Happy Father's Day...

...to the two best looking, blue eyed men in my life!

the third one is in the picture too!

at Kim's...

2 of the 3 of my sweet kiddos (along with my sweet mother-in-law) and I loaded up and headed to Hot Lanta today for a quick visit with my sister (Kim) and my sister-in-law (Kristen Sue). We don't get to see either of them as much as we'd like so Mrs. Sharon and I ventured out of our comfort zone and made our way NE. Let me tell you that Mrs. Sharon and I trying to direct ourselves through Atlanta is like the blind leading the blind... but we made it all safe and sound...

so, Jack has decided to try sitting up.... Woohoo!!!! I'm ready for this. This boy is a CHUNK and it is quite the challenge to wrestle 19 lbs as I'm shoveling my food in my mouth (cause I might starve to death if I don't eat my next meal)!!!

Maggie Ruth is in love with Kim's humongus (sp?) bed... a king size for one very small person- makes no sense to me either, but I must say I'm a bit jealous!

My own future American Idol star...

However, her mama will not be a professional videographer any time soon. I don't suggest trying to hold a 2 year old while videoing...

Just for you Ryles...

Riley Grace is a fourth grader (a straight A 3rd grader-all year). Maggie Ruth is potty trained, sleeping in a big bed and without a paci. Jack is topping the scales at a hefty 18 lbs. Russell is finally cutting wheat. And I'm... well, still running around in circles. Another school year has ended. Vacation Bible School has begun. Church Softball is in full swing. It is hot and SUNNY outside. Thank you Lord for the sunshine (and the SONshine)! Thats just a short update of life here on the farm. I just cannot find time to sit down and update this blog very often although I have TONS I'd love to share... so here's an abbreviated version of the last month.

Riley Grace hasn't left for Brian's yet so she and Maggie Ruth have had some serious sister time! If only everyone could have a big sister like her...go cart rides, swinging HIGH, playing house or WalMart or whatever else Maggie thinks up, sidewalk chalk, swimming at Grandmama's, riding the combine with Daddy, four wheeler excursions all over the farm...

...and this big fat bundle of sweet sugar is taking it all in. In his regular laid back fashion, he doesn't miss a move his sisters make. I'm hoping a little tooth is about to make its grand debut otherwise he's going to gnaw my finger off. Thank you Aunt Kathy for Jack's shirt. It says "Jack's Gas Station" and although it wasn't meant this way, he is definately a little "gas station!" Happy Summer to EVERYONE!!!

This post is a little late...

My Mama and Daddy rented a condo on the beach in Destin over Spring Break. We left late Easter Sunday afternoon (Russell even went with us, although he had to come back early Wednesday morning) and the kids and I came home late Friday night. We had a ball! Monday we were stuck in the condo watching the severe weather, but the rest of the week was nice. A little cool, but beautiful. Kim was able to join us part of the time too. Somehow I didn't manage to get one single picture of her though. I wish we could do this lots more often.

Life's too short...

...not to take the time to share this image with y'all. Maggie Ruth is now officially her daddy's sidekick. When Russell told her it was hot outside and she might get sunburned she said, "I need a hat." So- an Easter Bonnet will do!

Jack Brother is changing everyday. I'm guessing he's right at 16lbs. and has begun to laugh. He's still that perfect baby I told you all he was!


And this sweet child is about to finish 3rd grade... HOLY COW I'm not ready to let her go for the summer! I'll need lots of prayers to get me through this summer because she's my 3rd hand when I need help- OFTEN!

I'm considering hiring a babysitter so I can sit down and blog...INSANE??? I've got so much I want to share and I can't find the time to do it.