Spring has Sprung

So excited for warmer weather and my flowers blooming!

Splash Kingdom

We are so blessed to belong to a church that teaches truth.  Last Friday the children's choir had their spring performance.  Ansley had a solo part with speaking, Mia was at Camp Highland with S.  What an amazing group of talented kids!

Before School

Breakfast and books on the patio before school!

Year in Review

I love this activity in 4th grade.  All the kids are given a topic they have studied during the year and have to create a T-shirt.  Ansley got Genre.  They all wear them to school and walk the "Red Carpet"  and tell all about their topic.  It has to be student generated. What a great way to review what they have learned!

Sew cute and PROUD

Mia's first sewing project.  Perfect for her piano books!  This girl is learning some skills. 

SPRINKLES and SUNSHINE!

Nothing like an afternoon on 12 South!  So ready for warm weather and sunshine! 

Happy 21st Cole

Reed with the girls! This young man made me an aunt!  He loves his baby cousins!  I am so thankful for my relationship with my family!  Thanks Read O., for making plans to see us!

So fun to get to hug Cole's neck for his 21st birthday.  When the boys were little I always told them that I would always give them hugs and kisses in front of their friends and let them know how amazing they are!  Yesterday…..I got my chance and didn't waste a second!  We got to meet up for lunch in Nashville and let them experience Hot Chicken.  They were amazing sports and put on party hats and let me take a photo!   What a JOY to meet these great friends of my super special nephews!   I am so very proud of the young men  Cole and Read have become.   Raised Right!   Love you boys! 

Soccer Season 2016

The Lady Bisons had their season opener on Saturday!  This team is blessed with an AMAZING Coach!  Looking forward to a great season!  

Sweet Friends!

Iz and Mia dressed in the souvenirs from Mexico!  

Adverb "Red Carpet"

This girl rocked the red carpet at school on Tuesday.  All the kids had to use adverbs to  describe their classmates as they walked the "Red Carpet"!   

This one doesn't miss a photo op!

Spring Break…..ESCAPE

With last minute booking and planning we took our very first Cruise as a Family!  It was exactly what we needed to truly unplug and have a great week.  Norwegian Getaway did not disappoint! 

Mid Ship fancy lighting

Water slides….where the girls spent most of their time!

Our Cabin….13708.  After our days of fun and adventure, this is where we rested, so we could do it all again the next day!

This sums up our week!

The girls in their Easter Dresses all ready for dinner!

What is a vacation without a Strawberry Daiquiri ?

Pina Colada anyone? 

Fancy girls!

In Jamaica we were ready to love on some dolphins!

The mountains and water were beautiful here!

We also tried our hand at some wildlife!

Our Ship

This ship included a fun ropes course, putt putt, watersides, and bungee trampoline.  The girls had their fair share of fun on these activities.  

How did our Steward know we LOVE Big Al?   

Grand Cayman…. Sting Ray City!  The water was gorgeous here, and we got to play with the sting rays! 

Whoo Hoo!

Cozumel…..Amazing blue waters!  The girls and I took a snorkel trip and S. went underwater to dive!   

Back on the ship for more fun!

We ended the week on a private island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.   I didn't bring my camera off the ship that day, but it was BEAUTIFUL.  We enjoyed the day swimming, building sand castles, and relaxing in the sun.   I am so thankful that every Nautical Mile a memory was created!   I am so blessed to LOVE spending time with my family!  God is so Good!