1st of 1st

1st Day of 1st Grade

He was ready to go and start his new school.

Hot Wheels back pack.  

He's really into cars right now.

Lillian picked a special outfit for the day.  

Complete with the rolled up pants.

He was a little unsure about going in and I was confused on what to do.

 I drew him a map how to get to his room from the front door.

 So I walked him to the door and he told me to stay there....

...but I followed him, from a distance.

When he arrived at his room he was so proud that he made it there by himself.

He was also a little happy that he saw me too ;)

After the first day the drop offs were a little rough.

I couldn't figure out a smooth way of getting him dropped off.  After the first week people were settling into the "norm" a little more which made it easier for us to figure out what the heck to do.

Showing a little love

Showing a little love for The Fountain.

aka

Fountaintown Christian Church

Boy day in Pink

It's not officially summer to Josiah unless he gets to go golfing with daddy.

Grant normally calls the golf course at the end of the day so that they can go out for a few holes and not bother anyone.

 So cute how much Jo mimics Grant.

Grant took some video of Jo on the course.  He's doing so good and is so cute!

These are the kind of memories I hope that Josiah will always be able to hold onto... I know I will.

Blessed

Fountaintown Christian Church

Youth Group

Ignite and Fuel

Grant and I have been active with the youth group for almost 2 years now.  

We love it so much.  

It is awesome to get to hang out with teenagers (and still act like one)

It is incredible to build relationships with them.

It is humbling how much they teach us and help us grow in our own spiritual journey.

It is powerful when we see them make a decision to live for Christ.

It is the fellowship that brings so many smiles.

It is joyous to see them baptized.

It is a blessing for our lives to be shared together.

Last Day of school... or an era

So I figured a last day of school is as important as the first day.  

Josiah's class made tie dye shirts for "spring olympics". 

Daddy did a great job on them.

If you want to see just how much he's grown check out his

first day here!

Waiting for what could be his last morning bus ride ever.

Papaw and Weewa came by to see him.

Nostalgia.

He was being such a perfectionist!

People couldn't help but laugh at how careful he was being.

His desk.

Mr. Miller, my principal and Jo's.

Being the sentimentalist that I am, I couldn't help but welling up with tears when we left.

Grant and I went through all of Elementary there.  It makes me sad that Josiah was only able to get one year in there and the girls none.  However, I know that they will do great in their new school that's in the same district.

Goodbye Brandywine Bulldogs.  We had many great years!

Wedding bells

Hannah got married!

Hannah started babysitting Josiah when he was 3 months old. 

 I remember Hannah from church when she was about 6.... the same as Josiah now.  

Time goes so quickly. 

 When she asked if my kids would be in her wedding it was an immediate, "Yes"!

It was so hard to get good pictures of the kids.  They weren't into pictures that day.

Breathtakingly gorgeous.

Cole, Hannah's cousin

Addison.

After Hannah graduated from Highschool we were blessed with Addison, Hannah's sister.

My kids are gaga over Addi just as much!

These two girls made my infant rearing years so much easier.  

The Lord had a plan for our lives to come together 15 years ago when they sat in the pew in front of me, all cute in their pink and purple coordinating dresses.

Chilling before the ceremony.

Handy's (Hannah + Andy) wedding was so beautiful and so just... them.

I wish I had pictures of it, but I was busy child wrangling and my camera battery went dead :(

Congratulations to  Hannah and Andy!

Racing through May

31 years I've lived in Indy and 0 times I've been to the track.

I was excited when John and Alma planned a day there when they were up in May.

It was military day so we lucked out and went in free.  Then the kids were able to enjoy some of the military activities that were set up.  The day was absolutely beautiful and the crowds were nil.  

 Lillian was into it.  I wish I had a picture where she was lying prone with a huge machine gun! Everyone around thought it was cute/funny how serious she was about it.

 Kids chilling with Grandpa and Grandma while waiting for the cars to start.

 Sheer excitement on Josiah's face as the car raced around.

They were running one car at a time since it was second day of qualifications.

Too bad we don't have a picture of myself.  I LOVED it and hope to go one day when I can see 33 cars at a time.  I'm glad to finally have perspective on the track size, the speed, and the SOUND.

Riding in an Indy car has been on my to-do list (along with hang-gliding, seeing the aurora borealis and going to space), but I think this one is going to have to be done sooner than later!

Enjoying a yummy snack!

This was a great break from all the packing and house work I had been doing like a crazy woman.  

We've had quite a few showings, but no offers.  Praying and trusting that God will bring the right person along... soon.