it looks like they had a great time. Unfortunately, Anna Grace was a little homesick and wanted to come home as soon as she got there! Luckily, I talked her into staying until Thursday. Walker and I drove to Jackson and watched her drama team during Worship service that night, and then we spent the night at Nana and PopPop's house. I think she ended up having a pretty good time.

4th of July at the Lake

Anna Grace was so excited to go to Pick Wick lake with Caroline, her family and Mary Alice over 4th of July weekend. She went to the lake for the 1st time last year and absolutely loved it! She was also very thankful that she didn't have to go to all of Walker's baseball games that weekend! I only heard from AG one time over the weekend, and it sounded like she really didn't have time to talk to me! She was having way too much fun!! Thankfully, Beth sent pictures over the weekend so I could see how much fun she was having! 3 silly girls!

Mr. Lee and AG had fun teasing each other all weekend!

Just hanging out

Dizzy Dean All Star Tournament

The Tupelo 7 year old All Star team made a great run at the Dizzy Dean Tournament in Eupora over the 4th of July weekend. They played 9 games in 4 days with a 7-2 record in over 95 degree heat! They went from the losers' bracket to the Championship game! We were so proud of the boys' persistence and good attitudes during the whole weekend. They never gave up!
Playing right field playing catcher ready to run
getting runner-up trophy from Coach Brian Leathers