Here we are at our house for the 4th of July! It was a rainy weekend, but we were glad it slowed down for a bit so we could shoot a few fireworks with some friends.

cutie- I love my baby girl's curls!

sitting on the porch watching a few fireworks

We also had up that same weekend my family and my cousins and their families for another rainy cookout!

Grayson is 2 now and talking so much more. He is just adorable.

Dad and Uncle Kelley had just as much fun blowing bubbles as the little ones enjoyed chasing them! 

Alexandria, Grayson, Akin, and Grady loved the bubbles

Annelise with her Mimi and Ma- the ones that spoil her the most!

Doesn't Caleb look so grown up here?? He went to his 1st day camp this year called Winshape Christian Camp. He had truly the best time all week! We were amazed at the commitment of the college students (who were from all around the U.S.) to sharing the love of Christ and their love for His Word to all the kids that attended. Caleb wants to go back for sure!

This summer we also enjoyed several visits with some of my life-long friends from Nashville-Laura, Martha, Beth, Reid, and Elizabeth!! I loved getting to see their kids!!

We had a pool party at Laura's.

We enjoyed dinner at Beth's. 

Here they all are at our house! I'm amazed at how much they all look like their mama's in so many ways!! And notice the patio!! ha!! We stained it a color we didn't like-- it's a funny story, but poor Austin worked so hard to get it all off and then had to re-stain it. He's the best "Mr. Fix-it" in the world!! 

Annelise is riding the white convertible with Nora and Caroline- they had a good time together which made my heart happy!

Here we are having dinner with Beth, JP, and Mary. -loved that time with you guys!

Annelise took swimming lessons this summer and did fantastic!! She took them with one of our beloved babysitters, Miss Abby. 

sweetness!

Abby has babysat our kids for 5 or 6 years now, and this was her last time- she's graduated and gone off to college. I just can't believe it!!! We are all missing her tons.

We took this picture to match the picture below. When Abby was a little girl, I babysat her!! It's been such a joy to watch her grow up into such a lovely, Godly woman--and to have her sit for MY kids!!! crazy!! 

This was taken of Abby and me back in 2002 I believe- wow, does time fly!