Visitors

Yesterday we had a house full of fun guests.

First was Nancy. She was my boss, then changed jobs and was my colleague. Anyway, I just love her.  She loves to teach Thomas funny things. This is her teaching him to say, "ROCK AND ROLL!" Then fall over side ways.  She's a hoot.

Autry and Anna came and spent most of the day with us too.  Thomas got to sit at the bar with them for lunch.  They loved that he clasps his little hands and says, "Thank you Jesus for our food, Amen". I can't ever get a picture of that because I'm always bowing my head; trust me it's cute. 

Thomas enjoyed milk, strawberries, and cheese. Odd combo, huh?

Daddy Red, Nancy's dad, stopped by that afternoon.  Daddy Red is a master at refinishing antique furniture. He is working on a piece that was my grandmothers.  Nancy also stopped back by because she forgot her cell phone. She and I are SOOO much alike. 

   

He loves Thomas.

She does too. This was another time for them to cut up.

 

I love days when great things happen so spur of the moment. I wasn't expecting any of these visits; but I sure am thankful for them.

Oh, and you may remember reading about Daddy Red's wife here.

What's Cool at Our House

TRAINS.

You have to line 'em up. They have magnets that make them stick to one another.

It's important when playing with your trains that you say "choo chooooooo" repeatedly.

Drinking water from a glass.

Good boy, put it down right there.

No No Thomas, we shouldn't put our hand down in our water.

And going to get books from Thomas's room.

His current favorite is one about the four seasons; not the music group, not the hotel chain, but the real four seasons. 

Dear Sweet Bananas,

Dear Sweet Bananas,

You have been at the very top of my list for over half my life. You were there at Christmas, my baptism, my first birthday, long car trips; I really can't remember life without you. You never once upset my stomach or stained my clothes.

But our time together has come to an end.

Mom has introduced something called blueberries, and at least for the time being, you have been replaced. 

 Last week you did something I have never seen you do; You turned brown.

 We just can't have this happen again so you will no longer be coming into the house in bulk.

I hope you understand. Who knows....maybe I'll see you soon -(Probably not though).

Something else I'm really into...

Strawberries.

Family, Friends, Festivities, Fireworks = FANTASTIC FOURTH

Sit back and get ready for a sUUper long post. Saturday morning started like this....

Thomas and Brian woke up really early and went to Jackson. Brian had to run to his office and go by Sam's to pick up supplies for the weekend. On the way home they ran by our local coffee shop and picked me up my favorite drink.  Please check out Thomas's shoes. They were a gift from my sweet friend, Leslie....more on her later.

Thomas loves a lid.... I just thought it was a cool picture.

Shortly after lunch we headed over to the lake. Thomas got to play with his Aunt Jen. He loves his Aunt Jen.

Can't you see why?

She's crazy about him.

Autry has become quite the accomplished fisherman.

It didn't take long for him to hook one. Dad, I'm thinking he would make a great partner for the legacy series.  He can fish AND he's got manners.

You know Thomas loves a steering wheel. So JuJu let him take the wheel for a few minutes.

I love this picture of Ally. She's such a sweet, sweet girl. She told me the other day that she wants to be a baby nurse when she grows up because she loves babies. I can SO see her doing that.

Here's Thomas with Ally, Autry, and Anna.

I handed my camera off  to Anna for a little while.   

Don't you love Thomas's "CHEEEESE" face?

Anna went to town. I think she and I have the same bug.  She took about 300 pictures in about 45 minutes.  She got some great ones....

 

She got pictures of Thomas teaching Autry and Uncle Gary how to play badminton

Thank you Anna for your great pictures!!

After church on Sunday, we spent the day outside with our neighbors who we love to call "The Griswald's". Amy, not unlike myself, loves a party and a reason to celebrate. 

Sunday night, along with The Stagg's, we hosted a 4th party.

While Brian, Scott, Amy and I were setting up, Thomas hung out with Matt.  Matt is such a good kid. We just love him.

Thomas is wearing more shoes from Mrs. Leslie.

Our little "Independence Celebration" was so fun.

Sweet Families...

Great Friends...

Fireworks...

We have a great view from our front yard.

Can't wait until next year!